Race to the Frozen North – Fully Resourced English Planning for Years 3 & 4

Take your class on an unforgettable polar adventure with our brand-new English unit inspired by Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson!

Fully Resourced English Planning based on 'Race To The Frozen North' by Catherine Johnson

Matthew Henson’s extraordinary journey—from a harsh childhood to life at sea, to standing at the very top of the world in 1909—offers pupils a powerful story of courage, resilience, and determination. Although his achievements went unrecognised for many years, your class will discover the truth behind his historic North Pole expedition and celebrate the legacy he rightfully earned.

With our six-week, fully resourced English planning for Years 3 and 4 (ages 7–9), you can immerse your learners in this inspiring tale while equipping them with the key grammar skills they need to thrive.

❄️ What’s Inside the fully resourced English planning for 'Race To the Frozen North'?

This expertly sequenced unit gives teachers everything needed for thirty complete English lessons, each designed to save you precious time while ensuring meaningful learning.

✓ Rich grammar teaching woven through every lesson linked to Race To The Frozen North

Pupils will explore and master:

• Figurative language

• Time conjunctions

• Expanded noun phrases

• Fronted adverbials

• The perfect form of verbs

• Apostrophes for singular and plural possession

Clear explanations are brought to life through bespoke teaching videos, high-quality model texts, and scaffolded tasks that support every learner in your classroom.

✓ Fully resourced, beautifully adapted materials

Every lesson includes:

• Adapted activities

• Vocabulary and retrieval tasks

• Oracy opportunities

• Printable resources

• Assessment-ready outcomes

No more Sunday-afternoon planning marathons—everything you need is ready to teach.

✍️ Three Inspiring Writing Outcomes

Over the six weeks, pupils will craft:

1. A free verse poem 

2. A letter 

3. A piece of journalistic writing 

These purposeful, high-quality pieces help learners build stamina, voice, and accuracy in their writing.

🌍 Bring 'Race To The Frozen North' to Life in Your Classroom

This unit offers the perfect blend of adventure storytelling and rigorous English teaching. Whether you're introducing figurative language or guiding pupils through the perfect form of verbs, every lesson is crafted to build confidence, ignite imagination, and celebrate the incredible true story of Matthew Henson.

Download now and let the adventure begin! 🧭❄️

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