Week 10 - Report/Article Writing - End of term summary

• Brainstorm and organise ideas for a school term recap. 

• Write an engaging introduction that sets the tone for the school term recap. 

• Write detailed paragraphs about key events and achievements from the school term. 

• Write a strong conclusion that reflects on the school term and looks ahead to the future. 

• Revise, edit, and publish the school term recap. 

Week 9 - Report/Article Writing

• Understand the purpose and elements of a conclusion in a newspaper article.

• Summarise the main points of the newspaper article in the conclusion. 

• Craft a final thought or call to action that leaves a lasting impression. 

• Integrate the summary of main points and final thought into a cohesive conclusion. 

• Revise and polish the conclusion for clarity, coherence, and impact. 

Week 8 - Report/Article Writing

• Organise research and ideas into a clear outline for the main body of a newspaper article. 

• Write clear and engaging topic sentences for each paragraph in the main body. 

• Develop body paragraphs by adding supporting details to topic sentences. 

• Incorporate quotes and sources effectively into the main body paragraphs. 

• Revise and polish the main body paragraphs for clarity, coherence, and flow. 

Week 7 - Report/Article Writing

• Understand the basic structure of a newspaper article and the importance of a strong title and introduction. 

• Create engaging and informative titles for newspaper articles. 

• Write a compelling introduction that captures the reader’s interest and provides a summary of the article. 

• Ensure the title and introduction work together to engage the reader and provide a clear overview of the article. 

• Finalise the title and introduction, and complete the newspaper article. 

Week 6 - Factual Writing - We're continuing our writing from last week

• Understand what factual writing is and its purpose 

• Choose a topic for factual writing and narrow it down

• Develop research skills to gather factual information

• Learn effective note-taking and information organization

• Write a strong introduction that hooks the reader and presents the main idea

Week 5 - Factual Writing

• Understand what factual writing is and its purpose 

• Choose a topic for factual writing and narrow it down

• Develop research skills to gather factual information

• Learn effective note-taking and information organization

• Write a strong introduction that hooks the reader and presents the main idea

Week 4 - Poetic Writing

• Understand what a backward poem is and how it works

• Plan the structure and theme of a backward poem

• Write the first draft of a backward poem

• Revise and edit the backward poem to ensure clarity, coherence, and impact

• Share the final backward poems, turn them into images, and reflect on the writing process

Week 3 - Poetic Writing

• Understand what a paint chip poem is and how to create one 

• Brainstorm ideas and plan the structure of a paint chip poem 

• Write the first draft of a paint chip poem 

• Revise and edit the paint chip poem to improve clarity, imagery, and flow 

• Share the final paint chip poems and reflect on the writing process

Week 2 - Poetic Writing

• Understand the structure and purpose of a haiku, including how to count syllables

• Use sensory details to create vivid imagery in a haiku

• Focus on creating strong imagery through descriptive language

• Convey a theme or emotion through a haiku

• Share and reflect on the haiku writing process

Week 1 - Poetic Writing

• Understand the five senses and how they can be used in writing

• Use descriptive language and similes to enhance sensory details

• Understand basic poetic structures and the importance of rhythm

• Edit and improve poems using peer feedback

• Share poems and reflect on the writing process