Brightstorm
English
Year 5 - Year 6
KS2 Gems
English Unit Description
Group work
Discussion based learning
Brightstorm is a series of lessons by KS2 Gems oriented around the book whilst teaching students key English skills.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Teacher Instructions
Brightstorm - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Grammar Hunt
Brightstorm - 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
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Brightstorm - Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm 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.
Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Brightstorm - Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse 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.
Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Brightstorm - Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two 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.
Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Brightstorm - Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena 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.
Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Brightstorm - Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert 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.
Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Brightstorm - Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper 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.
Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Brightstorm - Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust 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.
Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Brightstorm - Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up 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.
Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Brightstorm - Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora 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.
Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Brightstorm - Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal 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.
Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Brightstorm - Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands 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.
Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Brightstorm - Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings 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.
Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Brightstorm - Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post 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.
Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Brightstorm - Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies 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.
Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Brightstorm - Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane 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.
Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Brightstorm - Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves 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.
Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Brightstorm - Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 - Grave News & Ghost Sky ship 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.
Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Brightstorm - Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 - The Plan & Evidence 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.
Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Brightstorm - Session 19: Chapter 25 - The Ice Lake 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.
Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Brightstorm - Session 20: Chapter 26 - Under the Mountains 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.
Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Brightstorm - Session 21: Chapter 27 - The Southern Aurora 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.
Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Brightstorm - Session 22: Chapter 28 - South Polaris 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.
Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Brightstorm - Session 23: Chapter 29 - Goodbye Dad 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.
Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Brightstorm - Session 24: Chapter 30 & 31 - Victorious & Home 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
Brightstorm - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Grammar Hunt
Brightstorm - 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
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Brightstorm - Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm 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.
Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Brightstorm - Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse 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.
Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Brightstorm - Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two 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.
Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Brightstorm - Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena 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.
Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Brightstorm - Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert 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.
Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Brightstorm - Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper 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.
Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Brightstorm - Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust 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.
Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Brightstorm - Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up 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.
Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Brightstorm - Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora 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.
Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Brightstorm - Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal 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.
Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Brightstorm - Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands 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.
Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Brightstorm - Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings 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.
Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Brightstorm - Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post 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.
Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Brightstorm - Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies 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.
Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Brightstorm - Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane 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.
Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Brightstorm - Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves 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.
Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Brightstorm - Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 - Grave News & Ghost Sky ship 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.
Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Brightstorm - Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 - The Plan & Evidence 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.
Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Brightstorm - Session 19: Chapter 25 - The Ice Lake 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.
Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Brightstorm - Session 20: Chapter 26 - Under the Mountains 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.
Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Brightstorm - Session 21: Chapter 27 - The Southern Aurora 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.
Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Brightstorm - Session 22: Chapter 28 - South Polaris 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.
Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Brightstorm - Session 23: Chapter 29 - Goodbye Dad 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.
Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Brightstorm - Session 24: Chapter 30 & 31 - Victorious & Home 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.