Pupil outcome: I can write a setting description from ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - The setting of ‘The Borrowers’ is the Clock family home, which is underneath the floorboards of an old, English house. - A preposition of place...

Pupil outcome: I can write a section of the build-up of 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, suspense is built around Arrietty setting off on her first borrowing expedition. - The use of precise and...

Pupil outcome: I can write the recount paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic, focusing on its design, construction and purpose. Key learning points: - An introductory sentence explains what the paragraph is about. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a detailed section about the appearance of the Portia spider. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's...

Pupil outcome: I can write a narrative scene with direct speech in 'Whale Rider'. Key learning points: - The purpose of direct speech in a narrative is to develop characters and advance the plot. - Using a range of sentence types...

Pupil outcome: I can practise using figurative language in different sentence types. Key learning points: - A simile describes something by comparing it to something else to make the description more vivid. - Personification gives human...

Pupil outcome: I can write a paragraph of a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - This paragraph recounts the boy’s encounters with characters in the forest and conveys how his emotions heighten. - Diary entries...

Pupil outcome: I can say and write four different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - A sentence composed of at least two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating...

Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed paragraph about the life of King Tut. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific...

Pupil outcome: I can write the closing of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The closing paragraph of a journalistic report provides the reader with information about what is currently happening. - A shift to present tense is...

Pupil outcome: I can write the resolution of 'The Iron Man'. Key learning points: - In the resolution, the Iron Man finds a new home in a metal scrapyard and he no longer needs the farmers’ machinery. - Exaggeration is a key part of...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about pandas using cohesive devices. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is written to inform the reader about a subject or event out of time order....

Pupil outcome: I can edit the introduction and first section of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of making changes to improve writing. - When editing punctuation, missing or incorrect punctuation,...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a section about Anglo-Saxon farming. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within...

Pupil outcome: I can write the climax of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward. - Notes from a plan are used to form full sentences. - A range of...

Pupil outcome: I can write a section about the anglerfish's habitat. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within sentences and...

Pupil outcome: I can write a narrative opening based on ‘A Christmas Carol’. Key learning points: - The introduction of Scrooge’s character greatly contrasts the general Christmas atmosphere in the opening. - Precise vocabulary,...

Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured paragraph for part 1 of the climax. Key learning points: - The purpose of the climax is to describe the main action and take the suspense and excitement to its highest point. - Precise and...

Pupil outcome: I can say and write three different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - There are four types of simple sentence: statement, question, command and...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem. Key learning points: - The introduction to a persuasive letter will primarily focus on summarising the purpose of the letter. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'deluge', 'electrifying' and 'incessant' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Deluge' is a noun which means a flood or overflowing water. - 'Electrifying' is an adjective which...

Pupil outcome: I can write a descriptive scene about a dark, stormy night. Key learning points: - Sentences should be said aloud before writing to ensure they make sense and read back once written to check for errors. - Ambitious...

Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a section about Ancient Greek warfare. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within...

Pupil outcome: I can write detailed paragraphs to explain what happens to food when it leaves the stomach. Key learning points: - The main paragraphs in an explanation text tell the reader how the process of digestion is carried out. -...