Unit D – Story Journal
This English scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to plan and write a story using different narrative techniques, identify the meanings of words that are homonyms and practise extending sentences by using commas to add extra words and phrases based on A Medal for Leroy, Michael Morpurgo.
Plan and write a story using different narrative techniques, identify the meanings of homonyms and practise extending sentences using commas
Lesson One : Homonym Meanings
Identify and match the double meanings of different words that are classed as homonyms that can be used when describing scenes and events from an adventure story
Lesson Two : Sentence Commas
Practise using commas to add extra phrases and clauses to different about sentences some of the events that might be experienced by families in an adventure story
Lesson Three : Story Planning
Select and use information about another journal that could have been discovered which can illustrate some of the history of a family in a narrative story
Lesson Four : Story Viewpoint
Select and write a new section for a narrative story from the viewpoint of one of the characters to show the sequence of events and development and outcomes of the plot
Lesson Five : Story Editing
Edit and redraft a new section for an adventure story to suggest what other events might happen in the narrative to match the writing style and techniques of a significant author
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Cities, Towns and Villages
Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition
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Recycling
Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school
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Viking Pots
Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions
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Bronze Age
Research and illustrate how life in Britain developed and changed during the Bronze Age including the growth of communities and trade