If pigs could fly ...

Write a story about what happened when the pigs flew into town on the following Tuesday.

Think carefully about what your story will be about. Here are some plot ideas for you to use if you are stuck.

1. The pigs could be flying into town to raid a supermarket. (How do they get in? What will they eat? Will they crash into anything in the dark? What about the security guards?)

2. They could be floating off to a party in the town park. What shops will they visit to collect supplies for their party? (They might need fireworks, clothes, musical instruments and so on.)

3. Maybe they are looking for a new place to live?

Next Tuesday ...

Next Tuesday, 7:58 P.M.

1. What do you think is happening in this picture?

2. How is this image similar to the rest of the story?

Challenge question

3. Can you predict what will happen next?

The Discovery

The children disembarked the bus, and stood huddled together on the road. It was a cold, foggy day, and so the children, wrapped up in coats and scarves, shivered as they waited.

Their teacher beckoned them closer, and as one they edged cautiously towards the skeleton. What was supposed to be a boring school trip had just got a whole lot more exciting! Were they on the verge of making a terrific discovery?

Continue this story ...

The Crime Scene - Part 2

Write in character what the detective might be thinking in this scene.

The Crime Scene - Part 1

Write in character what the reporter and eyewitness might be saying in this scene.

Wednesday morning ...

The evidence so far ...

What did you see?

How did you feel when you saw what had happened to our classrooms?

Who do you think is responsible?

Nocturnal activity

What do you think is happening in the picture?

Where are the frogs going?

The witching hour ...

What do you think is about to happen in this sleepy suburban town, high up in the night sky above the clock tower, when all are safely tucked up in bed? 

Trapped in the zoo!

It was the end of a fantastic day visiting London Zoo. On my way to the exit, I saw a brightly coloured bird swoop past me. So I went to investigate. I followed him, running as fast as my feet would carry me, over a wobbly bridge. By now it had grown dark, very dark and there were no people left in the zoo. I was completely on my own! Then, I began to hear some strange noises ...

Continue the story below.

The dream ...

1. What does it feel like being trapped in a cage, with hundreds of animals staring at you and taking pictures?

2. How do you feel about the animals who trapped you in a cage at the zoo?

3. When you woke up from your dream, did your feelings about the animals and zoos change?

Challenge

What other questions would you ask the character to find out about how he felt trapped in the cage?

Creative Writing Challenge

We are looking for you to continue the story below. Aim to write as much as you can and remember, if you haven't finished you can always end your comment with To be continued. Simply publish your comment and then continue at a later date.



The girls huddled together and peered cautiously out of their bedroom window. They had been awoken, just moments earlier, by a strange light that burst through their curtains, filling the room with a silvery, white hue.

As one, they had tip-toed towards the source of the distraction, carefully dragging chairs across the room with them so that they could take a peek together.

They stared in awe and wonder, and the sight that met their eyes. Something magical was happening…
Now continue the story. Make sure you use a range of punctuation and try hard to make your writing interesting and believable.

Set me free!

Which of the animals do you feel most sympathy for and why?

Zoo - investigate the characters

This term we will be reading Zoo by Anthony Browne.

What can you tell about the personalities of the four main characters from looking at their pictures above?

Iron matters

Later that night, Hogarth's mum and dad still hadn't made their minds up. Should the people of Seaford try to trap this strange iron monster? 

Is the Iron Man a threat to the town and the people or is he just an innocent being whose only crime is to be from somewhere else?

The Blitz

What do you think it would have been like to have lived in London during the Blitz?

Pain in the foot

What do you think happens after Hogarth's father drives into the Iron Man's foot?

What will the Iron Man do next?

Beady eyes

his eyes, like headlamps, glowed white, then red, then infra-red ...

The Iron Man's eyes glowed different colours at different points in the story. 

Why do you think this is and what do you think the colours mean?

William Shakespeare

In Year 4, we have been learning about the life of William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare moved to London, leaving his family in Stratford-upon-Avon. Write a letter to him from his wife - would she be supportive and proud or angry and upset that he had left?

Splendid Shakespeare

In Year 4 we are creating our very own fact file for William Shakespeare's life. 

Use the links below to help with your fact file and then write your most interesting facts in the comments section. 

https://www.kiddle.co

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/authors/william_shakespeare.php

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/music-art-and-literature/shakespeares-globe/william-shakespeare/

https://www.theschoolrun.com/7-classic-poems-to-read-with-primary-school-children

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/william_shakespeare/

Leontes the Jealous

In our story The Winters Tale we have been exploring the emotions of King Leontes as he watches his best friend Polixines dance with his wife, Queen Hermione. 

Is Leontes within his rights to be jealous and angry with both his wife and best friend or is he being unfair? What would you advise him to do?