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To share and discuss a story
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In this lesson, we will investigate silent letters, highlighting etymology and spotting patterns.
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In this lesson, we will explore joining or coordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences. We will identify the two main clauses, the verbs and the coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences. We will look at the difference between 'but' 'and' and 'or' and discover when it is appropriate to use each one.
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To explore the features of a persuasive letter
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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with negative emotions
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To devise a character and describe how they are feeling
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In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of silent letters and take our spelling test.
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To express opinions and give reasons for them
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To use commands and rhetorical questions to persuade
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In this lesson, we will look at a modelled write of a persuasive letter and find the persuasive features of the first paragraph. Then, we will ask and answer questions about our devised character. Finally, we will orally rehearse the first paragraph of our letter.
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In this lesson, we will recap the features of a persuasive text, focussing on the first paragraph of a letter. Then, we will have a shared write and write the first paragraph of our letter, using our plans to help.
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In this lesson, we will look at a modelled write of a persuasive letter and find the persuasive features of the second paragraph. We will use these features as the basis for our plan. Then, we will orally rehearse the second paragraph of our letter, using the plan to help.
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In this lesson, we will recap the features of a persuasive text, focussing on the second paragraph of a letter.
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In this lesson, we will free write a persuasive letter to a person/organisation/thing of choice. We will recap the features of a persuasive letter, come up with some ideas for who we could write our letter to.
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To develop reading for pleasure through discussion of favourite characters
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