Y2 TERM 2

QCA schemes of work: RE

NLS writing objectives

Unit 2A. What is the Torah and why is it important to Jewish people?

Children should learn:
about the Jewish holy book (the Torah);
about the way the Torah is treated and what this shows about Jewish beliefs.

Writing activity identified in the unit:
Ask the children to make a close observational drawing of the yad, or design a yad. Write extended sentences about it and the Torah scroll, and other things they are not allowed to touch, explaining why.

NLS non-fiction text focus:
explanations

T21 to produce simple flow charts or diagrams that explain ...

S9 to secure the use of simple sentences in own writing

Y2 TERM 3

QCA schemes of work: RE

NLS writing objectives

Unit 2D.Visiting a place of worship

Children should learn:
the key features of the building they will be visiting.

Writing activity identified in the unit:
Look at pictures, diagrams and video extracts which show the place of worship. Use a range of reference material to find out what the building is like and what people do there.

NLS non-fiction text focus: non-chronological reports

T19 to make simple notes from non-fiction texts eg key words and phrases, page references, headings to use in subsequent writing

T20 to write non-fiction texts, using texts read as models for own writing, eg use of headings, subheadings, captions

T21 to write non-chronological reports based on structure of known texts, eg There are two sorts of X … they live in …. The A's have x but the B's etc, using appropriate language to present …and categorise ideas

S5 to write in clear sentences using capital letters and full stops accurately