The activities in this HarperCollins resource, perfect for Michael Morpurgo Month, can be used as either a quick starter or a longer lesson.
They provide a great opportunity to develop children’s comprehension and vocabulary. This resource shares an extract from the story, describing the flamingos that live on the salt flats of the Camargue.
After reading the text, there are suggested discussion activities considering the author’s craft and effective features of descriptive writing, specific vocabulary choices made by an author, and introducing unfamiliar vocabulary.
This resource includes:
- Cover sheet
- Writing worksheet
- PowerPoint presentation
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Flamingo Boy Resources for Michael Morpurgo Month
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