Year 6 Curriculum Map for Schools in the GCC

Theme/Term

Journeys & migration - Autumn 1

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Arrival By Shaun Tan

17 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Leila and the Blue Fox By Kiran Millwood-Hargrave

20 Sessions, 4 Weeks

Outcomes

Extended own version narrative | Letters, character descriptions, diaries, short playscripts, guides

Extended blog entry | Poetry, informal message, formal letter, short information text, diary entry, narrative and action scenes, tweet

Reading Leaf Text

Length

Incredible Journeys By Levison Wood

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

The great outdoors - Autumn 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Can We Save the Tiger? By Martin Jenkins

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Last Bear By Hannah Gold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Discussion text | Letter, explanation, persuasive poster, persuasive speech, simple poem

Newspaper article | Character profile, figurative descriptions, dialogue, monologue, logbook entry, scientific report

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Explorer By Katherine Rundell

20 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Enterprise & activism - Spring 1

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

A Catchup Writing Root for The Rabbits By Shaun Tan

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Templeton Twins Have an Idea By Ellis Weiner

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Balanced argument | Postcard, formal speech, estate agent brochure, diary entry

Own version adventure narrative | Character analysis, opposing diary entries, informal letter, own chapter

Reading Leaf Text

Length

The Little Match Girl Strikes Back By Lauren Child

15 Sessions, 0 Weeks

Theme/Term

Utopia vs. dystopia - Spring 2

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Boy in the Tower By Polly Ho-Yen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Paradise Sands By Levi Pinfold

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative (past and present tense) | Warning posters, packing lists, journalistic writing, formal letters, non-chronological reports, narrative retellings

Narrative prequel | Descriptive story opening, informal note of advice, formal letter in role, descriptive retelling, conversation between characters, book review

Reading Leaf Text

Length