English
Spring 1
The Dragon Machine, Helen Ward.
This book is about a boy who finds a mysterious machine that makes dragons. The dragons come out in different shapes and sizes. At first it is exciting, but soon there are too many dragons and they begin to cause problems in the town. This book is perfect for Year 2 children who enjoy fantasy stories, dragons, and interesting pictures that help tell the story.
Mastery Keys
- Use co-ordination (but, or)
- Add -ly to turn adjectives into adverbs
- Write for different purposes
- Use commas to separate items in a list
- Sequence events from a story
- Use expanded noun phrases to specify and describe
The final assessed piece of writing is a retell of the story with substitution.
Our Class Reader
The Magic Faraway Tree is a fun and imaginative story about three children, Jo, Bessie and Fanny, who move to the countryside and discover an enchanted wood. In the middle of the wood stands a very tall tree called the Faraway Tree.
At the top of the tree are magical lands that change all the time. Each land is different and full of exciting adventures, strange characters, and surprises. The children meet new friends and explore wonderful worlds where anything can happen.
This book is perfect for children who enjoy adventure, fantasy, and stories that spark the imagination. It encourages curiosity, friendship, and a love of reading, making it a great choice for our class webpage.