Not Now, Bernard by David McKee

Where to look / Question / Our Ideas
Front cover / Look at the front cover. How do you think each of the characters will behave in the story?
Can you describe what the characters look like?
Which of the characters is Bernard? Why do you think that?
Beginning / Where is the story set?
Why do you think Bernard’s parents don’t look at him when he is talking?
Do you think Bernard’s mum believes there is a monster in the garden? Why do you think that?
Where did the monster come from?
Middle / Why is the monster angry?
How does the monster try and get Bernard’s parents’ attention?
When Bernard’s parents shout at the monster, he looks surprised. Why do you think he is surprised?
End / Why does the monster take a teddy to bed?
Do you think the monster will stay in bed all night?
Why doesn’t Bernard’s mum notice the monster in Bernard’s bed?
What will happen in the morning?

Use these questions to support your conversation with the children about the story. Record some of the ideas and display this learning on the Working Wall.

Week 1 Monday: Comprehension 1

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Y1/2 Aut P Plan 1B

Sequencing the story of Not Now Bernard

1.  Cut out these sentences.

2.  Sequence them from beginning to end.

3.  Stick them on the storyboard.

Resources for the Input and Easy group

Bernard’s dad hits his finger. / Bernard’s mum spills water on the table. / There is a monster in the garden. / The monster eats Bernard up.
The monster tries to scare Bernard’s mum and dad. / The monster eats Bernard’s dinner. / The monster goes to Bernard’s bed. / Bernard’s mum turns the lights out.

Resources for the Medium/Hard group

Bernard’s dad tries to bang a nail in the wall but misses it and hits his finger instead. / Bernard’s mum is carefully pouring water onto a houseplant but she spills some on the table. / Bernard meets an angry monster in the garden and he goes inside to tell his parents / The monster eats Bernard up, every bit of him, except for one shoe.
The monster tries to scare Bernard’s mum and dad, but they ignore him. / The monster eats Bernard’s dinner, watches TV and breaks one of Bernard’s toys. / The monster climbs the stairs to Bernard’s bed. / Bernard’s mum turns the lights out.

Week 1 Monday Comprehension 1

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1. / 2. / 3.
4. / 5. / 6.

A storyboard for Not Now, Bernard Name: Date:

Week 1 Monday Comprehension 1

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Question Prompts

Use these words at the start of a question sentence.

Who / What
Where / When
Why / How
?

Week 1 Tuesday Grammar 1

Speech Bubbles

Week 1 Thursday Grammar 2: Input and Easy

Speech Bubble Conversation

Name: Date:

Chose two characters from the story.

Draw one in each box.

Write the conversation between the two characters in the speech bubbles.

Write the conversation you acted out yesterday!

Week 1 Thursday Grammar 2: Medium

Oscar Got the Blame by Tony Ross

Use these questions to support your conversation with the children about the story. Record some of your ideas and display this learning on the Working Wall.

Where to look / Question / Our Ideas
Beginning / Do you know someone who has an imaginary friend?
Why do people have imaginary friends?
Why do Oscar’s mum and dad think Billy is made up?
Why is Billy Oscar’s best friend?
Middle / What is the worst thing that Oscar got the blame for?
Have you ever got the blame for something you didn’t do?
How does Oscar feel when his parents blame him for things that Oscar has done?
Why do Oscar’s mum and dad keep on blaming Oscar?
End / Do you think it is fair that Oscar keeps getting the blame?
Why doesn’t anyone believe in Billy?
When we see Billy, at the end of the story, who does he look like?
How can we help Oscar to feel happier?

Week 1 Friday Comprehension 2

My favourite story is…

Week 1 Friday: Comprehension 2

My Invisible Friend

Name: Date:

My invisible friend is called ______.

He/she is very ______and ______.

He/she has ______and ______hair.

His/her eyes are ______.

He/she wears lots of ______and has a ______.

When he or she speaks it sounds like ______.

We like to ______.

Sometimes we also like to ______.

Mum and Dad get cross when we ______.

When I’m with my invisible friend I feel ______.

Week 2 Monday Composition 2

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Creating a storymap

Week 2 Wednesday Comprehension 3

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How to fill an 8-page book

This is a suggested format for each child to follow, to transform their storymap into a storybook.

Chn in Easy group will not need a copy of this, but the adult should be directed to include these elements on each page.

Chn in Medium group will not need a copy of this, but Teacher should direct them to include these elements on each page.

Chn in Hard group may use this independently as success criteria to structure their own writing.

Page / What to include
Front Cover / Write: title of the book e.g. Pascal Got the Blame.
Name of author/illustrator (child’s name)
Draw: Illustration of the main character.
Page 1 / Write: Introduce the main character, e.g. This is…
Draw: Illustration of the main character standing somewhere in their home.
Page 2 / Write: Introduce the best friend.
Do not draw them!
Explain that mum and dad don’t believe in the best friend.
Draw: Illustrate with the same background as the main character i.e. somewhere in their home.
Page 3 / Write: A selection of the good activities they like to do together, e.g. We love to…
Draw: Illustrate with examples.
Page 4 / Write: A selection of the mischief they get up to.
Explain that your main character always gets the blame for them, even though it is not their fault.
Draw: Illustrate with examples.
Page 5
Page 6 / Write: Main character is sent to bed.
They are cross because no one believes in the best friend.
Draw: Main character going to bed.
Page 7 / Write: They never will!
Draw: Best friend is revealed!
The Best Story will include:
Sentences that include the words and, but, so to join two ideas together.
Questions and Exclamations (end sentences with ? or !)
Characters speaking (use speech marks around what they say)

Week 2 Thursday Composition 4

Performing a story!

When you speak in front of an audience you must:

·  Use a presentation voice, which is a bit louder than your talking voice, so they can hear you.

·  Change the tone of your voice, make it sometimes loud and sometimes quiet.

·  Use different voices, so characters have different voices.

·  Speak clearly, so what you say doesn’t confuse them.

·  Look at their faces and into their eyes, so they will be interested in you!

Week 2 Friday Spoken language 2

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