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ISBN 0-435-09658-3
Heinemann
A collection of discussion texts, using a range of layouts and language features, provide models for writing in this genre. The subject matter is based on topical and popular issues.
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Using film trailers / DVDs to analyse and plan persuasive texts. This plan contains links to trailers and video adverts on the internet. Free resources are also included to help you develop this unit.
Can you persuade Bear to come home or get in touch with his mum? Use this FREE resource as a starting point for planning a persuasive TV report.
Use this e book to provide images and the opportunity to write persuasive texts. Available from the Literacy Matters store
Year 4 - £9.99 - buy now!
Mapping the UK
By Louise Spilsbury
Heinemann
ISBN 0-431-01392-6
This big book provides an example of a non-fiction text features and contains examples of explanatory writing. It could be linked to geography.
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Sharks Snacks
Published by Raintree Fusion
Written by Richard and Louise Spilsbury
ISBN: 1-406-20389-0
This big book can be linked to the science unit 4b Habitats. It covers food chains and contains examples of explanatory texts.
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There are also some free Literacy Matters resources to be used alongside this book.
Wolves, Non Chronological Report and Discussion Units for year 4. Contains all you need for two week units of work, lesson plans, differentiated non chronological reports to print, independent and guided group activities and more. (4.8mb Download) PC Version
Year 4 - £6.99 - buy now!
Year 3/4 - £9.99 - buy now!
Wolves Facts Single User (PC)
Wolf Facts E Book Non Chronological Report for Year 4. A Electronic Book featuring the Wolves non chronological report, you can edit, save and load text. (7.1mb Download) PC Version
Year 4 - £9.99 - buy now!
Illustrated by Brian Hoskins
ISBN 0340795220
Published by Simon and Schuster
This excellent text has been chosen as a model of the dilemma faced by the characters and the way in which they deal with it. The story focuses on the plight of the homeless. Set in Victorian times, Jackson, a street urchin encounters difficulties and temptations. A good model for writing an alternative ending.
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Illustrated by Stephen Player
ISBN 0-7500-2884-X
Published by Wayland
A chapter book which deals with the real problem of bullying, both of a young boy and an old woman. The text provides a model of how each deals with their problem and offers an opportunity for children to write an alternative ending.
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Cover illustration by Peter Bailey
ISBN 0-330-48104-5
Published by Macmillan Children's Books
This anthology contains more than the total requirements of the National Literacy Strategy poetry teaching objectives! It is extremely well organised into sections for the different forms, and has a wealth of classic and modern poetry. Very suitable as a whole school resource.
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ISBN 0-330-48104-5 Published by Macmillan Children's Books
This anthology contains more than the total requirements of the National Literacy Strategy poetry teaching objectives! It is extremely well organised into sections for the different forms, and has a wealth of classic and modern poetry. Very suitable as a whole school resource.
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Writer's World by Sylvia Karavis and Gill Matthews.
Stage 2 Writer's Source Book (Big Book)
ISBN 0-435-16079-6 Published by Heinemann, Reed Educational Publishing Ltd
An example of a list poem "The Door" by Miroslav Holub. continues the investigation of a variety of forms as models for writing. This poem, with its use of figurative language can be compared with other examples.
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ISBN 0-435-09658-3
Heinemann
A collection of discussion texts, using a range of layouts and language features, provide models for writing in this genre. The subject matter is based on topical and popular issues.
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All the resources required for this week's plan can be obtained free from this site or from the internet. You may find these books useful as additional resources:
Discovering the USA - ISBN 1-874488-25-8
Postcards from USA - ISBN 1-874488-81-9
The story of a young city boy on a visit to his Grandparents in Tobago provides an opportunity to focus on the differences in place, customs and relationships in other cultures. The book provides an excellent model for role-play and writing a narrative with a clear problem resolution. It is also beautifully illustrated, adding to its appeal.
Written and illustrated by Caroline Binch
Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd
ISBN 0-7112-0890-5
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ISBN 0-7112-0869-7 Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd
This is the story of Grace, who goes to visit her father and his family in The Gambia, Africa. As well as providing an insight into a different culture, the author explores relationships and a child's understanding of "the perfect family." The beautifully written text offers the opportunity for children to discuss and reflect about alternative family solutions. A sequel to Amazing Grace.
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ISBN 0-7112-1940-0 Published by Frances Lincoln Ltd
A beautifully written and illustrated story about a young boy, who comes to school in England as a refugee from Somalia. The book offers an insight of the feelings of a child in an unfamiliar environment, speaking a language he does not understand. Within the text is a fictionalised autobiographical recount of the war from which his family fled. PSHE opportunities here for children with similar experiences to talk or write.
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