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Angler Fish - Non chronological report

There's A Boy In The Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar

The Robin - Narrative Writing

Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne

A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing

John Lyons - Poetry

I Was a Rat! by Phillip Pullman

Chocolate Making - Explanation writing

Hidden Depths: Exploring the Deep by Chloe Rodes

The Borrowers - Narrative writing

The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing

Walter Tull's Scrapbook by Michaela Morgan

Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales

A Christmas Carol - by Charles Dickens

Whale Rider - Narrative writing

In this unit, pupils learn a new type of subordinate clause: the relative clause. In Five sentence types', pupils will learn another new type of subordinate clause: the non-finite clause.

In 'Simple, compound and adverbial complex sentences', pupils learnt that the position of the adverbial subordinate clause in an adverbial complex sentence can vary. In this unit, pupils will learn a new type of subordinate clause: the relative clause.

Simple, compound, adverbial and relative complex sentences

In this unit, pupils deepen their understanding of the simple, progressive and perfect tense forms by writing sentences in the past, present and future of them. In 'Three tense forms and modal verbs', pupils will learn to use modality whilst maintaining tense.   

In 'Tense forms', pupils learnt for the first time the three tense forms: simple, progressive and perfect. In this unit, pupils will deepen their understanding by writing sentences in the past, present and future of the different tense forms. 

Tense forms: simple, progressive and perfect consolidation 

In this unit, pupils learn to develop their accuracy of using inverted commas in both speech first and speech second sentences. In 'Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes', pupils will revise their previous learning on apostrophes and learn to punctuate speech interrupted sentences.  

In 'Speech punctuation and apostrophes', pupils learnt to use the apostrophe for plural possession and inverted commas for direct speech. In this unit, pupils will learn to develop their accuracy of using inverted commas in both speech first and speech second sentences.  

Apostrophes and speech punctuation  

In this unit, pupils stretch their understanding of noun, adjective, verb and adverbs word classes to incorporate more advanced word classes. In 'Key grammar terminology', pupils will build and apply to sentence contexts their understanding of determiners and fronted adverbials.  

In 'Word class', pupils learnt to identify and use the four main word classes in English: nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. In this unit, pupils will stretch their understanding of word class to incorporate more advanced word classes.

Review of determiners, prepositions and fronted adverbials 

In this unit, pupils learn verb and adjective suffixes.  In 'Noun and adjective suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with noun and adjective suffixes.

In ‘Prefixes, homonyms and homophones' pupils learnt spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with verb and adjective suffixes.

Verb and adjective suffixes

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.  In 'Suffixes, etymology and homophones', pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

In ‘Verb and adjective suffixes’, pupils learnt the grammar and spelling conventions associated with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.

Noun and adjective suffixes

In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.  In 'Verb adjectives and noun suffixes', pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with verb, adjective and noun suffixes.

In ‘Noun and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learnt the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

Suffixes, etymology and homophones

In this unit, pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. In 'Building fluency through speed, choice and writing dialogue', pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of writing implements suited to different tasks. 

In 'Building fluency in silent letters, homophones and common exception words', pupils practised their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality.  In this unit, pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. 

Building  fluency in the four joins, suffixes and common exception words

In this unit, pupils learn a range of vocabulary associated with weather, including wind and hot words. In the next unit, pupils learn a wider range of rich vocabulary, including cold, calm and stormy words.

In 'Character: clever and clumsy words' pupils learnt a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters. In this unit, pupils learn a wide range of vocabulary associated with weather.

Weather: wind and hot words

In this unit, pupils learn a range of vocabulary associated with weather, including cold, calm and stormy words. In the next unit, pupils learn a wider range of rich weather vocabulary, including cloudy, dark and rainy words.

In 'Weather: wind and hot words', pupils learnt a range of vocabulary to describe the weather. In this unit, pupils learn a broader range of weather vocabulary, focusing on cold, calm and stormy words.

Weather: cold, calm and stormy words

In this unit, pupils learn a range of rich vocabulary associated with weather. In the next unit, pupils learn a  range of rich vocabulary associated with taste and smell.

In 'Weather: cold, calm and stormy words', pupils learnt a range of vocabulary to describe the weather. In this unit, pupils learn a broader  range of weather vocabulary, focusing on cloudy, dark and rainy words.

Weather: cloudy, dark and rainy words

In this unit, pupils will develop reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form, and introduction to a range of authors and illustrators. In 'Reading for pleasure in Year 5', pupils will build on this knowledge through the introduction to new range of texts suitable for Year 5.

In 'Reading for pleasure in Year 3', pupils developed reading for pleasure through exploration of a range of different text types, focusing on genre and form, and introduction to a range of authors and illustrators. In this unit, pupils build on this knowledge through the introduction to a range of texts suitable for Year 4.

Developing reading preferences in Year 4

In 'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark’, pupils discussed the key features of non-fiction writing and the purpose of the text. In ’Crazy about Cats’, pupils will further discuss the features of non-fiction writing and will consider the author's use of language to engage the reader.

In 'Rushing Rivers’, pupils discussed the features of a non-fiction information book. In ’Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark’,  pupils will read and listen to another non-fiction book. They will develop their understanding of the features of non-fiction writing and will retrieve specific information from a text in preparation for writing.

'Curious Creatures Glowing in the Dark': reading

In this unit, pupils will write one paragraph per subheading. In 'Anglo-Saxons', pupils will write two paragraphs under one subheading.

in 'How Bees Make Honey', pupils learnt how to use causal conjunctions to explain how features of the bee are used. In this unit, pupils will expand on their explanatory points over multiple sentences.

Anglerfish: non-chronological report

In 'Hansel and Gretel’, children discussed the key features of a fairy tale and had rich discussions about the plot and characters within. In ’Blackberry Blue’, pupils will read a modern fairy tale, which draws upon traditional fairy tales and cultural influences.

In 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby’, pupils discussed the features of a traditional tale. In ’Hansel and Gretel’, pupils will read or listen to a fairy tale. They will discuss the features of a fairy tale and have rich discussions about the plot and characters within.

'Hansel and Gretel': reading

In this unit, pupils learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time. In 'The Titanic', pupils will learn to refine their journalistic tone with the use of passive voice.

In 'Angler Fish', pupils learnt to write multiple paragraphs per subheading in a non-chronological report. In this unit, pupils will learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time.

'Little Red Riding Hood': journalistic report

In this unit, pupils learn to use a range of fronted adverbials and adverbial clauses to add descriptive detail. In 'A Christmas Carol', pupils will learn to write a short narrative from a film. 

In 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', pupils developed the skill of writing speech, including using adverbs to describe the speech in further detail. In this unit, pupils will learn to use a range of fronted adverbials and adverbial clauses to add descriptive detail.

'The Borrowers': narrative writing and reading

In the current unit, pupils write a shorter narrative based on a film. In 'The Robin’, pupils write a narrative based on a film clip from beginning to end.

In 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', pupils developed the skill of writing speech sentences. In this unit, pupils will learn to write a short narrative based on a film.

'A Christmas Carol': narrative writing and reading

In 'El Deafo’ pupils have explored a coming-of-age memoir detailing the author's experience of hearing loss in graphic novel form. In ’When Stars are Scattered’ pupils will explore a graphic novel memoir written by a refugee, which contains increasingly mature themes.

In ’Swallow's Kiss’ pupils were introduced to a fictionalised narrative with connections to the real world. ’El Deafo’ is a graphic novel retelling of author Cece Bell's real-life experience of hearing loss.

'El Deafo': book club

In ’Walter Tull's Scrapbook’ pupils focused on significant figure from Black British history. In ’Harriet Tubman: Biographical Writing’ pupils will examine the life of Harriet Tubman and the impact she had on Black American History.

In ’El Deafo’ pupils focused on a memoir of author Cece Bell. In ’Walter Tull's Scrapbook’ pupils will examine the life of Walter Tull and the impact he had on Black British History.

'Walter Tull's Scrapbook': reading

In this unit, pupils use a picture book as a stimulus for empathy for characters and establishing chronology of a diary entry. In 'How to Train Your Dragon', pupils will use film as the starting point for writing a diary entry.

In 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', pupils learnt to structure a diary entry in paragraphs. In this unit, pupils will learn to use a picture book as a stimulus for empathy for characters and establishing chronology of a diary entry.

'Into the Forest': diary writing

In "John Lyons Poetry: Reading", pupils learned about the poet John Lyons and responded and reflected on some of his poems. In "Poetry about Personal Experiences: Reading", pupils will reflect on their own experiences on a range of complex themes.

In 'Poet Focus: Joseph Coelho', pupils learned about the poet Joseph Coelho and read and analysed some of his poems. In this unit, pupils will extend their knowledge of famous poets by learning about another, John Lyons. 

John Lyons poetry: reading

In this unit, pupils learn that adverts can use written devices to persuade the reader. In 'School Uniform', pupils will learn to use more sophisticated persuasive devices to write formal persuasive letters.

In 'The Day the Crayons Quit', pupils learnt to write letters with a persuasive tone. In this unit, pupils will learn that adverts can use written devices to persuade the reader.

Healthy eating adverts: persuasive writing

In 'A Journey through Greek Myth’, pupils discussed the key features of a traditional myth and read or listened to a range of well-known myths. In ’Arthur and the Golden Rope’, children will extend their understanding of myths by reading and listening to another modern myth.

In 'Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx’,  children discussed the key features of a modern myth. In ’A Journey through Greek Myths’, children will discuss and compare the features of a traditional myth.

'A Journey through Greek Myths': reading

In this unit, pupils learn how to use speech first within complex sentences. In ‘The Highwayman’, pupils will learn how to use speech second within complex sentences.

In ‘Into The Forest’, pupils learnt to use complex sentences for setting and character descriptions. In this unit, pupils learn how to use vocabulary in a wider range of sentence structures with increasing precision to show characterisation.

'Jabberwocky': narrative writing

In this unit, pupils learn how to create cohesion across paragraphs. In 'The Amazon Rainforest', pupils will develop their cohesive writing skills to follow a line of argument from introduction to conclusion paragraph of an essay.

In 'Anglo-Saxons', pupils focused on creating cohesion within a paragraph. In this unit, pupils will learn how to create cohesion across paragraphs.

The digestive system: explanation writing

In 'Escape from Pompeii’, pupils read and discussed a historical fiction book. In ’Curiosity’, pupils will read and discuss another historical fiction book and will deepen their understanding of the genre.

In 'The Pebble in my Pocket’, pupils discussed the features of a non-fiction narrative. In ’Escape from Pompeii’, children will broaden their knowledge of genre and read or listen to a historical fiction story.

'Escape from Pompeii': reading

In this unit, pupils apply ambitious weather vocabulary in a range of figurative settings. In 'Poetry Inspired by Weather', pupils will analyse a range of poems that include ambitious weather vocabulary.

In 'Weather: Cloudy, Dark and Rainy Words', pupils learnt a range of ambitious vocabulary for different weathers. In this unit, pupils will apply ambitious weather vocabulary in a range of figurative settings.

Weather: descriptive writing

In 'The Wild Robot’, pupils discussed the themes of identify and belonging. In ’Greenling’, pupils will explore these themes in another narrative.

In ’The Iron Man’, pupils discussed themes of identity and belonging. In ’The Wild Robot’, pupils will return to these themes and make comparisons to ’The Iron Man’.

'The Wild Robot': book club

In this unit, pupils write two paragraphs per subheading. In 'The Aye-Aye or Wild Cats', pupils will write longer paragraphs and sections per subheading.

In 'The Angler Fish', pupils wrote one paragraph per subheading. In this unit, pupils will write two paragraphs per subheading.

Ancient Greeks or Anglo-Saxons: non-chronological report

In 'Arthur and the Golden Rope’, pupils discussed the role of a hero and how a character can embody this. In ’Beowulf’, pupils will once again discuss the identity of a hero.’

In 'A Journey through Greek Myths’, pupils read and listened to a range of traditional myths. In ’Arthur and the Golden Rope’, pupils will draw comparisons between traditional myths and modern myths.

'Arthur and the Golden Rope': reading

In this unit, pupils learn to develop their ability to develop character with vocabulary and speech. In 'Whale Rider', pupils will learn to develop speech from a film to varied speech sentence structures.

In 'The Jabberwocky', pupils learnt to use vocabulary in a wide range of sentence structures with increasing precision to show characterisation. In this unit, pupils will learn to develop their ability to develop character with vocabulary and speech. 

'The Happy Prince': narrative writing and reading

In 'Greenling’, pupils discussed the power of nature and its importance. In ’Blackberry Blue’, pupils will discuss how nature is central to the plot.

In 'The Wild Robot’, pupils discussed the theme of identify and belonging. In ’Greenling’, pupil will also discuss the themes of identity and belonging and will draw comparisons between the characters.

'Greenling': reading

In this unit, pupils learn to develop speech from a film to varied speech sentence structures. In 'The Viewer', pupils will learn to think of speech sentences that develop character from a picture book.

In 'The Happy Prince', pupils learnt to develop their ability to develop character with vocabulary and speech. In this unit, pupils will learn to develop speech from a film to varied speech sentence structures.

'Whale Rider': narrative writing

In this unit, pupils read and respond to a range of poems that link to the weather, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In 'Poetry inspired by animals', pupils build on this knowledge, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals, exploring structure, form and language, whilst developing personal responses.

In 'John Lyons Poetry', pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.    In 'Poetry inspired by Weather', pupils build on these experiences, reading and responding to a range of poems that link to the weather.  They explore form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.

Poetry inspired by weather

In 'Speeches’, the pupils learn to follow a structure when making an argument. In 'Introduction to Debate' pupils will build on this by using the same structure to orally make arguments in front of an audience. 

In 'Healthy Eating Adverts: Persuasive Writing’, the pupils learnt how to use persuasive techniques in their writing. In ’Speeches’, they will build on this by further exploring ways to verbally persuade an audience.’

Speeches

In ’Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths’ pupils have explored traditions and stereotypes of East/South-East Asian families. In ’Graphic Novels: Identity and Belonging’ pupils will explore cultural expectations placed on a character of Dominican heritage.

In 'El Deafo’ pupils explored an individual's identity as they grapple with significant changes in their life. The main protagonist in ’Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths’ experiences similar challenges, in relation to their cultural heritage.

'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths': book club

In 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', pupils discussed relationships between characters. In 'The Unforgotten Coat', pupils will revisit the important of friendship.

In 'Varjak Paw', pupils discussed a linear narrative and effective characterisation. In 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', pupils will look at another linear narrative and discuss the key features of effective story structure.

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