the big idea or lesson that the author wants you to learn or understand from reading the story

to draw a conclusion based on evidence from the text

The theme of family in 'Grandad's Island'

English

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

Exploring vocabulary 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

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

they had a close relationship and cared for each other

What can you infer about Grandad and Syd's relationship by the fact that Syd was allowed to visit Grandad whenever he liked?

the big idea or lesson that the author wants you to explore 

Tick **two** themes from the book 'Grandad's Island'.

In 'Grandad's Island', which word best describes Syd's feelings when he travelled back on the ship alone?

Who are the **two** main characters in 'Grandad's Island'?

Where does the story 'Grandad's Island' begin?

Syd and Grandad arrive at an island and explore together. 

Grandad tells Syd he is going to stay on the island.

Starting with the first, order these events from the story 'Grandad's Island'.

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

Tick **two** words (synonyms) which mean the same as 'sad'.

Tick **two** words (synonyms) which mean the same as 'happy'.

Starter Quiz