Lesson Planning
Non-fiction
English Year 5/6 Autumn Interview and Articles
Black and British
Using David Olusoga's fantastic book, research Black Britons and their role in British history. Use active and passive voice to change the tone of writing and study formal and informal language. Ask insightful interview questions, write a blogpost and news article.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Facts, Research, Comprehension, Interviews
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text
Black and British – An illustrated history by David Olusoga
Weblinks
Horrible Histories British Black History Song
CBBC Newsround How Black History month is celebrated around the world
Puffin Books: How to Interview Extraordinary People with Nelufar Hedayat
Fun Kids Interview with David Olusoga
CBBC Newsround Edward Colston: Why are people arguing about statues?
Hollow by Vanessa Kisuule
BBC iPlayer: Art That Made Us, Series 1, Episode 5
BBC Bitesize The Abolition of the Slave Trade in Britain
Unit 2 SPAG: Active and Passive Voice
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts are provided in resources.
Weblinks
BBC Newsround Black History Month: The men who made history in Britain
BBC Newsround Black History Month: Great women you should know about
BBC Newsround Black History Month in Britain: Pioneers in Black British History
Unit 3 SPAG: Explore formal and informal language
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts are provided in resources.
Weblinks
Nii Ayikwei Parkes Four Days in Hackney
Peepal Tree Press secure rights for Nii Ayikwei Parkes sophomore novel
Dear Uju (A letter to my childhood self)
Unit 4 Composition: Research and write an article and blog about a black British figure
(suggested as 5 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text
Black and British – An illustrated history by David Olusoga
Optional Texts
Little Leaders – Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders – Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Weblinks
BBC News: Stormzy receives honorary degree from University of Exeter
BBC Newsround: Windrush Day 2022: Special monument unveiled at London’s Waterloo station
National Geographic Kids’ Junior Adventures Blog