The Great Fire of London 1666 : Topic Pack

No classroom or home should be without this Oaka pack! The story of The Great Fire of London, one of the most influential events in the history of London, is covered in this 3 part Topic Pack, ideal for all children but especially struggling readers. Short sentences, basic words and structure, numbered sections and colour illustrations make the Topic Booklet engaging yet simple to read. It is easy for children to follow the events of The Great Fire of London. As well as an illustrated Topic Booklet to tell the story, the pack also includes a Write Your Own Notes Booklet, with illustrations to match the Topic Booklet and blanks for children to fill in to complete the story. The illustrations help them recall information enabling them to complete the task easily, giving a sense of achievement. A cut out timeline activity helps them understand the sequence of events in a visual way. Once they have completed the Write Your Own Notes booklet, they can use the Active Learning Map and character cards to see how much of the story they can remember. Questions around the map prompt them and the character cards provide visual answers to re-enact events. The Active Learning Map brings the story to life in a kinaesthetic way and the physical movement of the character cards really helps engage children and reinforce their learning. This pack covers: How the Great Fire of London started. Why it spread so fast. How they tried to put it out. How the fire was eventually stopped. What happened to the homeless people. Samuel Pepys and his diary of the fire. How people escaped from the fire. The good and bad effects of the Great Fire on London. How London was redesigned. Sir Christopher Wren. Who was blamed for the fire and what happened to him. This pack includes: Topic Booklet with Glossary of Key Terms. Write Your Own Notes Booklet. Active Learning Map. Pop out Character cards to use with the Active Learning Map.Author: Gardiner, Joy,illustrator,Gardiner, Bambi,author,Holcroft, Adora,illustrator Contributors: Gardiner, Joy,illustrator,Gardiner, Bambi,author,Holcroft, Adora,illustrator Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: import Edition: 1 Published/Release Date: 1 Nov 2014 Format: Multiple-component retail product Publisher/Studio/Brand: Oaka Books Author/Director/Artist: Bambi Gardiner Dimension (cm): 226x307x21 mm Package Dimension (cm): 30x302x210 mm Item Weight (g): 182 Package Weight (g): 220