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The Stolen Statue Adventure |
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The Stolen Statue Adventure covers the National Curriculum at:
KS2 English, levels 4 - 5.
National Literacy Strategy: Word / Sentence / Text Level work.
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Introduction |
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Groups of pupils explore the home page of the Digger and the Gang site, making notes about the different characters and activities available. Pupils have a strict time limit to complete their work. Groups then exchange notes. Which features of note-taking (e.g. sub-headings, summary, key words, bullet points, diagrams) have different groups used?
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Suggested questions for class discussion |
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How do the different characters feel when they hear the footsteps?
What other words can you think of that use a prefix?
What is the meaning of that prefix?
If you were writing this story as a novel, how would you describe the maze?
Which was the trickiest puzzle to solve? Why?
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Extension Work |
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Pupils compose a postcard from a member of Digger’s Gang, giving news of their adventure.
How many words that use a prefix can pupils include?
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