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We are so excited to unveil our six-week, fully resourced English planning based on the gripping adventure story ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ by Lindsay Galvin! Specially written for Years 5 and 6 (ages 9–11), these 30 ready-to-go English lessons are bursting with creativity, purpose, and everything you need in one download!
Step into Syms’s shoes as he tries to escape the Galápagos…

With carefully crafted grammar progression and rich opportunities for extended writing, your class will complete:

A non-chronological report
A biography
And a balanced argument – all within one unforgettable unit!

This unit is a perfect complement if you’re teaching Extreme Earth or Evolution in science or geography – your class will embark on one epic cross-curricular adventure!

As experienced teachers ourselves, we’ve designed our English planning to make your life easier and your lessons more powerful. We know every single cohort is different, so our plans are fully editable for your convenience. You’ll find:

Bespoke teaching videos to explain tricky grammar concepts

Modelled texts to support shared and independent writing

Adapted, scaffolded activities to support all learners

Striking, high-quality images to spark imagination and deepen understanding

And the best part? You’ll save hours of planning time – so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying the learning journey with your class!

This is Week 1 of a six-week scheme. The rest of the scheme can be found on Teaching From Text’s website.

Darwin’s Dragons

Cover and interior illustration © Gordy Wright 2020