Year 2
Please read with your child at least 5 times per week and record the title, progress, and additional comments in their green reading record book.
Autumn 1
Titanic
Through exploring the events of the Titanic, the children will look at notable people aboard the Titanic, the history of the Titanic and also analyse how the passengers felt. They will capture the atmosphere of the sinking of the Titanic by evaluating Jim McDonald's art work and investigating different pastel techniques. They will create a newspaper report about the day the Titanic sunk. At the end of the project they will plan and organise an exhibition displaying their work.
Autumn 2
The Visitor
Our text driver this half-term will The Visitor by Antje Damm. It explores the budding relationship between the lonely Elise and the playful, brave Emil. Elise is scared of everything, obsessed with cleaning, and rarely leaves her house. One day a paper aeroplane unexpectedly flies through Elise’s window, followed by a knock at the door. The paper aeroplane brings Emil, his colour and happiness into Elise’s life. Using this text to make links between colour and emotion, the children will re-tell the story, write a letter from Elise to Emil and finally create their own colour poems in the style of Christina Rossetti.
Spring 1
Happily Ever After
If it were not for Jub there would be no happy endings, none at all. But one night, on her way to make sure that every story told in the world ends well, Jub is caught by a wicked witch who steals all the happy endings. We will use this creative and deeply thought-provoking text to develop the children’s understanding of story structure and traditional tales.
Happily Ever After Parent Overview
Happily Ever After Home Learning
Spring 2
Where the Wild Things Are
A young boy named Max is sent to bed without any supper, after which his bedroom transforms into a jungle. He then sets sail and discovers a land populated by monsters, called the Wild Things. Max is crowned their king before returning home to his still hot supper. This wonderful story will allow us to explore the themes of adventure and the mastery of our feelings.
Where the Wild Things Are Key Vocab
Where the Wild Things Are Parent Overview
Where the Wild Things Are Home Learning
Summer 1
The Clockwork Dragon
This term, Year 2 embarked on an exciting learning journey that combined history, creativity, and storytelling. Our adventure included a captivating trip to Portchester Castle, a historic landmark that dates back to the Roman times.
Inspired by their castle visit and the enchanting themes of adventure and imagination, the children delved into the world of storytelling by reading ‘The Clockwork Dragon.’ They brainstormed ideas, crafted characters, and developed problems and solutions, demonstrating their understanding of narrative structure. The use of descriptive language allowed them to bring their stories to life, capturing the wonder and excitement they felt during their learning journey.
The Clockwork Dragon Key Vocab
Summer 2
Our Wonderful World
In our project Our Wonderful World the children will engage in various subjects, themes and concepts, fostering a holistic learning experience. Our focus will be on the story “The Last Seaweed Pie.” In Science the life cycles of butterflies and frogs will be investigated, and in Geography the exploration of maps and globes, among others. Through this approach, the children will develop critical skills while connecting different areas of study. Children will write a diary entry from the perspective of a character from “The Last Seaweed Pie.” This task encourages empathy and deepens literary understanding as students reflect on the character's emotions and experiences. It will enhance their narrative skills and understanding of first-person writing. Children will compose a persuasive letter to convince others to try seaweed pie, incorporating persuasive language techniques. This activity develops their argumentation skills and enhances their ability to articulate thoughts clearly and persuasively.
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