Reading

Writing

Fiction – Smash and Grab (A mystery story)

Exploring how authors create mystery and suspense.

To write a mystery story that creates and builds atmosphere.

Non-fiction – Wanted: A New Planet (non-chronological report)

Exploring key features of non-chronological reports.

To write a non-chronological report.

Fiction – A Tale of Two Robots (a science fiction story)

Considering responses to characters and situations, showing an awareness of different points of view.

To write a fantasy story – an additional episode to the class text, with ambitious vocabulary and direct speech.

Non-fiction – Nose in a book or Eyes on the Game/How Long Should Break Be? (discussion texts)

Exploring features of discussion texts and understanding fact and opinion.

To write a balanced argument.

Games

Ball skills with a focus on invasion games

Play competitive games to consolidate passing and receiving skills with hands. Develop control and balance to apply simple tactics when playing competitive games. Recognise how to improve their performance to achieve their personal best.

Creative games

Take part in both indoor and outdoor games to improve their ability to select and apply a range of tactics. Create competitive games incorporating running, jumping, throwing and catching both in isolation and combination. Concentrate on improving techniques and skills throughout.