Unit F – Dragons
This English scheme of work for Key Stage One gets the children to select descriptive vocabulary to use when writing poems that play with language to describe different parts of a dragon, explore the meaning of words with tion endings and practise writing extended noun phrases.
Select descriptive vocabulary to use when writing poems that play with language to describe different parts of a dragon
Lesson One : Word Puzzles
Identify and record some words ending in tion that can be used to complete different word puzzles and compose sentences about what makes dragons special
Lesson Two : Dragon Poster
Practise selecting and using special vocabulary words to compose and present expanded noun phrases describing some different parts of a dragon
Lesson Three : Dragon Words
Investigate and record how to make collections of some descriptive vocabulary words that can be used to describe different parts of a dragon
Lesson Four : Poetry Writing
Explore how to select and compile some expanded noun phrases to use in a poem with matching alliteration word phrases describing different parts of a dragon
Lesson Five : Poem Changes
Investigate how to review and edit a poem about a dragon selecting more effective descriptive vocabulary words for each part of the creature
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Seaside Holidays
Describe and compare how families enjoyed seaside holidays together in the past with similar events and experiences enjoyed by families today
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Capacity Measurements
Explain and model how to measure, calculate and record the capacities of different containers and vessels working with non-standard and standard units
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Match Visit
Select and use special vocabulary including conjunctions and time adverbials to plan and write a recount of a family visit to a football match as part of a tournament competition
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Castle Defense
Investigate and record different ways that castles were constructed and located in the past to provide protection to the inhabitants and local community