This powerpoint includes 7 weeks worth of literacy activities based on the book Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts. Week 1 looks at character emotions, speech/thought bubbles and alliteration. Week 2 looks at the author Sarah Roberts and the issue of plastic pollution in our seas to prepare children for making their own news report in week 3. Week 4 looks at how people around the world have reused plastic in various sculptures and artwork, children will follow instructions to make a kite, discuss the importance of instructions and write their own set including imperative verbs. Week 5 explores expanded noun phrases and children creating their own characters. Week 6 looks at children planning their own rewrite of the story using their characters by making a story map. Lastly, week 7 looks at children using their story map to write up their story and make edits to improve it. These lessons are aimed at a year 2 class, however they can be easily adapted for other year groups. The National Curriculum outcomes for year 2 English are in the notes on each slide along with guidance, suggestions and additional resources. There are videos, pictures and diagrams throughout the presentation.