1. Settlers Something to do as soon as students enter the classroom
Raise questions/enthusiasm/anticipation about the lesson
Allows for late arrivals
Gives the teacher a bit of breathing space!

2. While you’re waiting…
Come up with synonyms for each of the words on the list…
Aim to come up with 3+ for each word.
You can use a thesaurus if you need to but the challenge is to do it without!
nice
fun
tasty
pretty
fast

3. What do these images have in common?

4. Write down the names of the characters who we have met so far
Write down the names of the characters who we have met so far. Challenge: Give each character an epithet (for example, Miss Stubbs the magnificent, Mrs Stephens the brave.) The epithet MUST link to the characteristics of that person, remember!

5. While you’re waiting... scared cold villain bitter scoundrel terrified
rogue
petrified
crook
horrified
wintry
icy
Exploring synonyms: Move words into the correct column.
Challenge: Create one of your own!

6. Bravery and Cowardice
Create a list of words using letters from the underlined words.
Challenge: Each new word must be linked to Private Peaceful

7. These images link to today’s work – what might we be looking at today?

8. Key Questions What makes a good story opening?
What techniques can a writer use to interest their reader?
Can I use these techniques in my own writing?

9. Match the poetic device to its definition...
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Rhyme
When words sound the same.
Describing something by saying it is something else.
Words that start with the same letter.
Words that sound like sounds.
Comparing something to something else using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Describing an object using human features.
Challenge: write an example of each device!

10. What might these two be saying to one another
What might these two be saying to one another? Write down suggestions in your books.

11. How might you begin to use settlers with your classes?