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'The Planet in a Pickle Jar': book club

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils read the narrative text 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'. They explore the rich vocabulary and detailed illustrations used in the text. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes in the text, uncovering a message about family and the environment.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'The Planet in a Pickle Jar': book club

In this unit, pupils read the narrative text 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'. They explore the rich vocabulary and detailed illustrations used in the text. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes in the text, uncovering a message about family and the environment.

3 lessons
  1. The theme of protection in 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'
  2. Character, setting and plot in 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'
  3. Exploring vocabulary and illustrations in 'The Planet in a Pickle Jar'