The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow – 10 Writing Worksheets | Year 5 & 6 KS2 English

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The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow – 10 Writing Worksheets | Year 5 & Year 6 / Upper KS2

A thoughtful and engaging set of 10 writing worksheets inspired by The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow, designed especially for Years 5 and 6 / Upper KS2 English.

This pack uses the themes, characters and experiences of The Final Year as meaningful writing stimuli, giving pupils opportunities to explore friendship, growing up, finding your voice, kindness, memories, change and the transition from primary to secondary school.

TES currently lists the resource as an English Worksheet/Activity for ages 7–11, and the download contains 10 individual PNG resources.

Each worksheet provides a complete scaffold for writing, including thinking questions, key vocabulary, sentence starters, planning prompts, a clear writing structure, writing reminders, success criteria, word banks and a challenge activity. The sheets are designed to support pupils who need more structure while still providing opportunities for more confident writers to develop sophisticated responses.

Writing activities include:

The First Day – write a diary entry about the first day of Year 6, exploring feelings, hopes, challenges and first impressions.
Friendships Change – write a diary entry after a difficult day with a friend, exploring misunderstanding, emotions, loyalty and reconciliation.
My Voice – write a free-verse poem about growing up, memories, feelings, hopes and finding your own voice.
A Letter from the Heart – write to someone who has supported you, developing sincere and reflective letter writing.
Kindness Matters – create a persuasive speech encouraging others to make the school community kinder and more supportive.
A Memory I Will Keep – capture an unforgettable primary-school moment through reflective writing.
Are SATs Helpful? – explore both sides of the issue and produce a balanced argument about SATs and assessment.
Dear Future Me – write a letter before moving to secondary school, reflecting on hopes, worries, goals and advice for the future.
Ideal for

Year 5 • Year 6 • Upper KS2 • KS2 English • Creative Writing • Transition Writing • Novel Study • Guided Writing • End-of-Year Activities • SATs Discussion