National Curriculum Objective
English Y3/4: Discussing writing similar to that which they are planning to write in order to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar
English Y5/6: Identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own
Differentiation:
Beginner Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text as: Questions and Dear Sir. Aimed at Year 3 Emerging.
Easy Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text such as: Next and fiction. Aimed at Year 3 Developing.
Tricky Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text such as: Subheadings and headline. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Expert Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text such as: Glossary and speech. Aimed at Year 4 Developing.
Brainbox Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text such as: Labelled diagrams and verses. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Genius Sorting features needed and not needed in an explanation text such as: Cause/effect conjunctions and special offers. Aimed at Year 5 Developing.
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