Two Weeks with the Queen - teaching resource

Two Weeks with the Queen by Morris Gleitzman – Teaching Resource

This engaging teaching resource is designed to support the study of Morris Gleitzman’s novel Two Weeks with the Queen. Containing a 23-slide editable PowerPoint and 8 worksheets, the unit offers a variety of lessons and activities ideal for helping pupils explore the story’s plot, characters, themes, and language.

Students will:

• Take part in group discussions about the novel’s key events and characters

• Analyse the central figures of Colin, Ted, and Griff, considering their relationships and motives

• Explore the themes of family, illness, friendship, and resilience

• Develop speaking and listening skills through structured group activities

• Practise planning and writing extended responses with guided essay tasks

• Build confidence in reading comprehension and critical thinking

The lessons are fully editable, making it easy to adapt the resource for different classes and abilities. With its blend of analytical, creative, and discussion-based activities, this unit provides everything teachers need for a thoughtful and accessible study of Two Weeks with the Queen.

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