On Monday, we launched an exciting new English unit with an immersive hook lesson!
The children arrived to discover that someone strange had been found, a mysterious figure with unknown origins, whose arrival left everyone wondering where it came from and whether it might be friendly.
To explore this mystery, the children took on the role of creators:
Using foil and various metal objects, the class designed and built their own character creations that could have arrived from this unknown, metallic world.
The children gave their creations unique names, personalities, and feelings. They explored creative ideas by thinking about how their characters would sound when walking and how it might feel to arrive in a brand-new world where nobody knows you.
Everyone presented their metal visitor to the class, describing where their character lives, how it feels, what people might misjudge about it, and what it secretly wishes for.
What’s Next?
At the end of the lesson, the big reveal was announced: our classes will be diving into The Iron Man by Ted Hughes for this unit of work! Over the coming weeks, the children will be working towards writing an empathetic diary entry from the perspective of the Iron Man himself.
Stay tuned to see more of our wonderful writing as our journey continues!