Pupil outcome: I can understand the key themes and the characters’ emotions in ‘The Journey’. Key learning points: - A theme is a big idea, topic or message that appears in a story. - Themes in a story are used to convey deeper meaning...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of a journalistic report and I can distinguish between statements of fact and different perspectives. Key learning points: - A journalistic report is a non-fiction text that informs the reader...

Pupil outcome: I can understand different characters' perspectives. Key learning points: - When exploring a character’s point of view, we experience life as if through their eyes; this is called perspective. - Paikea feels a deep...

Pupil outcome: I can write a monologue in the voice of Ariel from Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Key learning points: - Creating a plan helps you to organise your thoughts. - To create a clear character voice you need to consider what tone...

Pupil outcome: I can compare and contrast two different perspectives of a setting. Key learning points: - Abdul Karim is a member of Queen Victoria’s household. He is teaching the Queen Hindustani. - Abdul Karim describes India in...

Pupil outcome: I can compare characterisation across a text. Key learning points: - ‘Escape from Pompeii’ is written from the perspective of Tranio, a young boy. - Characterisation can change over the course of a text’s narrative. -...

Pupil outcome: I can consider Addie’s relationships with other characters in ‘A Kind of Spark’ and explore different perspectives on a plot point. Key learning points: - Looking at interactions between characters can tell readers about...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a journalistic report based on the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - In a journalistic report,...

Pupil outcome: I can summarise the events of the resolution of ‘When the Sky Falls’ and gather different perspectives on the events in role as a journalist. Key learning points: - Before we write, we need to generate a wide range of...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'Wonder’. Key learning points: - By reading from a range of perspectives, readers can discover more about characters and their relationships. - Characters and their relationships change and...

Pupil outcome: I can retell the plot of 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' and consider it from different characters' perspectives. Key learning points: - 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' is a Sherlock Holmes short story first...

Pupil outcome: I can identify Lila's emotions and develop thoughts that convey them. Key learning points: - The opening of 'The Firework-Maker's Daughter' can be streamlined into four key moments. - Lila's emotions shift and change over...

Pupil outcome: I can rewrite a passage of Ian Beck's ‘Propping Up The Line’ from the perspective of the character of Alice. Key learning points: - The Home Front refers to the idea that those in Britain felt the impact of World War One...

Pupil outcome: I can understand what is meant by voice in a narrative and consider how voice is crafted. Key learning points: - Voice is the language a writer uses to convey a perspective or tell a story. - Voice affects how we connect...

Pupil outcome: I can write a comparative paragraph which explores two extracts inspired by the same mythological character (Achilles). Key learning points: - The opening of a comparative paragraph could start with a topic sentence which...

Pupil outcome: I can show understanding of Pat Barker's ‘The Silence of the Girls’ through comprehension and annotation. Key learning points: - Briseis is a character from Greek mythology; she is given to Achilles (a renowned warrior) as...

Pupil outcome: I can show understanding of ‘Song of Achilles’ through comprehension and annotation. Key learning points: - Achilles is a renowned warrior from Greek mythology. - Patroclus is another character from Greek mythology; he is...

Pupil outcome: I can identify perspectives and use them in my own writing. Key learning points: - Perspective refers to literal viewpoint and an opinion. - Examples of perspective include: in media res, panoramic, external and internal....

Pupil outcome: I can apply effective reading skills to an unseen fiction text. Key learning points: - We can use context to help us make predictions about the text. - We can use other words in the sentence to help us clarify meaning of...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how a person's worldview may be impacted by influential thinkers, upbringing and experience and describe why this is significant when studying religion. Key learning points: - Our worldview is a product of...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise excellent writing practice in a model answer. Key learning points: - When comparing poems, you should choose a poem that matches the poem you have been given thematically. - Use comparative connectives like...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Frankenstein reacts to his creation and consider how ethical his reaction is. Key learning points: - Frankenstein is disgusted and disappointed with his creation. - Frankenstein’s hatred for his creation...

Pupil outcome: I can draw citrus fruit juicers using the crating technique. Key learning points: - The crating technique can be used with isometric and perspective sketching. - When using the crating technique, it is important that the...

Pupil outcome: I can write a postcard from Paddington’s perspective, including a list of places and his feelings. Key learning points: - A postcard is written to someone when you are away somewhere, in this case Paddington in London. -...