Year 3/4 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

Magic and mystery - 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

Nen and the Lonely Fisherman By Ian Eagleton

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Heart and the Bottle By Emma Adams & James Weston Lewis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Mermaid of Zennor By Charles Causley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version fantasy narrative | Persuasive poster, 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 By Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Arthur and the Golden Rope By Joe Todd Stanton

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Dreams & desires - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The BFG By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Barnabus Project By The Fan Brothers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Seed of Doubt By Irena Brignull

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Tear Thief By 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 By Roald Dahl

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

12 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

Frindleswylde By Jerdine Nolen

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Winter's Child By Angela McAllister & Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Escape from Pompeii By Christina Balit

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Garden By 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, social media updates, dialogue

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Firework Maker's Daughter By Phillip Pullman

14 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Poet's Dog By Patricia MacLachlan

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Earth Shattering Events By Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Strength and endurance - Spring 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Cloud Tea Monkeys By Mal Peet

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Lion and the Unicorn By Shirley Hughes

18 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cinderella of the Nile By Beverley Naidoo

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish By 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 By Jackie Morris

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Africa, Amazing Africa By Atinuke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How Does a Lighthouse Work? By Roman Belyaev

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

From mystery to discovery - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick By Chris Van Allsberg

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Thames and Tide Club By Katya Balen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

How to Live Forever By Colin Thompson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Story of Tutankhamun By 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 Tutankhamun | Non-chronological reports, instructions, character descriptions, diary entry, newspaper reports and posters

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure By Alex T. Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Pride & downfall - Summer 2 - Cycle A

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

FArTHER By Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

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

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Our Tower By 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 By Joan Aiken

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Two Weeks with the Queen By Morris Gleitzman

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Imagination & freedom - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Tar Beach By Faith Ringgold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Matchbox Diary By Paul Fleischman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Varmints By Helen Ward

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The First Drawing By Mordicai Gerstein

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

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

Non-chronological report | Dialogue, diary entry, re-telling (oral dictation), mini-autobiography, ship’s log

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 By Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Zombierella: Fairytales Gone Bad By Joseph Coelho

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea By David Almond

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Invention & transformation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

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

Until I Met Dudley By Roger McGough & Chris Riddell

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Iron Man By Ted Hughes

18 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Persuasive information poster | 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 By Jakob Whitfield

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Skygazing By Anna Claybourne

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wild Robot By Peter Brown

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Finding your future - 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

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush By Patrice Lawrence

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Selfish Giant By Oscar Wilde

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Crown By 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) By Robert Browning

11 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Tamarind and the Star of Ishta By Jasbinder Bilan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term

Taking courage - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Baker by the Sea By Paula White

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Black Dog By Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Wilderness By Steve McCarthy

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Riddle of the Runes By 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 By Jack Tite

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Norse Myths By Kevin Crossley-Holland

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats By Jen Green

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term

Unearthing civilisations - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Weslandia By Paul Fleischman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Ever-Changing Earth By Grahame Baker-Smith

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Flotsam By David Wiesner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Shackleton's Journey By 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

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 By Jonny Marx and Charlie Davis

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Fossil Hunter By Kate Winter

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Firefox By Lee Newbery

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Poems from a Green and Blue Planet By Sabrina Mahfouz

15 Sessions, 3 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 Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe By C S Lewis

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Jabberwocky By Lewis Carroll

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Zebra's Great Escape By 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 By C S Lewis

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Adventuremice: Otter Chaos! By Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Year 3/4 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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