English Year 5/6 Spring Short Stories
African Stories
Taking inspiration from Chasing the Sun, study what makes a great short story. Examine characterisation, setting, structure and story 'hooks'. Revise relative clauses and formal and informal language.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Read and discuss and extend short stories from Africa
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit
You Will Need
Essential Texts
Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa, edited by Véronique Tadjo
Optional Texts
Any reference books on Africa, including atlases, and those on native animals and physical geography
Unit 2 SPAG: Relative Clauses: Character & Setting
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Texts
Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa, edited by Véronique Tadjo
Unit 3 SPAG: Formal and Informal Language: Dialogue
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Texts
Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa, edited by Véronique Tadjo