Genre: Fantasy story with a predictable structure.

Learning Objective:

Word Recognition

Strand 5: Read some high frequency words.

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Show an understanding of the elements of stories, such as main character, sequence of events, and openings.


Genre: A modern story with fantasy characters and a space setting.

Learning objectives:

Word Recognition

Strand 5: Identify the constituent parts of two-syllable and three-syllable words to support the application of phonic knowledge and skills.

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Recognize the main elements that shape different texts.


Genre: Realistic story

Learning Objectives:

Language Comprehension

Strand 7: Use syntax and context to build up their store of vocabulary when reading for meaning

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Select from different presentational features to suit particular writing purposes (e.g. writing a diary entry and an invitation).


Genre: Animal fantasy story

Learning Objectives:

Language Comprehension

Strand 8: Engage with books by exploring interpretations.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Draw on knowledge and experience of texts in deciding and planning what and how to write (e.g. using text as a model for structuring own writing).


Genre: Animal fantasy story

Learning Objectives:

Language Comprehension

Strand 8: Engage with books by exploring and enacting interpretations.

Writing Opportunities

Strand 9: Sustain form in narrative, including use of person and time (e.g. writing postcards from story characters).



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