School Workshops
Paige Turner’s Fiction Mission
If the characters in our favourite stories only come to life when their tales are read, what would become of them if Mr Noah Magination got his way and had all books banned?
Workshop Description
Your favourite book lover has a new problem this year – because their archenemy has managed to wreck some of the world’s best loved stories by changing tiny details. Imagine how dull the tale of Red Riding Hood would be if the Wolf had turned vegetarian – or how boring Jack and the Beanstalk would become if Jack didn’t get his hands on the magic beans! It’s up to your pupils to save the day, by inserting themselves into the stories and putting them back on track!
Longer workshops will see them gaining experience in presentation skills as we support them in exploring the most effective ways to deliver their poems vocally.
Exploring (according to age): onomatopoeia, alliteration, descriptive writing, contrasts, rhythm, tone, pace.
| Year Groups | EYFS – KS2 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Literacy |
| Pupil Numbers | Suitable for up to 60 pupils at a time |
| Duration | Whole-School |
| Space | School Hall |
“Today, we were delighted to host As Creatives. Our whole-school assembly delved into different types of characters within a story. Followed by workshops, featuring human sculptures, immersing us in the narrative. Thank you to Paige Turner for a wonderful experience!”
“We will definitely be looking into some workshops for KS1 later in the year and will be recommending this to other schools that we work with!”
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part?
Paige Turner’s Fiction Mission can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop – that’s the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!
What is the format of the day?
We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include – and around the specific timings of your school day. In a two-form entry primary school (with all year groups apart from Reception taking part in groups of up-to 60), the timetable might look like this:
09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school assembly, where your visitor will explain how they need the children’s help…
09.20 – 9.55: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …
9.55 – 10.30: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …
10.30 – 11.05: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …
11.05 – 11.30: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
11.30 – 11.55: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
LUNCH
1.00 – 1.40: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …
1.40 – 2.20: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.20 – 3.00: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.
3.00 – 3.15: Closing assembly where findings are shared and the outcome revealed.
Are there any technical requirements?
There are no technical requirements for this day of activity
Are there any other whole-school literacy days?
Yes! If you’ve enjoyed Paige Turner’s Fiction Mission then you might want to consider one of our other whole-school literacy days which include; A Visit from Bookman, The Character Hunt, The Extraordinary World of Fillolog and A Celebration in Rhyme.
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