Inspired by: Flotsam - Medium Term Plan

In the Year 4 Module 3 medium term plan, students delve into the enchanting world of "Flotsam" by David Wiesner, a book that serves as the cornerstone for a series of literacy objectives spanning comprehension, composition, and grammar and punctuation. The first week sets the stage with objectives aimed at enhancing vocabulary through the use of dictionaries, engaging with non-fiction through listening and discussion, and learning to organize information with the aid of headings and sub-headings. Students also explore the art of crafting noun phrases enriched with adjectives and nouns to add descriptive detail.

As the weeks progress, the plan introduces objectives that encourage students to appreciate the power of language, such as identifying words and phrases that spark imagination in week two, and drawing inferences from characters' actions in week three. They also focus on performance skills, rehearsing and presenting poems with expressive vocal techniques. Grammar objectives include mastering fronted adverbials and a variety of conjunctions to connect ideas smoothly. By week four, students are immersed in playscripts, learning to avoid ambiguity with careful noun and pronoun choices, and using the perfect verb form to express time and causality. The plan culminates with objectives that foster discussion and narrative skills, such as creating settings and characters, and using the possessive apostrophe correctly. Predicting plot developments and refining grammar and vocabulary for consistency are also key elements, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in both understanding and crafting language.