Teaching and Activities
Children will:
- Use the theme of shipwrecks as a stimulus for writing poetry.
- Plan, edit and write poetry on the theme of being shipwrecked.
Write a fantasy island poem inspired by a message in a bottle from a shipwrecked sailor. Develop map reading skills and knowledge of compass points. Learn how to talk like a pirate; design treasure maps; create treasure island models complete with characters, creatures and shelters. Celebrate the work achieved in this block with a pirate themed day.
Geography
English
Children will:
Ship in stormy sea − YouTube clip
Image montage of ships in stormy seas − YouTube clip
Geography
PSHE
Children will:
Ray Mears on desert island survival − YouTube clip
Geography
Maths
Art
Children will:
Treasure Island stage show from dailymotion.com
DO NOT WATCH BEYOND 2.00 MINUTES AS INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IS USED.
Geography
Design and Technology
Children will:
Aerial view of Halmahera Island, Indonesia − YouTube clip
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