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Literacy Curriculum 2019 - 2020
Overview – Year 1 and 2 ........................................................................... 4
Overview – Year 3 and 4 ............................................................................ 5
Overview – Year 5 and 6 ............................................................................ 6
Overview - Writing for Purposes .............................................................. 7
Year 1 ........................................................................................................... 8
Year 2 ......................................................................................................... 14
Year 3 ......................................................................................................... 20
Year 4 ......................................................................................................... 26
Year 5 ......................................................................................................... 32
Year 6 ......................................................................................................... 38
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Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Ye
ar 1
Writing Genres
Handa’s Surprise*1
The Enormous
Turnip*2
The Papaya that Spoke
Monkey See, Monkey Do*1
Instructions*1
The Little Red Hen*2
Jack and the Beanstalk*1
Recount
Traction Man*1
Warning Poster*2
Beegu*1
Monkey Puzzle*2
Core Text
Handa’s Surprise*1
Eileen Browne
The Enormous Turnip*2
Katie Daynes
-
Monkey Do*1 Allan Ahlberg
The Disgusting Sandwich*1
Gareth Edwards
The Little Red Hen*2
Susanna Davidson
Jack and the Beanstalk*1
Susanna Davidson
-
Traction Man*1 Mini Grey
Where the Wild
Things Are*2 Maurice Sendak
Beegu*1 Alexis Deacon
Monkey Puzzle*2 Julia Donaldson
Additional Texts
Silly Billy Anthony Browne
Lost and Found Oliver Jeff
Stick man Julia Donaldson
Orion and the Dark Emma Yarlett
Traction Man & Turbo Dog
Mini Grey
Man on the Moon Simon Bartram
Avocado Baby John Burningham
Dogger Shirley Hughes
The Storm Whale Benji Davies
Not Now Bernard David McKee
Some Dogs Do Jez Alborough
Orion and the Dark Emma Yarlett
Aarrghh Spider! Lydia Monks
One Gorilla Anthony Browne
Grandad’s Island Benji Davies
The Lonely Beast Chris Judge
Cinnamon Neil Gaiman
Amazing Grace Mary Hoffman
Ye
ar 2
Writing Genres
3rd Person Narrative*1
Instructions*2
Diary*1
Recount
Traditional Tale*1
Character
Description*2
Non-Chron Report
3rd Person Adventure
Tale*1
Letter*1 -
1st Person Narrative*1
3rd Person
Narrative*2
Core Text
Dougal’s Deep-Sea Diary*1
Simon Bartran
How to Wash a Woolly
Mammoth*2
Michelle Robinson
The Tunnel*1 Anthony Browne
-
Cinderella*2 Susanna Davidson
Wild*2
Emily Hughes
-
The Gruffalo*1
Julia Donaldson
Dear Greenpeace*1
Simon James -
The Tin Forest*1
Helen Ward
The Adventures of the Dish and the
Spoon*2
Mini Grey
Additional Texts
Dangerous Trainers Susan Gates
Flat Stanley Jeff Brown
Mr Majeika Humphrey Carpenter
The Hodgeheg Dick King-Smith
Esio Trot Roald Dahl
The Princess and The White Bear King Tanya Robyn Batt
Flans Across the River Nick Warburton
Flat Stanley Jeff Brown
Mr Majeika Humphrey Carpenter
The Hodgeheg Dick King-Smith
The Day the Crayons Quit
Oliver Jeffers
Care of Henry Anne Fine
The Great Fire of London
Emma Adams
It Moved! Anne Fine
The Worst Witch Jill Murphy
The Sound Collector Roger McGough
Marge in Charge Isla Fisher
The Boy who flew with Dragons
Andy Shepherd
Dustbin Charlie Anne Pilling
Earth’s Amazing Environments Elizabeth Corfe
Witch Wars Sibeal Pounder
The Tear Thief Carol-Ann Duffy
Machines on the Move Clive Gifford
Going Underground John Malam
Jake: The Good Bad Dog
Annette Butterworth
Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dahl
The Owl and the Pussycat Poem
Edward Leer
The Tear Thief Carol-Ann Duffy
Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Catherine Storr
Max Champion and the Great Race Car
Robbery Alexander Smith
Awesome Animal Adventures
Pauline Cartwright
DK Findout – Science Olivia Stanford
Literacy Overview - Year 1 and 2
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Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
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ar 3
Writing Genres
3rd Person Narrative*
Explanation
Text
Instructions
Letter*
Diary*
Recount
Persuasive Advert*
Traditional
Tale
Setting Description
Irish Legend*
Sequel*
Playscript
Core Text
The Owl who was Afraid of
the Dark Jill Tomlinson
Stig of the Dump
Clive King
Bill’s New Frock
Anne Fine
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Roald Dahl
Best Loved Irish Legends
Eithne Massey
Killer Cat Strikes Back
Anne Fine
Additional Texts
The Sheep Pig Dick-King Smith
The Butterfly Lion Michael Morpurgo
The Nothing to see here hotel
Steven Lenton
Groosham Grange Anthony Horowitz
The Firework Maker’s Daughter
Phillip Pullman
Matilda Roald Dahl
The 100-mile an hour dog
Jeremy Strong
The Iron Man Ted Hughes
The BFG Roald Dahl
Junkyard Jack and the horse that froze Adrian Edmondson
Diary of a Killer Cat Anne Fine
The Twits Roald Dahl
Changes in Britain from the Stone Age
to the Iron Age Claire Throp
Traditions around the World
Anita Ganeri
Rivers and Mountains
Joanna Brundle
Go Wild in the Woods
Goldie Hawke
Diary of a Killer Cat Anne Fine
Space – Adventures in Steam
Richard Spilsbury
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ar 4
Writing Genres
3rd Person Narrative*
Explanation
Text
Diary*
Author Letter
Persuasive Text
Missing
Chapter*
1st Person Narrative*
Information
Text*
Adventure Story
Letter Home*
Complaint Letter
Myth (Greek)*
Core Text Varjak Paw
SF Said
The Demon Headmaster Gillian Cross
The Miraculous Journey of
Edward Tulane Kate DiCamillo
Escape from Pompeii
Christina Ballit
Coming to England Floella
Benjamin
The Adventures of
Odysseus Hugh Lupton
Additional Texts
Charlotte’s Web E.B. White
Wild Boy Rob Lloyd Jones
I was a Rat Phillip Pullman
Kensuke’s Kingdom Michael Morpurgo
Mrs Doubtfire Anne Fine
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
How to train your Dragon
Cressida Cowell
Running on empty S.E. Durrant
Danny the Champion of the
World Roald Dahl
How to Write Really Badly
Anne Fine
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
The Indian in the Cupboard
Lynne Reid Banks
Roman Britain Jenny Hall
First News Text-rich article
Eyewitness – Volcano and Earthquake
Susanna Van Rose
First News Text-rich article
Ancient Greeks Rowena Loverance
100 women who made history
Stella Cardwell
Literacy Overview - Year 3 and 4
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Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
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Writing Genres
3rd Person Narrative*
Biography
Review
Myth*
1st Person Narrative*
Advice Letter
Legend
Newspaper Report*
Informal Letter*
Setting
Description*
Non-Chronological
Report
Persuasive Text*
Core Text Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz
Norse Myths Kevin Crossley-
Holland
Floodland Anthony
Sedgewick
The London Eye Mystery
Siobhan Dowd
Holes Louis Sachar
Pig Heart Boy Malorie
Blackman
Additional Texts
Artemis Fowl Eoin Colfer
Anglo Saxon Boy Tony Bradman
Journey to Jo’Burg Beverley Naidoo
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s
Stone J.K. Rowling
Hitler’s Canary Sandi Totsvig
Public Enemy Number 2
Anthony Horowitz
Fortunately the Milk
Neil Gaiman
There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom
Louis Sachar
Back Home Michelle Magorian
The Stormkeeper’s Island
Catherine Doyle
The Silver Sword Ian Serrailier
Astraia Graham Fitzgerald
Boy Roald Dahl
The Anglo-Saxons, Viking sand
Normans Ben Hubbard
Epic Voyages Bear Grylls
This Week Junior Text rich article
Anthology of Amazing Women Sandra Lawrence
This Week Junior Text rich article
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Writing Genres
3rd Person Narrative*
Balanced Argument
Letter to an idol*
Biography
1st Person Narrative*
Information
Text*
Flashback Story
Newspaper
Article*
-
Complaint Letter*
Diary* -
Core Text Street Child
Bertie Doherty Kick
Mitch Johnson
The Explorer Katherine
Rundell
Ruby and the Smoke
Phillip Pullman
The Day the Crayons Quit Drew Daywolt
Secrets of a Sun King
Emma Carroll
Additional Texts
Cogheart Peter Bunzl
Skellig David Almond
Nevermoore Jessica Townsend
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
The Island at the End of Everything
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Secrets of a Sun King
Emma Carroll
Gaslight Eloise Williams
Clockwork Phillip Pullman
Nevermoore Jessica Townsend
The Subtle Knife Phillip Pullman
Phoenix SF Said
Secrets of a Sun King
Emma Carroll
Oliver Twist Charles Dickens
Wonder RJ Palacio
The Nowhere Emporium
Ross MacKenzie
Dosh Robert Swindells
Secrets of a Sun
King Emma Carroll
Literacy Overview - Year 5 and 6
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Year Term Writing to entertain Writing to inform Writing to persuade Writing to discuss
1
1 Handa’s Surprise
The Enormous Turnip
2 The Papaya that Spoke
Monkey See, Monkey Do
3 The Little Red Hen Instructions
4 Jack and the Beanstalk Recount
5 Traction Man Warning Poster
6 Beegu
Monkey Puzzle
2
1 3rd Person Narrative Instructions
2 Diary Recount
3 Traditional Tale
Character Description
4 Adventure Tale Non-Chron. Report
5 Letter
6 1st Person Narrative 3rd Person Narrative
3
1 3rd Person Narrative Explanation Text
2 Letter Instructions
3 Diary Recount
4 Traditional Tale Persuasive Advert
5 Setting Description
Irish Legend
6 Sequel
Plascript
4
1 3rd Person Narrative Explanation Text
2 Diary Author Letter
3 Missing Chapter Persuasive Text
4 1st Person Narrative Information Text
5 Adventure Story Letter Home
6 Myth Complaint Letter
5
1 3rd Person Narrative Biography
2 Myth Review
3 1st Person Narrative Advice Letter
4 Legend Newspaper Report
5 Setting Description Informal Letter
6 Non-Chron. Report Persuasive Article
6
1 3rd Person Narrative Balanced Argument
2 Biography
Letter
3 1st Person Narrative Information Text
4 Flashback Story Newspaper Article
5 Complaint Letter
6 Diary
Overview of Writing Purposes
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Core Texts Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Narrative
Handa’s Surprise Narrative
The Enormous Turnip
Linked to Core Text?
Yes Yes
Structural Overview
1. Girl prepares a basket of food for a friend 2. One animal takes some food 3. Another animal takes some food 4. Another animal takes some food 5. A fourth animal tries to take food, but
accidentally refills basket 6. Friend is delighted with the food
1. Introduce characters and describe where they live 2. MC grows something in the place where they live 3. MC cannot pull plant out of the ground; they call for help 4. New character comes to help with problem 5. Everybody works together successfully to solve the problem
Learned Text Handa’s Surprise The Enormous Turnip
Shared Text Change the name of the girl and how the basket is refilled Change the item that they pull out of the ground and the
character who comes to help
Independent Write
New MC with different types of food and different method of refilling basket
New characters who live in a different setting; they face a new problem that fits the generic structure of the story
Year 1 - Autumn 1
Handa's SurpriseEileen Browne
The Enormous Turnip
Katie Daynes
Silly BillyAnthony Browne
Avocado BabyJohn Burningham
Aarghh Spider!Lydia Monks
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Narrative
The Papaya that Spoke Narrative
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Person finds an object that speaks 2. Person asks who spoke and animal responds 3. Person runs scared to a new location 4. Person explains what was strange 5. New character states disbelief and inanimate
object (shockingly) responds
1. MC travelling through setting with objects for sale
2. Items falls from cart and animals takes it 3. MC tries to get item back but animal copies him 4. MC tries to get item back another way but
animal copies 5. MC uses copying to get item back
Learned Text The Papaya that Spoke Monkey See, Monkey Do
Shared Text Change the fruit that is speaking Change the clothing item the monkey wears
Independent Write
Change the fruit that is speaking and go to different places Change the animal and item it takes
Year 1 - Autumn 2
Monkey DoAllan Ahlberg
Lost and FoundOliver Jeffers
DoggerShirley Hughes
One GorillaAnthony Browne
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Core Texts Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Instructions Narrative
The Little Red Hen
Linked to Core Text?
Yes (The Disgusting Sandwich)
Yes
Structural Overview
1. Hook 2. What you will need 3. Method 4. Key tip
1. Introduce the character and where they live 2. MC has a job to do 3. MC asks characters for help, but they say no 4. MC has to make something, so she asks for help
again, but all the characters refuse 5. MC asks who wants to eat what they’ve made;
the characters say yes, but she says no!
Learned Text How to trap a Dragon The Little Red Hen
Shared Text How to make a fruit salad The Little Red Hen approaches different animals to help
her make the break
Independent Write
How to make a disgusting sandwich New MC who lives in a different place and needs help
from different characters to make something tasty
Year 1 - Spring 1
The Disgusting Sandwich
Gareth Edwards
The Little Red HenSusanna Davidson
Stick ManJulia Donaldson
The Storm WhaleBenji Davies
Grandad's IslandBenji Davies
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Narrative
Jack and the Beanstalk Recount
School trip
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Introduce a poor family that needs money 2. Child goes to market but comes back with magic 3. Magic takes them to a new location 4. They steal treasure from some sort of monster 5. Get chased home
1. Introduction and how you got there 2. Details of an activity you did before lunch 3. Lunch and break time 4. Details of an activity you did after lunch 5. Journey home and closing remarks
Learned Text Jack and the Beanstalk Example recount of Jack’s trip up the beanstalk
Shared Text New MC and they sell something else at market Recount of trip to Church
Independent Write
New MC with new sale item, magic used and treasure stolen
Recount of trip to Queen’s Park
Year 1 - Spring 2
Jack and the Beanstalk
Susanna Davidson
Orion and the DarkEmma Yarlett
Not Now BernardDavid McKee
The Lonely BeastChris Judge
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Narrative
Traction Man Warning Poster
Linked to Core Text?
Yes Yes
(Where the Wild Things Are)
Structural Overview
1. A new toy arrives 2. The toy meets a ‘pet’ 3. The toy saves some objects/toys in one location 4. The toy saves some objects/toys in one location 5. The toy (and pet) are given a reward
1. Catchy title that grabs reader’s attention 2. Explain why the beast is dangerous 3. Detailed description of their appearance 4. Advice of what to do if you see it
Learned Text Traction Man (condensed to fit overview) Warning poster for giant from Jack and the Beanstalk
Shared Text Traction Woman with a different ‘pet’ Warning poster for Max
Independent Write
New toy with a new pet saving different toys Warning poster for one of monsters in Where The Wild
Things Are
Year 1 - Summer 1
Traction ManMini Grey
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
Traction Man and Turbo DogMini Grey
Some Dogs DoJez Alborough
CinnamonNeil Gaiman
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Narrative
Beegu Narrative
Monkey Puzzle
Linked to Core Text?
Yes Yes
Structural Overview
1. MC is lost 2. MC finds some friends 3. MC is unwanted by people they meet – nobody wants
to speak or play with them 4. MC wanders off alone
5. MC hears family calling and is reunited
1. Lost animal meets a friend to help them find mum 2. MC explains what mum looks like 3. Friend takes MC to 1st animal and MC explains why it's
not their mum 4. Friend takes MC to 2nd animal and MC explains why it’s
not their mum
5. Friend takes MC to 3rd animal and it is their mum
Learned Text Beegu lost in Space Condensed version of Monkey Puzzle
Shared Text Different character lost in a Space Monkey visits different animals
Independent Write
New character lost in a new location Different lost animal looking for mum and meeting
different animals
Year 1 - Summer 2
BeeguAlexis Deacon
Monkey Puzzle
Julia Donaldson
Man on the MoonSimon Bartram
Once upon a raindrop
James Carter
Amazing GraceMary Hoffman
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Core Texts Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative Instructions
Washing of animals
Linked to Core Text?
Yes (Dougal’s Deep-Sea Diary)
Yes (How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth)
Structural Overview
1. MC is bored of work/school 2. MC decides to go on an adventure holiday 3. Describe setting that MC finds themselves in 4. Something exciting and unusual happens when
MC is on holiday 5. MC returns from holiday but ponders returning
1. Hook 2. What you will need 3. Method 4. Key tip
Learned Text Dougal goes on a deep-sea diving adventure and discovers
the lost city of Atlantis Condensed version of How to wash a Woolly Mammoth
Shared Text Dougal goes on a deep-sea diving adventure and makes
different discoveries How to wash an African Elephant
Independent Write
Sequel: Dougal goes on a Safari adventure Instructions on how to wash an animal of children’s choice
Year 2 - Autumn 1
Dougal's Deep Sea
DiarySimon
Bartran
How to Wash a Woolly
MammothMichelle Robinson
Dangerous Trainers
Susan Yates
Flans Across the River
Nick Warburton
The Great Fire of London
Emma Adams
Dustbin CharlieAnn Pilling
Jake: The Good Bad DogAnnette
Butterworth
Clever Polly and the stupid wolfCatherine Starr
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative
Diary Recount
School Trip
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. MC’s feelings upon waking up 2. MC’s retelling of warning being issued 3. MC recounts ignoring warning 4. MC describes setting they find themselves in 5. MC expresses fear and regret to diary about not
listening to warning
1. Introduction and how you got there 2. Details of an activity you did there (1) 3. Details of an activity you did there (2) 4. Lunch and break time 5. Final activity 6. Journey home and closing remarks
Learned Text Generic diary entry from a child who ignores a warning
not to go somewhere and ends up in trouble. Recount of Dougal’s trip to Atlantis
Shared Text Rose’s diary (quiet and nervous child) Recount of Year 1 trip to Science Museum…
Independent Write
Jack’s diary (fearless child) Recount of trip to The Tower of London
Year 2 - Autumn 2
The Tunnel
Anothony Browne
Flat StanleyJeff Brown
Flat StanleyJeff Brown
It Moved! Anne Fine
Earth's Amazing EnvironmentsElizabeth Corfe
Fantastic Mr FoxRoald Dahl
Max Champion and the Great
Race Car RoberyAlexander Smith
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Core Texts Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Traditional Tale
Cinderella Character Description
Linked to Core Text?
Yes (Cinderella)
Yes (Wild)
Structural Overview
1. Introduce MC who is treated badly 2. Magical help offers help (to go to event) 3. Attends event, meets hero and flees, losing a special
item belonging to them 4. Hero recovers special item and goes in search of MC 5. Hero finds MC and they live happily ever after
1. Introduction that grabs reader’s attention 2. When/where they were last seen 3. Physical appearance 4. Personality 5. Actions to take if you see them
Learned Text Condensed version of Cinderella Missing person poster: Dougal the Deep-Sea Diver
Shared Text Cinderella attends a different event Missing person poster: Cinderella
Independent Write
Children event own story with different characters, event, hero etc. based on generic structure
Missing person poster: Wild
Year 2 - Spring 1
CinderellaSusanna Davidson
WildEmily
Hughes
Mr MajeikaHumphrey Carpenter
Mr MajeikaHumphrey Carpenter
The Worst WitchJill Murphy
Witch WarsSibeal Pounder
The Owl and the Pussycat Poem
Edward Lear
Awesome Animal Adventures
Pauline Cartwright
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Non-chronological Report
Mythical Animals 3rd Person Adventure Tale
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introduce Animal 2. What it looks like 3. Where you find them 4. What they eat 5. What they do 6. Amazing fact
1. Introduce MC and describe where she lives 2. MC goes on a journey and meets animal who she
scares off 3. MC meets scary creature and becomes afraid 4. MC frightens scary creature 5. All ends well for MC
Learned Text Non-Chronological Report on Storm Unicorns Condensed version of The Gruffalo
Shared Text Non-Chronological Report on Rainbow Unicorns
Change setting where MC lives; MC still meets same
character
Independent Write
Non-Chronological Report on Mythical Dragon of children’s choice: Star Dragon, Fire Dragon, Ice Dragon
MC in setting by the sea meeting different animal/scary creature
Year 2 - Spring 2
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
The HodgehegDick-King Smith
The HodgehegDick-King Smith
The Sound Collector
Roger McGough
The Tear ThiefCarol-Ann Duffy
The Tear ThiefCarol-Ann Duffy
DK Findout! -Science
Olivia Stanford
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Letter
Linked to Core Text?
Yes
Structural Overview
1. Explanation of reason for writing 2. Description of where the animal is normally
found 3. Description of what the animals looks like 4. Description of how the animal normally acts 5. Issue apology to sender and suggest next steps
that may help them
Learned Text Letter to Emily from Greenpeace explaining why there’s
can’t be a whale in her paddling pool
Shared Text Letter to Emily from Greenpeace explaining why there
can’t be a shark in her paddling pool
Independent Write
Letter to a new character from Greenpeace explaining why there can’t be a panda up her tree
Year 2 - Summer 1
Dear Greenpeace
Simon James
Esio TrotRoald Dahl
The Day the Crayons QuitOliver Jeffers
Marge in ChargeIsla Fisher
Machines on the Move
Clife Gifford
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative 1st Person Narrative
Diary
Linked to Core Text?
Yes (The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon)
Yes (The Tin Forest)
Structural Overview
1. Introduce MCs who have big dreams which eventually come true
2. MCs become rich but money soon runs out 3. MCs turn to crime to raise money; this ends badly 4. Time hop: characters reflect on time past and
reunite 5. Characters look forward to their adventures
together
1. Diary entry of MC who is unhappy where they live and dreams of living somewhere better
2. Diary entry- MC has idea to change their home 3. Diary entry- Setting is transforming 4. Diary entry- Setting has become the place MC
wanted it to be
Learned Text Condensed version of Dish and Spoon Diary entries of someone with an empty garden which
they transform
Shared Text Two new objects following same plot as Dish and Spoon Diary entries of a man living on a beach which is polluted
and filled with rubbish, so no wildlife lives there; he decides to clean it up
Independent Write
Narrative with different objects in a new attempt to become rich and famous; they find new ways to raise the
money Diaries based on The Tin Forest
Year 2 - Summer 2
The Adventures of the Dish
and the Spoon
Mini Grey
The Tin Forest
Helen Ward
The Princess and the White Bear
KingTanya Robyn
Batt
Care of HenryAnne Fine
Going UndergroundJohn Malam
The Boy who flew with dragons
Andy Shepherd
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative Explanation Text
How an object works
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Animal expresses fear (to a family member) 2. Animal meets 1st character who tries to help 3. Animal meets 2nd character who tries to help 4. Animal meets 3rd character who tries to help 5. Animal travels back to parents, recounts positive
experiences and is no longer afraid
1. Introduction: what the guide will do 2. Explanation of how robotic animal moves 3. Explanation of how robotic animal eats 4. Explanation of how you should look after your
robotic animal 5. Summary
Learned Text Condensed version of the Owl who was afraid of the dark How a Robot Dog works (based on animated short film Mr
Hublot)
Shared Text The Owl (from the book) meets new people who help him
with his fear of the dark How a Robot Cat works
Independent Write
A new animal with a different fear encounters different animals to come their aid
iRobot explanation for a rabbit/hamster or an animal of their choice
Year 3 - Autumn 1
The Owl who was afraid of the
darkJill Tomlinson
Week 1Pages: 1-6
Week 2Pages: 8-13
Week 3Pages: 19-27
The Sheep PigDick King-Smith
The hundred-mile an-hour dog
Jeremy Strong
Changes: Stone Age to Iron Age
Claire Throp
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Instructions
Pizza Making Letter
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introductory statement 2. What you will need 3. Numbered steps (method) 4. Final top tip/ words of encouragement
1. Child finds themselves at the location 2. Child meets a friend/some friends at the location 3. Children undertake a fun activity 4. Something of note is found 5. Future plans with their friend are discussed
Learned Text Instructions on how to make tissue paper poppies Letter from Barney to his family about going on an
adventure (e.g. scout camp)
Shared Text Instructions how to make gingerbread men Letter from a child to their family about a child going to a
site of excavation
Independent Write
Instructions on how to make a pizza Letter from Barney to his family describing his adventure
with Stig
Year 3 - Autumn 2
Stig of the DumpClive King
Week 1Pages: 12-16
Week 2Pages: 29-35
Week 3Pages: 76-82
The Butterfly LionMichael Morpugro
The Iron ManTed Hughes
Traditions around the world
Anita Ganeri
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative
Diary Recount
Geography Field Trip
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Waking up with thoughts about the day ahead 2. Travelling to school 3. First noteworthy event from school 4. Second noteworthy event from school 5. Reflection on the day and thoughts ahead
1. Introduction and how you got there 2. Details of an activity you did there (1) 3. Details of an activity you did there (2) 4. Lunch and break time 5. Final activity 6. Journey home and closing remarks
Learned Text Generic diary entry of a normal day at school Recount of making Pizza trip
Shared Text Diary entry of the children going to Ark Franklin on a day
that they have woken up to be the opposite gender Recount of a school trip to Queens Park in Y2
Independent Write
Diary of Bill’s day waking up as a girl and going to school Recount of Y3 geography field trip
Year 3 - Spring 1
Bill's New FrockAnne Fine
Week 1Pages: 1-5
Week 2Pages: 31-36
Week 3Pages: 41-44
The Nothing to see here Hotel
Steven Lenton
The BFGRoald Dahl
Rivers and MountainsJoanna Brundle
(p12-15)
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Persuasive Advert Traditional Tale
The Three Little Pigs
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Introduce the problem the customer has 2. Explain how the product will help 3. Describe the ingredients 4. Purchasing information and deals
1. Introduce good MCs who leave home to seek their fortunes
2. Along comes the villain (v) who is on a mission; V sees MC in their new house and brings it down
3. V arrives at home of second MC; it is also brought down 4. V can’t bring down third house, so they devise a plan 5. MC finds a way for Vs plan to fail, and the MC lives
happily ever after
Learned Text Persuasive advert selling pills/medicine that solves the
problem of a nasty parent/teacher The Three Little Pigs and The Big Bad Wolf
Shared Text Persuasive advert targeted towards farmers for a pill that
makes farm animals big (medicine number 1) Change how the MC gets themselves out of trouble
Independent Write
Persuasive advert targeted towards children for a medicine that rids them of nasty grannies (medicine
number 4)
Alternative tale: The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig
Year 3 - Spring 2
George's Marvellous MedicineRoald Dahl
Week 1Pages: 17 - 21
Week 2Pages: 59-64
Week 3Pages: 85-91
Groosham GrangeAnthony Horowitze
Junkyard Jack and the horse that froze
Adrian Edmondson
Go Wild in the WoodsGoldie Hawk
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Setting Description
The Clock Tower- Literacy Shed Legend
Irish Legends
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. MC inside looking out describing beautiful setting 2. MC goes outside 3. Something happens- describe the new setting 4. MC realises they need to go back inside 5. MC returns- describe setting going back to
normal
1. Introduce main character who challenges an opponent
2. The main character becomes scared (threat/realisation/impact of loss)
3. Antagonist arrives and looks threatening 4. Antagonist is tricked 5. Trick is successful – antagonist leaves in fear
Learned Text MC controls weather from sky, travels to Earth to see it,
weather changes dramatically so they have to return Giant’s Causeway Legend: Giant’s wife tricks opponent by
disguising the giant as a baby
Shared Text MC in a lighthouse and when they go outside the light
goes out Giant wins a fight after someone tricks his opponent into
believing he is more powerful than he is
Independent Write
The Clock Tower (Literacy Shed) Based on a different main character, a trick is played to
win a different competition
Year 3 - Summer 1
Irish Fairy tales & LegendsUna Leavy
Week 1Legend 1
Week 2Legend 2
Week 3Legend 3
The Firework Marker's Daughter
Phillip Pullman
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Michael Morpurgo
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Michael Morpurgo
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Sequel
1st person narrative sequel of Tuffy’s adventures Playscript The Twits
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Monday: Introduce the problem that irritates Tuffy 2. Tuesday: Describe the mischief Tuffy gets up to 3. Wednesday: Describe the mischief Tuffy gets up to 4. Thursday: Describe the mischief Tuffy gets up to 5. Friday: Tuffy reflects on his week’s work
1. Scene with character preparing the trick 2. Scene with character being tricked 3. Scene with character being happy that their trick
was successful
Learned Text Condensed version of The Diary of a Killer Cat Mrs Twit tricks Mr Twit with the glass eye
Shared Text Condensed version of The Killer Cat Strikes Back Mr Twit tricks Mrs Twit with the frog in the bed
Independent Write
Self-generated sequel Mrs Twit tricks Mr Twit into eating something disgusting
(inspired by the worms in the spaghetti)
Year 3 - Summer 2
The Killer Cat Strikes Back
Anne Fine
Week 1Pages: 10 - 17
Week 2Pages: 26 - 34
Week 3Pages: 64 - 73
MatildaRoald Dahl
The TwitsRoald Dahl
Space - Adventures in Steam
Richard Spilsbury(p20-25)
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative Explanation Text
How animals became extinct
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Animal lives in a metropolitan setting that doesn’t suit them
2. Animal meets a friend who is familiar with the setting; they talk about the dangers of living there
3. Animal’s friend helps them escape danger 4. Animal and friend get themselves into another
threatening situation 5. Animal gets chased, uses his skills and escapes; both
animals are fine
1. Introduction and key questions 2. Habitat changes 3. Food availability 4. Animal as prey 5. Legacy
Learned Text Varjak in the city escaping from danger Dragons
Shared Text Varjak in the city escaping from danger (encountering
different gang members) Unicorns
Independent Write
Escape story with a new animal, setting and dangers Choice of fantasy animal
Year 4 - Autumn 1
Varjak PawSF Said
Week 1Pages: 16-21
Week 2Pages: 40-47
Week 3Pages: 96-103
Charlotte's WebE.B. White
How to train your dragon
Cressida Cowell
Roman BritainJenny Hall
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative
Diary Author Letter
Based on recent visit
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Introduction covering overall feelings of the day 2. Preceding events before problem 3. Problem is introduced 4. Outcome of problem (resolution/plan) 5. Reflection of the day and looking ahead
1. Introduction and thanks 2. Highlight (1) 3. Highlight (2) 4. Questions that weren’t answered 5. Sign off
Learned Text From the point of view of Dina’s brother – the first day
that Dina moves into the home Letter to a famous visitor (not an author)
Shared Text From the point of view of Dina – the first day that she attends her new school and meets the headteacher
Letter to recent author
Independent Write
(Choice of character) The day of the quiz defeating the demon headmaster once and for all
Letter to recent author
Year 4 - Autumn 2
The Demon HeadmasterGillian Cross
Week 1Pages: 26-32
*Watch episode 2*
Week 2Pages: 114-119
Week 3Pages: 151-158
Wild BoyRob Lloyd Jones
Running on EmptyS.E. Durrant
First NewsText-rich article
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Persuasive Text
The Teacher Pleaser Missing Chapter
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introduction presenting a problem 2. Explain how the product solves the problem 3. Specific detail about feature 1 4. Specific detail about feature 2 5. Purchasing information/ special offers
1. Arrives in a new place 2. Is found by new owner 3. Daily life with new owner and emotions 4. Problem with new owner 5. Exit from owner (discarded/sold/dropped etc.)
Learned Text The Teacher Pleaser Condensed version of Edward Tulane being found (and
lost) by the fisherman and Nellie (p67)
Shared Text The Parent Pleaser Machine Condensed version of Edward Tulane being found (and
lost) by the Ernest and the Dog (p95)
Independent Write
Choice of new product: The Bedroom Tidier Machine for example
Missing chapter of Edward being found and lost by a different owner
Year 4 - Spring 1
The Miraculous Journey of
Edward ToulaneKate DiCamillo
Week 1Pages: 13-18
Week 2Pages: 35-41
Week 3Pages: 75-85
I was a ratPhillip Pullman
Danny the Champion of the WorldRoald Dahl
Eyewitness - Volcano and Earthquake
Susanna Van Rose
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative Information Text
Natural Phenomenon
Linked to Core Text?
Yes Yes
Structural Overview
1. The reason for the character’s return 2. Person in setting (description) 3. Description of specific location (1) 4. Description of specific location (2) 5. Describe the current state of natural disaster
1. Introduction to natural disaster 2. Damage that was caused 3. Financial impact 4. Witness reports 5. Clean-up/changes after event
Learned Text Post-eruption Pompeii recount (Krakatoa) Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Shared Text Pre-eruption Pompeii recount Flooding in Bangladesh/Tsunami
Independent Write
Post-eruption Pompeii recount Earthquake
Year 4 - Spring 2
Escape From Pompeii
Christina Balit
Week 1Pages: 1-6
Week 2Pages: 9-15
Week 3Pages: 16-20
Kensuke's KingdomMichael Morpurgo
How to Write Really Badly
Anne Fine
First NewsText-rich article
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Adventure Story
Charlie and Chocolate Factory (Text and film clips) Letter
Letter Home
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Seeing the sweet in question 2. Description of the sweet and the effect 3. Consumption of/interaction with sweet 4. Consequence for character 5. Resolution of situation
1. Outline how the current situation is different to her expectations
2. Elaboration on difficulty (1) 3. Elaboration on difficulty (2) 4. Elaboration on difficulty (3) 5. Intentions to deal with difficulties/hopes for the
future
Learned Text Golden Egg laying hens Letter to the family about boarding school and Floella’s
dislike of it
Shared Text Augustus Gloop and the Chocolate River Letter from Floella (Trinidad) to mum (England) about how
difficult life is without her
Independent Write
Mike TV and the shrinking machine
Verruca Salt and the three-course meal chewing gum
Letter from Floella to her family in Trinidad about how difficult life is whilst she is in England
Year 4 - Summer 1
Coming to England
Floella Benjamin
Week 1Pages: 24-29
Week 2Pages: 48-55
Week 3Pages: 90-96
Mrs DoubtfireAnne Fine
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Ancient Greeks Rowena Loverance
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Letter
Complaint Letter around an experience Myth
Greek Myth
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Purpose for writing 2. Complaint topic 1 3. Complaint topic 2 4. Complaint topic 3 5. Summation and expectations
1. Hero and crew arrive at new location by boat and look around
2. Monster introduced and described 3. Monster attacks/traps them 4. Conception of plan 5. Escape
Learned Text Complaint letter about a theatre Condensed version of Sirens chapter (p56 – 60)
Shared Text Complaint letter about a restaurant Condensed version of Cyclops chapter (p21 – 30)
Independent Write
Complaint letter about the cinema Myth of Odysseus with his crew in a new location with
new danger
Year 4 - Summer 2
The Adventures of OdysseusHugh Lupton
Week 1Pages: 21-27
Week 2Pages: 59-65
Week 3Pages: 105-111
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
The Indian in the Cupboard
Lynne Reid Banks
100 women who made history
Stella Cardwell
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative Biography
Based on a fictional character
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Introduction of strange location 2. Situation becomes dangerous 3. Danger builds due to introduction of villain 4. Character utilises gadget/skill 5. Character escapes
1. Introduction and reasons for fame 2. Birth and early childhood 3. Education 4. Rise to notoriety/infamy 5. Where they are now
Learned Text Generic adventure text where a child spy escapes from danger utilising a gadget (could use Alex Rider Gadget
book to support) Biography of the Demon Headmaster
Shared Text Based on Chapter 2 (Heaven for cars) Alex Rider escapes
from a vehicle recycling plant utilising a taught skill Biography of Cruella DeVil
Independent Write
Alex Rider is in a different dangerous location using a different skill or a gadget to overcome the problem he is
facing
Biography choice: Captain Hook
Miss Trunchball
Year 5 - Autumn 1
StormbreakerAnthony Horowitz
Week 1Pages: 30 - 35
Week 2Pages: 85 - 90
Week 3Pages: 140 - 147
Artemis FowlEoin Colfer
Fortunately the MilkNeil Gaiman
BoyRoald Dahl
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Review
Based on an imagined experience Myth
Viking Myth
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introduction with overall judgement given 2. Accommodation and rooms 3. Dining experience 4. Facilities
5. Overall judgements and recommendations
1. Character’s emotions and requirement to travel to a specific place for a specific purpose
2. Description of magical item that supports in the question
3. Movement using magical item 4. Introduction of a foe and their issue with character 5. Vanquishing of said foe
Learned Text Positive review of KillyHevlin Hotel Condensed version of ‘Thor regains his hammer’
Shared Text Negative review of Sunset Hill Hotel Thor’s journey to Utgard
Independent Write
Legoland Hotel and Theme Park Review Thor’s duel with Hrungnir
Year 5 - Autumn 2
Norse MythsKevin Crossley-Holland
Week 1Pages: 105 - 110
Week 2Pages: 112 - 117
Week 3Pages: 117 - 120
Anglo Saxon BoyTony Bradman
There's a boy in the girl's bathroom
Louis Sachar
The Anglo Saxons, Vikings and Normans
Ben Hubbard
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative Letter
Letter of Advice
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Explain why the character is in danger 2. Description of the escape 3. Arrival at a new location 4. Encountering a new problem 5. Quandary over next decision
1. Reassurance 2. Strategy (1) 3. Strategy (2) 4. Strategy (3) 5. Summation, reassurance, messages of luck
Learned Text 3rd Person with Zoe escaping Norwich (starting with mob
chase) and getting to the next island Animal with a specific issue that needs advice
Shared Text 1st person with Zoe escaping Norwich (starting with mob
chase) and getting to the next island Cat being put in a confined space (bag)
Independent Write
1st person with Zoe escaping from the island from when the gang comes and getting to a new location
Tiger in a cage being photographed too much Dog that is washed too much
Year 5 - Spring 1
FloodlandAnthony Sedgewick
Week 1Pages: 3-8
Week 2Pages: 33-39
Week 3Pages: 71-77
Journey to Jo'burgBeverley Naidoo
Back HomeMichelle Magorian
Epic VoyagesBear Grylls
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Legend
Beowulf Inspired Newspaper Report
Disappearance
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introduction and setting 2. Monster attacks settlement (and reasons for
that) 3. Hero arrives 4. Hero defeats monster 5. Celebration of vanquishing of monster
1. 5Ws 2. How people first became aware of the problem 3. What is known in the lead up 4. Formal response from authority 5. Informal response from family and witnesses 6. Future implications (appeal/warning/rewards)
Learned Text Beowulf vs. Grendell The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre
Shared Text Beowulf vs. Dragon Missing child – last seen outside a school
Independent Write
Hero vs. monster Disappearance of Salim after going on the London Eye
Year 5 - Spring 2
The London Eye Mystery
Siobhan Dowd
Week 1Pages: 19-26
Week 2Pages: 42-48
Week 3Pages: 60-66
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling
The Storm Keeper's Island
Catherine Doyle
This Week JuniorText-rich article
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Letter
Informal Letter Home Setting Description
Ruin by Wes Ball (Lit. Shed)
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Introduction with overall feelings and comparison to expectations
2. Weather and effect on character 3. Description of other children and staff 4. Description of food and activities 5. Overall reflections and message home
1. MC arrives in a new location 2. MC walks through location 3. MC finds (and describes) a mysterious object 4. MC continues walking through location 5. MC leaves location and looks back as getting
further away
Learned Text Letter home enjoying a camp Description of site of Aztec temple
Shared Text Letter home outlining a negative experience at a camp Description of new planet
Independent Write
Letter home from Stanley from Camp Greenlake explaining how terrible things are there
Description of Post-Apocalyptic city from ‘Ruin’ on literacy Shed
Year 5 - Summer 1
HolesLouis Sachar
Week 1Pages: 21 - 25
Week 2Pages: 43 - 47
Week 3Pages: 64 - 68
Hitler's CanarySandi Toksvig
The Silver SwordIan Serraillier
Anthology of Amazing Women
Sandra Lawrence
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Non-Chronological Report
Location Persuasive Text
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Introduction with basic statistics 2. Main attraction (1) 3. Main attraction (2) 4. Culture and cuisine 5. Education and schools
1. Introduction to situation 2. Developed reason for proposal 3. Developed reason for proposal 4. Counterargument to alternative viewpoint 5. Summary of thoughts
Learned Text Istanbul Persuasive article detailing why X-ray should be released
from Camp Greenlake
Shared Text London Persuasive article detailing why children should receive a
free healthy snack at breaktime
Independent Write
Paris Persuasive article detailing why Marlon should be allowed
to have the pig heart transplant
Year 5 - Summer 2
Pig Heart BoyMalorie Blackman
Week 1Pages: 13-17
Week 2Pages: 21-27
Week 3Pages: 32-37
Public Enemy Number Two
Anthony Horowitz
AstraiaGraham Fitzgerald
This Week Junior Text-rich article
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 3rd Person Narrative
Victorian Inspired Balanced Argument
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Reasons for being in the workhouse 2. Situation and reasons for wanting to escape 3. Escape 4. Where the character ends up 5. Time hop – settling into new life (positive or
negative)
1. Introduction of issue 2. Outline arguments for 3. Outlines arguments against 4. Summary of issue
Learned Text 1st person narrative of Jim in the workhouse and him
escaping Should all zoos banned?
Shared Text 3rd person narrative of Jim in the workhouse and him
escaping Should homework be abolished?
Independent Write
3rd person narrative of Tip in the workhouse and escaping Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
Year 6 - Autumn 1
Street ChildBertie Doherty
Week 1Pages: 37-44
Week 2Pages: 59-63
Week 3Pages: 88-94
CogheartPeter Bunzl
GaslightEloise Williams
Oliver TwistCharles Dickens
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Letter
Letter to an idol Biography Inventors
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Reasons for writing 2. Reasons for admiration 3. How the recipient is an inspiration and how they
help the sender overcome difficulties 4. Questions to the recipient 5. Hopes for the future
1. Introduction 2. Early Life 3. Education 4. Rise to fame 5. Death and Legacy
Learned Text Letter to Malala Louis Pasteur
Shared Text Letter to an inspirational person Soichiro Honda
Independent Write
Letter as Budi writing to his idol Kieran Wakefield Willy Wonka
Year 6 - Autumn 2
KickMitch Johson
Week 1Pages: 5-11
Week 2Pages: 30-37
Week 3Pages: 61-67
Skellig
David Almond
ClockworkPhillip Pullman
WonderRJ Palacio
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st Person Narrative Information Text
Biomes
Linked to Core Text?
Yes No
Structural Overview
1. Arrival in unexpected location 2. Intriguing sights and sounds in new location 3. Strange noise heard again 4. Sound gets louder as night draws in 5. Source of sound investigated to the detriment of
the character
1. Introduction (Geographical overview) 2. Animals that call it home 3. People who live there 4. Threats to the habitat 5. Fun facts
Learned Text 3rd Person - Francis (Literacy Shed) Namib Desert
Shared Text 1st Person - Francis (Literacy Shed) The Arctic
Independent Write
1st Person – Fred falls off the plane into the rainforest Amazon Rainforest
Year 6 - Spring 1
The ExplorerKatherine Rundell
Week 1Pages: 1-9
Week 2Pages: 10-17
Week 3Pages: 50-57
NevermoorJessica Townsend
NevermoorJessica Townsend
The Nowhere Emporium
Ross MacKenzie
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Flashback Story
Literacy Shed – Alma Newspaper Article
Linked to Core Text?
No Yes
Structural Overview
1. Flashback 2. MC (Main Character) is enticed to abandoned
setting 3. MC enters abandoned setting 4. MC reaches object of interest 5. MC’s life is taken away 6. 1st person switch: MC reflects on their actions
1. Who, what, where, when 2. How people first became aware of the problem 3. What is known about the lead up? 4. What evidence is available from the crime scene 5. Formal response from authority 6. Future implications (appeal/warning/rewards)
Learned Text Generic 1st person narrative (Child enters abandoned
setting and faces consequences) News report a found body (based on report p227-228)
Shared Text Alma enters abandoned setting and faces consequences News report about the disappearance of the Schooner
Lavinia
Independent Write
Sequel News report about the Major March Banks
Year 6 - Spring 2
Ruby in the Smoke
Phillip Pullman
Week 1Pages: 4-8
Week 2Pages: 31-35
Week 3Pages: 51-55
The Graveyard BookNeil Gaiman
The Subtle KnifePhilip Pullman
DoshRobert Swindells
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre Letter
Letter of Complaint
Linked to Core Text?
Yes
Structural Overview
1. Opening greeting and statement of resignation 2. Express reasons for unhappiness 3. Express expectations for change 4. Summary and potential consequences for reader 5. Sign off
Learned Text Letter from book
Shared Text From Bic Pen
Independent Write
Choice of own classroom object
Year 6 - Summer 1
The Day the Crayons QuitDrew Deywelt
The Island at the End of Everything
Kiran Milldweed Hargrave
PhoenixSF Said
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Core Text Additional Texts
Writing Information Unit 1 Unit 2
Genre 1st person narrative -
Linked to Core Text?
Yes -
Structural Overview
1. A strange incident occurs that intrigues the MC 2. MC finds a package containing an ancient artefact 3. MC discovers out the object is cursed 4. The mystery of the curse unravels; the MC arranges to
return the object to its resting place 5. MC and those who they’ve enlisted to help them
embark on a journey to return the object
Learned Text Lil’s account of finding the cursed canopic jar and
attempting to return it to King Tut’s tomb
Shared Text Change the deadly pharaoh's curse
Independent Write
New characters who embark on an adventure to return a different discovery (Fayum Portraits) to a pharaoh’s tomb
in the Valley of the Kings
Year 6 - Summer 2
Secrets of a Sun King
Emma Carroll
Week 1Pages: 11 - 18
Week 2Pages: 30 - 37
Week 3Pages: 69 - 75
Secrets of a Sun KingKate DiCamillo
Secrets of a Sun KingKate DiCamillo
Secrets of a Sun KingKate DiCamillo