Jack and the Baked Beanstalk - Week 4 Teaching Slides

In Week 4 of the English unit titled 'Jack and the Baked Beanstalk', pupils delve into a new perspective of the giant, discovering his friendly and lonely nature. Through a series of English tasks, students explore the character of the giant more deeply. They engage in grammatical exercises that help them articulate the giant's characteristics and actions. The pupils are encouraged to empathise with Jack, imagining his thoughts and feelings when the giant picks him up. An interesting twist reveals the giant's passion for cooking, prompting the pupils to learn how to write instructions by drafting a recipe for making scrambled eggs.

The unit also includes creative writing activities where pupils construct a detailed description of the giant, named Sunny, after participating in a 'role on the wall' exercise. This exercise involves identifying Sunny's physical traits, such as his big, bulging eyes, which are adept at spotting intruders quickly, and exploring his emotions. Pupils are prompted to ponder questions about Sunny's eagerness to cook for his guests and whether he possesses culinary skills. Furthermore, they are tasked with investigating the process of making scrambled eggs, starting with gathering information and then writing a methodical description using time adverbs. Through these engaging activities, students enhance their understanding of character development and descriptive writing, while also learning to connect ideas in sentences using the word 'to'.