During the summer term, Class 6 will study The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. Through exploring the text, they will develop active reading strategies, identify key ideas within chapters, and practise summarising important events and themes. Discussions and close reading will help pupils deepen their understanding of characters, setting and plot.

In writing, children will create a narrative linked to the novel, extending the storyline and developing characters in greater depth. They will consolidate their understanding of dialogue, using accurate punctuation to enhance meaning, and will be introduced to indirect speech to broaden their writing skills.

As the unit progresses, pupils will build on their understanding of different text types by exploring persuasive writing and writing to inform, applying these skills in meaningful contexts related to the text.

The unit will conclude with a focus on The Musical Lion by Oliver Herford, allowing children to make comparisons with Morpurgo’s work and reflect on themes, language and different literary styles explored throughout the unit.

Spelling continues to be a huge focus in MP2, children will have a 15 minute spelling lesson every day. We will be looking specifically at words from the Year 3 and 4 Statutory Spelling list. We appreciate any support we get at home in practising these spellings and working towards earning our spelling badges.

Here are some websites to support your child's learning in English:

https://bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=9&AgeGroup=3

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

https://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html

https://rollama.com/login/

Reading is a massively important skill that enables us to access so much and learn new things. 

Children need to practise this skill as much as they can and we expect children to read to an adult every night at home. Their daily reading needs to be recorded in their reading record and signed by parents. Reading records are checked every day.

There are so many wonderful books to read. Click on the lists below to find a new book to enjoy.

Learning to spell is hugely important as well. We will be learning different spelling rules throughout the year. Your child could achieve a shiny spelling badge for each list of spellings they learn to spell.

For further practise try these fun games.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

https://www.spellzone.com/word_lists/games-368726.htm