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Fiction
English Year 5 Spring Stories on a Theme
Faraway Places
Read and write stories set in faraway places using Cloud Tea Monkeys and Mysterious Traveller. Study relative clauses and expanded noun phrases for concise writing.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Introduction to faraway stories
(suggested as 4 days)
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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.
Back to 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.
You Will Need
Texts
Cloud Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
Websites
Fairtrade chocolate production from www.YouTube.com
Fairtrade bananas from www.bbc.co.uk
Unit 2 SPAG: Expanded noun phrases to convey information concisely
(suggested as 3 days)
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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.
Back to 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.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
Cloud Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
Presentations
Grammar PowerPoint: Expanded Noun Phrases
Unit 3 Comprehension: Explore how writers use imagery and tension
(suggested as 4 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
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.
Back to 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.
You Will Need
Texts
Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham (Please note this book is sadly out of print. Second hand copies are available online or try your local library.)
Optional Text
Cloud Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
Unit 4 SPAG: Relative clauses; building images
(suggested as 3 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
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.
Back to 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.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham (Please note this book is sadly out of print. Second hand copies are available online or try your local library.)
Presentations
Grammar PowerPoint: Relative clauses
Unit 5 Composition: Write a story with a faraway setting
(suggested as 5 days)
Planning and Activities
Coping with Lockdown?
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.
Back to 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.
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Texts
Mysterious Traveller by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham (Please note this book is sadly out of print. Second hand copies are available online or try your local library.)
or
Cloud Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham
Presentations
Grammar PowerPoint: Relative clauses