For this unit you will need a copy of the text, ‘The Fossil Hunter’ by Kate Winter ISBN: 9780241469897

Overview: this plan is a 3-week sequence, aimed at Year 4. It would be an ideal unit to develop research skills and encourage choice of subject, whilst also building vocabulary through exploration of language and technical terms. The unit will develop comprehension skills by exploring the themes, structure, and language of The Fossil Hunter. The book links directly with Science, History and the study of historical figures, but could also be linked to topics covering equality and inclusivity.

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

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