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Year 4/5/6 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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Theme/Term
Daring to dream - Autumn 1 - Cycle A
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2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Sequel story
Retellings, recounts (postcards),setting descriptions,diary entries, instructions
Own version narrative about kindness
Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports
Biography
Short/'instant' non-narrative poem, explanation, dialogue, postcard, letter of advice, description in the form of a letter, recount, narrative poem
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Journeys & discoveries - Autumn 2 - Cycle A
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2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Newspaper report
Packing lists (justifications), letters (formal and informal), setting descriptions, interviews, diaries, dialogue
Expanded explanation for a new rover
Proposal to NASA, information labels, short explanation, NASA log of Mars landing, news report
Epic adventure story
Speeches (proclamation, persuasive, soliloquy), diary entry, dialogue, missing scene, postcard, advertisement
Theme/Term
Lessons from the past - Spring 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Poem with similar structure
Summaries, analysis and performances
Non-chronological report
Informal letters, contrasting diary entries, survival guides, eyewitness reports, story summaries
Biography of Howard Carter
Non-chronological reports, instructions, character descriptions, diary entry, newspaper reports and posters
Factual report on the Windrush Generation
Informal letters, factual statements, future aspirations, postcard, diary entry, a speech, quotations
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Preserving our world - Spring 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length

16 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes
Explanation of a life cycle
Diary entry, instructions, letter, description, speech
Sequel to continue the cyclical story in the form of a narrative poem
Promises, extended thought bubble, diary entry, leaves for a 'mood tree', letter in role, figurative captions, poem to summarise the story
Newspaper article
Character profile, figurative descriptions, dialogue, monologue, logbook entry, scientific report
Theme/Term
New worlds - Summer 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative retelling (extended)
Letters, character descriptions, diaries, poster, short playscripts, short report
Own version historical narrative
Letters, diary entries, character and setting descriptions, non-chronological reports
Persuasive pitch to the local council
Informal letter, diary entry, formal letter, advice, (optional poem and personal response)
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Challenging destiny - Summer 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Playscript
Setting description, character descriptions /comparisons, diary entry, dialogue
Analytical essay about The Maya
Instructions, poster, missing scene, diary, newspaper, debate
Discussion text
Letter, explanation, persuasive poster, persuasive speech, simple poem
Theme/Term
Stories within stories - Autumn 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Own version narrative (set in another world)
Poem, eyewitness report, an imaginary conversation, writing in role
Historical fiction narrative (alternative ending)
Character and setting descriptions, dialogue, instructions (directions), letter
Fantasy story sequel
Descriptive poems, postcards (recount), dialogue, setting descriptions as a letter, retellings
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Stories of survival - Autumn 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Biography
Dialogue, diary entry, re-telling (oral dictation), mini-autobiography, fact-file
Newspaper article
Character descriptions, reports, letters, advertising leaflet, balanced report
Newspaper article
Letters, short descriptions, extended diary entries, obituary, optional opinion piece
Theme/Term
Legends & folklore - Spring 1 - Cycle B
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2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version legends
Information booklets, retelling from a different perspective, letters, tourist guides
Film pitch
Reported speech, speech and thought bubbles, description, recount in role, letter to a newspaper editor
Own version legend or missing chapter
Epitaph, glossary, letter of advice, dialogue, recount, chracter and setting description, summarising captions, obituary
Fairy tale reworking (prequel)
Warning poster, diary entry, dialogue, villain's lair advert, character description, missing narrative
Theme/Term
Finding a place - 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 narrative about a 'lost thing'
Diary entries, formal letters, guides / non-chronological reports, adverts, official paperwork, lost tags
Own version 'issues and dilemmas' narrative
Diary entries, explanations (sci experiment), dialogue, non-chronological reports
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Invention & innovation - Summer 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Biography
Diary entry, journalistic writing, flashback narrative, speech, discussion, letter, film critique
Two explanation texts - formal and informal
Explanatory poster, letter, short explanatory paragraph
Science-fiction narrative
Discussion / debate, character comparisons, dialogue, email in role, setting description, advice letter, action scene, book review
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
An alternative point of view - Summer 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Biography
Fact files, journalistic writing, setting descriptions, letters of advice, persuasive speeches
Own version narrative (past and present tense)
Warning posters, packing lists, journalistic writing, formal letters, non-chronological reports, narrative retellings
A collection of letters to a newspaper expressing a range of different opinions on the same issue
Newspaper headlines, news report, persuasive speeches, diary narratives from a particular point of view, diaries, debate
Theme/Term
Different worlds - Autumn 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Mystery narrative
Character descriptions, short news report, letter of advice, diary entry, menu (using descriptive devices), logbook entry
Nonsense poem
Performance poetry, explanatory descriptions
Biography of Harvey Milk
Thought bubbles, speech, simple leaflet
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
A sense of place - Autumn 2 - Cycle C
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)
Information text for a 'Book of Wonders'
Descriptive labels, diary entry in role, descriptive poems, 'good news' posters
Extended blog entry
Poetry, informal message, formal letter, short information text, diary entry, narrative and action scenes, tweet
Theme/Term
Endings & expectations - Spring 1 - Cycle C
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
Prequel- alternative perspective
Letter, poetry, passage of direct speech, diary entry, story ending
Balanced argument
Police report, diaries, letters, narratives, dialogue, setting descriptions, advice notes, character descriptions, oral debate
Theme/Term
Secret civilisations - Spring 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Non-chronological report
Retelling, character description, book review
Balanced discussion
Artwork description, thought bubble, diary entry, research notes, non-chronological report (in letter form)
Own version dystopian narrative
Poster, retellings, formal report, character descriptions, diary entries, formal letters
Theme/Term
Activism & equality - Summer 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Non-chronological report on the life and achievements of the women and history of NASA/NACA
Non-chronological reports, job adverts, formal persuasive letters, informal letters, diary entries, character descriptions, opinion pieces
Persuasive campaign
Formal letters, diary entries, balanced arguments, speeches, short news report
Visitor's guide to the Stonewall Inn National Historic Landmark
Adverts, short news reports, protest banners, writing in role
Theme/Term
Fate vs. free will - Summer 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Extended Gothic narrative
Horror film poster, figurative writing, character/setting descriptions, old English letter, dialogue
Narrative prequel
Descriptive story opening, informal note of advice, formal letter in role, descriptive retelling, conversation between characters, book review
Fairytale narrative
Formal letters, retellings, character descriptions
Own version traditional tale
Retelling from a particular viewpoint, analyses, dialogue
Reading Leaf Text
Length
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