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Theme/Term
Magic & wonder - Autumn 1
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Leon and the Place Between

Leon and the Place Between By Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tin Forest

The Tin Forest By Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wilderness

The Wilderness By Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing

The First Drawing By Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive poster, setting description, thought bubbles / diary entry, dialogue
Persuasive information poster | Persuasive posters, information leaflets, postcards, diary entries, wishes, setting descriptions
A guide to enjoying the wilderness | Character introductions, letter of advice, descriptive poem, SOS message, identification label
Own historical narrative | Character description, diary entry, recount
Reading Leaf Text
Length
The Lost Spells

The Lost Spells By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Arthur and the Golden Rope

Arthur and the Golden Rope By Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term
Dreams & curiosity - Autumn 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The BFG

The BFG By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Barnabus Project

The Barnabus Project By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tear Thief

The Tear Thief By Carol Ann Duffy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Seed of Doubt

The Seed of Doubt By Irena Brignull

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
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
A motivational leaflet about future dreams and aspirations | Poetry, future dreams and aspirations, setting description, letter of advice, paper aeroplane message, character description, speech
Reading Leaf Text
Length
The BFG

The BFG By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree

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

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term
Hope & resilience - Spring 1
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Pied Piper of Hamelin

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

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman By Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish By Chloe Savage

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Last Garden

The Last Garden By Rachel Ip

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version myth/legend | Writing in role, information reports, adverts, formal letters
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
Non-chronological report | Expedition proposals, persuasive letters, letters, diary entries, poetry, speech bubbles
Own version extended narrative | Setting descriptions, advertisement/poster, retelling, instructional flyer, social media updates, dialogue
Reading Leaf Text
Length
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem)

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

11 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure By Alex T. Smith

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term
Inspiration & strength - Spring 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Cloud Tea Monkeys

Cloud Tea Monkeys By Mal Peet

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Small in the City

Small in the City By Sydney Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Black Dog

Black Dog By Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile

Cinderella of the Nile By Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Non-chronological report | Descriptive passage, writing in role, ‘how to’ guide (instructions), letter, discussion
Extended narrative from an alternative point of view | Setting descriptions, poems, diary entries, dialogue, letters of advice, lost posters
Own version ‘suspense’ narrative | Postcard, dialogue, retelling, description
Own version traditional tale | Short news report, diary entry, character description, advert
Reading Leaf Text
Length
RHS The Magic and Mystery of Trees

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats By Jen Green

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

The White Fox

The White Fox By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term
From mystery to discovery - Summer 1
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick By Chris Van Allsberg

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii

Escape from Pompeii By Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Our Tower

Our Tower By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Flotsam

Flotsam By David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Extended fantasy narrative | Setting description, short first person narrative, dialogue, action scene
Newspaper report | Setting descriptions, diaries, letters, thought bubbles
Extended fantasy narrative | Poems, setting descriptions, diary entries, dialogue, letters of thanks
Sequel (mystery narrative) | Postcards, setting descriptions, non- chronological reports, message in a bottle letters
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Earth Shattering Events

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 0 Weeks

New and Collected Poems for Children by Carol-Ann Duffy

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

10 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term
Confidence & caution - Summer 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Thames and Tide Club

The Thames and Tide Club By Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim, A Cautionary Tale

Jim, A Cautionary Tale By Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Zebra's Great Escape

The Zebra's Great Escape By Katherine Rundell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever

How to Live Forever By Colin Thompson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive letters and letters of advice, diary entries, weather reports, advertisements, dialogue
Narrative poem | Warning poster, warning announcement, alternative ending, performance poetry, letter of apology
Own version 'great escape' narrative | Detective notes, 'wanted' poster, letter, action scene, poetry, dialogue
Prequel | Lost posters, dialogue, setting and character descriptions, ledger entries, instructions, letters of warning
Reading Leaf Text
Length
A Necklace of Raindrops

A Necklace of Raindrops By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos! By Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

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