Week 2 Lesson 1
SPaG Starter Copy the sentence and circle the word in the passage that contains an apostrophe for possession. It’s eight o’clock and time for Sparrow to wake up. Mouse’s dragonfly brooch has gone missing and she’s upset. She wakes up Sparrow, who isn’t well, and they have an argument.
(Read chapters 16 – 18) Lesson 2.1 LO: To perform as a character from the book In pairs decide…. Who will be Mouse and who will be Sparrow.
Lesson 2.1 LO: To perform as a character from the book “His voice quakes…” (pg.115) What does this mean and what does it tell us about how Sparrow is feeling?
Lesson 2.1 LO: To perform as a character from the book YOUR MISSION: To create a short performance of the argument between Mouse and Sparrow. (pg. 112 - 115) What will make our performances successful?
Lesson 2.1 LO: To perform as a character from the book Who would like to share their performance?
Week 2 Lesson 2
SPaG Starter Tick the option that must end with a question mark. Ask me what I think will happen next Can you predict what will happen next I’m going to tel l you what I think will happen next What happens next is quite surprising
(Read chapters 19 – 20) Lesson 2.2 LO: To write as a character from the book Sometimes, when the palace is completely empty, one likes to watch The X Factor with the corgis. Of course one still wears the crown on such occasions. One mustn’t let standards slip.
Lesson 2.2 LO: To write as a character from the book Downing Street is a great place to live – I love it. It’s right in the centre of London and is within walking distance of McDonalds – bonus!
Lesson 2.2 LO: To write as a character from the book I’m starting to think that Mouse was right – maybe it was foolish of me to trust Stag. I’m worried it’s too late now.
Lesson 2.2 LO: To write as a character from the book Your task is to write a postcard from the point of view of a character in Sea . If should reveal some information about who the writer is without giving it away completely.
Lesson 2.2 LO: To write as a character from the book We’re going to share our postcards now – can you work out which character wrote which card?
Week 2 Lesson 3
SPaG Starter Tick one box in each row to show if the sentence is in the present progressive or the past progressive. Sentence Present Past Progressive Progressive Mouse was shooting the terrodyls with her bow and arrow. Her shooting skills are improving all the time. Mouse is hoping to be captain of the Huntress .
(Read chapters 21 – 22) Lesson 2.3 LO: To use the conventions of direct speech “ You’ve sold him as a slave and he’s just a bab !” Tears prickle my eyes but I shake them away violently. Stag tries to sit on my bunk but I kick at him. “Get out!” I scream. His face is steel again. “If you’re feeling well enough to lash out I suggest you clean up the mess you’ve made in my cabin. I’ll send for Vole to take you.” “Get out of here, Stag. This is our cabin. I need to get dressed and this ent no place for some man.” Have a look at this extract from pg. 141 of Sea. What are the conventions for setting out direct speech? What is the difference between direct speech and indirect speech?
Lesson 2.3 LO: To use the conventions of direct speech Your mission is to turn these texts into a dialogue between Stag and Mouse. Once you’ve finished, try continuing the dialogue. Let’s start it off as a class!
Lesson 2.3 LO: To use the conventions of direct speech Have you started a new line for every new speaker? Do you have speech marks at the start and end of when speech is spoken? Do you have a capital letter at the start of the speech? Do you have your punctuation inside the speech marks? Have you remembered commas to separate speech from command?
Week 2 Lesson 4
SPaG Starter Rearrange the words in the statement below to make it a question. Use only the given words. Remember to punctuate your sentence correctly. Sparrow is in danger.
(Read chapters 23 – 24) Lesson 2.4 LO: To write a eulogy Click to hear the eulogy.
Lesson 2.4 LO: To write a eulogy Click to hear the eulogy.
Lesson 2.4 LO: To write a eulogy With your partner discuss: What was Grandma like? What did she believe? Who/what was important to her?
Lesson 2.4 LO: To write a eulogy She was a brave woman…
Lesson 2.4 LO: To write a eulogy Who would like to share their eulogy? What sort of tone would be appropriate?
Week 2 Lesson 5
SPaG Starter Circle the two words that show the tense in the sentence below. Mouse missed Grandma. Life without her was difficult.
(Read chapters 25 – 27) Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument Stag believes whales are “inferior beasts” (p. 176) which is why, in his opinion, it is fine to kill them.
Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument In the UK it is illegal to hunt whales but it is fine to fish. What do you think? Is fishing unethical? Yes No
Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument Today we’re going to have a debate. You’l l have to argue for or against fishing. There are iPads/laptops for you to do your research.
Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument What devices did we use in our persuasive writing last week? How can you persuade the class of your arguments?
Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument Make notes on It’s time interestin for the g points debate!
Lesson 2.5 LO: To form a persuasive argument Let’s vote again: Is fishing unethical? Yes No Have you changed your mind? What persuaded you?
Homework! Using your notes from the debate, write an argument for or against fishing.
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