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

Theme/Term

Home & belonging - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Midnight Panther By Poonam Mistry

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Crown By Emily Kapff

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

The White Fox By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Tamarind and the Star of Ishta By Jasbinder Bilan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Bravery & courage - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers By Modicai Gerstein

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Peace on Earth By Smitri Halls and David Litchfield

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

The Poet's Dog By Patricia MacLachlan

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Overheard in a Tower Block By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Unearthing discoveries - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The First Drawing By Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Shackleton's Journey By William Grill

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Story of Tutankhamun By Patricia Cleveland-Peck

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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 Tutankhamun | Non-chronological reports, instructions, character descriptions, diary entry, newspaper reports and posters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Arthur and the Golden Rope By Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Skygazing By Anna Claybourne

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Fighting for freedom - Spring 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Barnabus Project By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Freedom Bird By Jerdine Nolen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

The Undefeated By Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Politics for Beginners By Louie Stowell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Seaside dreams - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Baker by the Sea By Paula White

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Mermaid of Zennor By Charles Causley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Catchup Writing Root for Town is by the Sea By Joanne Schwartz

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

How Does a Lighthouse Work? By Roman Belyaev

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea By David Almond

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Moving & migrating - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Matchbox Diary By Paul Fleischman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush By Patrice Lawrence

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Night Mail By W H Auden

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Non-chronological report | Dialogue, diary entry, re-telling (oral dictation), mini-autobiography, ship’s log

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A World Full of Journeys and Migrations By Martin Howard

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

On the Move: Poems about Migration By Michael Rosen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Earth & civilisations - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Ever-Changing Earth By Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Fossil Hunter By Kate Winter

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Adventures & expeditions - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Thames and Tide Club By Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Polar Express By Chris Van Allsburg

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

The Firework Maker's Daughter By Phillip Pullman

14 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Incredible Journeys By Levison Wood

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Family tree - Spring 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

FArTHER By Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim, A Cautionary Tale By Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

The Story of Flight By Jakob Whitfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

On the Origin of Species By Sabina Radeva

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Magic & belief - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Leon and the Place Between By Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever By Colin Thompson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Lost Happy Endings By Carol Ann Duffy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive poster, 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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Lost Spells By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Zombierella: Fairytales Gone Bad By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Invasion & resistance - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Lion and the Unicorn By Shirley Hughes

18 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Catchup Writing Root for The Rabbits By Shaun Tan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Poems from the Second World War By Gaby Morgan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Love wins - Summer 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman By Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag By Rob Sanders and Steven Salerno

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Stonewall By Rob Sanders and Jamey Christoph

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

The Last Firefox By Lee Newbery

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Two Weeks with the Queen By Morris Gleitzman

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Home & belonging - Autumn 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Pied Piper of Hamelin By Michael Morpurgo and Emma Chichester Clark

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii By Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Invention of Hugo Cabret By Brian Selznick

3 Sessions, 0 Weeks

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem) By Robert Browning

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Unusual friendships - Autumn 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Snowman By Raymond Briggs

10 Sessions, 2 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

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats By Jen Green

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

A winters tale - Spring 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Winter's Child By Angela McAllister & Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Frindleswylde By Natalia O'Hara and Lauren O'Hara

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Selfish Giant By Oscar Wilde

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Polar Bear Explorers' Club By Alex Bell

18 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare illustrated edition By William Shakespeare

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Environment & protection - Spring 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Hidden Forest By Jeannie Baker

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

A Necklace of Raindrops By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Poems from a Green and Blue Planet By Sabrina Mahfouz

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Seeds of hope - Summer 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Seed of Doubt By Irena Brignull

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Promise By Nicola Davies

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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, social media updates, 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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree By by Fiona Waters and Frann Preston-Gannon

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Good Thieves By Katherine Rundell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Reclaiming the wild - Summer 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Wilderness By Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Can We Save the Tiger? By Martin Jenkins

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Catchup Writing Root for The Dam By David Almond

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

New and Collected Poems for Children by Carol-Ann Duffy By Carol-Ann Duffy

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

When the Stars Come Out By Nicola Edwards and Lucy Cartwright

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Self-determination - Autumn 1 - Cycle D

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Journey By Aaron Becker

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile By Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Kaspar, Prince of Cats By Michael Morpurgo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Story of Titanic for Children By Joe Fullman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Playing games - Autumn 2 - Cycle D

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Zebra's Great Escape By Katherine Rundell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Rain Player By David Wisniewski

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Fox and the Star By Coralie Bickford-Smith

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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.

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos! By Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Listeners By Walter De La Mare

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Science & discovery - Spring 1 - Cycle D

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Until I Met Dudley By Roger McGough & Chris Riddell

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Flotsam By David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Hidden Figures By Margot Lee Shetterly

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length