Essential information
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Key Stage |
Key Stage 2
|
| Curriculum links |
English
History
|
| Session length | 90 minutes |
| Session times | Wednesday, 10.30-12.00, 13:00-14:30 |
| Session dates | 11 November, 9 December, 10 February, 10 March, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July |
| Capacity | 30 pupils per group |
| Price | £90 per session, free for Greenwich and Lewisham state schools |
Session overview
Introduction
Learners are introduced to the idea that everything in the collection is related in some way to the sea. Also, everything is carefully recorded, so nothing gets lost. Except, apparently, there’s a mystery story store where objects don’t have a place, you can touch them, and a Storyteller lives there. The class is subdivided into two groups for the next two activities, which both groups do.
Mystery Story Store
The mystery story store is a magical space in one of the collection stores where one can open drawers, handle objects and play a musical instrument. It is also a home for stories. Learners use their discoveries as inspiration for writing their own stories, which can be returned to us to be kept in the store as part of our collection.
3D Object Store
Learners are also invited into the stores where they can see historic objects, find out about their history and use these as starting points for their creative writing ideas. Learners are encouraged to take notes and plan during the session, and these notes can then be taken back into school as inspiration.
Learning objectives
Learners will:
- Develop historical enquiry skills
- Plan, discuss and record ideas for creative writing
- Identify audience and purpose for writing
- Write a high-quality creative story which will go into the collection
Curriculum links
KS2 Writing - Composition
- Plan writing by noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research
- Draft and write in narratives, creating settings, characters and plot
KS2 Spoken Language
- Use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas
- Participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments
Key words
Collection, objects, descriptions, setting, protagonist, narrative, story, history, conservation, imaginary
Suggested pre-visit knowledge and activities
Discuss the elements that make a good story and create a checklist.
Suggested post-visit knowledge and activities
Use all the ideas gathered in the session to plan and write your own story. Remember the mysterious objects and the intriguing mystery story store. Use the outline plan you created to help fill out the details of your tale.
Useful links
Teaching resources - Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
Writing in Primary Schools - What We Know Works - Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
Resources for early years, primary and secondary schools - National Literacy Trust