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Theme/
Term
Magic & wonder - Autumn 1
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Leon and the Place Between

Leon and the Place Between Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tin Forest

The Tin Forest Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wilderness

The Wilderness Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing

The First Drawing Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes
Own version fantasy narrative Persuasive poster, performance reviews, setting description, thought bubbles / diary entry, dialogue
Persuasive information leaflet 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 Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Arthur and the Golden Rope

Arthur and the Golden Rope Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Dreams & curiosity - Autumn 2
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The BFG

The BFG Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Barnabus Project

The Barnabus Project The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tear Thief

The Tear Thief Carol Ann Duffy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Seed of Doubt

The Seed of Doubt 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 Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree

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

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Hope & resilience - Spring 1
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Michael Morpurgo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish Chloe Savage

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Last Garden

The Last Garden 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, online response, dialogue
Reading Leaf Text
Length
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem)

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem) Robert Browning

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure Alex T. Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Inspiration & strength - Spring 2
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Cloud Tea Monkeys

Cloud Tea Monkeys Mal Peet

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Small in the City

Small in the City Sydney Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Black Dog

Black Dog Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile

Cinderella of the Nile 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
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats T. S Elliot

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa

Africa, Amazing Africa Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The White Fox

The White Fox Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term
From mystery to discovery - Summer 1
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsberg

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii

Escape from Pompeii Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Our Tower

Our Tower Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Flotsam

Flotsam 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 Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

New and Collected Poems for Children by Carol-Ann Duffy

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term
Confidence & caution - Summer 2
Choose: x2 x2
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
The Thames and Tide Club

The Thames and Tide Club Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Jim, A Cautionary Tale

Jim, A Cautionary Tale Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Zebra's Great Escape

The Zebra's Great Escape Katherine Rundell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever

How to Live Forever 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 Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos!

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos! Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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