This is a unit I designed for my split Y1/YR class. Y1 children struggled with their PiRA tests and lots of oral comprehensions mixed with teaching a question type at a time could be the answer. The unit can be used with Reception children also - the requirements of the new EYFS regarding discussion about characters is achieved whilst talking about the crocodile. I planned this unit for an HLTA to run, for about 20 minutes a day for 6 weeks with a low Y1 class. I hope it is useful:)

This unit is designed for a mixed Y1/YR class with separate activities/writing opportunites for EYFS and KS1. I included a picture map of the poem, and an innovation map for children’s own planning. Some of the sessions can be omitted/extended - for example, the session on similes turning into metaphors can be split into two separate sessions and you could do a lot more rhyming. I mention some powerpoints from Twinkl but others can be easily found online. I am also including photos of our message centre that provided opportunities for independent writing in the continuous provision in Reception.