Writing Texts in the Autumn Term 

Leon and the Place Between

Throughout the sequence of learning children will explore the author’s language and use it as the basis for their own descriptive writing.  Your child  will explore the characters’ thoughts and emotions and take part in drama activities, leading to writing in role and the creation of dialogue. Using the structure of the original story, children will plan their own version of the story where their own character enters a magical world.

The First Drawing

During this sequence of learning, your child will explore the text, including exploration of the Stone Age and cave paintings. The children will write diary entries, explore the conventions of speech, create character descriptions and finish by writing their own historical narratives.

The BFG 

Throughout this sequence of learning, your child will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of text types including,  recounts, character descriptions, wanted posters, instructional writing and letters

They will finish by creating diary entries as Sophie and write a new chapter/own version of what might happen. To conclude, your child will write their own giant story.