Year 2/3 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

WIshes & aspirations - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Leon and the Place Between By Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Heart and the Bottle By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Seed of Doubt By Irena Brignull

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dear Earth By Isabel Otter and Clara Anganuzzi

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

A motivational leaflet about future dreams and aspirations | Poetry, future dreams and aspirations, setting description, letter of advice, paper aeroplane message, character description, speech

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

RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees By Jen Green

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Creation & conservation - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Tin Forest By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Journey Home By Frann Preston-Gannon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

We Are Water Protectors By Carole Lindstrom

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Persuasive information poster | Persuasive posters, information leaflets, postcards, diary entries, wishes, setting descriptions

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Lost Species By Jess French and Daniel Long

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Hope & healing - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Escape from Pompeii By Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Garden By Rachel Ip

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

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

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

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

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Ride-by-Nights By Walter de la Mare

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree By by Fiona Waters and Frann Preston-Gannon

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Relationships & companionship - Spring 2 - Cycle A

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

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

Black Dog By Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

Own version ‘suspense’ narrative | Postcard, dialogue, retelling, description

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Fanatical About Frogs By Owen Davey

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The White Fox By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats By Jen Green

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Mystery & discovery - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Minpins By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Thames and Tide Club By Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Flotsam By David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick By Chris Van Allsberg

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive letters and letters of advice, diary entries, weather reports, advertisements, dialogue

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

Extended fantasy narrative | Setting description, short first person narrative, dialogue, action scene

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Hotel Flamingo By Alex Milway

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure By Alex T. Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Urban metropolis - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Small in the City By Sydney Smith

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

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

Grimwood By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Street Beneath my Feet By Charlotte Guillian

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Twisted tales - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Jim, A Cautionary Tale By Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim and the Beanstalk By Raymond Briggs

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

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, 2 Weeks

A Book of Bears By Katie Viggers

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

After the Fall By Dan Santat

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Dreams & curiosity - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

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

The BFG By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Barnabus Project By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tear Thief By Carol Ann Duffy

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

Own version narrative (fantasy) | Recount (diary entry), character descriptions, wanted posters, new chapter, instructions (recipes), letters

Brochure | Instructional writing (escape plan, experiment), descriptions, advertisements, letters of advice, dialogue

Newspaper Article | Shared poem, diary entry, persuasive poster, letter of explanation, discussion

Reading Leaf Text

Length

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The BFG By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Leaders & followers - Spring 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Wolves By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever By Colin Thompson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version myth/legend | Writing in role, information reports, adverts, formal letters

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

Prequel | Lost posters, dialogue, setting and character descriptions, ledger entries, instructions, letters of warning

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem) By Robert Browning

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

A Necklace of Raindrops By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Bravery & courage - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Our Tower By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wilderness By Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

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

A guide to enjoying the wilderness | Character introductions, letter of advice, descriptive poem, SOS message, identification label

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

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Too Small Tola By Atinuke

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Rabbit and Bear By Julian Gough and Jim Field

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Discovery & wonder - Summer 1 - 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

Cinderella of the Nile By Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing By Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

Own historical narrative | Character description, diary entry, recount

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants By Andrea Beatty

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Arthur and the Golden Rope By Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Magic Finger By Roald Dahl

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Fantasy worlds - Summer 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Zebra's Great Escape By Katherine Rundell

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 'great escape' narrative | Detective notes, 'wanted' poster, letter, action scene, poetry, dialogue

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

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