Lesson Planning
Non-fiction
English Year 3/4 Autumn Information Texts
Caring for our Local Environment
Using Dara McAnulty's fantastic book Wild Child as a starting point, explore the local environment, writing fact files, information cards and reports. Grammar includes using conjunctions and developing noun phrases for vivid description.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Core: Exploring and describing our local environment
(suggested as 5 days)
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Non-essential Texts:
Reference books about native birds, local wildlife and environment
Weblinks
RSPB's Find a Bird
Searchable database on native wildlife
Unit 2 SPaG: Use a wider range of conjunctions: Helping wildlife
(suggested as 3 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Conjunctions
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Weblinks
Friends of the Earth - Make a Bee House
Unit 3 SPAG: Expanded noun phrases: Describing living things for impact
(suggested as 2 days)
Lesson Planning
SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation
Noun Phrases
You Will Need
Essential Text:
Wild Child by Dara McAnulty, Illustrated by Barry Falls
Weblinks
Wildlife Trusts - Wildlife Explorer
Unit 4 Composition: Reporting on a local environment and how to care for it
(suggested as 5 days)
