English Year 5/6 Summer Adventure Stories
The Explorer
Get lost in Katherine Rundell's wonderful book The Explorer, focusing on character and plot. Revise relative clauses and formal and informal language. Write an exciting new chapter inspired by the book.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Read the opening chapters, exploring character and plot
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text:
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Unit 2 SPaG: Relative clauses: rainforest settings
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Relative Clauses
You Will Need
Essential Text:
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Unit 3 SPaG: Informal and formal language: realistic dialogue
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Informal and formal language
You Will Need
Essential Text:
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell