Jack and the Beanstalk
May 2021
Sparks for thinking, talking and writing
‘Writing and Role’ (before, during, after drama)
Write the short post-it note that Jack leaves on the fridge for his mum just
before he goes up the beanstalk.
There are many drama techniques you could use to compliment this
activity including ‘overheard conversations.’
See Learnerama’s Drama Toolkit on the free resources page for support
with other possible drama techniques.
June 2021
Listen Carefully!
‘Overheard conversations’ involves participants listening in to ‘private’ conversations between characters.
April 2021
Mystery Postcard
Read and interpret the message. Who might the writer & recipient be? Why doesn’t the writer feel safe?