Year R/1 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

Theme/Term

Wild things - Autumn 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Where the Wild Things Are By Maurice Sendak

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Naughty Bus By Jan Oke

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Cave Baby By Julia Donaldson

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘wild thing’ narrative | Oral re-telling, developing a new character, own version narrative

Own adventure story | Letters, diaries, sequels, non-chronological reports

Narrative re-telling | Labels and captions, posters, informal letters

Theme/Term

Space & our world - Autumn 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Look Up! By Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Astro Girl By Ken Wilson-Max

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish By Michael Foreman

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Narrative own version | Signs and labels, thought bubbles, flyers, letters of advice

Fact file about being an astronaut | Writing in role, commands, ‘how to’ guides

Pamphlet | Letters, setting descriptions, instructions, narrative (retelling), pamphlets, posters

Theme/Term

Magic & imagination - Spring 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Magic Paintbrush By Julia Donaldson

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Little Red By Lynn Roberts

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Stanley's Stick By John Hegley

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version ‘overcoming’ tale | Labels, writing in role, thank you letters, own version narratives

Alternative character version | Labels, notes of advice, adverts, own version narrative

Own version narrative | 'Book of sticks' entry, speech bubble, thought bubble, postcard

Theme/Term

Friends & family - Spring 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato By Lauren Child

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

And Tango Makes Three By Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Odd Egg By Emily Gravett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Yeti and the Bird By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Own story about a fussy eater | Statements, writing in role, lists, own version narrative

Alternative version narrative | Signs and lists, writing in role, letters of advice, ‘new baby’ cards

Egg-spotter’s guide (non-fiction report) | Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards

Own version narrative about an unlikely friendship | List of rules, letters, postcards, character descriptions

Theme/Term

Fantasy journeys - Summer 1 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Night Pirates By Pete Harris and Deborah Allwright

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Lost and Found By Oliver Jeffers

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Magic Bed By John Burningham

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

‘How to be a pirate’ guide | Writing in role, letters, a ‘how to’ guide

Own version ‘losing/finding’ narrative | Character descriptions, retellings, advice letter, instructions, non-chronological reports

Own version fantasy story | Setting description, additional scene, description of magical piece of furniture, lists

Theme/Term

Fabrics & materials - Summer 2 - Cycle A

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Izzy Gizmo By Pip Jones

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Oi Frog By Kes Gray and Jim Field

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Iggy Peck, Architect By Andrea Beaty

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Simple explanation | Signage, letters of advice, lists, labelled diagrams

Own version rhyming narrative | Captions and labels, own version narrative

Fact file about famous buildings | Labels, character comparisons, character descriptions, building descriptions, posters

Theme/Term

Missions & quests - Autumn 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

I Want My Hat Back By Jon Klassen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain By Verna Aardema

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Anansi the Spider By Gerald McDermott

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Story sequel | Questions, speech bubbles, letters, lists

Tourist information leaflet | Labels and captions, re-tellings, simple explanations

Booklet about spiders | Labels and captions, call-and-response poems, descriptive posters, simple explanations

Theme/Term

Free to be me - Autumn 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Leo and the Octopus By Isabelle Marinov

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Ning and the Night Spirits By Adriena Fong

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

I Am Henry Finch By Alexis Deacon

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Fact file | Letters, first person recount, diaries, letters, posters, reports

Information text about night spirits | Posters, letters of advice, party invitations

Guidebook - How to Think | Thought-bubbles, lists, commands, letters of advice

Theme/Term

Talents & powers - Spring 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Super Milly and the Super School Day By Stephanie Clarkson

10 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Billy and the Beast By Nadia Shireen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Send for a Superhero By Michael Rosen

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Alternative character version | Letters of encouragement; a retelling; song lyrics and job applications

Own version ‘defeat a monster’ narrative | Wanted poster, summary, email, character description, recipe

Own version superhero narrative | Wanted posters, letters, emails, character descriptions, captions

Theme/Term

Nature & the planet - Spring 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

The Sea Saw By Tom Percival

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

The Extraordinary Gardener By Sam Boughton

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

The Tiny Seed By Eric Carle

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Own version narrative | Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks

Narrative inspired by the original text | Labels, letters of advice, instructions, narratives

Advice leaflet | Labels and captions, re-telling, writing in role, narrative, letter

Theme/Term

Perfect fit - Summer 1 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Julian is a Mermaid By Jessica Love

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Weirdo By Zadie Smith and Nick Laird

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

So Much By Trish Cooke

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Outcomes

Three-verse poem | Instructions, writing in role, advertisements

Instructional leaflet on being yourself and accepting others | Posters, notes, badges, letters, writing in role, leaflets

Own ‘So Much’ narrative poem | Performance/narrative poetry; own version narrative poem.

Theme/Term

Sharing & caring - Summer 2 - Cycle B

Choose:

2 x Writing Roots
2 x Reading Leaves

Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text

Length

Dragon Post By Emma Yarlett

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy By Lynley Dodd

10 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Beegu By Alexis Deacon

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Outcomes

Guide on how to look after a dragon | Letter asking for help, note of advice, instructions, menu, speech bubble, journey map, thought bubble

Own version friendship / gifting narrative | Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions

Alternative version narrative | Character description, writing in role, letters, leaflet

Own version ‘alien’ narrative | Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report

Year R/1 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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