Lesson Planning
Non-fiction
English Year 3/4 Autumn Information Texts
Caring for our Local Environment
Using Dara McAnulty's fantastic book Wild Child as a starting point, explore the local environment, writing fact files, information cards and reports. Grammar includes using conjunctions and developing noun phrases for vivid description.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Exploring and describing our local environment
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Non-essential Texts:
Reference books about native birds, local wildlife and environment
Unit 2 SPaG: Use a wider range of conjunctions: Helping wildlife
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Conjunctions
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Unit 3 SPAG: Expanded noun phrases: Describing living things for impact
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Noun Phrases
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Unit 4 Composition: Reporting on a local environment and how to care for it
(suggested as 5 days)
