Year 2 Curriculum Map for Schools in the GCC

Theme/Term

A Twist in the Tale - Autumn 1

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

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

Theme/Term

Creation & Conservation - Autumn 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

Dear Earth By Isabel Otter and Clara Anganuzzi

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Bravery vs. fear - Spring 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 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 narrative about bravery | Letters of advice, short news-reports, writing in role, retellings, information poster

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Change & Relationships - Spring 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Tadpole's Promise By Jeanne Willis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

If All the World Were... By Joseph Coelho

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 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

Ocean Meets Sky By Eric Fan and Terry Fan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Toys in Space By Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Cakes in Space By Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Eric By Shaun Tan

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban metropolis - Summer 2

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

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks