This activity can be done in class or set as homework. It was inspired by 'Skellig' and a good opening idea is to show the students David Almind's opening description of the garage. However, it works fine as an independent task. Students have to imagine they are Michael, the lonely and isolated boy described walking through the family's old garage at the start of the novel. The task develops language range ad descriptive skills. Suitable for junior ages and also as extension work for those taking entrance or end of year exams. Could also work well for AQA GCSE students ending to perfect their descriptive skills.
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The Skelltastic Skellig bundle: bundle 1, introductory
This includes: 1) A handout on literary motifs in 'Skellig', with tasks. 2) A 'Skelligrammarian' - a list of the key word classes with Skellig-themed examples. Ideal for grammar tests. 3) A descriptive writing task based on Michael's exploration of the old derelict garage - ideal for improving compositions
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Skellig bundle 3: old garage and descriptive writing resources
A great bundle containing background information on the book, a creative writing task sheet asking students to describe a derelict building or place, plus supporting background material son the key features of narrative and descriptive writing. This gives students more skills to apply in their own writing. DO please see my other 'Skellig' resources and KS2-3 resources.
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