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Essentials Year 6 Curriculum Map

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Theme/
Term
Journeys & migration - Autumn 1
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Arrival

The Arrival Shaun Tan

17 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Windrush Child

Windrush Child Benjamin Zephaniah

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Narrative retelling (extended) Letters, character descriptions, diaries, poster, short playscripts, short report
Persuasive pitch to the local council Informal letter, diary entry, formal letter, advice, (optional poem and personal response)
Reading Leaf Text
Length
On the Move: Poems about Migration

On the Move: Poems about Migration Michael Rosen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Windrush Child

Windrush Child Benjamin Zephaniah

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Evolution & inheritance - Autumn 2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Can We Save the Tiger?

Can We Save the Tiger? Martin Jenkins

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Bear

The Last Bear Hannah Gold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Discussion text Letter, explanation, persuasive poster, persuasive speech, simple poem
Newspaper article Character profile, figurative descriptions, dialogue, monologue, logbook entry, scientific report
Reading Leaf Text
Length
The Tiger Rising

The Tiger Rising Kate DiCamillo

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

On the Origin of Species

On the Origin of Species Sabina Radeva

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Utopia vs. dystopia - Spring 1
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Boy in the Tower

Boy in the Tower Polly Ho-Yen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Promise

The Promise Nicola Davies

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version narrative (past and present tense) Warning posters, packing lists, journalistic writing, formal letters, non-chronological reports, narrative retellings
Sequel to continue the cyclical story in the form of a narrative poem Promises, extended thought bubble, diary entry, leaves for a 'mood tree', letter in role, figurative captions, poem to summarise the story
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Poetry for Young People (Caged Bird)

Caged Bird (within Poetry for Young People) Maya Angelou

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Protest & activism - Spring 2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Suffragette, The Battle for Equality

Suffragette, The Battle for Equality David Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Stonewall

Stonewall Rob Sanders and Jamey Christoph

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Persuasive campaign Formal letters, diary entries, balanced arguments, speeches, short news report
Visitor's guide to the Stonewall Inn National Historic Landmark Adverts, short news reports, protest banners, writing in role
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Malala: My story of standing up for girls' rights

Malala: My story of standing up for girls' rights Malala Yousafzai

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Politics for Beginners

Politics for Beginners Louie Stowell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Fate vs. free will - Summer 1
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Final Year

The Final Year Matt Goodfellow

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes
Balanced argument Police report, diaries, letters, narratives, dialogue, setting descriptions, advice notes, character descriptions, oral debate
Own version verse poem of 'The Final Poem' Verse poems, letter of advice, diary entry, guide for teachers
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare illustrated edition

Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare illustrated edition William Shakespeare

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Final Year

The Final Year Matt Goodfellow

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Crossing borders - Summer 2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Unforgotten Coat

The Unforgotten Coat Frank Cottrell Boyce

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Some Places More Than Others

Some Places More Than Others Renee Watson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version 'issues and dilemmas' narrative Diary entries, explanations (sci experiment), dialogue, non-chronological reports
A range of writing for the 'Suitcase project' Letters, diaries, information leaflets, instructions
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Incredible Journeys

Incredible Journeys Levison Wood

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes

Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes Langston Hughes

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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