Year 1/2/3 Multi Age Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

Sharing & caring - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Pig the Pug By Aaron Blabey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Sidney, Stella and the Moon By Emma Yarlett

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Lizzy and the Cloud By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

‘How to’ guide | Character comparisons, fact sheets, shared poem, own version narratives

Fact file about the moon | ‘Lost’ poster, labels, glossaries

Guidebook for how to care for a cloud | Descriptions, adverts / market stall pitches, letters of advice, postcard in role

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban & rural adventures - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Naughty Bus By Jan Oke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Grandad's Camper By Harry Woodgate

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Small in the City By Sydney Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own adventure story | Letters, diaries, sequels, non-chronological reports

Sequel narrative | Labels, memories poems, interviews, photo album captions, ‘Wish you were here’ postcards

Extended narrative from an alternative point of view | Setting descriptions, poems, diary entries, dialogue, letters of advice, lost posters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Magic & wonder - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Magic Bed By John Burningham

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Ocean Meets Sky By Eric Fan and Terry Fan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Leon and the Place Between By Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version fantasy story | Setting description, additional scene, description of magical piece of furniture, lists

Setting and character descriptions, labels, diary entry, postcard, captain’s log, instructions, dialogue, extended fantasy narrative

Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive poster, setting description, thought bubbles / diary entry, dialogue

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Lost Spells By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Nature & environment - Spring 2 - Cycle A

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

We Are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dear Earth By Isabel Otter and Clara Anganuzzi

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative | Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks

Environmental campaign | List poems, non-chronological reports (animals), chronological reports (life-cycles), character descriptions, protest signs

Informative leaflet | Future aspirations, a set of instructions, poems, travel blogs/vlogs, persuasive speeches, letters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Lost Spells By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Making memories - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dadaji's Paintbrush By Rashmi Sirdeshpande

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

If All the World Were... By Joseph Coelho

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Flotsam By David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Guide book | Labels, captions, character comparisons, thought and speech bubbles

Non-narrative read-aloud poem | Writing in role, optional diary, letter of advice, short explanation

Sequel (mystery narrative) | Postcards, setting descriptions, non- chronological reports, message in a bottle letters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Necklace of Raindrops By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The White Fox By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Hope & courage - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Astro Girl By Ken Wilson-Max

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii By Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Garden By Rachel Ip

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Fact file about being an astronaut | Writing in role, commands, ‘how to’ guides

Newspaper report | Setting descriptions, diaries, letters, thought bubbles

Own version extended narrative | Setting descriptions, advertisement/poster, retelling, instructional flyer, social media updates, dialogue

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Necklace of Raindrops By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The White Fox By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Lost & found - Autumn 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

Lost and Found By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Toys in Space By Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Story sequel | Questions, speech bubbles, letters, lists

Own version ‘losing/finding’ narrative | Character descriptions, retellings, advice letter, instructions, non-chronological reports

Own version friendship / gifting narrative | Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions

Own version fantasy world narrative | Found posters, diary entries, speech bubbles, notes of advice, space logs, invitations, fantasy setting descriptions

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

3 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Acceptance & appreciation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Beegu By Alexis Deacon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Leo and the Octopus By Isabelle Marinov

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Our Tower By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘alien’ narrative | Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report

Fact file | Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports

Extended fantasy narrative | Poems, setting descriptions, diary entries, dialogue, letters of thanks

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

3 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Beasts & monsters - Spring 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

The Dragon Machine By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Minpins By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘defeat a monster’ narrative | Wanted poster, summary, email, character description, recipe

Own version dragon story | Dragon guide and encyclopaedia, letters of advice, dragon machine explanation, shopping list, description, letters in role

Own version adventure narrative | Danger posters, setting descriptions, character descriptions, information reports, postcards

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats By Jen Green

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Endings & beginnings - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Tadpole's Promise By Jeanne Willis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim, A Cautionary Tale By Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Egg-spotter’s guide (non-fiction report) | Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards

Own version narrative / extended explanation | Simple explanations, speech bubbles, setting descriptions, thought bubbles

Narrative poem | Warning poster, warning announcement, alternative ending, performance poetry, letter of apology

Reading Leaf Text

Length

After the Fall By Dan Santat

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Following your heart - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Julian is a Mermaid By Jessica Love

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Bear and the Piano By David Litchfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Heart and the Bottle By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Three-verse poem | Instructions, writing in role, advertisements

Own version narrative about bravery | Letters of advice, short news-reports, writing in role, retellings, information poster

Own version ‘dilemma’ narrative | Dialogue, postcard, character description, diary entry, poetry, letter of advice

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

A twist in the tale - Summer 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Jim and the Beanstalk By Raymond Briggs

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile By Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Sequel story | Narrative re-telling (including dialogue), thought bubbles, informal letters

Sequel story | Wanted posters, letters, retellings, speech bubbles, retellings from another point of view

Own version traditional tale | Short news report, diary entry, character description, advert

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Imagination & curiosity - Autumn 1 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Cave Baby By Julia Donaldson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Stanley's Stick By John Hegley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing By Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative re-telling | Labels and captions, posters, informal letters

Own version narrative | 'Book of sticks' entry, speech bubble, thought bubble, postcard

Own historical narrative | Character description, diary entry, recount

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban metropolis - Autumn 2 - Cycle C

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Iggy Peck, Architect By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Walk in London By Salvatore Rubbino

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Fact file about famous buildings | Labels, character comparisons, character descriptions, building descriptions, posters

‘A Walk in…’ guidebook | Instructions, persuasive poster, setting descriptions, captions, postcards, diary entry

Information booklet | Persuasive posters, warning posters (instructional writing), speech bubbles, letters of advice, certificates

Own version narrative | Metaphor poetry, simple character descriptions, interview questions, senses poetry, advert, advice slips, letter

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Relationships & companionship - Spring 1 - Cycle C

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

The Owl and the Pussy-cat By Edward Lear

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman By Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative about an unlikely friendship | List of rules, letters, postcards, character descriptions

Rhyming poem | Letters, interviews, lists, instructions

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length