English

English -  This term we are using the Power of Reading text ‘Shackleton's Journey' by William Grill, as our stimulus to develop our writing skills.

So far, we have:

• Analysed the front cover, noticing and discussing similarities, differences and patterns.  
• Written recounts of eventful and memorable journeys we have been on. 
• Analysed the book introduction in order to make inferences and draw conclusions about Shackleton's characteristics, in addition to noting key facts about his life. 
• Carried out research to discover what life was like in 1914; the year Shackleton's perilous expedition began. 
• Each taken on the individual role of a crew member and researched who they were and what their job role entailed. This information provided us with the knowledge needed to write fact files for our crew-members. 

During the rest of this term, we will continue reading the text in order to support the development of our writing skills, which will include: 

• Writing a CV/personal statement in role. 
• Role play as interviewers, and applicants hoping to gain a job aboard The Endurance. 
• Making good luck charms to gift to a crew member. 
• Role play and writing in role whilst imagining they are saying goodbye to a member of the crew - resulting in the writing of 'bon voyage' cards. 
• Exploring an illustration and writing poetry. 
• Writing motivational speeches. 
• Writing letters offering advice. 
• Writing playscripts. 
• Writing newspaper reports. 
• Writing quotes. 
• Making a book trailer. 
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* BBC Bitesize is a fantastic, easy to access resource for use at home should your child want further practise with any element of our English learning.

Here is a link: BBC BITESIZE - ENGLISH