Vlad and The Great Fire of London - Teaching Slides

The educational resource from Focus Education UK Ltd provides an engaging approach to learning about "Vlad and The Great Fire of London" through a series of interactive slides. The material is designed to help children explore vocabulary and historical context in an immersive way. Starting with a 'Word Detective' activity, pupils are encouraged to deduce the meanings of words such as 'flea', 'snack', and 'plague', and verify their understanding. They are prompted to think critically about illustrations, asking questions about the setting, characters, and events, and to compare and contrast modern houses with those from 1666, noting differences such as thatched versus tiled roofs.

As the lesson progresses, students delve deeper into the narrative by examining key features of characters like Boxton, described with adjectives like 'grey' and 'matted fur'. They are asked to infer feelings and thoughts from text and images, predict outcomes, and engage with the story by reading aloud and proofreading their work. The slides guide them through a sensory exploration of the Great Fire, encouraging them to describe what they would see, hear, smell, feel, and taste if they were present. The resource also prompts discussions about the characters' actions and emotions, using textual evidence and historical facts about the Great Fire to enrich their understanding and empathy towards the people affected by the event.