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Poetry
English Year 4 Spring Narrative Poetry
Explore Narrative Poetry
Explore a variety of narrative poetry. Use noun phrases and fronted adverbials, also pronouns. Identify features poets use; learn, recite and write poems that tell a story.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core Unit: Introduction to narrative poems
(suggested as 4 days)
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If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
You Will Need
Texts
The Works, chosen by Paul Cookson
Unit 2 SPAG: Identifying and using expanded noun phrases
(suggested as 3 days)
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If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
The Works by Paul Cookson
Presentations
SPAG PowerPoint: Noun Phrases
Unit 3 Comprehension: Reading and analysing narrative poems
(suggested as 3 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
You Will Need
Texts
Read Me 1 chosen by Gaby Morgan
What is Poetry by Michael Rosen
Unit 4 SPAG: Using and punctuating direct speech
(suggested as 3 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
Read Me 1 by Gaby Morgan
The Works by Paul Cookson
Presentations
SPAG PowerPoint: Direct Speech
Unit 5 Composition: Composing narrative poems
(suggested as 4 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
You Wait Till I’m Older Than You by Michael Rosen
Presentations
SPAG PowerPoint: Direct Speech