Inspired by: Tiddler - Medium Term Plan

The Year 1 Module 3 of the curriculum revolves around the engaging and whimsical story 'Tiddler' by Julia Donaldson, beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This six-week plan is meticulously crafted to enhance students' comprehension, composition, and grammar and punctuation skills through a variety of objectives and teacher-led activities. In the first week, children are encouraged to connect the narrative to their own life experiences and make predictions about Tiddler's adventures. They also begin to articulate their thoughts before writing and learn to combine words and clauses using 'and', as well as the correct use of a question mark.

As the weeks progress, the plan delves deeper into the story of Tiddler, prompting students to predict outcomes, sequence sentences for storytelling, and explore the use of pronouns and grammatical elements like suffixes and prefixes. The activities are designed to be interactive and relatable, such as imagining being stuck in a chest like Tiddler or creating short narratives about sea creatures. By the fifth week, the focus shifts to poetry, with students listening to and discussing poems, drawing on their knowledge, and crafting their own short narrative poems using the suffix '-ing'. The module culminates with students reading their writing aloud and understanding the use of capital letters for days of the week and question marks, reinforcing the skills learnt throughout the term. This medium-term plan is a comprehensive guide to instilling foundational literacy skills in Year 1 students through the charming tale of Tiddler.