Two-week Year 3 narrative unit: a twisted fairytale based on Jack and the Beanstalk with an Egyptian twist. Includes comprehension, grammar, and planning.
This engaging two-week English unit for Year 3 guides children through planning, writing and editing their own twisted fairytale, inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk with an exciting Ancient Egyptian setting.
Pupils explore the genre through model texts, grammar mini-lessons, and creative planning, culminating in writing their own Egyptian-themed version of the tale.
What’s Included:
Comprehension questions for The Egyptian Cinderella
Narrative planning sheets to help structure ideas
Subordinate clause lesson with activities
Inverted commas lesson (direct speech punctuation)
Writing lesson resources (including model texts and prompts)
Self and peer editing checklists for final drafts
Suggested daily breakdown over 10 lessons
Learning Objectives Covered:
✔ Understand and adapt a traditional tale
✔ Use subordinating conjunctions and complex sentences
✔ Punctuate direct speech with inverted commas
✔ Develop characters and setting using descriptive language
✔ Edit writing for grammar, punctuation and sense
Why choose this resource?
✔ Creative twist on a familiar tale
✔ Cross-curricular link with Ancient Egypt
✔ Builds confidence in grammar and composition
✔ All worksheets and presentations included
✔ Ideal for lower KS2 English or mixed-ability classes
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