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Year R/1/2 Mixed Age Curriculum Map

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Theme/Term
Sharing & caring - Autumn 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Booklet about spiders
Labels and captions, call-and-response poems, descriptive posters, simple explanations
Fact file about the moon
Lost poster, labels, glossaries
Guidebook for how to care for a cloud
Descriptions, adverts / market stall pitches, letters of advice, postcard in role
Reading Leaf Text
Length

12 Sessions, 2 Weeks

Theme/Term
Urban & rural adventures - Autumn 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative own version
Signs and labels, thought bubbles, flyers, letters of advice
Own adventure story
Letters, diaries, captions, fact file on buses
Sequel narrative
Labels, memories poems, interviews, photo album captions, 'Wish you were here' postcards
Reading Leaf Text
Length

15 Sessions, 3 Weeks

Theme/Term
Magic & wonder - Spring 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version overcoming tale
Thought bubbles, labels, oral retelling, writing in role, thank you letters
Own version fantasy story
Setting description, additional scene, description of magical piece of furniture, lists
Extended fantasy narrative
Setting and character descriptions, labels, diary entry, postcard, captain's log, instructions, dialogue
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Nature & environment - Spring 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative inspired by the original text
Labels, letters of advice, instructions, narratives
Own version narrative
Writing in role, notes of advice, missing posters, diary entries, letters of thanks
Informative leaflet
Future aspirations, a set of instructions, poems, travel blogs/vlogs, persuasive speeches, letters
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Making memories - Summer 1 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own So Much narrative poem
Past tense sentences, writing in role, performance/narrative poetry
Guide book
Labels, captions, character comparisons, thought and speech bubbles, a fact file
Non-narrative read-aloud poem
Writing in role, optional diary, letter of advice, short explanation
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Hope & courage - Summer 2 - Cycle A
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Alternative version narrative
Signs and lists, writing in role, letters of advice, 'new baby' cards
Fact file about being an astronaut
Writing in role, commands, how to guides
Environmental campaign
List poems, non-chronological reports (animals), chronological reports (life-cycles), character descriptions, protest signs
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Lost & found - Autumn 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own version wild thing narrative
Labels, captions, oral re-telling, developing a new character
Own version losing/finding narrative
Character descriptions, retellings, advice letter, instructions, fact-file
Own version friendship / gifting narrative
Labels, thank you notes, speech bubbles, advice postcards, instructions
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Acceptance & appreciation - Autumn 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Information text about night spirits
Posters, letters of advice, party invitations
Fact file
This is me! Posters, letters of advice, factual descriptions, logbooks, scripts
Own version alien narrative
Posters, guides, captions, letters, speech bubbles, retellings, short report
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Beasts & monsters - Spring 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Alternative character version
Labels, notes of advice, adverts
Own version 'defeat a monster' narrative
Wanted poster, summary, emails, character description, recipes
Own version dragon story
Dragon guide and encyclopaedia, letters of advice, dragon machine explanation, shopping list, description, letters in role
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Endings & beginnings - Spring 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Own story about a fussy eater
Statements, writing in role, lists
Egg-spotter's guide (non-fiction report)
Short guide, thought bubbles, awards, letter, predictions, congratulations cards
Own version narrative / extended explanation
Simple explanations, speech bubbles, setting descriptions, thought bubbles
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Following your heart - Summer 1 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Leaflet
Innovated spoken rhymes, questions, notes of advice, lists, instructions
Three-verse poem
Wishes, commands, thought bubbles, labels and adverts
Own version narrative about bravery
Speech bubbles, letters of advice, postcards, writing in role, retellings, information poster
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
A twist in the tale - Summer 2 - Cycle B
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Outcomes
Own version rhyming narrative
Rhyming flip-books, questions, captions and labels
Sequel story
Narrative re-telling (including dialogue), thought bubbles, informal letters
Sequel story
Wanted posters, letters, retellings, speech bubbles, retellings from another point of view
Theme/Term
Imagination & curiosity - Autumn 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Tourist information leaflet
Labels and captions, re-tellings, simple explanations
Narrative re-telling
Labels and captions, posters, informal letters
Own version narrative
Book of sticks' entry, speech bubble, thought bubble, postcard
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Urban metropolis - Autumn 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Narrative sequel
Signs and labels, captions, invitations, thought bubbles, advertisements, letters of advice
Fact file about famous buildings
Labels, character comparisons, character descriptions, building descriptions, posters
Own version narrative
Metaphor poetry, simple character descriptions, interview questions, senses poetry, advert, advice slips, letter
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Friends & companionship - Spring 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Alternative character version
Letters of encouragement; a retelling; song lyrics and job applications
Own version narrative about an unlikely friendship
List of rules, letters, postcards, character descriptions
Rhyming poem
Letters, interviews, lists, instructions
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Creation & conservation - Spring 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Advice leaflet
Labels and captions, re-telling, writing in role, narrative, letter
Pamphlet
Letters, setting descriptions, instructions, narrative (retelling), pamphlets, posters
Persuasive letter
Posters, lists, postcards, wanted posters, information report, short stories
Theme/Term
Heroes & villains - Summer 1 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
How to be a pirate guide
Writing in role, letters, labels and captions
Own version superhero narrative
Wanted posters, letters, character descriptions, captions
Non-chronological leaflet
Captions, information writing, letters, warning poster, labels
Reading Leaf Text
Length
Theme/Term
Mystery & discovery - Summer 2 - Cycle C
Choose:
2 x Writing Roots
1 x Reading Leaves
Writing Root/Spelling Seed Text
Length
Outcomes
Simple explanation
Signage, letters of advice, lists, labelled diagrams
Own version narrative
Posters, letters of advice, poems, descriptions, writing in role, recipes
Information text
File of fears entry, letters seeking and giving advice, oral retellings
Reading Leaf Text
Length
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