Jacqueline Wilson Learning Resources PDF

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Tune into Puffin Virtually Live
presents Jacqueline Wilson
Monday 30th June
2:00 – 2:30 BST
www.puffinvirtuallylive.co.uk
Illustrations copyright © Nick Sharratt, 2014
IN THE CLASSROOM
Teacher’s Resource Pack to accompany
Jacqueline Wilson’s historical books
TYING INTO
CONTENTS
Introduction1
FAQs3
Objectives4
Pre-event activities5
About Jacqueline Wilson9
Victorian Era activities12
Event activity20
#JacquelineWilsonLIVE
IN THE CLASSROOM
Teacher’s Resource Pack to accompany
Jacqueline Wilson’s historical books
Dear Teachers and Librarians,
We know that many of you (and your students) love Dame Jacqueline Wilson. Why wouldn’t you?
Jacqueline was the author most borrowed from UK libraries in the last decade. Her books have sold
over 35 million copies in the UK alone and have been adapted into award winning TV shows and hugely
successful theatre productions. And in October, Opal Plumstead, the 100th book by Jacqueline Wilson, will
be published. Wow. Jacqueline Wilson is an inspiration to us all.
This special resource pack has been created to prepare you for Puffin Virtually Live presents Jacqueline
Wilson – an interactive online event starring Jacqueline on Monday 30th June at 2-2.30pm BST. This
FREE event will be streamed LIVE into schools around the globe and will be packed with exciting activity.
The man behind Jacqueline Wilson’s famous book covers, Nick Sharratt, will be leading a draw-along
and there will be a tour of the Jacqueline Wilson exhibition, Daydreams and Diaries. The great and
inspiring Jacqueline Wilson will also be there to answer questions, share her writing experiences and
introduce the world to her new and upcoming 100th book, Opal Plumstead. This is certainly one way to
liven up an ordinary Monday afternoon!
So if you haven’t already signed up your school for Puffin Virtually Live presents Jacqueline Wilson then
do it now! Jacqueline can’t wait to see you all on 30th June.
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IN THE CLASSROOM
JACQUELINE WILSON’S HISTORICAL NOVELS
Whilst Jacqueline is famous for stories such as Tracy Beaker and The Suitcase Kid, her recent historical
novels have become a great success. Her Victorian era trilogy features Hetty Feather, Sapphire
Battersea and Emerald Star and follows the story of a girl who is left at the Foundling Hospital as a
baby. Diamond delves into the world of a travelling Victorian circus and features characters from the
Hetty Feather trilogy. Finally, Opal Plumstead (publishing in October 2014) takes readers to Edwardian
Britain exploring the life of a girl forced to leave school to support her family when tragedy strikes, the
First World War and the Suffragettes.
Books featured in this pack
Jacqueline Wilson’s historical novels are ideal for sharing with Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3
students. This resource pack can be used across the curriculum in subjects such as Literacy, History and
Art. But don’t feel you have to confine it to the classroom – you could explore Jacqueline’s life and
writing with a book group, writing club or even in a whole school assembly.
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FAQs
WHEN: Monday 30th June
FROM: 2:00 -2:30 BST
HOW: Sign up to watch now!
WHERE: www.puffinvirtuallylive.co.uk - in a classroom near you!
WHO: Jacqueline Wilson will be joined by former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton, illustrious illustrator
Nick Sharratt and West End actress Phoebe Thomas.
WHAT: A riotous celebration of Jacqueline’s 100 books interwoven with writing advice, social history
and art – as well as awesome videos, live Q &As, interactive quizzes and the first EVER reading from
her 100th book, Opal Plumstead.
What is Puffin Virtually Live?
A live show streamed on the internet to schools all around the world – starring the brightest and best
children’s authors, like Jacqueline Wilson of course!
Do my class need to read the books?
No– you can prepare using the lesson plans but the show will still be enjoyed by those who have never
read the books (although you should, because they’re brilliant).
What do I need to do immediately before the show?
1.
Check your internet connection.
2.
Have pens and paper ready for the LIVE draw-along.
3.
Print off Puffin Virtually Live Eye Spy cards for your class.
How do I know the connection’s working?
A countdown timer will play for 30 minutes before the show starts.
How do I submit questions?
Use the form on the Puffin Virtually Live website or tweet during the show using the hashtag
#JacquelineWilsonLive
How can my class’s artwork appear in the show?
Send in your covers and 100th bookday cards to [email protected] by 24th June!
Can I watch the show again?
You can watch the show whenever you like in the OnDemand section of the website.
What if something’s gone wrong?
Don’t worry, throughout the show there’s a support team to help you –
email [email protected]
Enjoy the show!
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OBJECTIVES
Objectives covered in the pack:
Most students will already be familiar with Jacqueline Wilson’s writing but they may not have previously
delved deeper into Jacqueline’s life and writing. This pack encourages students to consider what it
means to be an author; to explore different periods in history; to experiment with creative writing,
art and drama activities; to consider themes and topics such as hopes and dreams, Victorian era life,
inspirations and aspirations and the Suffragettes.
The following references from the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum can be covered in this pack:
English
READING
Pupils should be taught to:
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read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction and non-fiction.
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draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives.
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predict what might happen from details stated and implied.
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participate in discussions about books.
WRITING
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plan their writing by noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research.
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consider how authors have developed characters and settings when writing narratives.
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select appropriate grammar, vocabulary and description understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning.
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
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use discussion in order to learn.
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make presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.
History
Pupils should be taught about:
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an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
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how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
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connections, contrasts and trends over time.
Art and Design
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produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
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become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design
techniques.
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evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.
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Jacqueline Wilson’s
Top Tips for writing
On 9th October 2014, Jacqueline Wilson’s 100th book Opal Plumstead is published. Imagine writing 100
books?! Jacqueline is an inspiration to any young (and old!) aspiring authors. Here, she shares some of her
top writing tips. Why not share with your students at the beginning of a creative writing exercise?
1.
I suggest you read lots – not to copy ideas, but to enrich your imagination and increase your vocabulary. I’ve never met a writer who isn’t a total bookworm.
2.
You could try writing a story plan, where you decide exactly what’s going to happen, in the right order. Sometimes following a story plan makes things a bit easier. It will help you make sure you don’t repeat bits of the story, too!
3.
Try reading your favourite book again, and decide what you liked so much about it. It might give you a good idea for your story!
4.
If you can’t think of a good idea for a story, try writing your life story, like Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. It’s good practice and lots of fun scribbling down your favourite memories!
5.
Always keep a notebook handy, wherever you go. Then if a good idea for a story pops into your head, you can write it down!
6.
Try keeping a diary, like India and Treasure in Secrets. It’s so much fun, and is brilliant writing practice every day!
7.
You don’t have to write at a desk, or on a computer. Take your notebook into the garden, or to the park – or even into the bath! Almost every author has a special place where they do their best writing.
8.
You don’t have to write a traditional story, if you don’t want to. Get creative – try making a comic like Marty! You could even produce your own newspaper or magazine.
9.
You can find inspiration from lots of places. Why not interview your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles about their lives? You might discover something interesting that would make a great story!
10.
If you really, truly want to be a writer one day . . . never give up!
Ask your students to prepare questions about writing for Jacqueline ahead of the
Puffin Virtually Live event. Questions can be submitted at puffinvirtuallylive.com
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Design your Jacqueline Wilson
100th Bookday card here
To celebrate the release of Jacqueline Wilson’s 100th book, we’re asking schools to create special 100th
Bookday cards for Jacqueline. You can send us the cards via email at [email protected]. We’ll
try to show as many 100th Bookday cards during the live event as we can. Your students could design
the cards in Art and Design, as part of a book club activity or even as part of a research task. We can’t
wait to see the cards. Remember to send in your cards by 24th June!
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Opal Plumstead is Jacqueline Wilson’s 100th book and will be published in October. On
30th June, we’ll be revealing the jacket cover (designed by Nick Sharratt) for the book
and Jacqueline Wilson will read an extract in public for the first time.
Nick Sharratt’s cover designs for Jacqueline Wilson’s books have become almost as
famous as the stories themselves. During Puffin Virtually Live presents Jacqueline Wilson,
the cover for Opal Plumstead will be revealed. What do your students think it will look
like? Ask your students to design their own Opal Plumstead cover. This description of the
story may help them:
Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. Yet her
scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to
prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to
support her family.
Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up.
But Opal idolises Mrs Roberts, the factory’s beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces
Opal to the legendary Mrs Pankhurst and her fellow Suffragettes. And when Opal meets
Morgan - Mrs Roberts’ handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen – she believes she has
found her soulmate. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal’s life
for ever.
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Design your Opal Plumstead book cover here
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All about Jacqueline Wilson
JACQUELINE WILSON is an extremely wellknown and hugely popular author who served
as Children’s Laureate from 2005-7. She has
been awarded a number of prestigious awards,
including the British Children’s Book of the Year
and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award (for
The Illustrated Mum), the Smarties Prize and the
Children’s Book Award (for Double Act, for which
she was also highly commended for the Carnegie
Medal). In 2002 Jacqueline was given an OBE
for services to literacy in schools and in 2008
she was appointed a Dame. She was the author
most borrowed from British libraries in the last
decade. Her books have sold 35 million copies in
the UK alone!
Some of her most famous books include:
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All about Jacqueline Wilson
Daydreams and Diaries is different from Jacqueline Wilson’s other novels in that it is the author’s own
fascinating story about her life.
Before Puffin Virtually Live presents Jacqueline Wilson, share this extract from the book with your
students. This wonderful comic strip tells the story of Jacqueline’s journey from daydreamer to
bestselling author. It demonstrates how Jacqueline turned her dreams into a reality through hard work
and determination.
Best keep it under
the mattress.
.
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CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY
Discuss the topic of dreams and ambitions with your students. What are their aspirations for the
future? How will they achieve their dreams? What do they imagine their lives would be like should they
fulfil their dreams? Task them to create comic strips to show the imaginary story of their lives.
The story of (insert your name here) ………………………... …………………………......
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Victorian Era Activities to accompany
Jacqueline Wilson’s historical novels
London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling
Hospital, a home for abandoned children. Hetty has a glimpse into a happy family life when
she is sent to the countryside to live with a foster family. With her foster brothers, Jem and
Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off
to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning
Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty’s happiness is threatened once more
when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education . . .
In a bid to leave ‘Hetty Feather’ behind, Hetty becomes Sapphire Battersea. She hopes her
beautiful new name will also mean a new life! But things don’t always go as planned. Sapphire
becomes a maid for a wealthy man and then travels to the coast alone to find her mother.
Forced to earn a living to survive, Sapphire becomes a performer at a seaside attraction. Her
life takes a dark twist when she experiences tragic loss.
Since leaving the Foundling Hospital, Hetty has seen her fair share of drama, excitement,
tragedy and loss. She now sets off to find a real home at last – starting with the search
for her father. But Hetty is no longer a simple country girl, and begins to fear she’ll never truly
belong anywhere. Hetty still longs for adventure – especially when an enchanting figure from
her past makes an unexpected reappearance. Could a more exciting future lie ahead for Hetty?
Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy
son, Diamond was a dainty, delicate daughter - and a
bitter disappointment. Discovering an extraordinary gift for
acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies,
but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, crueleyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold - and
is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefield’s Travelling
Circus. The crowds adore Diamond, but life behind the velvet
curtains is far from glamorous.
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The Foundling Museum
As a Thomas Coram Fellow of the Foundling Museum, Jacqueline Wilson was inspired to write her first
historical novel based on what she saw and experienced at the Foundling Museum. Hetty Feather is the
wonderfully original and exciting story of a young Victorian foundling girl in desperate search of her
real mother and her adventure along the way. In the writing of this story Jacqueline Wilson took great
care to ensure that her account of life at the Foundling Hospital and what happened to these children
is as accurate as possible and you will note that several of the pupils’ tasks require them to look at real
historical sources from the Foundling Museum. Therefore, the Hetty Feather trilogy is a perfect teaching
resource in engaging and extending pupils’ understanding of Victorian society and the lives of its
impoverished children -it also encourages them to use key first and second hand source material.
The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first official home for abandoned
and illegitimate children, and stands adjacent to the hospital’s original site in central London. Between
1739-1953 more than 27,000 babies were given up by desperate and often destitute women to the
hospital, where they would be fed, clothed and educated. Virtually all would otherwise have died of
starvation or disease, been deliberately killed or abandoned to die. The price of survival was no further
contact between mother and child. The foundlings were trained to be humble, grateful, hard-working
members of society, going into domestic service, the military or the navy when they left the hospital at
around 13 years of age. The children were never told their parents’ identities - their birth names were
changed to allow their unmarried mothers to start life afresh, the existence of their illegitimate child a
shameful secret often taken to the grave.
Find out more at www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk.
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DEAR DIARY
CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY
Task your students to magine what it would be like to live in the Foundling Hospital like Hetty. Ask them
to write a diary entry about a day in their life at the Foundling Hospital.
Here’s some information to help.
The Foundling Hospital was Britain’s first official home for orphaned children. From 1739 to 1953 more
than 27,000 babies were given up by their mothers and sent to the hospital. On arrival their birth names
were changed and all contact with their families was cut off. They were fed, clothed and educated.
The children at the hospital were known as Foundlings and were trained to be hard-working members
of society. When they were around 13 they were sent to work – many girls became servants in
wealthy houses whilst boys went into the army or navy.
Read these extracts from Jacqueline Wilson’s books to learn more:
I took off my coat and then sat down to start unlacing my boots. The matron crumpled my good
coat up into a little ball and dropped it into a basket. I gave her one boot and she threw it on top
of my coat, careless of the muddy soles. She saw my shocked expression. ‘You won’t need these
anymore,’ she said, giving the basket a contemptuous shake. Chapter 10, Hetty Feather
I sobbed myself into a stupor. I could not eat. I could not sleep. I became so fuddled I could barely
stagger out of bed. Matron Bottomly and Matron Peters both declared I was faking illness, but I was
burning with such a fever that the nurses were frightened and summoned the doctor.
‘There is nothing wrong with the child, Dr March,’ said Matron Bottomly. ‘She simply screamed
herself into a passion. I have never known such a wilful child as Hetty Feather. She deserves a good
whipping – though of course we would never lay a finger on any of the foundlings,’ she added
hastily. Chapter 2, Sapphire Battersea
I got very excited and enthusiastic about Christmas. It had never been an extraordinary occasion at
the hospital. We’d been given a penny and an orange – that was the extent of our Christmas gifts.
Chapter 15, Emerald Star
Here are some key words here to help your students write their diary entry.
Lonely Cold Depressing
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DRAMA ACTIVITIES
Recreate a typical Victorian school lesson. The relationship between the teacher and the students was
very different in Victorian times. Think about how the students had to sit and how they had to behave.
How did a teacher treat their pupils? What subjects did the students learn and how did they learn?
Go to http://www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk/cinema.php and watch the book trailers for Hetty Feather,
Sapphire Battersea, Emerald Star and Diamond. Split your class into group and ask them to create their
own trailers. They could use freeze frames or act the scenes out.
Split your class into groups and ask them to hot seat different characters from the Hetty Feather
adventures. Give each person a different character they could choose from one of these people:
Jem – Hetty’s foster brother who has grown up in the country
Ida – a kitchen maid who works in the Foundling Hospital
Matron Bottomly – in charge of the foundlings
Sheila – a foundling child
Madame Adeline – a circus performer
Ask each person 3-5 questions about their character’s life. They must answer in role as their character.
When you are in role, try to put yourself in your character’s shoes. How would they answer the
question? Remember life was very different in the Victorian era compared to now.
In a large groups, ask your students to create a tableaus (a freeze frame) of a Victorian era settings. For
example, they could create a tableau which shows:
The busy streets of London
A typical school lesson in the Foundling Hospital
The travelling circus
A kitchen in a wealthy family home
A poor family eating dinner in their home
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How is your life different to a child growing up in the Victorian era?
1) Use this table to compare the different lives.
You
Foundling Hospital Child
Poor child living in the
countryside during the
Victorian era
Wealthy child living in a city
during the Victorian era
Do you have family?
If so, who are they?
What is your home like?
Do you attend school? If
yes, what do you think of
it? If no, would you like to?
Do you have any hobbies?
If so, what are they?
Do you work either at home
i.e. doing chores or outside
of the home to earn money?
Explain your answer.
What are your hopes and
dreams for the future?
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2) Using the completed table, pick one Victorian era child and create a detailed character profile for them.
You need to give them a name, draw a picture of them and write a description about them.
Name
Description
Draw your picture in the box above
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BRINGING THE CIRCUS TO LIFE
In the Hetty Feather trilogy and Diamond, Jacqueline Wilson explores the magical and mysterious world
of the travelling circus. For both Hetty and Diamond, the circus provides an escape from their ordinary
and often tough lives. It allows them to dream, express their creativity and let their imaginations run
wild. Ask your students to write a poem about life in the Victorian circus.
Here are some key words to get them started:
ShiningSwirlWonderful
DreamsMusic
JumpDancingStarGlitterMagical
Trapeze
Acrobat
Cheering
Horse
Monkey
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Check out Jacqueline Wilson’s
official website!
There’s a whole Jacqueline Wilson town to explore at jacquelinewilson.co.uk! You can generate your
own special username, customise your online bedroom, test your knowledge of Jacqueline’s books
with fun quizzes and puzzles, and upload book reviews. There’s lots of fun stuff to discover, including
competitions, book trailers, and Jacqueline’s scrapbook. And if you love writing, visit the special
storytelling area!
Plus, you can hear the latest news from Jacqueline in her monthly diary, find out whether she’s doing
events near you, read her fan-mail replies, and chat to other fans on the message boards.
Follow Jacqueline Wilson on twitter: @FansofJWilson
To be in with the chance of winning £100 worth of books for your school and to keep updated with
resources, new book releases and events join the Random House education newsletter. Email your school
contact details to [email protected]
For more free classroom resources go to:
http://randomhousechildrens.co.uk/index.php/schools-and-libraries
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Puffin Virtually Live Eye-Spy
Print and challenge pupils to tick off all the pictures they see during the show!
They can use the back of the paper for the LIVE draw-along with illustrator Nick Sharratt!
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