https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r Daniel Dean en-us 2022-04-05 16:22:39 UTC 2023-05-16 16:08:09 UTC hello@padlet.com 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131024692 2022-04-05 16:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131024692 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131082888 2022-04-05 16:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131082888 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131102168 2022-04-05 17:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131102168 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131119744 The Boy at the Back of the Class is a book with an incredibly powerful message pertaining to issues around immigration and racism in contemporary UK. The book follows Ahmet, the boy at the back of the class, who has recently moved to the UK as a refugee along with three friends he eventually makes in his new class. The three children including the narrator are very empathetic towards Ahmet and set a good example for how the children reading this book should behave if they are ever in a similar situation. Although the book is political it is nuanced in it's approaches to political discourse and will not confuse the children reading the book. Up until the end of the book the narrator is not named or gendered, this helps to make the book more inclusive and potentially relatable as any child can put themselves in the shoes of the main character.]]> 2022-04-05 17:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131119744 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131129705 Ages 10/11
The story deals with serious, upsetting topics so it's important that the children be mature enough to read it. As well as this the book is long at 297 pages so it isn't as suitable for KS1.]]> 2022-04-05 17:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131129705 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131133321 I think this book is best suited to be a whole class read due to it's length and subject matter. Children could generate some serious questions and being a whole class read means that at the end of each reading session any questions can be addressed.]]> 2022-04-05 17:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131133321 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131149422 1) Cross-curricular link to PSHE. Learn about what it means to be a refugee and what we can do to help as children and adults. Use Ahmet as an example of what a refugee may look like and characters like Brendan the Bully on how not to act.
2) Cross-curricular link to Geography. Find Syria on a map to understand the distance Ahmed has travelled. Do a food tasting exercise of Syrian foods and write a review on what the children thought.
3) Similar to the children, write a royal letter to the Queen about an issue you (the child) feels strongly about. Scaffold through giving potential ideas like environmental issues or even immigration issues.]]> 2022-04-05 17:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131149422 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131263672 Black and British: An Illustrated History is a non-fiction look into the oft forgotten points in history in which Black British people played a significant part. This is one of multiple versions that features more illustrations than the others versions which makes it more accessible to younger readers. The book starts with the Romans and works through every period since, detailing important black people throughout history and also describing the negative impact of legislation around slavery and racism. The book also features key historical artefacts, dates and documents making it a valuable source for concrete learning and increasing children's cultural capital. This book helps to shine a light on a depressingly invisible aspect of British culture and for this I believe it is a book that every teacher should consider buying for their class.]]> 2022-04-05 18:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131263672 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131267020 Ages 9+
As there are other versions of the book that feature less illustrations and more information, it makes sense that book would fall to a lower key stage 2 age group. As well as this being a historically accurate book there may be some subject specific lexis that could be hard to grasp for readers still in key stage 1.]]> 2022-04-05 18:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131267020 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131275265 I think this book would best lend itself to being either recommended reading or for a unit of work. If history us doing a unit on black history then this book would be perfect to supplement that learning. As well as this if a certain child is particularly interested in black British history that would also be good as recommended reading. This kind of non-fiction book doesn't really lend itself to whole class reads as they can sometimes just be facts and facts without a clear narrative to follow.]]> 2022-04-05 18:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131275265 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131290237 1) Cross-curricular link to History. The book is perfect for if the children are doing a unit on black British history in history. Or even any unit as the book can help them to look for the impact of black people in that particular era. For example, children could be asked to find out about how black people impacted history in the Roman times and write a report/article on it.
2) Children could be asked to pick a certain historically significant black person or group of people from a list who appears in the book. From this they could go on to create a fact file all about their historical impact.
3) Similar to the last activity. Choose a certain significant figure from the book and learn as much as possible about them, allow children to use other books to supplement the learning. Then do a roleplay activity as or as somebody who knew the significant person and either perform in groups or to the class.]]> 2022-04-05 18:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131290237 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131304786 I Can Only Draw Worms is a simple yet quirky picture book that subverts the expectations surrounding picture books. The actual content of the book itself is very simple. It is a simple counting book that also allows the reader to stretch their imagination as the illustrations don't do any of the work for the reader. True to the title the book is simply pictures of worms. It is very tongue in cheek about it's content stating worms can do a lot, but the illustrator can't draw all those things so it's up to the reader's imagination. This is a very light-hearted, humorous book that is for all ages due to it's simple content.]]> 2022-04-05 19:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131304786 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131307392 Ages 4+
The book is very simple and features very little words. This means it is suitable for very young readers ass young as reception. As well as this, there are no sensitive topics that may need to be accounted for when reading to younger ages.]]> 2022-04-05 19:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131307392 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131312009 I believe this book is best suited for a whole class read. Especially for younger ages like a reception class. The book is very bright and flashy in it's presentation, meaning it will hold the children's attention. It is also short so could be read as a whole within one english lesson. For slightly older years this book would be good to read for pleasure as it is very simple and humorous.]]> 2022-04-05 19:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131312009 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131333053 1) Cross-curricular link to art. Have the children draw their own unique worm, colouring it in and drawing different aspects like different clothes or expressions. Once drawn have the children write a description of the worm they designed. Based on the age group this could be simple descriptions like "red hat" or full descriptive sentences
2) Have the children make up a story for their worm to go on. Again this can be tiered for different age groups based on how descriptive the stories are. For especially young learners they could instead tell their story which will improve spoken language and oracy skills. 
3) Learning Outside the Classroom link. Have the children physically go outside and look for worms where possible. Once the children have found the worms have them write down a description of what they are actually like in comparison to how they are in the book.]]> 2022-04-05 19:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131333053 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131348729 2022-04-05 19:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131348729 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131363272 We're All Wonders is an adaptation of Palacio's "Wonder" to be better suited for younger audiences. As a picture book it is able to teach a much younger audience about incredibly important values like inclusivity and acceptance of others. The book follows Auggie, a boy with a facial difference in comparison to other children his age. When he is bullied and ridiculed for his difference, he and his dog Daisy put their helmets on and blast off to Pluto. Whilst in space, Auggie and Daisy look down to earth. They see how big earth is and how full of different people it is. This book is a heartwarming story of self acceptance and inclusivity, values which are important for all young children to learn.]]> 2022-04-05 19:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131363272 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131367244 5/6+
Depending on the maturity of the child it could be more appropriate to give this book at a slightly older or younger age, as it does face some distressing subjects. Any younger than this and the child may struggle with the words in this book so I believe this is the best age.]]> 2022-04-05 19:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131367244 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131371650 I think for a younger class, a whole class read would be best for this book. Reading to the whole class at once allows the teacher to show off the striking illustrations which are integral to this reading experience. For an older child this may be more appropriate as a recommended read so the individual child has a chance to reflect on the sensitive topics they have read about.]]> 2022-04-05 19:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131371650 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131379653 1) Cross-curricular link to PSHE. Have the children discuss Auggie's facial difference and ask if the children know anyone or if they themselves have a difference. If so offer the child a chance to speak on this difference if they wish.
2) Roleplay as Auggie and act out how the bullying will have made him feel. Then look to how Auggie can be made to feel better and how the children could act with him to make him happy.
3) Have the children describe a place they like to/would like to visit when they feel down. Ask them why this place makes them feel happier like Pluto does Auggie.]]> 2022-04-05 19:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131379653 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131384221 2022-04-05 19:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131384221 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131391674 What a Waste is a key stage 1 non-fiction book all about waste, recycling and the impact humans have had on the planet. The book details all the impacts we have on the environment ranging from every plastic toothbrush ever made still existing to the great Pacific garbage patch. Although the book does go into detail about the harm we have done to the planet, it also goes into what we are getting right and the moves we can make to a greener future.]]> 2022-04-05 20:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131391674 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131395574 7+
What a waste is suitable for last key stage 1 readers as it does feature some more complex words, these words could be too confusing for lower key stage 1. ]]> 2022-04-05 20:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131395574 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131403531 I believe this book would be best suited to either recommended reading or a unit of work, similar to Black and British. Children could be doing a unit of work in geography on our environmental impact and this book would work well to enhance the children's understanding of that topic. For children who are interested in our environmental impact this would also be a great book to recommend to them as it is full of facts that child would find interesting.]]> 2022-04-05 20:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131403531 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131412199 1) Cross-curricular link to geography. Have the children choose a specific country. Then have them learn all about the impact we have had on that country, then what we are doing to rectify this impact.
2) Learning Outside the Classroom. Take the children outside either to the playground or local park and have them work as litter pickers. This will start discussions between the children on why it is bad for people to litter. Then have the children write either a list of reasons or article on why littering is wrong.
3) Have the children work out their carbon footprint on computers. After this discuss as a class and in groups ho the children can work to lessen their negative impact on the planet through carbon neutrality and green living.]]> 2022-04-05 20:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131412199 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131428434 2022-04-05 20:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131428434 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131441386 The Nothing to See Here Hotel follows Frankie Banister as the main character. He is the son of the owners of the nothing to see here hotel and grandson to troll legend, Regurgita Glump. The story picks up when goblin prince Grogbah arrives at the hotel and brings trouble with him. This book is brimming with character and humour that any key stage 2 reader will love and enjoy.]]> 2022-04-05 20:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131441386 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131443847 7+
For me I believe this book is perfect for any reader of at least key stage 2 age. The book is slightly too complex for key stage 1 in my opinion but is perfect for upper key stage 2 independently and lower key stage 2 with guided reading.]]> 2022-04-05 20:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131443847 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131446073 This book is well suited to both guided and independent reading. For years 4-6 independent reading is appropriate but for year 3 or maybe lower attaining year 4 children guided reading may be necessary to ensure the children fully understand the whole book. ]]> 2022-04-05 20:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131446073 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131451493 1) Have the children design themselves as a monster so that they can get into the nothing to see here hotel. Have them describe the monstrous qualities they have chosen for themselves.
2) Have the children write a descriptive piece about the nothing to see here hotel. Make sure they are as descriptive as possible detailing all the different rooms for the different kinds of monsters.
3) Have the children write character profiles for Frankie or Grogbah, including their physical appearance and personality traits. Once this is done have the children pair up and roleplay a conversation or argument between the two.]]> 2022-04-05 20:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2131451493 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330741540 The poem is a detailed description of a bear who is finally freed from captivity and feels the first touches of freedom from the cage.]]> 2022-10-07 09:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330741540 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330743587 Can be read or read to as it isn't the most complex, these poems are almost made to be read out loud lending them to whole class reads]]> 2022-10-07 09:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330743587 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330745147 2022-10-07 09:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2330745147 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340087803 2022-10-14 08:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340087803 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340089114 A non-fiction detailing the acts of a few women through history and how they have positively contributed to society ]]> 2022-10-14 08:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340089114 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340090684 This book is very important for young readers as it helps to cover certain people and aspects in history that can tend to be overlooked. ]]> 2022-10-14 08:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340090684 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340096148 2022-10-14 09:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340096148 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340098197 Another non-fiction this time all about human rights that we have and that we had to fight for. Again this is important for young readers as it is important that children are aware of and don't take their rights for granted. 
This book has a slightly higher reading age as it is a bit more technical.]]> 2022-10-14 09:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2340098197 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2389636516 2022-11-18 09:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2389636516 24873993 https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2389638929 A very inventive scrapbook styled book, on WW1 from the perspective of a 10 year old primary.
Book is defintely for ks2 as it deals with mature themes and has ks2 level lexis.]]> 2022-11-18 09:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/24873993/p4nwkba0g4pwfa4r/wish/2389638929