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Whole School Mixed Age Curriculum Map (Y1/2, Y3/4, Y5/6)

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Theme/Term
Destruction & preservation - Autumn 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative re-telling | Labels and captions, posters, informal letters
Own adventure story | Letters, diaries, sequels, non-chronological reports
Persuasive letter | Posters, lists, postcards, wanted posters, information report, short stories
Theme/Term
Space & our world - Autumn 2 - Cycle A
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2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Informative leaflet | Future aspirations, a set of instructions, poems, travel blogs/vlogs, persuasive speeches, letters
Environmental campaign | List poems, non-chronological reports (animals), chronological reports (life-cycles), character descriptions, protest signs
Fact file about being an astronaut | Writing in rolecommands,‘how to’ guides
Theme/Term
Similarities & differences - Spring 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version narrative | Posters, letters of advice, poems, descriptions, writing in role, recipes
Own version ‘alien’ narrative | Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report
Own version narrative / extended explanation | Simple explanations, speech bubbles, setting descriptions, thought bubbles
Fact file | Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Change & relationships - Spring 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Rhyming poem | Letters, interviews, lists, instructions
Egg-spotter’s guide (non-fiction report) | Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards
Sequel narrative | Labels, memories poems, interviews, photo album captions, ‘Wish you were here’ postcards
Non-narrative read-aloud poem | Writing in role, optional diary, letter of advice, short explanation
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Fantasy journeys - Summer 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version ‘losing/finding’ narrative | Character descriptions, retellings, advice letter, instructions, non-chronological reports
Setting and character descriptions, labels, diary entry, postcard, captain’s log, instructions, dialogue, extended fantasy narrative
Own version fantasy story | Setting description, additional scene, description of magical piece of furniture, lists
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Structures & materials - Summer 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Information booklet | Persuasive posters, warning posters (instructional writing), speech bubbles, letters of advice, certificates
Guide book | Labels, captions, character comparisons, thought and speech bubbles
Fact file about famous buildings | Labels, character comparisons, character descriptions, building descriptions, posters
Explanation text | Short explanation, advertisement, letter of advice, school report card (character description), invention description
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Heroic deeds - Autumn 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version ‘defeat a monster’ narrative | Wanted poster, summary, email, character description, recipe
Non-chronological leaflet | Captions, information writing, character descriptions and comparisons
Own version superhero narrative | Wanted posters, letters, emails, character descriptions, captions
Theme/Term
Helpfulness & kindness - Autumn 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version narrative | Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks
Own version friendship / gifting narrative | Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions
Sequel story | Narrative re-telling (including dialogue), thought bubbles, informal letters
Factual report | Factual descriptions, advertisements, explanations, poetry
Theme/Term
Storybook bears - Spring 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Story sequel | Questions, speech bubbles, letters, lists
Own version narrative about bravery | Letters of advice, short news-reports, writing in role, retellings, information poster
Information text | File of fears entry, letters seeking and giving advice, oral retellings, own version narratives
Sequel story | Wanted posters, letters, retellings, speech bubbles, retellings from another point of view
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Beasts & monsters - Spring 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Pamphlet | Letters, setting descriptions, instructions, narrative (retelling), pamphlets, posters
Own version adventure narrative | Danger posters, setting descriptions, character descriptions, information reports, postcards
Own version dragon story | Dragon guide and encyclopaedia, letters of advice, dragon machine explanation, shopping list, description, letters in role
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Fictional worlds - Summer 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version narrative about an unlikely friendship | List of rules, letters, postcards, character descriptions
Guide on how to look after a dragon | Letter asking for help, note of advice, instructions, menu, speech bubble, journey map, thought bubble
Three-verse poem | Instructions, writing in role, advertisements
Theme/Term
Urban and rural adventures - Summer 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Guidebook for how to care for a cloud | Descriptions, adverts / market stall pitches, letters of advice, postcard in role
Own version narrative | 'Book of sticks' entry, speech bubble, thought bubble, postcard
Own version narrative | Metaphor poetry, simple character descriptions, interview questions, senses poetry, advert, advice slips, letter
‘A Walk in…’ guidebook | Instructions, persuasive poster, setting descriptions, captions, postcards, diary entry

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