Jack and the Baked Beanstalk - Week 6 Teaching Slides

In the sixth week of a creative English unit, pupils are encouraged to explore the concept of fairy tales with a twist. They are to compare the classic 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with the modern take 'Jack and the Baked Beanstalk'. This comparison serves as a springboard for students to brainstorm and consider other well-known fairy tales that could be reimagined with an unexpected twist. Examples to inspire the children include 'The Terrible Three Pigs' and 'The Very Kind Wolf'. The main task for the pupils is to write an extended story based on a fairy tale of their choice, but with a unique twist that changes the original narrative in a creative way.

As pupils embark on writing their twisted fairy tales, they must consider the key differences between the original story and their new version. They are prompted to ensure their writing makes sense, checking for sentence structure, omitted words, and clarity of information. Additionally, they are encouraged to use conjunctions such as 'and', 'to', and 'because' to join ideas. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of correct grammar, including the use of capital letters for sentence beginnings and character names, as well as appropriate punctuation with end marks like full stops. To aid in spelling, word banks, common exception words, and words from the 'single bubble' are provided as resources. The unit aims to guide students through the creative process while reinforcing fundamental English language skills.