Inspired by: The Whisperer - Medium Term Plan

In the first week of Year 3 Module 5, based on "The Whisperer" by Nick Butterworth, students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions about the book, ensuring they take turns and listen attentively to their peers. The comprehension objective focuses on engagement with the text and others' interpretations. Compositionally, students are tasked with orally constructing sentences, gradually expanding their vocabulary and sentence structure variety. In grammar and punctuation, the objective is to choose nouns and pronouns with precision to avoid confusion and unnecessary repetition. Teacher ideas for this week include exploring the characters and themes through activities titled 'Who Is The Whisperer?', 'Caterwauling', and 'Emergency Truce'.

By the fifth week, students will have delved deeper into the literary world of "The Whisperer", discussing a broader range of literature including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books. The comprehension goal is to understand and articulate the themes within these texts. Compositionally, students will focus on structuring paragraphs that cohesively revolve around a central theme. Grammar and punctuation lessons will introduce the perfect verb form to denote time and causal relationships. Teacher ideas for this week's activities include 'Tiger', 'Diversity', and 'The Truce', which aim to further students' understanding of the text's themes and their ability to express ideas clearly and coherently.