PDF of original story and activity ideas
KS2
Years 3-6
This portal stories KS2 resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive portal story, Elf Road, as the basis for writing and grammar activities. Draw maps, perform the story and write your own tales about gateways into fantastical worlds.
There are many stories around the world about gateways into other worlds. This portal stories KS2 resource has a warning at its core and is a great story for Year 3 and 4 children, though you can use it with older pupils. Children love describing the new setting, the little people and the magical feast.
Getting started
Draw story maps and use actions to retell the story (included in the download). Let the children work in groups. Weaker writers benefit from knowing a text word for word as this helps them to internalise sentence patterns and vocabulary.
Stronger writers can retell the tale in their own words, embellishing. Make sure they perform their stories using expression. Once the class are familiar with the story, read it again and discuss any tricky vocabulary.
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Pie Corbett is an English educational trainer, writer, author and poet who has written over 200 books. He has experience as a teacher, headteacher and Ofsted inspector. Follow him on Twitter at @PieCorbett.