Lessons 1 and 2 Week 1 of 2 weeks Reading and English unit based on Celia Godkin’s, When the Giant Stirred. Week 1 of 10 English and Reading unit on the book ‘First Blood: Spy Master’ by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler (approx. 5-6 hours worth of planning per week). I used the book last year during remote learning, recorded chapters and set writing tasks. The children loved the book and the mystery of it so I decided to revisit it this year and expand the learning. I will update MyShop each week with the next set of weekly Reading, English, Grammar plans and resources. A captivating nature genre book that is in tune with the fragile balance of all life...this perfect blend of dramatic artwork and text makes this book a must for schools, libraries and homes." -- The Blue Planet Awards: A captivating nature genre book that is in tune with the fragile balance of all life...this perfect blend of dramatic artwork and text makes this book a must for schools, libraries and homes."

Robo-parents Diode and Lugnut present daughter Cathode with a new little brother—who requires, unfortunately, some assembly. Detailed Smart Notebook slides included and also uploaded in PowerPoint form (41 slides). I have exported the snb slides into ppt so they may need some tweaking to look the same. What a superb way for children to learn about the behaviour and affect of a volcano. The picture book section will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. The additional information provides facts and statistics the scientifically minded will find fascinating. This is a compelling story which explains the geographical feature through the eyes of the most vulnerable people. The writing is clear, vivid, and at times even poetic “On the island there was a cool, blue Lagoon, many silvery fish swam in an underwater garden of strange and wondrous animals.”This book works well on many levels: at the same time as young readers learn about natural regeneration and tropical life, they will absorb at a subconscious level the post-impressionist style of painting." -- City Parent Reading comprehension questions written by myself, in the style of Literacy Shed’s VIPERS for each chapter There comes a day, however, when the god will not be appeased. Smoke rises out of the mountain's crater, and ash and cinders begin to fall on the village. The chief tells his people it is time to leave. And days later, when the people have barely landed on another island, the volcano explodes. Soon there is nothing left of the old island but a smoking ruin devoid of all life. This book works well on many levels: at the same time as young readers learn about natural regeneration and tropical life, they will absorb at a subconscious level the post-impressionist style of painting." But the story is not over. Slowly, gradually, the island begins to support the stirrings of life once more. And with the return to its lush, former glory comes the hope that the island will be home once more to a sleepy village and its gentle, smiling people.

Detailed SmartNotebook slides for each Reading, English and Grammar lesson (36 slides) - I have converted these to Power Point slides too for those without access to Smart Notebook (may need some editing)