Research and answer the questions in the boxes. You could work by yourself or with a group. Then choose one of the boxes and create a short presentation that you could show the class.

(a) Design a fl yer to advertise an important banger racing race. Imagine that Frank has asked you to design the fl yer so he can have 1000 copies printed that he can display everywhere. His dad, Gilbert the Great, will be taking part. He wants all his friends, family and neighbours to know exactly when and where the race will be so they can either attend or watch on the television. (b) Design your fl yer here.

Task: Use the storyboard sheet to show the story of The 1,000-year-old Boy. Either draw or make notes in each section. Imagine you are planning on turning the written story into a film and you need to plan the scenes.

A bundle of FREE KS2-aligned teaching resources based on David Baddiel’s hilarious novel Birthday Boy!

Written by former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child MBE, ‘Hubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups’ is a hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages 6+. These accompanying teaching resources work within the National Curriculum and are filled with fun activities that will engage even reluctant readers! From wordsearches to designing a garden and vocabulary games to crosswords, there’s something for everyone in this pack!

Task: Imagine you are Vincent. You are writing in your diary. Choose a point in the story – perhaps shortly after you are taken in by Kezia and Lorenzo or later after Kezia has begun her story. Use information from the chapter and your own imagination. Ideas to include: • What were you doing when Lorenzo found you? • How did you end up in France near the farm? • What are Kezia and Lorenzo like? • How did you feel about being found and helped?

Be like Jeanie and make your own cool badges! Bad Nana is a KS1-aligned, highly illustrated series for young readers. Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is available now.

Use this guide to translate Bad Nana’s old-fashioned lingo! Bad Nana is a KS1-aligned, highly illustrated series for young readers. Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is available now.

Learn how to draw Bad Nana’s adorable cat Liberace with this handy guide! Bad Nana is a KS1-aligned, highly illustrated series for young readers. Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is available now.

Task: Can you explain what the words highlighted in this extract mean? Did you know that reading Flamingo Boy will help you to improve your knowledge of, and ability to use, new and interesting vocabulary? Challenge yourself to find out what all of the words on the next pages mean. Ideas: • First, talk to a partner or small group about what you think each word means • Next, look up each word in the book to read it in context • Then, look up each word in a dictionary and note its meaning

TASK: Imagine you are Lion. Write a thank you letter to the mice and the mouse Queen to thank them for rescuing you. Draw a picture with your letter. CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS1) Understand both the books that they can already read accurately and fluently and those that they listen to by: drawing on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher answering and asking questions CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS2) Understand what they read, in books they can read independently, by: checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding and explaining the meaning of words in context asking questions to improve their understanding

“Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea. An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic meaning.” (examples.yourdictionary.com) What symbolism could Zada’s background and her battered skateboard represent in contrast to Sam’s birthday wishes and his brand-new skateboard?

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… Are you ready for another adventure with The Midnight Gang? Draw the missing balloons and help George fly like a superhero.

The activities in Investigating Names can be used to meet the NC requirements in KS2 English to develop an understanding and appreciation of literary texts, including modern fiction by significant children’s authors. And in particular it can help children to: * recognise the choice, use and effect of figurative language, vocabulary and the effects of language * identify how character is created, and how plot, narrative structure and themes are developed * evaluate ideas and themes that broaden perspectives and extend thinking * respond imaginatively, drawing on the whole text.

A dot-to-dot activity for KS1 and KS2: Join the dots to find Tiger.

(a) Choose an exciting scene from Bad Dad and rewrite it into a play script. Then act it out with your friends. (b) Write your play script here.

Task: Can you find all of the words below from the book in the word search? The words can go up, down, left, right or diagonal.

Task: Chapter Eleven is full of exciting action as the Wicked Witch of the West tries to defeat the group of friends. Use the chapter to describe how the friends manage to thwart each of the Witch’s attacks. CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS1) Understand both the books that they can already read accurately and fluently and those that they listen to by: drawing on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher answering and asking questions CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS2) Understand what they read, in books they can read independently, by: checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding and explaining the meaning of words in context asking questions to improve their understanding

PC Middleton and DCI Bryant have asked you to describe Sam Green to them as part of their missing child investigation. Write two contrasting descriptions: Description 1 – Sam aged 10 years and 11 months Description 2 – Sam aged 11 years and 10 months. Think about which antonyms you could use in your descriptions to highlight the physical and personality changes in Sam’s character. Can you include expanded noun phrases to enhance your descriptions?

The Grotlyn by Benji Davies - a beautifully illustrated rhyming tale about things that go bump in the night. Perfect for readers 4 and up. Join the dots and colour in Rubi, Sam and PC Vickers.