This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the iconic, bestselling novel Holes by Louis Sachar. It’s a captivating story that has engaged readers of all ages with its unique plot and intriguing characters.
Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over six weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed study.
Use the slides to delve into the themes, characters and literary devices used by Sachar. To reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking, the resource includes a variety of interactive activities.
Weekly quizzes test students’ recall and comprehension, while individual thinking tasks challenge them to reflect on the story and its meaning. Partnered talk activities encourage collaborative learning, allowing students to discuss their ideas and interpretations with their peers.
For deeper reflection, solo work assignments prompt students to connect the novel’s themes with their own experiences or the wider world.
The culmination of this six-week journey through Holes is an ultimate end-of-book quiz. This will help you to assess pupils’ comprehensive understanding of the entire novel.
What is Holes by Louis Sachar about?
Stanley Yelnats’ family has a history of bad luck. When a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre, he’s not surprised.
Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it’s character-building, but this is a lie. It’s up to Stanley to dig up the truth.
Ashley Booth is a Year 6 teacher and phase, maths and reading lead. He is passionate about improving reading. Visit his website.
