Billy and the Minpins
English
Year 3 - Year 4
KS2 Gems
English Unit Description
Group work
Discussion based learning
Billy and the Minpins is a series of lessons by KS2 Gems oriented around the book whilst teaching students key English skills.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Teacher Instructions
Billy and the Minpins - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Book Review
Billy and the Minpins - Book Review is a worksheet by KS2 Gems for students to work through as part of this lesson.
Grammar Hunt
Billy and the Minpins - Grammar Hunt is an activity by KS2 Gems to be used as part of this unit, giving students an opportunity to develop understanding through discussion and group work.
Reading Skills Summary
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
Lessons
Chapter 1: Being Good
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 1: Being Good is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 2: Run Little Billy! Run, Run, Run!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 2: Run Little Billy! Run, Run, Run! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 3: Woomph—Woomph!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 3: Woomph—Woomph! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 4 & 5: We are the Minpins & The Gruncher Knows You’re Up Here
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 4 & 5: We are the Minpins & The Gruncher Knows You’re Up Here is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 6 & 7: We Know All the Birds & Call Up The Swan
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 6 & 7: We Know All the Birds & Call Up The Swan is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 8 & 9: Little Billy Hung on Tight & Hooray for Little Billy!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 8 & 9: Little Billy Hung on Tight & Hooray for Little Billy! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 10: I Will Never Forget You!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 10: I Will Never Forget You! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Teacher Instructions
Billy and the Minpins - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Book Review
Billy and the Minpins - Book Review is a worksheet by KS2 Gems for students to work through as part of this lesson.
Grammar Hunt
Billy and the Minpins - Grammar Hunt is an activity by KS2 Gems to be used as part of this unit, giving students an opportunity to develop understanding through discussion and group work.
Reading Skills Summary
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
Lessons
Chapter 1: Being Good
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 1: Being Good is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 2: Run Little Billy! Run, Run, Run!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 2: Run Little Billy! Run, Run, Run! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 3: Woomph—Woomph!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 3: Woomph—Woomph! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 4 & 5: We are the Minpins & The Gruncher Knows You’re Up Here
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 4 & 5: We are the Minpins & The Gruncher Knows You’re Up Here is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 6 & 7: We Know All the Birds & Call Up The Swan
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 6 & 7: We Know All the Birds & Call Up The Swan is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapters 8 & 9: Little Billy Hung on Tight & Hooray for Little Billy!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapters 8 & 9: Little Billy Hung on Tight & Hooray for Little Billy! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.
Chapter 10: I Will Never Forget You!
Billy and the Minpins - Chapter 10: I Will Never Forget You! is a lesson by KS2 Gems and is part of the wider unit based on this book. Each lesson progresses through the book whilst teachings students key skills.