Autumn Term 

In Year 2, our English curriculum is designed to build confidence and independence through a skills-based approach.  Writing always has a clear audience and purpose, helping pupils to see the value of their work and develop pride in their written outcomes. We place strong emphasis on writing for purpose, whether that be to inform or entertain, so that children understand the different ways writing can be used in the real world. They are encouraged to make deliberate choices in vocabulary, sentence structure, and organisation, developing a writer’s voice from an early stage.

Handwriting is a key focus throughout the year, with time dedicated to ensuring children develop clear and correctly formed letters. This supports not only presentation but also confidence and stamina in longer pieces of writing.

Through repetition, purposeful writing, and attention to handwriting, our Year 2 English curriculum nurtures children as capable, motivated, and enthusiastic young writers.

Below are the texts that will inspire us on our writing journey.

       

 

 

Autumn Term One

Text: The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka 

Audience: year 1 

Purpose: to entertain by sharing a story from a different perspective (big pig) 

Outcome: to re-write a fairytale from a different perspective 

 

Text: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson 

Audience: reception 

Purpose: to inform the reader about autumn 

Outcome: to write an information page about winter 

 

Autumn Term Two

Text: Our Tower by Joseph Coelho 

Audience: a friend 

Purpose: to entertain by describing who they meet in the secret world 

Outcome: to write their own version of the part of the story where they meet their own character in the secret world 

 

 

Text: Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg 

Audience: LKS2 

Purpose: to entertain by teaching the reader self-awareness through humour 

Outcome: to write their own poem in the style of Please Mrs Butler