KS1 & KS2 English curriculum

This unit uses and builds on pupils' understanding of writing from 'The Magic Porridge Pot'. This unit builds on that initial understanding as pupils start to write basic instructions, and think about writing for a very specific and useful purpose. This unit prepares pupils for the unit 'Looking after pets', where pupils will develop their ability to write commands.

1. Designing a sandwich
2. Features of instructions
3. Following instructions to make a sandwich
4. Writing the start of a set of instructions to make a sandwich
5. Writing instructions for how to make a sandwich

• Starting to use capital letters and full stops at the start and end of each sentence.
• Ability to apply phonics knowledge to support decoding when reading and segmenting when spelling.
• Ability to read and write some common exception words.
• Ability to read and write some common exception words.
• Ability to understand and follow a sequence of four instructions.
• Developing knowledge of nouns and adjectives.