Oakwood Primary School

 In Cedar and Hazel Classes -

We are authors!

Through an author study, focus on a variety of stories and poetry and viewpoints of characters, we will become authors .

We will focus on these questions and statements:

What inspired Roald Dahl to write?

We will base our learning on the book: The Minpins by Roald Dahl and will look at developing tension within a story.

Where might a magical portal take you?

We will read parts of The lion, the witch and the wardrobe by CS Lewis and exlore the characters adventures in Narnia. 

Was Mr Fox right to steal from the farmers?

We will read Fantastic Mr Fox by Road Dahl and explore the rights and morals of his actions.

What other dangers face animals trying to survive?

Through our Science topic we will look at adaptations and food chains.

Do authors just write stories?

Through his poetry we will look at more of Roald Dahl's work.