Lesson Planning
Fiction
English Year 3/4 Summer Stories by the Same Author
Satoshi Kitamura
Discover the imaginative world of author/illustrator Satoshi Kitamura, reading and listening to some of his books. Compose vivid descriptions, learn how to punctuate direct speech and write present perfect sentences. Have fun writing about switching bodies with your favourite pet!
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: exploring the picture books of Satoshi Kitamura
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Texts
Angry Arthur by Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura
Once Upon an Ordinary School Day Colin McNaughton and Satoshi Kitamura
Lily Takes a Walk by Satoshi Kitamura
Sheep in Wolves Clothing by Satoshi Kitamura
UFO Diary by Satoshi Kitamura
Weblinks
Reading of Angry Arthur from youtube.com
Reading of Once Upon an Ordinary School Day from youtube.com
Reading of Lily Takes a Walk from youtube.com
Unit 2 SPaG: Punctuating and setting out written dialogue
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Text
The Smile Shop by Satoshi Kitamura
Weblink
Reading of The Smile Shop from youtube.com
Unit 3 SPaG: Verbs – recognising and using the present perfect form
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit
You Will Need
Essential Text
In the Attic by Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura
Weblink
Reading of In the Attic from youtube.com
Unit 4 Composition: writing imaginatively in response to a story shared in class
(suggested as 5 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text
Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura
Weblink
Me and My Cat? read by Elijah Wood from youtube.com