Inspired by: Blodin The Beast - Medium Term Plan

During a Year 4 literacy module, students delve into the world of "Blodin the Beast" by Michael Morpurgo, enhancing their comprehension, composition, and grammar skills. In the first week, the objective is to ask pertinent questions to deepen their understanding of the text, which is complemented by activities that encourage the discussion and recording of ideas. An emphasis on grammar sees students extending their sentence construction to include multiple clauses, thereby enriching their writing.

As the weeks progress, the curriculum broadens to include a variety of books, particularly myths and legends, with students retelling stories orally to increase their familiarity with these genres. They also focus on composing and rehearsing sentences to build a rich vocabulary, while learning to use commas after fronted adverbials. The plan includes preparation for reading and performing play scripts, with attention to the nuances of direct speech punctuation. Themes and conventions of books are explored, and students are taught to organise paragraphs effectively and use the perfect verb form to express time and cause. The module culminates in a discussion of books and a 'Book Award Ceremony', where students demonstrate their understanding of possessive apostrophes and read their work aloud, ensuring clear intonation and volume control.