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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, 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
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
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
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 Howard Carter
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)
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
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
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
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, 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
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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