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The theme of responsibility in 'Lulu Gets a Cat'
Pupil outcome: I can write about something I am responsible for. Key learning points: - Re-reading a story can help to summarise the plot and remember the main events - A theme is a main idea in a story that often tries to teach the...
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Engaging with the plot of 'Into the Forest'
Pupil outcome: I can retell the plot of 'Into the Forest'. Key learning points: - ‘Into the Forest’ is a narrative fiction text written and illustrated by the author Anthony Browne. - The story is about a little boy who goes on a journey...
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Engaging with the plot of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can read ‘The Happy Prince’ and summarise the key events. Key learning points: - 'The Happy Prince' is a story originally written in 1888 by Oscar Wilde, which has been adapted into different versions. - The story tells...
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Character, setting and plot in 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - Making a prediction means deciding what you think will happen next in a story. - One person's prediction may be different...
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Characters in 'A Superhero Like You'
Pupil outcome: I can discuss characters and events in the story. Key learning points: - Thinking from the character's point of view helps to understand events in the story - Re-reading the story is useful to remembering the key events -...
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The theme of resilience in 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
Pupil outcome: I can describe how a character is feeling at different points in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist". Key learning points: - Reading a story helps us to consider themes or big ideas told through the plot - A character's...
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Characters and plot in the story 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
Pupil outcome: I can talk about the characters and plot in the story "Ada Twist, Scientist" to make a prediction. Key learning points: - Predictions about the plot can be made using the front cover, title, illustrations and what we know...
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Character, setting and plot in 'The Wolf, The Duck and the Mouse'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - ‘The Wolf, The Duck and The Mouse’ is a children’s story told through narrative writing and illustrations. - Using what we...
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Character, setting and plot in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can make a prediction based on illustrations, the setting and key vocabulary. Key learning points: - Making a prediction means making a guess about what you think will happen in a story using what you already know -...
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Character, setting and plot in 'And Tango Makes Three'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the story through discussing the characters, setting and plot. Key learning points: - 'And Tango Makes Three’ is a narrative fiction that is based on a true story. - The main characters in the story are two...
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The theme of happiness in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can link a story to my own feelings and experiences. Key learning points: - Recalling events in the story helps to summarise the most important parts - The actions of a character are what the character does or says -...
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Understanding the context of 'Front Desk'
Pupil outcome: I can develop my understanding of the authorial context, plot and themes of ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - Understanding where and when a story is set enhances our understanding of characters and events. -...
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Engaging with 'The Moon Dragons'
Pupil outcome: I can read and summarise the story of 'The Moon Dragons'. Key learning points: - ‘The Moon Dragons’ is a picture book and narrative fiction text that belongs to the genre of fantasy. - The plot of the story is based around...
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'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot
Pupil outcome: I can identify and compare all the major plot points of ‘The Twisted Tree’ and write a clear summary. Key learning points: - Summaries are important revision tools for understanding the plot. - A summary should be concise,...
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Reading 'The Sheep Pig' and discussing a turning point
Pupil outcome: I can discuss a turning point in the story. Key learning points: - The plot of a story is all the events that happen in it. - A narrative will have a beginning, build-up, climax and ending. - Turning points in a text mark...
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Writing the middle of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
Pupil outcome: I can write the middle of the story. Key learning points: - Sequencing language can be used at the start of a sentence, such as 'Suddenly,' - The middle of a story introduces the main plot and problem, such as the porridge...
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Writing the beginning of a story, introducing character and setting: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Pupil outcome: I can write the beginning of a traditional tale, introducing the characters and setting. Key learning points: - Traditional tales are mostly told in the past tense - The beginning of a story introduces the main characters,...
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Problem solving with plotting coordinates
Pupil outcome: I can use my knowledge of plotting coordinates to solve problems. Key learning points: - You can describe the relationship between coordinate pairs in words. - It is possible to identify points which do or do not follow a...
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Writing the beginning of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
Pupil outcome: I can write the beginning of the story. Key learning points: - Every sentence must start with a capital letter and end with a full stop - The beginning of a story introduces the main characters, setting and plot - Word...
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The theme of community in 'A Superhero Like You'
Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story. Key learning points: - Most stories start by introducing the main characters and setting - The plot means what happens in a story - Illustrations are important to help to tell a story -...
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Reading and responding to 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
Pupil outcome: I can listen to and discuss a traditional tale. Key learning points: - Predictions can be made based on illustrations, what has already been read and the front cover - One person's prediction may be different to another...
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Characters, setting and plot in 'Paddington'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the characters, setting and plot in the story 'Paddington'. Key learning points: - Stories have a beginning, middle and end. - The Paddington book series is now also told through film and television...
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Reading and responding to 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
Pupil outcome: I can listen to and discuss a traditional tale. Key learning points: - Predictions can be made based on illustrations, what has already been read and the front cover - One person's prediction may be different to another...
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Checking understanding of plotting coordinates
Pupil outcome: I can plot coordinates in the first quadrant. Key learning points: - Coordinates can be plotted in the first quadrant. - Shapes can be described using coordinates. - Moving all the points of a shape using the same rule...