Fiction

English Year 5 Autumn Modern Fiction

The Hole by Øyvind Torster

Using The Hole, by Oyvind Torseter, children ask and answer questions and use inference skills to speculate about events. Children write their own version or a sequel based on the book.

Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.

Core
Unit 1 Core: Exploring contemporary fiction: The Hole by Øyvind Torseter
(suggested as 4 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.


Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this unit.

You Will Need

Texts
The Hole by Øyvind Torseter (this book is sadly now out of print)

SPAG
Unit 2 SPaG: Writing and punctuating dialogue
(suggested as 3 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.


Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this unit.

You Will Need

Texts
The Hole by Øyvind Torseter (this book is sadly now out of print)

Presentations
Grammar Presentation: Dialogue

Comprehension
Unit 3 Comprehension: Reading and understanding current fiction: The Promise by Nicola Davies
(suggested as 4 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.


Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this Block of learning.

You Will Need

Texts
The Promise by Nicola Davies and Laura Carlin
The Hole by Øyvind Torseter (this book is sadly now out of print)

SPAG
Unit 4 SPaG: Understand and use adverbs of possibility
(suggested as 2 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.


Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this unit.

You Will Need

Texts
The Hole by Øyvind Torseter (this book is sadly now out of print)

Presentations
Grammar Presentation: Adverbs of Possibility

Composition
Unit 5 Composition: Planning and writing a story using contour concertina books
(suggested as 4 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

With TA/Tutor

These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.

They support the learning in class in this unit.

Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.


Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this unit.

You Will Need

Texts
The Hole by Øyvind Torseter (this book is sadly now out of print)

Optional texts (if you have used unit 3)
The Promise by Nicola Davies and Laura Carlin