Accelerated Learning In The Literacy Hour Ages 8-9

This book contains lesson plans that have a literacy objective, a whole class starter activity, ideas for group work, a plenary session, extension activities, photocopiable models to share with the children, information sheets and worksheets. Chapters include: • Characters • Playscripts • Settings - science fiction • Poetry • Dilemmas • Points of view • Experiencing history • Media reports • Longer stories • Collecting information • Alternative endings • Advertisements. These ideas and activities are a direct result of research into brain-based learning and multiple intelligences, with texts linked to the requirements of the Literacy Framework. 70 pages