The Magic Finger
Unit
English
Year 3 - Year 4
Teacher of Primary
English Unit Description
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Medium Term Plan
Resource
English
Y3 - Y4
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Links
Resource
English
Y3 - Y4
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Lessons
1. Roald Dahl
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
2. Introducing Our Narrator
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
3. The Greggs
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
4. The Story so Far
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
5. Thinking About Words
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
6. Improving Writing - Verbs
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
7. Birds in the Wild
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
8. The Ending
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Medium Term Plan
Resource
English
Y3 - Y4
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Links
Resource
English
Y3 - Y4
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
Lessons
1. Roald Dahl
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
2. Introducing Our Narrator
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
3. The Greggs
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
4. The Story so Far
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
5. Thinking About Words
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
6. Improving Writing - Verbs
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
7. Birds in the Wild
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).
8. The Ending
Lesson
English
Y3
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson Year 3/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre. Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words. Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).