Based on Kensuke’s Kingdom and the storm that throws Michael and Stella Artois overboard there is a narrative scene description linked with a first person recount of a storm that hit while they were sailing out at sea. Second page is simplified for lower reading ability.

In response to Edward falling overboard, Abilene writes him a letter in desperation. Supports letter writing with success criteria and highlights use of conjunctions.

Based on factual events when Romans invaded of Britain and took slaves back to Rome. This is an opening which includes Year 4 writing expectations, covers an attack on a Celtic village and a girl is taken by the Romans.