Inspired by: Five Minutes Peace - Medium Term Plan

In the Year 2 module titled 'Five Minutes’ Peace', students delve into the charming world of Jill Murphy's book, published by Walker Books. The medium-term plan is structured over six weeks, each with specific objectives for comprehension, composition, and grammar and punctuation. In the first week, children focus on explaining and discussing their understanding of various texts, writing narratives based on personal and fictional experiences, and learning to construct sentences of different forms, such as statements and questions. The theme revolves around 'The Large Family', with activities like 'Mum' and 'Kitchen Chaos' to engage the students.

As the weeks progress, the plan introduces objectives such as predicting outcomes, evaluating writing collaboratively, and understanding the use of commas in lists. Children will explore themes like 'My Kitchen' and 'On My Tray', enhancing their comprehension and writing skills. By the third week, students draw upon their knowledge and vocabulary to plan their writing, with a focus on compound nouns. Activities like 'Poor Mum' and 'What Would Mum Say?' help to contextualise learning. The plan continues to build on reading accuracy, idea formation, verb tenses, and the retelling of stories, culminating in the sixth week with a focus on reading aloud with appropriate intonation and understanding the use of punctuation marks. The module not only enhances literacy skills but also encourages a love for storytelling and creative expression.