English

ENGLISH in Year 4

Autumn 2

Leon and the Place Between by Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith

In English, we will be reading Leon and the Place Between by Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith. Leon and the Place Between is a beautifully illustrated story about a boy named Leon who believes in magic. It’s a tale that celebrates imagination, wonder, and the power of believing.er. 

Our writing outcome: To write a diary 

Mastery Keys: 

• Use Standard English forms for verb inflections
• Extend the range of sentences using more than one clause 
• Correct use of the possessive apostrophe 
• Recognise the difference between plural and possessive 's'
• Build a rich and varied vocabulary 

Our Class Read 

Boy by Roald Dahl

Boy by Roald Dahl is an engaging autobiography where Dahl shares true stories from his childhood — from mischievous school adventures to the people and events that inspired his later writing. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the early life of one of the world’s best-loved storytellers.