Year 3/4 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

Theme/
Term

Magic and mystery - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Leon and the Place Between Angela McAllister

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Heart and the Bottle Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Mermaid of Zennor Charles Causley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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 'dilemma' narrative Dialogue, postcard, character description, diary entry, poetry, letter of advice

Own version legends Information booklets, retelling from a different perspective, letters, tourist guides

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Lost Spells Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Arthur and the Golden Rope Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Dreams & desires - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The BFG Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Barnabus Project The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Seed of Doubt Irena Brignull

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tear Thief Carol Ann Duffy

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

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

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The BFG Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Hope & healing - Spring 1 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Frindleswylde Natalia O'Hara and Lauren O'Hara

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Winter's Child Angela McAllister & Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Garden Rachel Ip

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative sequel Letters, voting slips, dialogue, poetry, birds-eye view descriptions, persuasive speeches

Fantasy story sequel Descriptive poems, postcards (recount), dialogue, setting descriptions as a letter, retellings

Newspaper report Setting descriptions, diaries, letters, thought bubbles

Own version extended narrative Setting descriptions, advertisement/poster, retelling, instructional flyer, online response, dialogue

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Firework Maker's Daughter Phillip Pullman

14 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Poet's Dog Patricia MacLachlan

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Earth Shattering Events Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Strength and endurance - Spring 2 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Cloud Tea Monkeys Mal Peet

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Lion and the Unicorn Shirley Hughes

18 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish Chloe Savage

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Non-chronological report Descriptive passage, writing in role, 'how to' guide (instructions), letter, discussion

Own version historical narrative Letters, diary entries, character and setting descriptions, non-chronological reports

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

Non-chronological report Expedition proposals, persuasive letters, letters, diary entries, poetry, speech bubbles

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The White Fox Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How Does a Lighthouse Work? Roman Belyaev

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

From mystery to discovery - Summer 1 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsberg

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Thames and Tide Club Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever Colin Thompson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Story of Tutankhamun Patricia Cleveland-Peck

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

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

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

Biography of Howard Carter Non-chronological reports, instructions, character descriptions, diary entry, newspaper reports and posters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure Alex T. Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Pride & downfall - Summer 2 - Cycle A

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Jim, A Cautionary Tale Hilaire Belloc & Mini Grey

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

FArTHER Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Rob Sanders and Steven Salerno

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Our Tower Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Sequel story Retellings, recounts (postcards),setting descriptions,diary entries, instructions

Biography of Harvey Milk Thought bubbles, speech, simple leaflet

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

A Necklace of Raindrops Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Two Weeks with the Queen Morris Gleitzman

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Imagination & freedom - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Tar Beach Faith Ringgold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Matchbox Diary Paul Fleischman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Varmints Helen Ward

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative retelling as a play script Poetry, setting descriptions, formal letters, dialogue (as a script)

Biography Dialogue, diary entry, re-telling (oral dictation), mini-autobiography, fact-file

Explanation of a life cycle Diary entry, instructions, letter, description, speech

Own historical narrative Character description, diary entry, recount

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Undefeated Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Zombierella: Fairytales Gone Bad Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea David Almond

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Invention & transformation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Tin Forest Helen Ward

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Until I Met Dudley Roger McGough & Chris Riddell

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Iron Man Ted Hughes

18 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Persuasive information leaflet Persuasive posters, information leaflets, postcards, diary entries, wishes, setting descriptions

Two explanation texts - formal and informal Explanatory poster, letter, short explanatory paragraph

Mystery narrative Character descriptions, short news report, letter of advice, diary entry, menu (using descriptive devices), logbook entry

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Story of Flight Jakob Whitfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Skygazing Anna Claybourne

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wild Robot Peter Brown

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Finding your future - Spring 1 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Michael Morpurgo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush Patrice Lawrence

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Selfish Giant Oscar Wilde

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Crown Emily Kapff

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Factual report on the Windrush Generation Informal letters, factual statements, future aspirations, postcard, diary entry, a speech, quotations

Own version narrative about kindness Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports

Information text for a 'Book of Wonders' Descriptive labels, diary entry in role, descriptive poems, 'good news' posters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Narrative Poem) Robert Browning

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Tamarind and the Star of Ishta Jasbinder Bilan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Taking courage - Spring 2 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Baker by the Sea Paula White

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Black Dog Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wilderness Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Riddle of the Runes Janina Ramirez

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Tourist brochure Job applications, advertisements, setting descriptions, letter in role

Own version 'suspense' narrative Postcard, dialogue, retelling, description

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

Historical fiction narrative (alternative ending) Character and setting descriptions, dialogue, instructions (directions), letter

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Viking Voyagers Jack Tite

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Norse Myths Kevin Crossley-Holland

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

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

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Unearthing civilisations - Summer 1 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Weslandia Paul Fleischman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Ever-Changing Earth Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Flotsam David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Shackleton's Journey William Grill

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Non-chronological report Retelling, character description, book review

Narrative sequel as a class book Informal letters, explanatory leaflets, list poems, dictionary of terms, postcard predictions, comparison texts

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

Newspaper report Packing lists (justifications), letters (formal and informal), setting descriptions, interviews, diaries, dialogue

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Humans Jonny Marx and Charlie Davis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Fossil Hunter Kate Winter

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Firefox Lee Newbery

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Poems from a Green and Blue Planet Sabrina Mahfouz

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/
Term

Fantasy worlds - Summer 2 - Cycle B

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Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C S Lewis

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Jabberwocky Lewis Carroll

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Zebra's Great Escape Katherine Rundell

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative (set in another world) Poem, eyewitness report, an imaginary conversation, writing in role

Nonsense poem Performance poetry, explanatory descriptions

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

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C S Lewis

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos! Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Year 3/4 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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