Lesson Planning
Non-fiction
English Year 2/3 Summer Reports
Helping the Planet
Study the language and layout of information texts using Katie Daynes' Can we Really Help the Planet? Learn how we can help the planet and write to persuade others to make changes too. Grammar includes using apostrophes and sentence types.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: understanding the language and layout of reports
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text
Can We Really Help the Planet? written by Katie Daynes and illustrated by Róisín Hahessy
Weblinks
How Do Bee Hotels Work? Infographic from Edmonton and Area Land Trust
Unit 2 SPaG: Using apostrophes for contractions and possession
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
You Will Need
Essential Text
Can We Really Help the Planet? written by Katie Daynes and illustrated by Róisín Hahessy
Weblinks
How to Stain Paper with Tea Bags
Unit 3 SPaG: Questions, statements and commands
(suggested as 2 days)
Unit 4 Composition: Reading and writing persuasive texts
(suggested as 5 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text
Can We Really Help the Planet? written by Katie Daynes and illustrated by Róisín Hahessy
Weblinks
Contacting 10 Downing Street from gov.uk