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About the Read in to Writing Skellig unit:
Suggested year group: Year 6
Length of unit: 6 weeks/30 sessions
Themes and topics: Romanticism and William Blake, Darwinism and evolution, religion, relationships, change, loss
Writing outcomes: Internal monologues, a personal narrative, a continuation of the story, diary entries, free writing and a formal piece of non-fiction
About Skellig by David Almond: A strange creature – part owl, part angel – called Skellig who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital. But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael’s world changes forever…
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
Skellig was perfect because our first theme was Charles Darwin and Evolution, and this book keeps circling around both of these themes throughout.
Read in to Writing provides units for Reception to Year 6.