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Narrative Poetry: Achilles
An original 36 slide unit of work based on Homer’s Illiad studying heroes such as Achilles and Odysseus with links to modern superheroes. (2-3 weeks of lessons)
Reading assessment based on the opening of the Illiad with WAGOLLS, guiding questions, writing grids, annotated poem, student exemplars and DIRT activities.
A unit that will make poetry appealing and accessible to boys in particular.
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Cirque Du Freak Unit
A 45 slide unit of work including:
a blurb on the book cover
a research task on freak shows
create a fact file or PowerPoint on freak shows
write an informal letter to Darren’s penpal
WAGOLLS and peer-assessment
reading assessment preparation and WAGOLL
reading assessment on Steve
DIRT activities and PETAL grids
write a description of a circus performer
This has been a labour of love as I loved this book growing up. My students thoroughly enjoyed the tasks and it particularly appealed to the boys who went on to read the rest of the series. All tasks/handouts can be printed from the PowerPoint. Open Dyslexic font used which may be downloaded for free online.