Year 6

The Windrush - Diary writing

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    To build knowledge of the historical context of the unit

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    In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding plural suffixes. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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    To identify the features of a diary entry

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    In this lesson, we will look at a model diary entry from another character's perspective. We will then generate emotions vocabulary and corresponding show-not-tell phrases to use in our writing.
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    To develop a rich understanding of words associated with feeling stressed or scared

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    In this lesson, we will be learning about fronted adverbials of time, place and manner. We will also practice writing some sentences with fronted adverbials.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding plural suffixes and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to structure sentences using colons to introduce a list. We will also recap the features and PALLP of diary entries. We will then use vocabularly generated in previous lessons to write the opening paragraph of our diary entry.
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    In this lesson, we will use fronted adverbials and time and place to structure the main body paragraph of our diary entry.
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    In this lesson, we will use our planning and vocabulary generation from previous lessons to write the main body paragraph of our diary entry.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about the PALLP and features of a letter. We will also practise finding the features in an example.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffixes -le, -el, -al and -il. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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    To explore non-finite subordinate clauses

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    To further build knowledge of the historical context of the unit

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    In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
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    In this lesson, we will refer back to the knowledge we developed in our last writing lesson and consider how West-Indian immigrants felt at this time.
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    In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding the suffixes -le, -el, -al and -il and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.
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    In this lesson, we will use our planning and contextual knowledge developed over the past few lessons to write the opening paragraph of our diary entry.
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    To plan the main body of my letter

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    To write the main body of my letter (Part 1)

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