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Theme/Term
Journeys & migration - Autumn 1
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
Biography
Diary entry, journalistic writing, flashback narrative, speech, discussion, letter, film critique
Extended blog entry
Poetry, informal message, formal letter, short information text, diary entry, narrative and action scenes, tweet
Persuasive pitch to the local council
Informal letter, diary entry, formal letter, advice, (optional poem and personal response)
Theme/Term
Evolution & inheritance - Autumn 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
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
Discussion text
Letter, explanation, persuasive poster, persuasive speech, simple poem
Newspaper article
Character profile, figurative descriptions, dialogue, monologue, logbook entry, scientific report
Balanced discussion
Artwork description, thought bubble, diary entry, research notes, non-chronological report (in letter form)
Theme/Term
Protest & activism - Spring 1
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
A biography of Audrey Hepburn
Resistance recruitment posters, diary entries, journalistic pieces, persuasive leaflets, fictional biographical paragraph
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
Utopia vs dystopia - Spring 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative prequel
Descriptive story opening, informal note of advice, formal letter in role, descriptive retelling, conversation between characters, book review
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
Own version narrative (past and present tense)
Warning posters, packing lists, journalistic writing, formal letters, non-chronological reports, narrative retellings
Own version dystopian narrative
Poster, retellings, formal report, character descriptions, diary entries, formal letters
Theme/Term
Fate vs free will - Summer 1
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version traditional tale
Retelling from a particular viewpoint, analyses, dialogue
Extended Gothic narrative
Horror film poster, figurative writing, character/setting descriptions, old English letter, dialogue
Balanced argument
Police report, diaries, letters, narratives, dialogue, setting descriptions, advice notes, character descriptions, oral debate
Analytical essay about The Maya
Instructions, poster, missing scene, diary, newspaper, debate
Theme/Term
Crossing borders - Summer 2
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version 'issues and dilemmas' narrative
Diary entries, explanations (sci experiment), dialogue, non-chronological reports
Poetry
Letters, diaries, information leaflets, instructions
New chapters
Prologue, writing in role, journalistic writing, recounts, discussion texts
Poem with similar structure
Summaries, analysis and performances
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