For this unit you will need a copy of the text ‘How to Be a Lion’ written and illustrated by Ed Vere and published by Puffin Books, ISBN: 978-0-141-37636-3.

Overview: this plan is a three week+ sequence, aimed at Year 1. In the unit, children will explore stereotypes, identity, kindness, courage and friendship. By the end, they will create and describe their own character who challenges expectations.

This unit follows the School Literacy Network (SLN) process: Read – Immerse – Analyse – Plan – Write – Revise – Share.