<p>This 12-lesson unit plan guides Year 3 students in writing a newspaper report based on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka. The unit begins with identifying key features of newspaper reports, followed by comprehension lessons that explore the text and develop reading skills. Focused lessons teach essential writing techniques, including captions and headlines, third-person and past tense, and chronological order. A speaking and listening activity (role-play interview with the Wolf) helps students deepen their understanding of perspective. The unit culminates in planning, writing, editing, and publishing their own newspaper reports.</p> <p>The plan includes clear learning objectives, detailed teaching guidance, differentiated activities, and thought-provoking plenary questions to consolidate learning. Perfect for engaging students in writing with creativity and purpose!</p>

<p>This 12-lesson unit plan supports Year 3 students in developing descriptive writing skills inspired by The First Drawing by Mordicai Gerstein. The unit begins with exploring descriptive language through the book, focusing on how the author brings the prehistoric world to life. Comprehension lessons introduce key descriptive techniques such as expanded noun phrases and sensory language. Students practice these skills in focused lessons, including creating vivid descriptions of settings, characters, and emotions. A drama activity allows students to explore the protagonist’s experiences, deepening their understanding of the text and inspiring their own writing.</p> <p>The unit concludes with planning, drafting, editing, and publishing a descriptive piece about imagining life as a prehistoric child discovering art. Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiated support to help all learners succeed. Perfect for encouraging creativity and rich vocabulary development!</p>

<p>This 12-lesson unit plan supports Year 3 students in writing a fantasy narrative inspired by Leon and the Place Between by Angela McAllister. The unit begins by identifying features of fantasy stories, with comprehension lessons focusing on how the author uses language to create a magical atmosphere. Students learn to incorporate key writing techniques, including expanded noun phrases, emotive language, adverbial phrases, and multiclause sentences with “if.” Focused lessons guide them in building suspense, describing settings, and using dialogue to develop characters.</p> <p>A drama activity brings the magical scenes to life, sparking ideas for their own narratives. The unit culminates in planning, drafting, editing, and publishing an original story about a magic show with real magic. Each lesson includes clear objectives, differentiated activities, and structured scaffolding, ensuring all students can craft an imaginative and engaging fantasy narrative. Perfect for sparking creativity and developing key writing skills!</p>