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Medium term plan

T11 Term 1Experiment with story openingsTerm 1 Aspects of narrative
T15 Term 1Write new scenes or characters into a storyTerm 1 Aspects of narrative
T16 Term 1Convey feelings reflections or moods in a poemTerm 1 Poetry
T17 Term 1Write metaphors from original ideasTerm 1 Poetry
T18 Term 1Write own playscriptTerm 1 Plays
T10 Term 2Understand difference between literal and figurative languageTerm 2 Myths and legends
T11 Term 2Write own version of legend and myths Term 2 Trad. stories and fables
T14 Term 2Make notes of story outline for oral storytellingTerm 2 Trad. stories and fables
T7 Term 3Write from another characters point of viewTerm 3 Narrative – empathy
T9 Term 3Write in the style of the authorTerm 3 Narrative author style
S3 Term 1Discuss, proof read and edit writingTerm 1 Narrative structure
S1 Term 1Investigate word order – which words are essential to meaningTerm 1 Poetry
S4 Term 1Adapt writing for different readersTerm 1 Poetry (Grammar for writing Unit 35)
S3 Term 3Identify range of prepositionsTerm 3 Narrative empathy
S2 Term 3Understand how writing can be adapted for different audiencesTerm 3 Narrative empathy
W10 Term 1Use adverbs in writing dialogueYear 1 Aspects of narrative
Speaking and listening emphasisCollaborate for performance of playTerm 1 Plays
Speaking and listening emphasisUse notes as basis for oral storytelling Term 2 Trad stories and fables
Speaking and listening emphasisDescribe the view point of a character in a storyTerm 3 Narrative empathy
Speaking and listening emphasisPerform poemsTerm 3 Poetry
Speaking and listening emphasisListen and respond to others performanceTerm 3 Poetry
Speaking and listening emphasisUse talk to edit and refine own poemsTerm 3 Poetry