Bring reading and writing to life with this creative, story-based English resource inspired by The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch by Ronda and David Armitage.
Designed for Year 2 learners (ages 6–7), this pack gently introduces key 11+ English skills through one of children’s most beloved picture books. It’s the perfect bridge between the familiar world of early primary reading and the exciting challenge of early 11+ preparation — combining fun, imagination, and skill-building in one engaging pack.
Created by a qualified 11+ specialist and former Head of English, this resource focuses on developing children’s vocabulary, comprehension, and writing confidence through carefully structured, age-appropriate tasks.
Whether your child is starting their early 11+ journey or simply ready to stretch their English skills, this pack provides all the structure, guidance, and creativity you need to support them at home.
What’s Included
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Reading comprehension activities exploring characters, setting, and story events
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Inference and prediction tasks that encourage thoughtful discussion and reasoning
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Creative writing prompts including diary entries, letters, and seaside scene descriptions
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SPaG practice covering adjectives, expanded noun phrases, and sentence punctuation
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Vocabulary-building challenges with child-friendly definitions and usage examples
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Editing and improvement tasks to help children reflect and redraft with confidence
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Parent guidance pages offering clear explanations and support for home learning
Skills Developed
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Understanding and retelling stories in detail
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Drawing inferences and explaining reasoning
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Expanding vocabulary through context and description
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Building imaginative and descriptive writing skills
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Developing independence, spelling, and sentence fluency
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Early exposure to 11+ style questioning and higher-level thinking
Why Parents Choose This Pack
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Builds solid foundations for future 7+ and 11+ success
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Encourages enjoyment and confidence in reading and writing
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Created by an experienced 11+ tutor with a proven 100% success rate
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Perfect for home learning, one-to-one tutoring, or school extension work
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Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and early analytical thinking
Digital download | Instant access | Suitable for ages 6–7
Best used alongside a copy of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch (not included).





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