Brightstorm

Unit
English
Year 5 - Year 6
KS2 Gems
KS2 Gems

English Unit Description

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
Teacher Instructions
Resource
English
Y5
Brightstorm - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
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Grammar Hunt
Grammar Hunt
Resource
English
Y5
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.
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Reading Skills Summary
Reading Skills Summary
Resource
English
Y5
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
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Lessons
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Unit contents
Overview Documents
Teacher Instructions
Teacher Instructions
Resource
English
Y5
Brightstorm - Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
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Grammar Hunt
Grammar Hunt
Resource
English
Y5
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.
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Reading Skills Summary
Reading Skills Summary
Resource
English
Y5
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
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Lessons
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Session 1: Chapter 1 - Brightstorm
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Session 2: Chapter 2 - Bad to Worse
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Session 3: Chapter 3 - Clause One Hundred and Fifty-Two
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Session 4: Chapter 4 Parthena
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Session 5: Chapters 5 & 6 - Pomerian Puffback & The Advert
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Session 6: Chapters 7 & 8 - Lucky Spoon & Harriet Culpepper
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Session 7: Chapters 9 & 10 - An Offer & Trust
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Session 8: Chapter 11 - What Goes Up
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Session 9: Chapter 12 - The Aurora
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Session 10: Chapter 13 & Chapter 14 - The Library & The Explorer’s Journal
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Session 11: Chapter 15 - Desert Sands
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Session 12: Chapter 16 - Citadel Kings
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Session 13: Chapter 17 - The Last Post
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Session 14: Chapter 18 - Great Glacies
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Session 15: Chapter 19 - The Case Against Eudora Vane
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Session 16: Chapter 20 - Thought-wolves
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Session 17: Chapter 21 & 22 — Grave News & Ghost Sky ship
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Session 18: Chapter 23 & 24 — The Plan & Evidence
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Session 19: Chapter 25 — The Ice Lake
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Session 20: Chapter 26 — Under the Mountains
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Session 21: Chapter 27 — The Southern Aurora
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Session 22: Chapter 28 — South Polaris
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Session 23: Chapter 29 — Goodbye Dad
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Session 24: Chapter 30 and 31 — Victorious & Home
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
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.
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