Essentials Year 1 Curriculum Map

Theme/
Term

Journeys & exploration - Autumn 1

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Naughty Bus Jan Oke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Astro Girl Ken Wilson-Max

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own adventure story Letters, diaries, captions, fact file on buses

Fact file about being an astronaut Writing in role, commands, how to guides

Theme/
Term

Helpful heroes - Autumn 2

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dragon Post Emma Yarlett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Leo and the Octopus Isabelle Marinov

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Guide on how to look after a dragon Letter asking for help, note of advice, instructions, menu, speech bubble, journey map, thought bubble

Fact file This is me! Posters, letters of advice, factual descriptions, logbooks, scripts

Theme/
Term

Similarities & differences - Spring 1

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Odd Egg Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Comet Joe Todd-Stanton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Egg-spotter's guide (non-fiction report) Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards

Own version narrative Posters, letters of advice, poems, descriptions, writing in role, recipes

Theme/
Term

Imagination & creativity - Spring 2

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dadaji's Paintbrush Rashmi Sirdeshpande

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Julian is a Mermaid Jessica Love

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Guide book Labels, captions, character comparisons, thought and speech bubbles, a fact file

Three-verse poem Wishes, commands, thought bubbles, labels and adverts

Theme/
Term

Friendship & kindness - Summer 1

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Beegu Alexis Deacon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lubna and Pebble Wendy Meddour

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version alien narrative Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report

Own version friendship / gifting narrative Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions

Theme/
Term

Nature & environment - Summer 2

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Stella and the Seagull Georgina Stevens

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Sea Saw Tom Percival

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative about helping the environment Lists, thought bubbles, speech bubbles, posters, guide, instructions

Own version narrative Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks