English

Y6 English

Key Stage 2

Year 6

The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo

In this lesson, we will find out the author of the book we will be studying and the name of the book. We will make inferences by looking at the front cover. We will learn some key vocabulary and then read the first couple of paragraphs.

To engage with the text

In this lesson, we will read the opening part of The Giant's Necklace. We will look to understand the main character's personality by analysing language and a conversation between the main character and her mother.

To read a text and make inferences (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will read the next part of the story. We will focus on exploring character and looking at language.

To read a text and make inferences (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will read the next part of the story and form an impression of the setting. We will also make a prediction of what is going to happen next.

To analyse a setting

In this lesson, we will consider what part of the story we are up to. We will then read the next part of the story and consider whether our predictions were correct.

Key Stage 2, English, The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo

To engage with the text

To read a text and make inferences (Part 1)

To read a text and make inferences (Part 2)

To analyse a setting

To read, comprehend and respond to a climax