Year 5. Model Text. Setting Description. Holes by Louise Sachar

Two setting descriptions: one of Camp Green Lake in the present day and the second of Green Lake. The first can be completed after chapter the second chapter of the book and the second setting description can be completed after chapter 23.

Enhance English lessons with these setting descriptions for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Holes by Louis Sachar.

The package includes two model texts exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.

Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:

1. Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
2. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
3. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
4. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.

The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.

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