About the Read in to Writing The Jungle Book unit:
Suggested year group: Year 5
Length of unit: 6 weeks/30 sessions
Themes and topics: Rainforests and jungles, climate change and deforestation, plants and animals, art history, relationships, family, identity and belonging
Writing outcomes: A personal narrative, a description of a painting, a diary entry, formal instructions, a monologue and a story About The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling: The story of the man-cub Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, guided by his mentors Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther and the ancient python Kaa, and who confronts his arch-enemy Shere Khan the tiger. This story is juxtaposed against other animal stories within the British Empire.
Complete unit includes downloadable and editable planning and teaching resources (pupil activity sheets, PowerPoint slides, text extracts) and moderation guidance
Overview grid provides information on themes and topics, writing outcomes, curriculum coverage and week-by-week planning
Read in to Writing provides units for Reception to Year 6.