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Teaching resources for Gloam by Jack MacKay

Step into the eerie, windswept world of Gloam by Jack Mackay with this atmospheric teaching resource pack, created for readers aged 9+ and suitable for UKS2 and KS3. Through discussion prompts, creative activities and reading questions, pupils can explore the novel’s rich themes of gothic horror, mystery, isolation, memory, family and grief, with cross-curricular links to English, Art and PSHE.

From investigating clues in Ben Joel Price’s striking cover artwork and experimenting with mood-building vocabulary, to designing a haunted house, tracking key themes and delving deeper into Gwen’s experiences, these activities offer plenty of imaginative ways to bring Gloam to life in the classroom, school library or book group.