The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
Unit
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
Teacher of Primary
ELA Unit Description
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Medium Term Plan
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Links Powerpoint
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Lessons
1. The Escape
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
2. dom
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
3. Warsaw Darkness and Light
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
4. The Goods Train
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
5. World War 2
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
6. The Night of the Storm Troopers
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
7. Ruth
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
8. The Newcomer and the Russian
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
9. Ivan and Posen
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
10. Edek and Jan
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
11. Russian to American
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
12. On the Road
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
13. The Burgomasters Orders
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
14. A Cunning Plan
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
15. Lost and Found
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
16. The Final Chapters
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Additional Resources
Post Reading Powerpoint
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Medium Term Plan
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Links Powerpoint
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Lessons
1. The Escape
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
2. dom
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
3. Warsaw Darkness and Light
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
4. The Goods Train
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
5. World War 2
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
6. The Night of the Storm Troopers
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
7. Ruth
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
8. The Newcomer and the Russian
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
9. Ivan and Posen
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
10. Edek and Jan
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
11. Russian to American
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
12. On the Road
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
13. The Burgomasters Orders
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
14. A Cunning Plan
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
15. Lost and Found
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
16. The Final Chapters
Lesson
ELA
4th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.
Additional Resources
Post Reading Powerpoint
Resource
ELA
4th Grade - 5th Grade
The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson 4th Grade / 5th Grade teaching unit. The resource contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier's The Silver Sword. Resources include: - A unit overview with 17 four part lessons covering historical context, plot, character, themes and language, - Analysis of the characters of Joseph, Ruth, Edek and Bronia Balicki and Jana - Varied extension activities.