Year 4 Spring 2 English Planning Unit : Passport to Europe This half term block, based around a theme of Passport to Europe, consists of two English units: Novel as a theme Non-chronological reports Cross curricular links Although the units will stand alone, they can be planned to run alongside geography, design technology and music. A context for writing a non-chronological report could be a region in a European country, including information around a classical European composer. For novel as a theme, any appropriate text could be selected. Design technology could be linked via creating a passport holder or a money container for two or more currencies. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Skills have been specifically identified for each unit from Key Learning in Writing. The full set of units include all skills for the year group. However, if these units and/or skills are rearranged from the planned order, modifications to the identified grammar skills may be necessary. When planning, consider if the suggested skills are the most appropriate for the class or if different skills are needed based on assessments of children’s outcomes. This may involve the revisiting of skills from previous year groups. Refer to Key Learning in Writing for the year group to ensure full coverage over the year. Our English Planning Units have all recently been updated to include: new ideas and approaches for planning through the teaching sequence phases with more detailed guidance on reading and gathering content phases; updated suggestions of texts, direct links to specific film clips and resources within every unit; a tighter focus on grammar skills via warm-up sessions and integration within units; increased emphasis on vocabulary for reading and writing; further short and longer writing opportunities built into each unit; and updated outcome suggestions for scaffolded writing whilst highlighting the need for independent writing for assessment purposes.

’Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Reception - Week 1: Sharks! This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy in Reception. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 1 topic for Reception: Sharks! It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 2 on Thursday 23rd April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 2 - Week 1: Julia Donaldson Characters This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 2. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 1 topic for Year 2: Julia Donaldson Characters It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 2 on Thursday 23rd April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 3 - Week 1: The Twits This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 3. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 1 topic for Year 3: The Twits. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 2 on Thursday 23rd April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 4 - Week 1: The Train To Impossible Places This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 4. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 1 topic for Year 4: The Train to Impossible Places. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 2 on Thursday 23rd April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 6 - Week 1: It’s Magic! This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 6. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 1 topic for Year 6: It’s Magic! (Y6). It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 2 on Thursday 23rd April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 1 - Week 2: Perfect Pets This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 1. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 1: Perfect Pets It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

’Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Reception - Week 2: Spring Chicken This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy in Reception. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Reception: Spring Chicken It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 5 - Week 2: Deadly Creatures This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 5. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 5: Deadly Creatures. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 4 - Week 2: Chocolate This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 4. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 4: Chocolate. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 3 - Week 2: Eggs This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 3. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 3: Eggs. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 2 - Week 2: Roald Dahl Poetry This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 2. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 2: Roald Dahl Poetry It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 6 - Week 2: Wonder This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 6. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 2 topic for Year 6: Wonder. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 3 on Thursday 30th April.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 1 - Week 3: The Highway Rat This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 1. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Year 1: The Highway Rat It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 4 - Week 3: Performance Poetry This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 4. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Year 4: Performance Poetry. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 2 - Week 3: Recipes This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 2. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Year 2: Recipes It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 6 - Week 3: Robots - Part One This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 6. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Year 6: Robots - Part One. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.

‘Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 5 - Week 3: Danny the Champion of the World This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy for Year 5. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Year 5: Danny the Champion of the World. It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.

’Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Reception - Week 3: Big Bad Bugs This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy in Reception. These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format). All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings. Week 3 topic for Reception: Big Bad Bugs It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included. New plans will be released on a weekly basis every Thursday after Easter. Please check back for week 4 on Thursday 7th May.