Literacy Y5/Y6 New Framework Plan: Spring B Weeks 1- 2

Literacy Y5/Y6 New Framework Plan: Spring B – Weeks 1- 2

Narrative: Unit 4A Older Literature

Alice, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledum and Tweedledee are just a few characters the chn will explore in this unit. They build up a picture of these magical characters ready to write profiles. Finally they write a new chapter involving a different nursery rhyme character.
Week / Strands 1-4
Speaking/Listening/Drama / Strands 5-6
Word Level / Strands 7-10
Text Level / Strands 11-12

Sentence/Presentation

Y5
Wk 1 / 1. Present a spoken argument sequencing points logically, defending views with evidence and making use of persuasive language. / 6. Group and classify words according to their spelling patterns and their meanings. / 7. Make notes on and use evidence from across a text to explain events or ideas.
7. Infer writer’s perspectives from what is written and from what is implied.
7. Explore how writers use language for comic and dramatic effects.
8. Compare the usefulness of techniques such as visualisation, prediction and empathy in exploring texts.
9. Reflect independently and critically on their own writing and edit and improve it.
9. Experiment with different narrative forms and styles to write their own stories.
10. Experiment with the order of sections and paragraphs to achieve different effects.
Y6
Wk 1 / 1. Use a range of oral techniques to present persuasive arguments and engaging narratives.
2. Make notes when listening for sustained periods and discuss how note-taking varies depending on context and purpose. / 6. Spell familiar words correctly and employ a range of strategies to spell difficult and unfamiliar words. / 7. Appraise a text quickly, deciding on its value and usefulness.
7. Understand underlying themes, causes and points of view.
8. Compare how writers from different times and places present experiences and use language.
9. Select words and language drawing on their knowledge of literary features and formal and informal writing.
10. Use varied structures to shape and organise text coherently.
Y5
Wk 2 / 1. Present a spoken argument sequencing points logically, defending views with evidence and making use of persuasive language.
4. Reflect on how working in role helps to explore complex issues. / 6. Group and classify words according to their spelling patterns and their meanings. / 7. Explore how writers use language for comic and dramatic effects.
8. Reflect on reading habits and preferences and plan personal reading goals.
7. Infer writer’s perspectives from what is written and from what is implied.
7. Make notes on and use evidence from across a text to explain events or ideas.
9. Vary the pace and develop the viewpoint through the use of direct and reported speech, portrayal of action and selection of detail.
9. Experiment with different narrative forms and styles to write their own stories.
9. Reflect independently and critically on their own writing and edit and improve it. / 11. Punctuate sentences accurately including using speech marks and apostrophes.
11. Adapt sentence construction to different text-types, purposes and readers.
Y6
Wk 2 / 1. Participate in whole-class debate using the conventions and language of debate, including standard English.
1. Use the techniques of dialogic talk to explore ideas, topics or issues. / 6. Use a range of appropriate strategies to edit, proofread and correct spelling in their own work, on paper and on screen. / 7. Explore how word meanings change when used in different contexts.
7. Appraise a text quickly, deciding on its value and usefulness.
7. Understand underlying themes, causes and points of view.
8. Read extensively and discuss personal reading with others, including in reading groups.
8. Compare how writers from different times and places present experiences and use language.
9. Select words and language drawing on their knowledge of literary features and formal and informal writing.
9. Use different narrative techniques to engage and entertain the reader.
9. Set their own challenges to extend achievement and experience in writing. / 11. Use punctuation to clarify meaning in complex sentences.
Themes / Adjectives, adverbs, authors, characters, collaborative work, classic stories, dialogue, direct & indirect speech, editing own work, evidence from text, imaginative writing, illustrations, narrative, oral discussion, prequels and sequels, punctuation, shared reading, text- film comparison, use model for writing text, word play

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