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English KS2: The Wind in the Willows

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Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad abridged in 10 episodes and read by the late Bernard Cribbins. There is a Resource Pack with guidance, worksheets and follow-up activities, suitable for use at home and at school.

Episode 1. The River Bank
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Episode 1. The River Bank

Mole leaves his spring cleaning to explore the world above. There he meets the Rat and the two set off for a leisurely row down river.

Episode 2. The open road
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Episode 2. The open road

Toad takes Mole and Rat away in his new caravan…but discovers he'd far rather drive a motor car.

Episode 3. The Wild Wood
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Episode 3. The Wild Wood

Ratty has warned Mole to avoid the Wild Wood. But one day Mole goes into the Wood alone and quickly becomes lost and terrified as snow begins to fall.

Episode 4. Mr Badger
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Episode 4. Mr Badger

Following Mole's adventure in the Wild Wood he and Ratty spend time with the reclusive Mr Badger in his underground home.

Episode 5. Dolce domum
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Episode 5. Dolce domum

Mole and Ratty are returning home from a winter walk when Mole senses his old home nearby.

6. Mr Toad
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6. Mr Toad

Rat, Mole and Badger try to reform Toad…but Toad escapes and sets off on his extraordinary adventures.

7. Toad's adventures
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7. Toad's adventures

Toad escapes from prison and hitches a ride on a steam train…but the police are after him.

8. The further adventures of Toad
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8. The further adventures of Toad

More adventures for Toad as he continues to elude to the police by taking a lift on a river barge - still dressed as a washerwoman.

9. Like summer tempests came his tears
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9. Like summer tempests came his tears

Toad finally returns to the River Bank…where he learns that Toad Hall is in the possession of the Wild Wooders. Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger plan their attack.

10. The return of Toad
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10. The return of Toad

Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger arm themselves and set out to liberate Toad Hall…

 

 

Resources

Resource Pack

Resource Pack

Includes guidance, worksheets and follow-up activities - suitable for home and school

 

 

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