This teaching sequence focuses on the range of reading skills outlined in the national curriculum for children in key stage 2 including inferring meaning from what is stated and implied, understanding the words chosen by an author and how they impact on the effectiveness of a text as well as plentiful opportunities to practise reading fluently. The teaching sequence covers each chapter of the book. Discussion points are suggested throughout and where possible answers have been provided to support the teaching. We have indicated key vocabulary that you may want to explore with children before reading, during reading or after the text has been read.
Contents
This teaching sequence includes:
Detailed lesson outlines
Character name cards
Figurative language grid
Chapter summary sheet
Character Study photocopiable master
My thoughts/Author’s thoughts photocopiable master
Role on the Wall photocopiable master
Book Review photocopiable master
Definition cards (for Chapter 7 vocabulary work)
Place names cards
Fireworks cards (fictional fireworks from the story)
We recommend this pack for use with children across key stage 2.
(Not included in this pack: copies of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman)
This teaching sequence focuses on the range of reading skills outlined in the national curriculum for children in key stage 2 including inferring meaning from what is stated and implied, understanding the words chosen by an author and how they impact on the effectiveness of a text as well as plentiful opportunities to practise reading fluently. The teaching sequence covers each chapter of the book. Discussion points are suggested throughout and where possible answers have been provided to support the teaching. We have indicated key vocabulary that you may want to explore with children before reading, during reading or after the text has been read.
Contents
This teaching sequence includes:
Detailed lesson outlines
Character name cards
Figurative language grid
Chapter summary sheet
Character Study photocopiable master
My thoughts/Author’s thoughts photocopiable master
Role on the Wall photocopiable master
Book Review photocopiable master
Definition cards (for Chapter 7 vocabulary work)
Place names cards
Fireworks cards (fictional fireworks from the story)
We recommend this pack for use with children across key stage 2.
(Not included in this pack: copies of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman)
