This half term we are exploring the text The Promise By Nicola Davies.
On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But she finds she can’t have it without promising something in return – to “plant them all”. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come.
In Autumn 2, we are focussing on:
1) Using a variety of noun phrases to describe
2) Describing action using relative clauses
3) Using the subjuntive mood when writing formally
4) Using question tags to show uncertainty
5) Using the subjunctive to give advice
6) Using parenthesis for extra information
7) Paragraphing ideas effectively
8) Embedding speech into narrative
Year 6 End of Year Expectations:
For children to be working at the expected standard for Year 6, they will be able to consistently and independently do the following:
Write for a range of audiences (knowing the difference between formal and informal language)
Write for a range of purposes (to persuade, inform, entertain)
Choose language for effect - use a wide range of synonyms for words and not repeat oneself
Integrate dialogue into narratives - create a good balance between speech and story telling
Ensure verb consistency so that it grammatically makes sense to read
Use a range of devices to build cohesion in writing, such as using conjunctions and adverbials of time and place, within and across paragraphs
Effectively use the subjunctive mood, modal verbs and active/passive voice
Use a range of punctuation accurately, including inverted commas, brackets, dashes, commas, apostrophes and hyphens
Consistent accuracy of Y5/6 statutory spelling list
Maintain legibility in joined handwriting at speed
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