the words we know and use to communicate with others

using words to help someone imagine what something is like

the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste

reading with feelings and emotion to bring the story to life

Exploring vocabulary in 'Grandad's Island'

English

Character, setting and plot in 'Grandad's Island'

The theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'

In this unit, pupils continued to develop their personal responses towards texts and reading. In 'Leaf', pupils will have the opportunity to consider actions that could be taken as a result of reading a fictional text, such as supporting the environment.

In 'And Tango Makes Three', pupils were introduced to a range of representative family units through key themes of love and belonging. In 'Grandad's Island', pupils will build on this by considering the perspectives of those within the family with more imaginative themes. 

In this unit, pupils read and explore the picture book, 'Grandad's Island'. They explore the characters, setting and plot and share their thoughts and opinions on the story. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes of family and separation.

'Grandad's Island': book club

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is the meaning of the word **vocabulary**?

Match the word with the correct definition.

Match the describing word to the sense it appeals to.

Match the word to the word it can be found within. 

reading the text in a way that shows emotions by using your voice effectively

Select **three** tips we should try to use when reading aloud. 

Starting with the first, order the settings from 'Grandad's Island' in the order that they come in the story.

What word best describes the animals and plants that Syd and Grandad saw on the island?

Which **two** pieces of information would you find on the front cover of a picture book?

Starter Quiz

What is a character in a story?