Ages 11-14 - Key Stage Three
If your focus is children aged 11-14, there are many ways you can enrich their reading with visits to Seven Stories, workshops in school, CPD and book buying.
Visits to Seven Stories
Stories, Imagination and Me - Inspired by the original manuscripts and illustrations in our exhibitions and collection. Choose from an illustration and drama workshop looking at the Anthony Browne gallery and his book Changes, or a creative writing and drama workshop looking at Jacqueline Wilson's life and work, in particular Hetty Feather. Sessions are 2 hours, with an hour workshop and an hour facilitated gallery session.
- Drama. In this session groups use drama techniques to explore a story and use the story as a starting point for developing character, plot and setting.
- Creative Writing. Inspired by the books in our galleries and collection and fired up with lots of ideas for their own stories, pupils will use their own creative writing techniques to start their own piece of writing which can be continued back at school.
- Illustration. Using the techniques of world-class illustrators featured in our exhibitions, pupils have a go at their own illustrations using a whole host of materials including watercolour, collage, charcoal, pencil and pen.
Seven Stories at your place
Reading for Pleasure - Enthuse and motivate your class to delve into the world of children's books with exposure to an enticing collection of books especially chosen for their key stage. A shared process of discussion, drama, creative and critical thinking take your group on a journey to find books they will love and shared stories they will remember.
Partnerships and Projects - Talk to us about your school's needs around literacy, books and creative reading. Select Projects from the left hand menu to see examples of Seven Stories project work.
Books
Let Seven Stories supply your school with high quality books that will inspire and enthuse your students. Bookshop accounts and discounts available.
NEW! Hooks Into Books for KS3 - Perfect for your library, specially selected titles delivered each term to inspire your students to read for pleasure. Includes shelf-talkers and further recommended reads. £60 per term, plus £3.95 P&P, minimum subscription 3 terms. One-off stock packs are also available. Download an order form here or visit our Books for Schools page for further information.
Professional Development
Fuel your passion for children's books with one of our CPD sessions. Book a half day or a full day. We have a range of sessions to choose from to help your team put reading fro pleasure at the heart of your school, including using selections of books across subjects and topics. Select Booking Enquiry from the left hand menu and tell us about your school's Professional Development needs.
