Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.
Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.
Model texts for Kensuke’s Kingdom novel study for Year 5.
Including:
Character description of Michael (can be used after Chapter 1 of the book).
A balanced argument as to whether Michael should sail around the world (can be used after Chapter 2 of the book).
An informal letter from Michael to Eddie (can be used after Chapter 3 of the book).
A setting description of the island (can be used after Chapter 4 of the book).
A character description of Kensuke (can be used after Chapter 5 of the book)
A diary entry as Michale from his time on the island (can be used after Chapter 6 of the book).
Narrative of the jellyfish attach (can be used after Chapter 7 of the book).
Non-chronological report on turtles (can be used after Chapter 9 of the book).
Balanced argument about Kensuke leaving the island (can be used after Chapter 10 of the book).
Reading comprehension. Roughly 10 questions for each chapter of the book covering all Content Domains for the National Curriculum, presented with the headings:
• Word Meaning,
• Inference,
• Summarising,
• Analysis and Evaluation,
• Evaluation of Content,
• Structure and Quality,
• Retrieval,
• Predicting,
• Explaining and Exploring,
• Comparison and Synthesis.
Each package includes a model text, a differentiated success criteria presented in two or three levels to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ activity can also be used in conjunction with the model text to help generate ideas for pupils to write their own.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text type using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own newspaper report inspired by the model text and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resources, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. I have also enclosed a copy of the model text for you to easily view to allow you to see if it suits your style of teaching.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Kensuke should leave the island with Michael.
Can be used after Chapter 10.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Non-chronological report on turtles.
Can be used after Chapter 9.
Enhance English lessons with this non-chronological report for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a non-chronological report, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative of jellyfish attack
Can be used after Chapter 7.
Enhance English lessons with this narrative for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Diary entry as Michael on the island.
Can be used after Chapter 6.
Enhance English lessons with this diary entry for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Kensuke
Can be used after Chapter 5.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Setting description of a desert island.
Can be used after Chapter 4.
Enhance English lessons with this setting description for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Informal letter. Michael writes a letter home to Eddie.
Can be used after Chapter 3.
Enhance English lessons with this informal letter for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying an informal letter, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Michael and his family should sail around the world.
Can be used after Chapter 2.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Michael
Can be used after Chapter 1.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 6. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings:
Word Meaning,
Inference,
Summarising,
Analysis and Evaluation,
Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality
Retrieval,
Predicting,
Explaining and Exploring,
Comparison and Synthesis.
Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each.
They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment.
Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 6. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. First 2 chapters.
Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for the first 5 chapters of Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
I have offered the first 5 chapters free so you can see if the style of questions would suit your pupils or style of teaching, and you can purchase the other chapters from my shop.
All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings:
Word Meaning,
Inference,
Summarising,
Analysis and Evaluation,
Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality
Retrieval,
Predicting,
Explaining and Exploring,
Comparison and Synthesis.
Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each.
They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment.
They were written with Year 5 specifically in mind although could be used for Year 6.
Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. First 2 chapters.
Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for the first 5 chapters of Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
I have offered the first 5 chapters free so you can see if the style of questions would suit your pupils or style of teaching, and you can purchase the other chapters from my shop.
All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings:
Word Meaning,
Inference,
Summarising,
Analysis and Evaluation,
Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality
Retrieval,
Predicting,
Explaining and Exploring,
Comparison and Synthesis.
Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each.
They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment.
They were written with Year 5 specifically in mind although could be used for Year 6.
Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings:
Word Meaning,
Inference,
Summarising,
Analysis and Evaluation,
Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality
Retrieval,
Predicting,
Explaining and Exploring,
Comparison and Synthesis.
Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each.
They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment.
They were written with Year 5 specifically in mind although could be used for Year 6.
Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Kensuke should leave the island with Michael.
Can be used after Chapter 10.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Non-chronological report on turtles.
Can be used after Chapter 9.
Enhance English lessons with this non-chronological report for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a non-chronological report, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative of jellyfish attack
Can be used after Chapter 7.
Enhance English lessons with this narrative for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Diary entry as Michael on the island.
Can be used after Chapter 6.
Enhance English lessons with this diary entry for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Kensuke
Can be used after Chapter 5.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Setting description of a desert island.
Can be used after Chapter 4.
Enhance English lessons with this setting description for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
