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- In this lesson, we will develop our knowledge of the Empire Windrush, which sailed hundreds of migrant people from Jamaica to England in 1948.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding plural suffixes. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will discuss the PALLP and features of a diary entry. We will also identify these features in a model.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will look at a model diary entry from another character's perspective. We will then generate emotions vocabulary and corresponding show-not-tell phrases to use in our writing.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will be learning about fronted adverbials of time, place and manner. We will also practice writing some sentences with fronted adverbials.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding plural suffixes and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will learn how to structure sentences using colons to introduce a list. We will also recap the features and PALLP of diary entries. We will then use vocabularly generated in previous lessons to write the opening paragraph of our diary entry.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will use fronted adverbials and time and place to structure the main body paragraph of our diary entry.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will use our planning and vocabulary generation from previous lessons to write the main body paragraph of our diary entry.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will learn about the PALLP and features of a letter. We will also practise finding the features in an example.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffixes -le, -el, -al and -il. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will develop our knowledge of non-finite subordinate clauses. We will then practise writing some complex sentences which can be used in our letter writing.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will further develop our historical knowledge by learning about what life was like for the West-Indian immigrants after they arrived in Britain in 1948.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will refer back to the knowledge we developed in our last writing lesson and consider how West-Indian immigrants felt at this time.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding the suffixes -le, -el, -al and -il and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will use our planning and contextual knowledge developed over the past few lessons to write the opening paragraph of our diary entry.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will use the vocabulary and contextual knowledge from earlier in this unit to structure and plan the main body of our letter.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will use our planning to write the first paragraph of the main body of our letter.1 Slide deck1 Video