Where possible teaching in English should link to the wider curriculum where pupils can build vocabulary to enrich their writing. From the start pupils should all edit and improve their writing, beginning with reading back simple words or sentences to developing more complex editing strategies throughout the different year groups. Length of teaching units should be determined by the class teacher according to the needs of the class. | |||
Year ONE | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
Poetry | There are no such things as Monsters
Outcome: Poetry linked to monsters with a model poem using simple language patterns as the outcome | At the Zoo
Outcomes: Investigate list poems on a variety of themes before writing their own about a visit to a museum. | Senses
Outcomes: Senses vocabulary is explored to create a poem about fruit |
Narrative | Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers Outcome: story based on the structure of Lost and Found
Nibbles by Emma Yarlett Outcome: Recount: diary
| The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright Outcome: Fiction: story based on the structure of The Lion Inside. Grandpa’s Gift by Fiona Lumber (Journey Story) The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth by Ellie Hattie Outcome: Fiction: story based on the structure of The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth. | Toys in Space by Mini Grey Outcome: Fiction: story based on the structure of Toys in Space. Extension: Instructions Goldilocks and just the one bear by Leigh Hodgkinson Outcome: Fiction: story based on the structure of Goldilocks and just the one bear. Extension: Non-chronological report |
Non-Fiction | Labels, captions and lists Outcome: writing for in class exhibition or every day procedure Recount Outcome: Write a simple first person-based recount based on personal experience, using adverbs of time to enhance writing. | Instruction Outcome: Following a practical experience write up a set of instructions. Use instructional language. Report Outcome: Write a simple non chronological report. Distinguish between I and we. | Report writing Outcome: Reinforce teaching from spring term. Explanations Outcome: Draw pictures to illustrate a simple process and prepare several sentences to support the explanation. |
Enrichment | All books/texts/excerpts used will be selected to enrich language. Classrooms will be language rich environments and staff will promote a love of reading and writing. Teachers are encouraged to immerse the children in language through Talk4Writing, book battles, poetry for performance, debate etc…. Teachers may choose one text to delve deeper into to enrich understanding and love for books at any point during the term. Pupils should be encouraged to write and read for pleasure and this should be celebrated. |