To identify the features of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will learn about non-chronological reports and identify their key features.
Unit Overview: Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
Lessons:
15 lessons
To investigate the letter string -fer
In this lesson, we will explore an interesting letter string, -fer, and investigate the two different spelling patterns that occur when a suffix is added to words that contain this letter string.
To develop knowledge of relative clauses
In this lesson, we will learn about complex sentences and relative clauses.
To develop and generate subject-specific vocabulary
In this lesson, we will develop and generate subject-specific vocabulary to use in a non-chronological report about tigers. We will learn definitions and practise using vocabulary in sentences.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with eating
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To learn about tigers and their appearance
In this lesson, we will learn about tigers and their appearance. We will read text and make notes by identifying the key information.
To practise and apply knowledge of the letter string - fer, including test
In this lesson, we will review the spelling rules and patterns associated with the letter string -fer and use a spelling strategy to remember our spelling words before a spelling test at the end of the lesson.
To practise using formal conjunctions
In this lesson, we will learn about formal conjunctions. We will practise using them to link sentences together.
To write the opening paragraph of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will recap the features of non-chronological reports and write an opening paragraph.
To write the appearance paragraph of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will write the appearance paragraph of a non-chronological report about tigers.
To edit a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will recap the key features of non-chronological reports. We will then edit our reports, focusing on correcting errors and making improvements.
To learn about tigers' diet and habitat
In this lesson, we will learn about tigers' diet and habitat in preparation for writing a non-chronological report.
To write the diet paragraph of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will write the diet paragraph of a non-chronological report about tigers.
To write the closing paragraph of a non-chronological report
In this lesson, we will write the closing paragraph of a non-chronological report about tigers. We will include a summary of the report and consider the future for this iconic animal.
To develop reading for pleasure through personal reflection
In this lesson, we will explore examples of genre in literature. We will reflect on what reading for pleasure means. We will spend time thinking about different important texts 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
- Rushing Rivers by Kingfisher
- 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