Fictionalising the future can be a brilliant way to help us reflect on and process uncomfortable issues in the present day. Explore setting, relationship and voice in these fun-filled activities!

Level:

Third/Fourth Level

Explore themes of:
√  Science and Technology √  Time Travel √  Friendship √  Language

Subject Checklist:
√  English Language √  Social Studies √  Expressive Arts √  Sciences √  Technology

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Download the resources:

Flash-Forward-with-Femi-Fadugba-Ben-Oliver-and-Jonathan-Stroud-Word Doc

Flash-Forward-with-Femi-Fadugba-Ben-Oliver-and-Jonathan-Stroud- PDF

Download extracts from the books to accompany the resources:

Extract from The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud Ch1
Extract from The Block by Ben Oliver Ch3
Extract from The Upper World by Femi Fadugba Ch1

Further information:

Explore The Loop in these teachers’ notes created by publishers Chicken House:
The Loop Teachers’ Notes

Explore The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne in this discussion guide created by publishers Walker, or make your own cuss box in this activity sheet:
The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne – Make Your Own Cuss Box

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