Outcomes:
Statements, writing in role, lists, own version narrative
Main Outcome:
Own story about a fussy eater
Length:
Two+ weeks, 10+ sessions
Phonics Provision:
Letters & Sounds Phase 3, Weeks 4 & 5 Revision
Overview and Outcomes:
In this ten-session sequence, which we suggest will take 3 weeks to cover, the children discover that the role-play area has been set up as a greengrocer and then they participate in a fruit and veg tasting session. They think about likes and dislikes and draw and label 3 fruits or vegetables that they like then think about and write down what they will not ever eat. They meet Charlie and his little sister Lola in the story I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato and use What were they Thinking? to write in role as Lola. They then transform the signage in the role-play greengrocers to invented fruit and veg names, just as Charlie does in the story. Finally, the children plan and write their own story about a fussy eater. Phonics teaching is embedded throughout and suggestions for Continuous Provision are also made.
Synopsis of Text:
Lola will not eat peas. In fact, she won't eat carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, eggs, sausages, cauliflower, cabbage or baked beans. And she will absolutely not eat a tomato. But when Charlie explains that peas are actually green drops from Greenland, and that carrots are orange twiglets from Jupiter, even Lola is tempted to clear her plate.
Links:
Healthy eating, fruit, vegetables
