Year 2 Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

Bravery vs fear - Autumn 1

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Bear Under the Stairs By Helen Cooper

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Minpins By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Bear and the Piano By David Litchfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Information text | File of fears entry, letters seeking and giving advice, oral retellings, own version narratives

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

A twist in the tale - Autumn 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Me and You By Anthony Browne

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Wolves By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim and the Beanstalk By Raymond Briggs

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Non-chronological leaflet | Captions, information writing, character descriptions and comparisons

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Spider and the Fly By Mary Howitt and Tony DiTerlizzi

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

After the Fall By Dan Santat

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Change & relationships - Spring 1

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

Tadpole's Promise By Jeanne Willis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Grandad's Camper By Harry Woodgate

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Rhyming poem | Letters, interviews, lists, instructions

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Fanatical About Frogs By Jake Williams

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Creation & conservation - Spring 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Journey Home By Frann Preston-Gannon

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

Persuasive letter | Posters, lists, postcards, wanted posters, information report, short stories

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

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

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Lost Species By Jess French and Daniel Long

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Fictional worlds & fantasy - Summer 1

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Dragon Machine By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lizzy and the Cloud By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Ocean Meets Sky By Eric Fan and Terry Fan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Toys in Space By Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Cakes in Space By Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

The Ride-by-Nights By Walter de la Mare

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban metropolis - Summer 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Rosie Revere, Engineer By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

A Walk in London By Salvatore Rubbino

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Explanation text | Short explanation, advertisement, letter of advice, school report card (character description), invention description

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

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

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