Inspired by: Leon and the Place Between - Medium Term Plan

The medium-term plan for Year 5, Module 1 revolves around the enchanting book "Leon and the Place Between" by Angela McAllister, with captivating illustrations by Grahame Baker-Smith. Throughout this module, students will delve into various aspects of English language arts, including comprehension, composition, and grammar and punctuation. In the first week, objectives include making comparisons within and across books, predicting outcomes from explicit and implicit details, and learning how to write narratives by studying character and setting development. Students will also work on integrating dialogue into their writing and using expanded noun phrases to articulate complex information effectively.

As the weeks progress, the plan builds on these foundational skills with a range of activities designed to deepen understanding and enhance writing techniques. Students will ask questions to improve comprehension, select appropriate grammar and vocabulary to alter meaning, and utilise modal verbs for indicating possibility. They will explore the impact of language and structure on the reader, identify the audience and purpose of writing, and ensure correct subject-verb agreement. The use of various punctuation marks, such as colons and semi-colons, is introduced to improve cohesion and list presentation. By the end of the module, students will be adept at summarising key ideas, evaluating the effectiveness of writing, and creatively retelling stories, ensuring they are equipped with a rich array of linguistic tools to express themselves with clarity and imagination.