Pupil outcome: I can plan a narrative scene with direct speech in 'Whale Rider'. Key learning points: - Ambitious vocabulary can be logged on a plan for future use. - Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner indicate when, where and...

Pupil outcome: I can perform the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Key learning points: - ‘The Tyger’ is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud. - Understanding a poem,...

Pupil outcome: I can engage with the opening chapter of ‘The Iron Man’. Key learning points: - ‘The Iron Man’ is a contemporary science fiction novel written by the author Ted Hughes. - Science fiction is a genre of fiction that involves...

Pupil outcome: I can perform a poem inspired by big and small objects. Key learning points: - Performing poetry to an audience is an important part of the process of creating poetry. - When performing poetry, you can vary your volume,...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the second part of an opening of a narrative based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce the setting and characters. - Precise and ambitious...

Pupil outcome: I can publish a piece of narrative writing based on ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - A published piece of writing should be visually and linguistically appealing to the reader. - Neat, joined handwriting is...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the first part of a build-up of a narrative based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to build up suspense and excitement. - Precise and ambitious vocabulary is logged on a plan...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the second part of a build-up of a narrative based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to build up suspense and excitement. - Precise and ambitious vocabulary is logged on a plan...

Pupil outcome: I can read aloud a persuasive letter using expression. Key learning points: - Reading aloud involves speaking in front of others and listening to others. - Reading aloud involves speaking at a suitable volume and pace. -...

Pupil outcome: I can read aloud and discuss the opening chapter of 'The BFG’. Key learning points: - Reading aloud involves using an expressive voice, varying volume, emphasising keywords and using facial expressions. - Roald Dahl uses...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the build-up of 'The Viewer'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters, introduce a problem and build up tension. - Show-not-tell allows the reader to observe the...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and understand the emotions of Lila in the build-up of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter’. Key learning points: - Lila faces physical and emotional challenges that the reader does not know if she will overcome....

Pupil outcome: I can show an understanding of the characters, plot and setting of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - Hiccup is not a typical hero character - Stories may portray heroes in various ways - There are some...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how a turning point in a narrative affects a character’s emotions. Key learning points: - ‘Escape from Pompeii’ builds tension as the story progresses, drawing readers into the narrative of the eruption. -...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and engage with the key themes in ‘Escape from Pompeii’. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a story. - Themes can leave us with ideas and questions that we...

Pupil outcome: I can engage with the plot of 'The Day the Crayons Quit'. Key learning points: - 'The Day the Crayons Quit' is a children's picture book. - The book is compiled of letters from the crayons to their owner, Duncan,...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what makes a productive discussion and understand what makes an effective active listener Key learning points: - A productive discussion means thinking, listening and speaking clearly to develop it in a...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how physicality can add to the confident delivery of a slam poem. I can be an effective audience member and provide feedback. Key learning points: - Performing a slam poem is about more than just reading...

Pupil outcome: I can publish the final version of my 'Whale Rider' narrative and I can read it aloud to an audience. Key learning points: - A piece of published writing is the final, best version and should be visually appealing to the...

Pupil outcome: I can emulate Dostoevsky's use of dialogue in 'Crime and Punishment'. Key learning points: - Dostoevsky uses facial expressions, body language, structure and punctuation to create effective dialogue. - To emulate...

Pupil outcome: I can read and respond to a play script based on 'Charlotte's Web' and perform it in front of an audience. Key learning points: - A play is a written text that is acted out by actors in a live performance. - Actors,...

Pupil outcome: I can retell a version of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ with charisma. Key learning points: - Doing rehearsals will help you to reflect on your performance and improve before delivering it to an audience. - Changes in...

Pupil outcome: I can listen to and answer questions about myself. Key learning points: - Successful listening includes looking at the person speaking and paying close attention. - Successful speaking includes speaking loudly and clearly...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how to ask and respond to questions, and use effective preparation techniques for confident delivery. Key learning points: - Being an effective audience member can mean being supportive, respectful and...