Room on the Broom - Medium Term Plan

The 'Room on the Broom' medium-term plan is an engaging English teaching resource that aims to explore the enchanting world created by Julia Donaldson. The plan is structured into a series of lessons, each with a specific focus and learning objective, designed to deepen students' understanding of the story and its literary elements. The first lesson introduces the topic with discussions around the book cover, making predictions, and drawing connections with other works by the same author, such as 'The Gruffalo'. This is followed by a reading session up to the point where the dog joins the broom's journey, and comprehension questions to discuss narrative and character development.

Subsequent lessons build on vocabulary by identifying unfamiliar words when the frog character is introduced, and by exploring rhyming words found within the text. Students engage in matching activities and interactive games to reinforce their understanding of rhyme. Character analysis is also a key part of the plan, where students brainstorm characteristics of the witch and discuss whether she fits the typical 'hero' or 'villain' role. The concept of heroes and villains is further explored through comprehension questions and discussions about the story's themes, such as bravery, loyalty, friendship, and kindness. The final lesson focuses on predictions and recounting the story's ending, encouraging creativity through a sequencing task and designing a new book cover, with prizes awarded for outstanding work. Each lesson is supported by PowerPoint presentations and worksheets to facilitate learning and consolidate students' understanding.