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

Theme/Term

Destruction & preservation - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Cave Baby By Julia Donaldson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Naughty Bus By Jan Oke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Journey Home By Frann Preston-Gannon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Spider and the Fly By Mary Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

There's a Rang-Tan in my Bedroom By James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Cakes in Space By Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Space & our world - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dear Earth By Isabel Otter and Clara Anganuzzi

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

We Are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Astro Girl By Ken Wilson-Max

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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 role, commands, ‘how to’ guides

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Spider and the Fly By Mary Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

There's a Rang-Tan in my Bedroom By James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Cakes in Space By Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Similarities & differences - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Comet By Joe Todd-Stanton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Beegu By Alexis Deacon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Tadpole's Promise By Jeanne Willis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Leo and the Octopus By Isabelle Marinov

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Change & relationships - Spring 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Owl and the Pussy-cat By Edward Lear

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Grandad's Camper By Harry Woodgate

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

If All the World Were... By Joseph Coelho

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Fantasy journeys - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Lost and Found By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Ocean Meets Sky By Eric Fan and Terry Fan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Magic Bed By John Burningham

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Structures & materials - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Great Fire of London By Emma Adams & James Weston Lewis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dadaji's Paintbrush By Rashmi Sirdeshpande

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Iggy Peck, Architect By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Rosie Revere, Engineer By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Heroic deeds - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Billy and the Beast By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Wolves By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Send for a Superhero By Michael Rosen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Cinderella: An Art Deco Fairy Tale By Lynn Roberts-Maloney and David Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Dixie O'Day: In The Fast Lane By Shirley Hughes & Clara Vulliamy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lost Species By Jess French and Daniel Long

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Helpfulness & kindness - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Sea Saw By Tom Percival

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim and the Beanstalk By Raymond Briggs

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

House Held Up By Trees By Ted Kooser

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Cinderella: An Art Deco Fairy Tale By Lynn Roberts-Maloney and David Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Dixie O'Day: In The Fast Lane By Shirley Hughes & Clara Vulliamy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lost Species By Jess French and Daniel Long

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Storybook bears - Spring 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

I Want My Hat Back By Jon Klassen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Bear and the Piano By David Litchfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Bear Under the Stairs By Helen Cooper

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Goldilocks using three different versions By Lauren Child, Anthony Browne & Leigh Hodgkinson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Beasts & monsters - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish By Michael Foreman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Minpins By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Dragon Machine By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Fictional worlds - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Yeti and the Bird By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dragon Post By Emma Yarlett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Julian is a Mermaid By Jessica Love

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

After the Fall By Dan Santat

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Lizzy and the Cloud By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Stanley's Stick By John Hegley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Walk in London By Salvatore Rubbino

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

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