To develop initial responses
In this lesson, we will watch a visual literacy clip and develop initial responses.
Unit Overview: The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
Lessons:
15 lessons
To investigate suffixes: -y suffix
In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -y to nouns to form adjectives. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
To explore complex sentences
In this lesson, we will we learn about complex sentences and we will practise writing some complex sentences.
To describe two contrasting settings and characters
In this lesson, we will develop vocabulary to describe the characters and the setting.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with sadness
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To write the opening of a narrative
In this lesson, we will look at the features of an opening and develop vocabulary to use in our own writing of the beginning of a narrative.
To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -y suffix, including test
In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffix -y. We will learn how to practise using the 'Look, Cover, Write, Check' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.
To plan the build-up of a narrative
In this lesson, we will develop vocabulary to be used in the build-up of a narrative.
To write a range of sentences for the build-up of a narrative
In this lesson, we will learn what the purpose of a narrative build-up is and write a range of sentence types.
To write the first part of the build-up of a narrative
In this lesson, we will look at the purpose of a narrative build-up and develop vocabulary to use in our own writing of the first part.
To write the second part of the build-up of a narrative
In this lesson, we will explore the features of a build-up and develop the character by thinking about what Lily might be feeling and thinking throughout this writing of a narrative.
To plan the climax of a narrative
In this lesson, we will plan the climax of a narrative. We will look at the purpose of a climax, what its role is in a narrative and generate vocabulary we can use for this part of our writing.
To write the climax of a narrative
In this lesson, we will learn how to pick sentence types and vocabulary to mirror the emotion of the characters and use this to write the climax of a narrative.
To edit the climax of a narrative
In this lesson, we will edit the climax of a narrative. First we will edit for punctuation, then we will edit to improve our writing. Finally we will reflect on the unit as a whole.
To develop reading for pleasure through personal reflection
In this lesson, we will reflect on what reading for pleasure means. We will spend time thinking about different texts that are important to us and create a 'Reading River' to show our own personal journeys in reading.
Units in English
- The BFG - Narrative Writing
- Into the Forest by Anthony Browne
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- Mulan by Michaela Morgan
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- King of the Sky by Nicola Davies
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- There's A Boy In The Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- I Was a Rat! by Phillip Pullman
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Hidden Depths: Exploring the Deep by Chloe Rodes
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook by Michaela Morgan
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- A Christmas Carol - by Charles Dickens
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- History VIP: Mary Anning by Kay Barnham
- The British by Benjamin Zephaniah
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Demon Dentist by David Walliams
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- Poetry - The Listeners by Walter de la Mare
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Street Child by Berlie Doherty
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Mirror by Jeannie Baker
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Blitz Survivor Stories
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- Greenling by Levi Pinfold
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- London is the Place for Me by Lord Kitchener
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- A Career in Computer Games by Anthony Horowitz
- Grammar Practice
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- The BFG - Narrative Writing