Summer Term 5, Week 2 Monday 27th April to Friday 1st May

Year: 5 and 6Subject: EnglishLesson for: Monday 27th April_________________________________________________We are learning about: Writing about what might be

behind a door. This week and next week, we will imagine the world of possibility that lies behind a closed door. With some poetry, text games and narrative, you will explore the potential that a door offers you….the writer!

_________________________________________________How will I show my learning?

In your book and UPLOAD A PICTURE or on a Google Doc. Share each section every day with your teacher.

_________________________________________________How will my work be marked?

Your teacher will comment on the writing you share. Be prepared to make small edits based on a Green for Growth.

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Introduction

Have you ever looked at a door and wondered what might be on the other side? Where may it lead? What may be hiding within? At first glance, a door is just a piece of wood, glass or metal that is opened and closed so that people can get in and out of a room, a vehicle or a space. But in the hands of a writer, a door represents a world of possibility. This week, we will do lots of different activities all building towards a ‘portal story’ at the end of next week.

What to do today:

Today you will hear a poem that will help you to start to think about what could be behind a mysterious door. You will then write your own poem!

1)Watch Kit Wright read his poem ‘The Magic Box’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zkpmhyc

2)Make a mindmap of all the things that could be behind a door. Use your imagination - there

are no wrong answers here!

3)Have a go at writing a poem using all of your ideas. Look at this example of a first verse to help you:

Your poem should have 2 or more verses.

CHALLENGE: