Year 5 English- Spring

This term we are writing stories about a girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut! 

We will tell the story of a young girl named Luna who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Luna’s determination and hard work drive her to pursue her dream of reaching the stars. The film explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the power of believing in oneself.

We will also be writing about a transmission all the way from Mars 

The Mars Transmission texts take students on an exciting journey to explore life on Mars. These texts are part of a fictional narrative, we will learn about the challenges and discoveries made by astronauts and scientists on Mars.

Another piece of writing will be an amazing fantasy fiction piece all about unicorns 

Believe in Unicorns is a heartwarming story that transports readers to a magical world filled with adventure and imagination. The book follows a young boy who embarks on a journey with his mother to a mysterious and enchanted place. The story explores themes of belief, courage, and the power of dreams.

Our poem for this term will be based on The Malfeasance

The Malfeasance is a thought-provoking poem that explores themes of wrongdoing, consequences, and morality. Through vivid language and powerful imagery, the poem reflects on the idea of malfeasance—wrongdoing or misconduct—and its impact on both individuals and society.

And to finish off the year, we will be writing explanatory texts, all about plants 

We will write about the fascinating process of plant growth. We will explain how plants start as seeds, absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and use sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.