<p>The Viewer by Shaun Tan<br /> 10 Narrative Writing Lessons for Year 5/6</p> <p>This two-week unit guides students in crafting their own narratives inspired by The Viewer. By the end of the unit, students will have developed their skills in narrative writing, focusing on effective editing techniques and cohesion within their stories. They will also learn how to summarise their narratives for publication on a “disk” template.</p> <p>Learning Intentions (L.I.):</p> <p>To plan a short narrative<br /> To write a short narrative – beginning<br /> To write a short narrative – build-up<br /> To write a short narrative – problem<br /> To write a short narrative – resolution with direct speech<br /> To write a short narrative – ending<br /> To understand and apply cohesive devices in editing and improvement<br /> To publish a short narrative<br /> To illustrate a short narrative<br /> To finalise illustrations for the narrative</p>

<p>Embark on an exciting and educational adventure with a ‘Year 6 Treasure Hunt’ lesson! This engaging activity is designed to reinforce and assess the knowledge gained during the first term in the White Rose scheme (v3). The lesson includes a dynamic PowerPoint presentation featuring 20 thought-provoking questions. Teachers can cut out these questions and strategically place them around the classroom, creating a challenging and interactive scavenger hunt.</p> <p>Each student or pair receives an answer sheet, and the treasure hunt begins. It doesn’t matter where they start, as completing each question guides them to the next. The answer to one question becomes the clue to the next, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, if a student’s answer is ‘12,’ they must search for a card labeled ‘12’ in the top left corner to find their next question.</p> <p>Upon successfully navigating the hunt and returning to the starting point, students could be rewarded for their achievement. Teachers can choose to offer prizes like Dojo points or house points to motivate and recognise the winning pair. For students who may need additional support, lower ability questions are also provided in a separate PowerPoint, these could be printed on different colored paper for easy differentiation.</p> <p>This thrilling and collaborative lesson typically takes around 45-60 minutes to complete, making it a fun and enriching experience for all involved. Engage your Year 6 class in a memorable learning journey with this captivating treasure hunt!"</p>