Introduction1. Alternative realityLearning about narrative viewpoint, understanding archaic language; punctuation in complex sentences, using embedded clauses; talking about film; writing a fantasy story2. Dramatic discoveriesNon-fiction: Examining the past; creating a drama script; combining words; writing a summary3. FameDiscussing famous people; making adjectives; writing a television script; group role-playing activities4. Leisure and travelNon-fiction: Travel writing, creating a humorous tone; using juxtaposition and oxymoron; hyperbole; creating a travel blog5. Exhilarating exploration!Examining different text types; identifying figurative language; varying sentence structure; writing a travel brochure6. Rights and freedomUsing topic sentences; understanding abstract nouns; using discourse markers; presenting an effective argument7. Poetic predatorsCreating a group poem; comparing different poems; writing from notes; punctuation; using poetic imagery; expressing an opinion8.

People and placesFiction: Presenting character, describing places and lifestyles; using compound sentences; responding to narratives9. ChallengesRevising listening, reading and writing skills including inference, planning, punctuation; using language to convey meaning; non-narrative writing task10. Pathways - going placesNon-fiction: Travel writing, writing to persuade; creating a holiday advertisementExtended reading: The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughreanLanguage and literacy reference.