Year 6

The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes

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To identify key characters and events in the plot

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To investigate the suffix: -ous

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -ous. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

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To explore expanded noun phrases

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To generate vocabulary to describe a character

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with running

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To analyse the opening scene

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To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -ous, including test

In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding the suffix -ous, look at other words with the same suffix and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.

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1 Video

To write prepositional phrases

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To write the opening

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To edit writing

In this lesson, we will practise spellings, look at editing and improving a piece of writing before editing and improving their own outcome from this part of the unit.

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1 Video

To plan a narrative scene

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To investigate suffixes: -ial

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -ial. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

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1 Video

To explore the functions of fronted adverbials

In this lesson, we will work to correct a sentence, review learning about fronted adverbials, before practising writing fronted adverbials that would be useful for their writing in this unit.

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1 Video

To write a narrative scene (free write)

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with walking

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To write non-finite clauses

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To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -ial, including test

In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding the suffix -ial, look at words that are exceptions to the rules and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.

1 Slide deck

1 Video

To develop text cohesion through use of adverbials

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To plan a diary

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To write a diary

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