Story-time

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Introduction to Stone Age to Iron Age Britain

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Objectives

History

Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British history establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
Note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms.
Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

English

Retrieve and record information from non-fiction.
Draft and write non-narrative material using simple organisational devices.
Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes.

Lesson Planning

Write a non-fiction piece about prehistory explaining things that have been learned during this block.

Teaching Outcomes:

To recall what they have learned about prehistory.
To write a narrative about changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.

Children will:

Demonstrate their grasp of chronology by correctly writing a historical narrative
Demonstrate their knowledge of Stone Age to Iron Age Britain.
Write accurate information for a specific audience and format.

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Planning

Provided Resources

Matching game
Matching game answers
Writing task suggestions

You Will Need

Paper and pencils

Weblinks

Series of timelines of prehistoric Britain with commentary from schoolprehistory.co.uk
Resources on different periods in prehistory from schoolprehistory.co.uk