The Explorer
Unit
English
Year 5 - Year 6
KS2 Gems
English Unit Description
Group work
Discussion based learning
The Explorer is a series of lessons by KS2 Gems oriented around the book whilst teaching students key English skills.
Unit contents
Overview Documents
Teacher Instructions
Resource
English
Y5
The Explorer Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Grammar Hunt
Resource
English
Y5
The Explorer - 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
Resource
English
Y5
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
Lessons
Session 1: Flight
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 1: Flight 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: The Green Dark
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 2: The Green Dark 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: The Den
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 3: The Den 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: The River
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 4: The River 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: Food (almost)
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 5: Food (almost) 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: Fire
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 6: Fire 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: The Raft
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 7: The Raft 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: Maiden Voyage
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 8: Maiden Voyage 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: Sardines
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 9: Sardines 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: Abacaxi
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 10: Abacaxi 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: The Monkeys and the Bees
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 11: The Monkeys and the Bees 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: Con
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 12: Con 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: Smoke
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 13: Smoke 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: On the River
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 14: On the River 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: At the Top of the Cliff
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 15: At the Top of the Cliff 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: The Ruined City
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 16: The Ruined City 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: The Explorer
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 17: The Explorer 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: The Trap
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 18: The Trap 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: Tarantulas
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 19: Tarantulas 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: Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 20: Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle 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: Fishing in the Dark
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 21: Fishing in the Dark 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: The Vow
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 22: The Vow 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: Explorer School & Stuck in the Mud
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 23: Explorer School & Stuck in the Mud 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: Max & Behind the Vines
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 24: Max & Behind the Vines 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 25: The Green Sky
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 25: The Green Sky 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 26: Waiting for Dawn & Flight Home
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 26: Waiting for Dawn & Flight 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.
Session 27: Another Kind of Exploring & Epilogue
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 27: Another Kind of Exploring & Epilogue 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
Resource
English
Y5
The Explorer Teacher Instructions is a planning document by KS2 Gems, giving an overview of this unit.
Grammar Hunt
Resource
English
Y5
The Explorer - 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
Resource
English
Y5
Reading Skills Summary is an activity by KS2 Gems to check student knowledge at the end of this unit.
Lessons
Session 1: Flight
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 1: Flight 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: The Green Dark
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 2: The Green Dark 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: The Den
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 3: The Den 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: The River
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 4: The River 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: Food (almost)
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 5: Food (almost) 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: Fire
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 6: Fire 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: The Raft
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 7: The Raft 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: Maiden Voyage
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 8: Maiden Voyage 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: Sardines
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 9: Sardines 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: Abacaxi
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 10: Abacaxi 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: The Monkeys and the Bees
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 11: The Monkeys and the Bees 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: Con
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 12: Con 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: Smoke
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 13: Smoke 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: On the River
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 14: On the River 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: At the Top of the Cliff
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 15: At the Top of the Cliff 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: The Ruined City
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 16: The Ruined City 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: The Explorer
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 17: The Explorer 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: The Trap
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 18: The Trap 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: Tarantulas
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 19: Tarantulas 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: Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 20: Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle 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: Fishing in the Dark
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 21: Fishing in the Dark 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: The Vow
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 22: The Vow 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: Explorer School & Stuck in the Mud
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 23: Explorer School & Stuck in the Mud 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: Max & Behind the Vines
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 24: Max & Behind the Vines 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 25: The Green Sky
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 25: The Green Sky 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 26: Waiting for Dawn & Flight Home
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 26: Waiting for Dawn & Flight 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.
Session 27: Another Kind of Exploring & Epilogue
Lesson
English
Y5 - Y6
The Explorer - Session 27: Another Kind of Exploring & Epilogue 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.