A Y4/Y5/Y6 WRITING & READING UNIT – LOCHINVAR/KNIGHTS

Suitable for whole class, groups and catch up/booster/intervention teaching

Participants will receive a unique unit pack in addition to extensive IT resources that meet the expectations of the new national curriculum in a dynamic and stimulating manner, providing a fabulous collection of ideas and resources to inspire and promote creative writing and reading.

 

 

Target Group

Target Group: Year 4, 5 and 6 teachers, teachers new to Year 4, 5 and 6, literacy coordinators, KS2 leaders, assistant headteachers, teaching assistants working in KS2.

Course Content

Knights!…King Arthur & the round table…Sir Gawain. We look at the background to knights and in particular the story of Sir Gawain before a more in-depth look at the Lochinvar poem.

The unit will also contain resources that provide additional reading and writing opportunities  based upon legends and historical context which can also serve as an independent mini unit.

Using key quality texts supported by structured supporting materials and a defined approach, the unit contains multiple effective writing opportunities across a range of genres suitable for boosting EXS and GDS pupils.

A short, dynamic and exciting unit of work, including a wealth of differentiated resources, media and IT, to develop reading through to writing for teachers in Year 4 and 5. The unit provides excellent writing moderation writing across a range of genres.

Trainer Information

Leader(s): Deborah Ainscoe, Headteacher & LA Moderator, Mike Ainscoe, Former National Strategies Consultant