A Y1/Y2 WRITING & READING UNIT – The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue

A new short unit lasting 1-2 WEEKS for catch up Writing AND MODERATION- all resources provided

Participants will receive a unique unit pack and including all text extracts and supporting materials  in addition to extensive IT resources that meet the expectations of the new national curriculum in a dynamic and stimulating manner, providing a fabulous wealth of ideas and resources to inspire and promote writing and reading.

Suitable for whole class, groups and catch up teaching

 

 

 

Target Group

Target Group: Year 1 and 2 teachers, teachers new to Year 1 and 2, literacy coordinators, KS1 leaders, assistant headteachers, teaching assistants working in KS1.

Course Content

‘The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue’  is one of Ronda and David Armitage series of stories about Mr Grindling, the lighthouse keeper who’s  partial to a cosy nap. The story is based round an emergency and contains and a visit from the lighthouse inspectors!

It offers a  classic seaside story from a bestselling series, a thought-provoking and involving tale and reassurance for children  that every problem has a solution alongside exciting colour pictures full of detail.

An additional series of ideas for pre-text work on lighthouses and Grace Darling will be included to allow the children to approach the text with a secure knowledge and understanding.

A short, dynamic and exciting unit of work, including a wealth of differentiated resources, media and IT, to develop reading through to writing for teachers in Year 1 and 2. 

Trainer Information

Leader(s): Deborah Ainscoe, Headteacher & LA Lead Writing Moderator, Mike Ainscoe, Former National Strategies Consultant