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Year 3/4 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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Theme/Term
Magic and mystery - Autumn 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
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
Theme/Term
Dreams & desires - Autumn 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Hope & healing - Spring 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Strength and endurance - Spring 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
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
Theme/Term
From mystery to discovery - Summer 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
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
Theme/Term
Pride & downfall - Summer 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
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
Theme/Term
Imagination & freedom - Autumn 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Invention & transformation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Finding your future - Spring 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
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
Theme/Term
Taking courage - Spring 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Unearthing civilisations - Summer 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
Theme/Term
Fantasy worlds - Summer 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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
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