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Term 1 - 2
Term 1 - 2
Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends
This term you will explore the role of myths/legends and storytelling as a way of learning about the world. Through the reading of a range of stories from Ancient Times, you will learn about narrative structure, symbolism, allusions. You get to read about monsters, magic and the mayhem caused by angry gods and goddesses.
The unit ends with the exciting opportunity to write your own myth and because it's Myths and Legends there is no limit to your creativity!
Homework
Homework
1) You will be completing homework on a digital platform called 'Bedrock Vocabulary'. You will learn a wide range of new vocabulary, while reading lots of fiction and non-fiction and completing a range of activities to help you learn the words. You will be expected to complete two lessons per week (although more is encouraged) and this will be your homework throughout the academic year.
2) Each term, you will also be given a topic knowledge organiser. You should use this to revise the key knowledge, vocabulary and terminology in preparation for a knowledge test at the end of the unit.
SUPER-CURRICULAR CHALLENGES: Each knowledge organiser also has a section with optional super-curricular challenges. Broaden your understanding of the topic by completing some/all of these tasks and your teacher will reward this with achievement points.
Term 2 - 3
Term 2 - 3
Monster Poetry
Monster Poetry
This term you will explore the role of poetry as a form of storytelling, learn the different forms of poetry and secure your understanding of poetic devices before writing and then analysing your own poem.
You will read a range of poems about monsters and learn how to analyse language and its effects.
At the end of the unit, you have the exciting chance to write your own monster poem! Will you have a slashing, scary monster or one who is really a big softie at heart and simply misunderstood? You then get the chance to analyse your own poem explaining how you used language to create specific effects.
Term 3 - 4
Term 3 - 4
The Victorian Childhood
The Victorian Childhood
This term you will explore how we can learn about history/experiences through storytelling. You will also secure you understanding of the function of language in creating meanings and how elements in a text can represent an argument / view and function symbolically.
Term 4 - 5
Term 4 - 5
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This term you will explore the role of drama in storytelling and learn about the concept of themes and how they can reflect societal attitudes
You will read extracts from Shakespeare's play ' A Midsummer Night's Dream' which is a comedy full of fairies, magic and chaos.
This unit will focus on developing your oracy skills (speaking and listening)
Term 5 - 6
Term 5 - 6
The Bone Sparrow
The Bone Sparrow
This term you will explore how storytelling can be used to give insight into other cultures and experiences. You will also build on your understanding of the function of language in creating meanings and how elements in a text can represent an argument / view and function symbolically.
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