Aylburton And English Bicknor C Of E Primary Schools' Two-Year Rolling Programme Cycle A (2022-23) English Long-Term Plan.pdf

## Aylburton and English Bicknor C of E Primary Schools English Long-Term Plan (2022-24)

This plan outlines a two-year rolling program for Years 3 & 4, focusing on developing students' literacy skills through engaging literature and creative writing. The curriculum is structured around thematic units, each exploring different literary themes and encouraging diverse forms of expression.

Cycle A (2022-23):

Themes: Dreams & Desires, Invention & Innovation, Hope & Healing, Leaders & Followers, Exploration & Discovery, Pride & Downfall
Texts: A mix of modern and classic stories, poems, and non-fiction texts like The Tin Forest, Until I Met Dudley, Winter’s Child, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Weslandia, and Jim: A Cautionary Tale.
Writing Outcomes: Persuasive leaflets, explanations texts (formal & informal), fantasy story sequels, myths/legends retellings, non-chronological reports, narrative poems.
Poetry Focus: Works by Roald Dahl, Roger McGough, John Foster, Michael Morpurgo, Nicola Davies, and Joseph Coelho.

Cycle B (2023-24):

Themes: Magic & Mystery, Imagination & Freedom, Taking Courage, Overcoming Adversity, From Mystery to Discovery, Fantasy Worlds
Texts: Leon and the Place Between, Tar Beach, Odd and the Frost Giants, Cloud Tea Monkeys, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Writing Outcomes: Own version fantasy narratives, playscripts, retellings from alternative perspectives, non-chronological reports, mystery narratives, narratives set in other worlds.
Poetry Focus: Works by Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre, Michael Rosen, Michael Morpurgo, Levi Pinfold, Joe Todd-Stanton, and Cressida Cowell.

General Approach:

The plan emphasizes:

Engaging Literature: Using a diverse range of texts to spark imagination and curiosity.
Creative Writing: Encouraging students to express themselves through various genres and styles.
Performance Poetry: Developing public speaking skills through recitation and performance.
Critical Thinking: Analyzing texts, developing arguments, and forming opinions.