Inspired by: The Lost Happy Endings - Medium Term Plan

In the Year 6 curriculum, Module 3 delves into the enchanting world of "The Lost Happy Endings" by Carol Ann Duffy and Jane Ray, a literary journey that enhances students' comprehension, composition, and grammar skills. The module begins by encouraging students to broaden their reading horizons with a variety of texts, including fiction and non-fiction. They learn to identify the audience and purpose of different writings, using them as models for their own work. A key grammar focus in this stage is the use of semi-colons, colons, and dashes to demarcate main clauses, enhancing their understanding of complex sentence structures.

As students progress, they explore a diverse range of literature, from myths to modern narratives, learning to describe settings, characters, and atmosphere in their own writing. They integrate dialogue effectively to both reveal character and propel the plot. The module also introduces the use of passive verbs to alter the presentation of information. With each new concept, students are encouraged to reflect on how these techniques are used by authors to craft engaging stories. They explore modal verbs and adverbs to express possibilities, and they prepare poems and plays for performance, focusing on intonation and volume to convey meaning. The module culminates with students evaluating the use of language, particularly figurative language, and the impact it has on readers. They practice précising longer passages and proofreading for accuracy in spelling and punctuation, using brackets, dashes, and commas to enhance clarity and avoid ambiguity in their writing. This medium-term plan not only hones their literary skills but also encourages critical thinking and creativity in their approach to both reading and writing.