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KS2 (Year 3/4/5/6) Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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Theme/Term
Home & belonging - Autumn 1 - Cycle A
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2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Reports, poems, summaries, letters of advice
Badges, a section of dialogue, a bid, an own version narrative / narrative, from an alternate perspective
Persuasive information poster
Persuasive posters, information leaflets, postcards, diary entries, wishes, setting descriptions
Information text for a 'Book of Wonders'
Descriptive labels, diary entry in role, descriptive poems, 'good news' posters
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Bravery & courage - Autumn 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version 'suspense' narrative
Postcard, dialogue, retelling, description
Biography
Fact files, journalistic writing, setting descriptions, letters of advice, persuasive speeches
Signage, poems, notes/ thought-bubbles/diary entries, blurb/publicity content, advert, mission statements/job applications/charters, slogans
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Unearthing discoveries - Spring 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own historical narrative
Character description, diary entry, recount
Newspaper report
Packing lists (justifications), letters (formal and informal), setting descriptions, interviews, diaries, dialogue
Biography of Howard Carter
Non-chronological reports, instructions, character descriptions, diary entry, newspaper reports and posters
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Fighting for freedom - Spring 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Brochure
Instructional writing (escape plan, experiment), descriptions, advertisements, letters of advice, dialogue
Narrative retelling as a play script
Poetry, setting descriptions, formal letters, dialogue (as a script)
Biography
Short/'instant' non-narrative poem, explanation, dialogue, postcard, letter of advice, description in the form of a letter, recount, narrative poem
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Seaside dreams - Summer 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Tourist brochure
Job applications, advertisements, setting descriptions, letter in role
Own version legends
Information booklets, retelling from a different perspective, letters, tourist guides
Narrative sequel
Instant poem, comparisons, diary entry, section of dialogue, analysis of themes, book jacket with blurb and tagline, short report, letter of advice and narrative sequel
Theme/Term
Moving & migrating - Summer 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Biography
Dialogue, diary entry, re-telling (oral dictation), mini-autobiography, fact-file
Factual report on the Windrush Generation
Informal letters, factual statements, future aspirations, postcard, diary entry, a speech, quotations
Poem with similar structure
Summaries, analysis and performances
Theme/Term
Earth & civilisations - Autumn 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Non-narrative poem, poster, leaflets, letters of advice, note-booklets, journal articles
Non-chronological report
Retelling, character description, book review
Narrative sequel as a class book
Informal letters, explanatory leaflets, list poems, dictionary of terms, postcard predictions, comparison texts
Theme/Term
Adventures & expeditions - Autumn 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version fantasy narrative
Persuasive letters and letters of advice, diary entries, weather reports, advertisements, dialogue
Fairytale narrative
Formal letters, retellings, character descriptions
An own version narrative (in the form of a retelling in a Christmas card for children in EYFS and Year 1)
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Family tree - Spring 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Sequel story
Retellings, recounts (postcards),setting descriptions,diary entries, instructions
Non-chronological report
Descriptive passage, writing in role, 'how to' guide (instructions), letter, discussion
Narrative poem
Warning poster, warning announcement, alternative ending, performance poetry, letter of apology
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Magic & belief - Spring 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version fantasy narrative
Persuasive poster, performance reviews, setting description, thought bubbles / diary entry, dialogue
Prequel
Lost posters, dialogue, setting and character descriptions, ledger entries, instructions, letters of warning
Prequel- alternative perspective
Letter, poetry, passage of direct speech, diary entry, story ending
Theme/Term
Invasion & resistance - Summer 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version historical narrative
Letters, diary entries, character and setting descriptions, non-chronological reports
Mystery narrative
Character descriptions, short news report, letter of advice, diary entry, menu (using descriptive devices), logbook entry
Balanced argument
Postcard, formal speech, estate agent brochure, diary entry
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Love wins - Summer 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Own version of the narrative with a twist on the original tale
Lonely hearts advert character description, thought bubbles, diary entries, message in a bottle setting description
Biography of Harvey Milk
Thought bubbles, speech, simple leaflet
Visitor's guide to the Stonewall Inn National Historic Landmark
Adverts, short news reports, protest banners, writing in role
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Home & belonging - Autumn 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Writing in role, including diary entries, dialogue, persuasive pleas and non-chronological reports
Own version myth/legend
Writing in role, information reports, adverts, formal letters
Newspaper report
Setting descriptions, diaries, letters, thought bubbles
Theme/Term
Unusual friendships - Autumn 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version narrative (fantasy)
Recount (diary entry), character descriptions, wanted posters, new chapter, instructions (recipes), letters
Own version narrative about a 'lost thing'
Diary entries, formal letters, guides / non-chronological reports, adverts, official paperwork, lost tags
Writing in role; generating dialogue; writing a poem; writing a card and creating a narrative sequel
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
A winters tale - Spring 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Fantasy story sequel
Descriptive poems, postcards (recount), dialogue, setting descriptions as a letter, retellings
Narrative sequel
Letters, voting slips, dialogue, poetry, birds-eye view descriptions, persuasive speeches
Own version narrative about kindness
Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports
Theme/Term
Environment & protection - Spring 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Extended fantasy narrative
Poems, setting descriptions, diary entries, dialogue, letters of thanks
Explanation of a life cycle
Diary entry, instructions, letter, description, speech
Balanced discussion
Artwork description, thought bubble, diary entry, research notes, non-chronological report (in letter form)
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Seeds of hope - Summer 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
A motivational leaflet about future dreams and aspirations
Poetry, future dreams and aspirations, setting description, letter of advice, paper aeroplane message, character description, speech
Own version extended narrative
Setting descriptions, advertisement/poster, retelling, instructional flyer, online response, dialogue
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
Theme/Term
Reclaiming the wild - Summer 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
A guide to enjoying the wilderness
Character introductions, letter of advice, descriptive poem, SOS message, identification label
Discussion text
Letter, explanation, persuasive poster, persuasive speech, simple poem
Tourist brochure
Describing a process, formal letter, descriptions, dialogue
Theme/Term
Self-determination - Autumn 1 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Predictions, retellings in role, maps, posters, a travel diary, instructions and a story sequel.
Own version traditional tale
Short news report, diary entry, character description, advert
Newspaper article
Character descriptions, reports, letters, advertising leaflet, balanced report
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Playing games - Autumn 2 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version 'great escape' narrative
Detective notes, 'wanted' poster, letter, action scene, poetry, dialogue
Analytical essay about The Maya
Instructions, poster, missing scene, diary, newspaper, debate
Predictions, a wanted poster, letters of advice and story sequels or stories from an alternative viewpoint.
Theme/Term
Science & discovery - Spring 1 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Two explanation texts - formal and informal
Explanatory poster, letter, short explanatory paragraph
Sequel (mystery narrative)
Postcards, setting descriptions, non- chronological reports, message in a bottle letters
Non-chronological report on the life and achievements of the women and history of NASA/NACA
Non-chronological reports, job adverts, formal persuasive letters, informal letters, diary entries, character descriptions, opinion pieces
Theme/Term
Myths & magic - Spring 2 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Newspaper Article
Shared poem, diary entry, persuasive poster, letter of explanation, discussion
Nonsense poem
Performance poetry, explanatory descriptions
Historical fiction narrative (alternative ending)
Character and setting descriptions, dialogue, instructions (directions), letter
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Curiosity & mystery - Summer 1 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Extended fantasy narrative
Setting description, short first person narrative, dialogue, action scene
Film pitch
Reported speech, speech and thought bubbles, description, recount in role, letter to a newspaper editor
Expanded explanation for a new rover
Proposal to NASA, information labels, short explanation, NASA log of Mars landing, news report
Theme/Term
Change & grrowth - Summer 2 - Cycle D
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Extended narrative from an alternative point of view
Setting descriptions, poems, diary entries, dialogue, letters of advice, lost posters
Own version 'dilemma' narrative
Dialogue, postcard, character description, diary entry, poetry, letter of advice
Instructions, poetry, poetry reviews, biographies celebrating uniqueness, slogans and posters.
Reading Leaf Text
Length
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