Bloom’s Taxonomy Meets “Five Children and It”
This fully resourced lesson is designed to introduce Key Stage 2 pupils to Bloom’s Taxonomy through an engaging, ready-to-use English activity based on the classic story Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit. Perfect for teachers new to Bloom’s Taxonomy, this lesson guides pupils through various levels of thinking skills, from basic recall to creative application, all scaffolded to support their development in critical thinking.
Key Features:
– Bloom’s Taxonomy Walkthrough: The lesson provides a structured approach to help pupils understand and use Bloom’s Taxonomy. This includes definitions, modelled examples, and question stems to encourage higher-order thinking.
– Engaging Story Context: Using the story Five Children and It, pupils will explore the adventures and consequences of wishes gone wrong, which ties seamlessly into Bloom’s Taxonomy levels, giving context to each question type.
– Ready-to-Use Pupil Activity Template: The lesson includes a pupil-friendly template, so you can implement it with minimal preparation, making it ideal for busy teachers.
Teaching Skills Developed:
Teachers can gain confidence in applying Bloom’s framework in the classroom, supported by detailed explanations and question stems that align with the story content. This lesson fosters pupils’ self-efficacy and critical thinking as they progress through scaffolded activities, with each section reinforcing the cognitive skills outlined in Bloom’s model.
