Year 4

John Lyons - Poetry

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To learn about John Lyons

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To investigate suffixes: -ous

In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ous suffix and set spelling words to learn.

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To explore word class

In this lesson, we will learn the definitions of nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and prepositions. We will identify these word classes in sentences.

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To explore and respond to John Lyons' poetry: Dancing in the rain

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with happiness (Part 1)

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To explore and respond to John Lyons' poetry: Dancing in the rain (Part 2)

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To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -ous, including test

In this lesson, we will be practising and applying knowledge of the -ous suffixes.

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To perform a poem

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To analyse 'Carib Nightfall'

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To analyse 'Dancing in the Rain'

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To generate and develop vocabulary (Part 1)

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To investigate suffixes: -ial

In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ial suffix and set spelling words to learn.

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To explore expanded noun phrases

In this lesson, we will explore the definition of expanded noun phrases and associated word classes. We will then identify and use expanded noun phrases in sentences.

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To write a free verse poem

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with happiness (Part 2)

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To analyse 'Carnival Jumbie'

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To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -ial, including test

In this lesson, we will be practising and applying knowledge of the -ial suffixes.

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1 Video

To analyse 'Carnival Dance Lesson'

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To generate and develop vocabulary (Part 2)

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To write a poem

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