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Ravensdale Junior School
English Curriculum 2018 - 2019
Year 3
Writing Genres
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 (4 weeks)
Summer 2
Narrative Familiar settings - Wolves
Non- Chronological Reports Woolley Mammoths Poetry – Bonfire Night Senses Poems
Stories from another culture Anansi the spider E-safety poems
Instructions Grandparents Poems
Adventure & Mystery The Wrong Trousers
Narrative Dialogue – The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Letters Myths and Legends
Class Readers The Hodgeheg The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Captain Spikes Adventure and other Pirate Stories Cinderella The Three Billy Goats Gruff George’s Marvellous Medicine (Roald Dahl) Lighthouse Keepers Breakfast
Year 3 Objectives
Reading
Know the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.
Use knowledge of alphabet to locate information in dictionaries.
Know whether the text read is present or past tense.
Select appropriate words in cloze procedures.
Can use speech marks as an indication of change of voice when reading out aloud.
Can comment on the way non-fiction text is organised.
I can predict what might happen in a story based on what the writer says and suggests.
I have read fairy stories, myths and legends and can tell other people about them.
I can recognise rhyme and alliteration in poetry.
I can ask questions to improve my understanding of a text.
I can identify and summarise the main ideas a paragraph in a text.
I can pick out and write down information from non-fiction texts.
I can discuss the meaning of words in context.
I can write a book review and say why I would or would not recommend a book to someone else.
Spelling and Handwriting
I can use prefixes and suffixes and add them to words correctly.
I can spell homophones and can select the correct the correct word in sentences. where, wear, were / their, there, they’re
/ to, two, too
I can spell words which are commonly misspelt.
I can order words alphabetically using the first two or three letters.
I can check the spelling of a word in a dictionary using the first two or three letters.
I can write simple sentences correctly from dictation.
I can join letters in my writing and understand which letters should not be joined.
I have made my handwriting more consistent and easy to read.
Writing – Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
These are the targets for Year 3 at the front of the English Books. These are used to set targets (when appropriate) at the
beginning of each Talk for Writing unit. The target sheets are regularly reviewed - ticked and dated when the targets are
achieved.
T1 I can write a sentence which has a subject and a verb.
T2 I can punctuate sentences with capital letters and full stops.
T3 I can write compound sentences using ‘and’, ‘but’ and ‘so’ to join clauses together.
T4 I can use question marks and exclamation marks when needed.
T5 I remember to write commas in a list.
T6 I can choose interesting adjectives to describe people, places and objects.
T7 I use capitals for names people and places.
T8 I can use pronouns where appropriate to make my writing clear and avoid repetition (he, she, they, it).
T9 I can use time conjunctions.
T10 I can use prepositions to explain where things are or happen.
T11 I can write verbs in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd person correctly (I am, You are, They are).
T12 I can use present and past tense verbs correctly.
T13 I can use apostrophes for contractions.
T14 I can use apostrophes for to show possession with single nouns. E.g. The car’s engine.
T15 I can write sentences with a main and subordinate clause, using a range of conjunctions including ‘when’, ‘if’,
‘because’.
T16 I can start sentences with an adverbial phrase or subordinate clause, ending with a comma.
T17 I can maintain a piece of writing in the correct verb tense.
T18 I can include adverbs to describe actions.
T19 I can use inverted commas for direct speech when the reporting clause is at the end of the sentence.
T21 I can use similes in my writing.
T22 I can use paragraphs to indicate changes in time and place.
T23 I can write stories with settings, characters and a plot.
T24 I can use layout features in non-fiction writing.
T25 I can edit a piece of writing for spelling and punctuation errors as well as making improvements to vocabulary used.
Spoken Language
I can read what I’ve written out loud to a group, using the tone and volume of my voice to make the meaning clear.
I can listen and respond appropriately to adults and my peers.
I can ask relevant questions to increase my understanding and knowledge.
I use new words I have learnt.
I can explain and justify my own answers, arguments and opinions.
I can describe, explain and narrate for different purposes, including expressing feelings.
I can pay attention and take part in conversations with others, staying on topic as well as making and responding to
comments.
I can use talking to describe my ideas, explain things and to explore my imagination.
I can speak clearly and fluently, increasing using Standard English.
I can take part in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.
I can choose and use appropriate expression (e.g. formal or informal speaking) to communicate effectively.
SPaG terminology Year 1 – 3
(italics = introduced in this year group even though sited elsewhere)
Year 1
Letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation
mark
Year 2
Noun, noun phrase, statement, question, exclamation, command, compound, suffix, adjective, adverb, verb,
tense (past, present), apostrophe, comma
Year 3
Preposition, conjunction, word family, prefix, clause, subordinate clause, direct speech, consonant,
consonant, vowel, inverted commas.
(subject, synonym, active, bullet points, pronoun)
Year 4 Writing Genres
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Fables The Boy who Cried Wolf Narrative Setting description – Journey to the Centre of the Earth Poetry
Narrative Fantasy story – Riley Explanation The Shirt Machine Poetry
Non Chronological Reports Cats Myths and Legends Romulus and Remus
Instructions How to please your teacher. Narrative Dialogue opener – George’s Marvellous Medicine Poetry
Recount – Biography David Walliams
Persuasive adverts Performance Poetry
Class Readers The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe Journey to the Centre of the Earth The Butterfly Lion Tuesday (David Wiesner) Grandpa Chatterji
Year 4 Objectives
Reading
I have listened to and discussed fiction, plays, poetry and non-fiction books.
I can predict what might happen in a story based on what the writer says and suggests.
I can discuss the meaning of words in context.
I can write a book review and say why I would or would not recommend a book to someone else.
I can recognise different poetic forms.
Spelling and Handwriting
I can use prefixes and suffixes and add them to words correctly.
I can spell homophones and can select the correct the correct word in sentences. where, wear, were / their, there, they’re
/ to, two, too
I can spell words which are commonly misspelt.
I can write simple sentences correctly from dictation.
I can join letters in my writing and understand which letters should not be joined.
I have made my handwriting more consistent and easy to read.
Writing – Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
These are the targets for Year 4 at the front of the English Books. These are used to set targets (when appropriate) at the
beginning of each Talk for Writing unit. The target sheets are regularly reviewed - ticked and dated when the targets are
achieved.
T1 I can punctuate sentences with capital letters and full stops.
T2 I can write compound sentences (sentences with two main clauses) using a variety of conjunctions to join the clauses.
T3 I can use question marks and exclamation marks.
T4 I remember to write commas in a list.
T5 I can choose interesting adjectives to describe people, places and objects.
T6 I can use comparative (e.g. bigger) and superlative (e.g. biggest) adjectives.
T7 I use capitals for names, people and places.
T8 I can use pronouns to show possession (hers, his, theirs, its)
T9 I can use time conjunctions.
T10 I can use prepositions to explain where things are or happen.
T11 I can use the progressive and past progressive verb tense. E.g. She is running up the hill. She was running up the hill.
T12 I can use an apostrophe for contractions.
T13 I can use apostrophes for possession with single and plural nouns. (E.g. The girl’s bag. The girls’ bags)
T14 I can write sentences with a main and subordinate clause, using a range of conjunctions including ‘while, ‘as’ and
‘although’.
T15 I can maintain a piece of writing in the same tense.
T16 I can include adverbs to describe actions.
T17 I can use inverted commas for direct speech when the reporting clause is at the start of the sentence as well as at the
end. (E.g. Suzy sobbed, “My bike is broken!”)
T18 I can write sentences with an embedded relative clause – a clause which starts with ‘who’, ‘which’, or ‘that’.
T19 I can begin sentences with an …ing verb and remember the commas after the opening clause.
T20 I can start sentences with an adverbial phrase or subordinate clause ending with a comma.
T21 I can use paragraphs to indicate changes in time and place.
T22 I can write stories with settings, characters and plot.
T23 I can use the correct organisational and language features in my own non-fiction writing.
T24 I can use
SPaG terminology Year 4
(italics = introduced in this year group even though sited elsewhere)
Determiner, pronoun, possessive pronoun, adverbial
(parenthesis, relative pronoun, bracket, ellipsis)
Year 5 Writing Genres
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Science Fiction The War of the Worlds Non-Chronological Reports Earth and Space
Historical Fiction Christmas Carol
Information Reports Manchester Ridgeback Myths and Legends Beowolf / Greek Myths?
Discussion – (Arguments) Aliens
Explanations Life Cylces
Adventure Poetry – The Highwayman
Year 5 Objectives Reading
I have read and discussed fiction, poetry, plays and non-fiction books.
I have learnt a range of poetry by heart.
I can discuss books I have read and challenge other people’s views politely.
I can use notes to explain, discuss and present what I have read.
Class Readers Children of Winter War of the Worlds Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens – fiction from our literary heritage) Stormbreaker Theseus and the Minotaur (and other Greek myths and legends)
I can tell the difference between statements of facts and statements of opinion.
I can comment on the author’s use of language and explain the impact on the reader.
I can identify how language, structure and presentation affect meaning.
I can pick out, write down and present information for non-fiction texts.
I can identify and summarise the main ideas from several paragraphs in a text, and give evidence to back up these ideas.
Know some acceptable abbreviations used in books, e.g. anon, etc
I can identify bias in persuasive writing, articles and advertisements.
Be able to make inferences.
I understand that two people may have different perspectives on the same event, whether in history or in the news.
Be able to recognise features common to different text
I can identify the writer’s use of language
Spelling and Handwriting
I have learnt more prefixes and suffixes and how to add them to words.
I can spell some words with silent letters.
I can tell the difference between homophones and other words commonly used.
I can use a dictionary to check spellings and meanings.
I can use a thesaurus.
I can write clearly and quickly.
I can use the first three of four letters of a word to find the spelling and meaning in a dictionary.
I can spell the statutory spellings (Yr 5 words)
Writing – Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
These are the targets for Year 5 at the front of the English Books. These are used to set targets (when appropriate) at the
beginning of each Talk for Writing unit. The target sheets are regularly reviewed - ticked and dated when the targets are
achieved.
T1 I can write conditional sectences starting with If …
T2 I can write very short sentences for impact.
T3 I can use a semi-colon to separate main clauses.
T4 I can use colons to introduce a list or add extra information.
T5 I can use metaphors.
T6 I can write similes.
T7 I can write passive sentences. E.g. The car was driven by the crazy cat.
T8 I can use parenthesis using both commas, dashes and brackets for subordinate clauses.
T9 I can use relative clauses beginning with relative pronouns ‘who’, ‘which’, ‘where’, ‘whose’ or ‘that’.
T10 I can begin sentences with an ---ing verb and end the opening clause with a comma.
T11 Use a range of sentence openers throughout a piece of writing.
T12 Write a comma after an opening subordinate clause or adverbial phrase.
T13 I can use personification.
T14 I can use paragraphs to signal changes in time, scene, action, mood or person.
T15 I can use inverted commas in direct speech with the reporting clause at the beginning, middle or the end.
T16 I can write indirect speech (reported speech).
T17 I can describe settings, characters and atmosphere I narratives and insert dialogue to reveal more about a character
and move the story along.
T18 I can choose powerful verbs, interesting adjectives and adverbs (exciting vocabulary!)
T19 I can use hyphens in some compound adjectives. E.g. Bad-tempered, red-haired.
T20 I can use modal verbs to show degrees of possibility.
T21 I can use expanded noun phrases to show complicated and detailed information.
T22 I can use the correct organisational and language features in my own non-fiction writing.
T23 I can edit, improve and evaluate my writing and that of other writers.
Spoken Language
I can listen and respond appropriately to adults and other people my age.
I can ask relevant questions to increase my understanding and knowledge
I have used different ways to expand my vocabulary. (Thesaurus, magpie, listening to others)
I can explain and justify my own answers, arguments and opinions.
I can describe, explain and narrate for different purposes in a structured way, including expressing feelings.
I can pay attention and take part in conversations with others, staying on topic and making and responding to comments.
SPaG terminology Year 5
(Italics = introduced in this year group even though sited elsewhere)
Modal verb, relative pronoun, relative clause, parenthesis, bracket, dash, cohesion, ambiguity
(passive, antonym, object, colon, semi-colon)
Year 6
Writing Genres
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Narrative Science Fiction – Alien Landing Biographies Emmeline Pankhurst Lightning Copperhead
Non-Fiction Diary writing Explanation Poetry – using metaphors
Narrative Historical setting with time shift – The Gas Mask Non-Fiction Letter of Persuasion
Non-Fiction Balanced arguments Narrative Ghost story
SATs Revision (Reading and SPaG)
Poetry
Non-Fiction Newspaper reports.
Year 6 Objectives Reading
I have read and discussed fiction, poetry, plays and non-fiction books.
I have learnt a range of poetry by heart.
I can discuss books I have read and challenge other people’s views politely.
I can use notes to explain, discuss and present what I have read.
I can tell the difference between statements of facts and statements of opinion.
I can comment on the author’s use of language and explain the impact on the reader.
I can identify how language, structure and presentation affect meaning.
I can pick out, write down and present information for non-fiction texts.
I can provide evidence to support inference
Class Readers Street child Macbeth (fiction from our literary heritage) Arabian Nights
Kensuke’s Kingdom Lost Thing Invaders in the Vegetable Patch Holes Moondial
Be able to use context to explain the meaning of unfamiliar words
I understand how the meaning of sentences is shaped by punctuation, phrase length, word order and conjunctions.
I understand that the pace of reading can add to the excitement, suspense or atmosphere.
Spelling and Handwriting
I have learnt more prefixes and suffixes and how to add them to words.
I can spell some words with silent letters.
I can tell the difference between homophones and other words commonly used.
I can use a dictionary to check spellings and meanings.
I can use a thesaurus.
I can write clearly and quickly.
I can spell the statutory spellings (Yr 5 words and Yr 6 words)
Writing – Composition, Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
These are the targets for Year 6 at the front of the English Books. These are used to set targets (when appropriate) at the
beginning of each Talk for Writing unit. The target sheets are regularly reviewed - ticked and dated when the targets are
achieved.
T1 I can use parenthesis using commas, dashes and brackets for subordinate clauses.
T2 I can use a semi-colon to separate main clauses.
T3 I can use a colon correctly.
T4 I use a range of punctuation within one piece of writing.
T5 I can use inverted commas in direct speech with the reporting clause at the beginning, middle or the end.
T6 I can write indirect speech (reported speech).
T7 I can use metaphors and similes to describe nouns.
T8 I can use personification.
T9 I can write very short sentences for impact.
T10 I can use relative clauses beginning with ‘who’, ‘which’, ‘where’, ‘whose’ or ‘that’.
T11 I can write conditional sentences starting with If …
T12 I can write conditional sentences starting with If …
T13 I can write passive sentences. E.g. The television was switched off then the curtains were drawn.
T14 I can use paired adjectives - both modifying and coordinating.
T15 I can use paragraphs to signal changes in time, scene, action, mood or person.
T16 I can describe settings, characters and atmosphere in narratives and insert dialogue to reveal more about a character
and move the story along.
T17 I can sequence sentences effectively within paragraphs and vary sentence structures with different openers to bring
my writing to life.
T18 I can use both coordinating e.g. and, but, so (a) and subordinating conjunctions e.g. because, since, although,
whenever, (b)
T19 I can use adverbs and adverbial phrases to give more information about where, when and how an event happens.
T20 I can use ellipses.
T21 I can change verb tense in a piece of writing when necessary.
T22 I can use the past perfect tense to write about events further back in the past. E.g. Tom went to bed after he had
finished reading his book.
T23 I can use expanded noun phrases to give complicated and detailed information.
T24 I can use modal verbs to show degrees of possibility.
T25 I can use the correct organisational and language features in my own non-fiction writing including the correct level of
formality.
T26 I can use the correct organisational and language eatures in my own non-fiction writing.
T27 I can edit, improve and evaluate my writing and that of other writers.
Spoken Language
I can listen and respond appropriately to adults and other people my age.
I can ask relevant questions to increase my understanding and knowledge
I have used different ways to expand my vocabulary. (thesaurus, magpie, listening to others)
I can explain and justify my own answers, arguments and opinions.
SPaG terminology Year 6
Subject, object, active, passive, synonym, antonym, ellipsis, hyphen, colon, semi-colon, bullet points
(year 1 – 6)
Text/Genre Overview 2018 / 2019
Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 (4 weeks)
Summer 2
Year 3 Narrative Familiar settings - Wolves
Non- Chronological Reports Woolley Mammoths Poetry – Bonfire Night Senses Poems
Stories from another culture Anansi the spider E-safety poems
Instructions Granparents Poems
Adventure & Mystery The Wrong Trousers
Narrative Dialogue – The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Letters Myths and Legends
Year 4 Fables The Boy who Cried Wolf Narrative Setting description – Journey to the Centre of the Earth Poetry
Narrative Fantasy story – Riley Explanation The Shirt Machine Poetry
Non Chronological Reports Cats Myths and Legends Romulus and Remus
Instructions How to please your teacher. Narrative Dialogue opener – George’s Marvellous Medicine Poetry
Recount – Biography David Walliams
Persuasive adverts Performance Poetry
Year 5 Science Fiction The War of the Worlds Non-Chronological Reports Earth and Space
Historical Fiction Christmas Carol
Information Reports Manchester Ridgeback Myths and Legends Beowolf / Greek Myths?
Discussion – (Arguments) Aliens
Explanations Life Cylces
Adventure Poetry – The Highwayman
Year 6 Narrative Science Fiction – Alien Landing Biographies Emmeline Pankhurst Lightning Copperhead
Non-Fiction Diary writing Explanation Poetry – using metaphors
Narrative Historical setting with time shift – The Gas Mask Non-Fiction Letter of Persuasion
Non-Ficiton Balanced arguments Narrative Ghost story
SATs Revision (Reading and SPaG)
Poetry
Non-Ficiton Newspaper reports.
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