Toner Avenue School English Overview

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1 Autumn 1 Adverbs and adverbials Inverted commas Headings and subheadings Stories with familiar settings Key Fiction text: Sand Wizards by Jon Blake Writing outcome: To write two descriptions of a beach setting which show contrasting moods and feelings. * Write a poem about the Seaside. * Write a conversation between 2 characters in the story. Information texts Key Non-fiction text: 'Your A to Z Holiday Guide', 'Which Holiday?' Writing outcome: To write an entry for an A to Z travel guide that gives the reader clear, useful, interesting information. * Write diary entry about your visit to Seaside. Inverted commas A Dilemma Story Key Fiction text: Lost or Stolen? By Narinder Dhami Writing outcome: To use the structure and characters from Lost or Stolen? to write a new chapter of the story with a different dilemma and setting. * Write a character description for one of the characters. * Write a diary entry for after the first day. Information Texts Key Non-fiction text: Gadget Magic The Greatest Gadget of Them All? Writing outcome: To write an advice leaflet about keeping your phone safe, and to produce a presentation about a gadget to pitch to a panel. *Write a story about one of the gadgets. Devices to build cohesion within a paragraph. Linking ideas across paragraphs. A myth Key Fiction text: Prometheus and Pandora by Janey Pursglove Writing outcome: To write a new ending for Prometheus and Pandora s point of view, using ideas from the story and other traditional stories. * To write a script of Pandora and her husband discussing what is in the box and whether they should open it or not. Instructions Key Non-fiction text: How to Write Instructions, How to Write a Greek Myth, Have a go at... Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Writing outcome: To write a clear set of instructions explaining how to make a lemon sherbet. Expanded noun phrases Semi colons, colons and dashes Synonyms and antonyms Legends Key Fiction text: Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow by Geraldine McCaughrean Writing outcome: To retell the story of Robin Hood in role as Sir Guy of Gisbourne Journalistic Writing Key Non-fiction texts: 'The Sherwood Bugle', 'Good Day!', 'TV Interview' Writing outcome: To write a TV broadcast reporting on Maid Marian's wedding and deliver it to the class

2 Autumn 2 Adverbs of time Playscripts Key Fiction text: A Tune of Lies by Lou Kuenzler Writing outcome: To write a new ending to the play, including some new ideas for action, stage directions and dialogue. * Choose a character and write a character description about them. Instruction texts Key Non-fiction text: 'How to make a One-String Guitar. Writing outcome: To write clear instructions about how to make a bottle band. * Create an advert to sell one of the instruments. Paragraphs Poetry Key Fiction text: The Balloons by Oscar Wilde My Sari by Debjani Chatterjee At the End of a School Day by Wes Magee Writing outcome: To write a poem in free verse about a small, unexpected event. Journalistic Recounts Key Non-fiction text: Your Alien Experiences The Daily Blab Writing outcome: To write an article in the style of a recount, using language and features that are typical of a newspaper. * Write a character description of an Alien. Relative clauses A modern re-telling of a myth/dilemma story Key Fiction text: Bling! by Jon Blake Writing outcome: To write a diary entry in role as Billy, explaining the final events of the story. *Write a story about a magical creature granting wishes. *Write a letter to Billy to persuade him that you are more valuable than the Gold maker. Recounts Key Non-fiction text: Bravery Award for Fire Hero Boy, Newshound, Beach Bonanza! Writing outcome: To write a newspaper recount that is suitable for a younger reader. Punctuation of bullet points Layout devices to structure text Poetry: the power of imagery Key Fiction text: Rabbit in Mixer Survives by Roger McGough Writing outcome: To write a poem in free verse which describes a sea creature, using extended metaphor and personification. Argument texts Key Non-fiction text: 'Should humans really rule the Earth?', 'Animals Rule!...but which one?' Writing outcome: To write an argument for a debate, persuading people to vote for the 'Animal Party'. * Decide which of the animals you think should rule the World and write why.

3 Spring 1 Determiners a and an Conjunctions Adverbs and adverbials Science fiction/fantasy story Key Fiction text: A Tale of Two Robots by Roy Apps Writing outcome:to write a new episode for a story * Write instructions for how to create your own robot from junk materials. Discussion texts Key Non-fiction texts: 'Nose in a Book or Eyes on the Game?', 'How Long Should Break be?' Writing outcome: To write a balanced discussion text about whether break times are too short. * Write a short story about a magical book. Adverbials including fronted adverbials. A story in narrative verse Key Fiction text: The Bogey Men and the Trolls Next Door by Kaye Umansky Writing outcome: To write a story using some of the characters from The Bogey Men and the Trolls Next Door. *Write a diary entry at the end of the day the trolls moved in from the point of view of The Bogey Man. Explanation texts Key Non-fiction text: The Stella Stage School How the Voice Works Writing outcome: To write about a pupil s life at stage school based on a radio interview. * Write a letter home. Modal verbs. Adverbs of possibility. Poetic style Key Fiction text: Goodnight Stroud by Pie Corbett Last Night, I Saw The City Breathing by Andrew Fuesk Writing outcome: To write a poem using expression to show understanding. * Write an extra stanza for the poem, Last Night. * Give children a range of words about cities and ask them to rearrange them in different ways as a poem. * Write a Haiku poem about a piece of lost property left behind in a classroom. Persuasive writing Key Non-fiction text: Meet the Monster, Meet the Future Writing outcome: To write a presentation persuading people to consider my point of view about whether or not there should be a new football stadium. * Describe an ideal outfit to wear at the job interview. Informal and formal speech and writing, subjunctive Passive voice Historical fiction Key Fiction text: Brashem's Tortoise by Susan Price Writing outcome: To write a story on a genre of my choice, using powerful imagery to build a picture of the setting in the reader's mind. Formal/Impersonal Writing Key Non-fiction texts: 'Exotic Pets - the Facts and Figures', 'Are you sure you really want one?', 'Protection of Exotic Pets Society' Writing outcome: To plan and rehearse a role-play based on an encounter between a customs officer and an exotic pet smuggler, with appropriate use of formal and informal language. * Create a short information leaflet about the exotic pet trade.

4 Spring 2 Prefixes Plurals, possession and apostrophe Brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis. Formal and Informal Vocabulary Poetry Key Fiction text: 'Water Cycle' by Andrew Fusek Peters Writing outcome:to write a water-cycle poem, and participate in a class poetry performance. * Imagine you are going through the water cycle, write a short story about your adventure. Explanation texts Key Non-fiction text: 'Where Does Water Come From?' Writing outcome: To write two clear explanations, then present them to the class. * Write a newspaper report about extreme weather conditions. A playscript Key Fiction text: The Fly and the Fool by Lou Kuenzier Writing outcome: To write a playscript scene based on the characters from Rumpelstiltskin. Evaluating evidence Key Non-fiction text: Junior Detective Writing outcome: To select two pieces of evidence to write about, and then present them to a court. *Write a story about a crime. A story by a significant children s author Key Fiction text: This Is NOT a Fairy Tale by Jeremy Strong Writing outcome: To use ideas from Jeremy Strong s stories to write a new episode of This Is NOT a Fairy Tale, in which Ramona meets a frightening character. * Write a dialogue showing how Luke tries to persuade Ramona to follow him down the mountain. * To write a short description of the Giant Man- Eating Unicorn. Biography and autobiography Key Non-fiction text: Jeremy Strong biography and autobiography, Anthony Horowitz biography Writing outcome: To write a short biography of Anthony Horowitz for the back cover of one of his books. A story with flashbacks Key Fiction text: Gone Away! by Lou Kuenzler Writing outcome: To write a new short story with flashbacks based on 'Gone away!' * Imagine you are an agony aunt for a teen magazine; write a reply to a girl who is having problems in school. * Write a diary entry describing your evening at the Fair with Leon. Biography and Autobiography Key Non-fiction text: Alexander Selkirk Biography Writing outcome: To write a biography about the life of Alexander Selkirk and present it to the class. * Imagine you are Selkirk, stranded on an Island, write a short letter to put in a bottle.

5 Summer 1 Adverbs and word families Sentences Perfect tense Mystery Stories Key Fiction text: Smash and Grab! by John Dougherty Writing outcome: To write a new mystery story. * Write a setting description for a mysterious place. Non-Chronological Reports Key Non-fiction text: 'Wanted: A New Planet' Writing outcome: To write a non-chronological report and then present it to the class. * Write a story about life on another Planet. Standard English A story with a historical setting. Key Fiction text: Runaways! by Jim Eldridge Writing outcome: To use the historical setting from Runaways! to write a new part of the story from one character s point of view. * Write a speech advocating a better life for children. Eg Education, better working conditions, etc Newspapers Key Non-fiction text: London Herald Writing outcome: To write an entry for a class newspaper that is set during Victorian times. * A conversation between Dr Barnardo and a street child. Converting nouns or adjectives into verbs using suffixes. A story from another culture. Key Fiction text: Dragon Slayer by Gill Howell Writing outcome: To write a new adventure for Mai- Ling, using ideas from Dragon Slayer. Non-chronological reports Key Non-fiction text: The Kraken, A Dragon Spotter s Guide to the Chinese Lung Dragon Writing outcome: To write a clearly-structured nonchronological report about a species of dragon. Hyphens to avoid ambiguity Playscripts, narratives and plays Key Fiction text: The Elephant in the Room by Lou Kuenzler Writing outcome: To write a new scene for the play, including a monologue for a new character I have created. Persuasive Texts Key Non-fiction text: 'Make memory lapses a thing to forget!', 'Memoraid' Writing outcome: To write a persuasive presentation about whether 'Memoraid' should or should not be used in schools. * Make an advert to appeal to children about a product.

6 Summer 2 Prepositions Paragraphs Folktales Key Fiction text: The Enchantress of the Sands by Jamila Gavin Writing outcome:to write a new folktale with a vivid setting, atmosphere and an exciting climax * Write what was in the Cauldron. P.72 (link to George s Marvellous Medicine). Biography and Autobiograpghy Key Non-fiction text: 'Jamila Gavin - Biography', Jamila Gavin - Autobiography' Writing outcome:to write a biography using notes taken from audio accounts and fact files Nouns and pronouns A story from another culture Key Fiction text: Sugarcane Juice by Pratima Mitchell Writing outcome: To use ideas and characters from Sugarcane Juice to write a new tension-filled episode of the story. * Write a recipe for their juice creation, using the sugar cane juice as inspiration. * As Hamid, write a letter about your day to your cousin. Persuasive writing Key Non-fiction text: VIPER! Critic s Review VIPER! A Film Trailer Writing outcome: To write a trailer script to advertise a film to a specific audience. Use of commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. A playscript, dramatic conventions Key Fiction text: Father s Day by Lou Kuenzier Writing outcome: To create a new scene for a play about a bully, using dialogue and stage directions to develop a clear picture of the characters feelings and actions. * Design or describe costumes or props for the characters in the play. Discussion texts Key Non-fiction text: The Big Debate Writing outcome: To write a balanced text about whether or not junk food should be banned. Lining ideas across paragraphs using a range of cohesive devices Authors and Texts Key Fiction text: I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo Writing outcome: To write a new episode for the story, exploring how Tomas would feel if he became separated from his parents during the conflict in the city. Explanations Key Non-fiction text: 'How does a story become a Manga graphic novel?' Writing outcome: To write a text explaining how to make a book a best-seller, focusing in particular on how authors can engage readers through websites.