Shaping the World

Poetry

Study biographies and shape poems inspired by historical heroes in Liz Brownlee's wonderful anthology Shaping the World. Carry out word investigations and revise fronted adverbials. Write a biography and poem about a hero.

Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.

Unit 1 Core: Shaping the World – Biography and Shape Poems (suggested as 5 days)

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Lesson Planning

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Text
Shaping the World chosen by Liz Brownlee

Weblinks
Short video about Dr. Jane Goodall and her research

Unit 2 SPaG: Fronted Adverbials (suggested as 2 days)

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Lesson Planning

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

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You Will Need

Essential Text
Shaping the World chosen by Liz Brownlee

Unit 3 SPaG – Investigating Words (suggested as 3 days)

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Lesson Planning

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

PowerPoint

You Will Need

Essential Text
Shaping the World chosen by Liz Brownlee

Unit 4 Composition: Writing Biography and Shape Poems (suggested as 5 days)

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Lesson Planning

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Texts
Shaping the World chosen by Liz Brownlee
Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks

Weblink
Clip from a Charlie Chaplin film

SPaG Presentations

Many Hamilton units come with interactive Grammar Presentations integrated into the overall teaching and textual context. Alternatively, these presentations can be used as stand-alone whiteboard sessions. Try your year group below.

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English Year 3/4 Spring Poetry