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A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison Teacher Resource
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A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison Teacher Resource

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Teaching Resource pack for A SPRINKLE OF SORCERY a new book from the bestselling author of A PINCH OF MAGIC. This spellbinding adventure will take your breath away and make you believe in magic. Includes: Extracts from the text + corresponding discussion questions and activities Themes: Magic; Pirates; Myths and Legends; the Temptation of Treasure Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography, Creative Writing, RSHE, Citizenship Content: EXTRACT 1: Magic (taken from Chapter Eight – Rusty Swindles) Objectives: Explore different examples of magic in the story; write and perform a song to ward away whispering wisps. Subjects: Literacy: Creative Writing, Drama EXTRACT 2: Pirates (taken from Chapter Sixteen – Dead or Alive ) Objectives: Consider how the writer uses language to describe the pirates; design a pirate map leading you to the treasure. Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography EXTRACT 3: Myths and Legends (taken from Chapter Twenty-Two – The Raven) Objectives: Discuss the power of myths and legends; plan and create your own legend and share it with the class. Subjects: Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing to Describe, RSHE, Citizenship, History EXTRACT 4: The Temptation of Treasure (taken from Chapter Twenty-Eight – Treasure) Objectives: Reflect on the allure of ‘treasure’ and how we all desire different things; sketch and discuss the riches of your own treasure chest. Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, RSHE, Citizenship
The Boy Who Made the World Disappear: Teaching Resources
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The Boy Who Made the World Disappear: Teaching Resources

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A resource pack of activities based on four key chapters from the book including discussion questions, writing activities and cross curricular opportunities based on The Boy Who Made The World Disappear by Ben Miller. About the book Harrison tries his best to be good. He doesn’t steal, he always shares with his sister and he never cheats at board games, but Harrison also has a BIG flaw… He can’t control his temper! So when he’s given a black hole instead of a balloon at a party, Harrison jumps at the chance to get rid of everything that makes him cross. But when it’s not just things he hates that are disappearing into the black hole but things he loves, too, Harrison starts to realise that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for…
Code Name Kingfisher teaching resources (WW2/History)
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Code Name Kingfisher teaching resources (WW2/History)

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Explores Themes of: ✓ Holland during the Second World War ✓ Resistance ✓ Identity ✓ Family Subject Checklist: ✓ Literacy ✓ History ✓ Art and design ✓ PSHE ABOUT THE BOOK From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark Second World War novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary wartime story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever… Holland, 1942. The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tell anyone that they are Jewish. Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila does her best to make friends and keep out of trouble, there is danger at every turn and the sisters are soon left questioning who they can trust… CONTENTS: • Part 1 – Pre-reading Prompts • Part 2 – Key Themes • Part 3 – Spotlight Extracts and Activities • Extract 1: Nazi-occupied Holland • Extract 2: Hannie • Extract 3: Bubbe’s Box Created by Shapes for Schools in collaboration with Simon & Schuster and Liz Kessler
The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
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The Little Match Girl Strikes Back

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A defiant and empowering retelling of the classic you thought you knew by bestselling and much-loved authors Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. Based on a real Match Factory Strike in 1888 at the Bryant and May Match Factory in Bow, East London, this stunning collaboration brought to life in glorious spot colour introduces a bold new heroine for future generations to treasure. Chapter-by-chapter comprehensive questions, cross-curricular activities and writing opportunites. Written by Scott Evans (@MrEPrimary) for primary school years 3-5.