English

In English, we will still be looking at the novel 'Kensuke's Kingdom'. We will also be exploring various learning objectives to have a better understanding of different genres. Below are the Cambridge learning objectives that we will be working towards. 

Learning Objectives
- To explore proverbs, sayings and figurative expressions
- To keep reading journals which explore the language and effects in the book.
- To examine the style, language and impact of a range of non-fiction writing, particularly biography and first and third person narration.
- To look at how paragraphs, chapters and headings are used in biographical texts.
- To consider features of journalistic style when writing biographical reports.
- To develop skills of writing biography and autobiography.
- To use journalistic writing to write reports.
- To understand success criteria in writing.
- To edit and redraft the story, improving the selection of vocabulary and checking spelling and punctuation.


In English, 5L will be reading 'Kensuke's Kingdom' as their novel study. We will complete a variety of activities that will extend our understanding of a complex book. Below are the Cambridge Primary learning objectives that we will be working towards. 

Learning Objectives
- To explore proverbs, sayings and figurative expressions
- To keep reading journals which explore the language and effects in the book
- To become familiar with classic children’s authors.
- To use extracts of classic fiction to extend use of inference and ability to use explicit and implicit information – based on information at more than one point in the text.
- To consider why authors sometimes choose first person narration.
- To take account of viewpoint in a story and distinguish between narrator and author.
- To consider how chapters are structured and linked.
- To consider how paragraphs and chapters are structured and linked.
- To plan to write an extended story using classic fiction as a model for writing.
- To use paragraphs and chapters to structure a story.
- To write a story.
- To edit and redraft the story, improving the selection of vocabulary and checking spelling and punctuation.We will also continue on-going learning outcomes in spelling, grammar, reading, writing and speaking and listening across all subjects.

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