A newspaper report based on the events of the first recorded Viking attack of the British isles. Written as a piece of high quality modelled writing for year 6 and inline with the interim framework for KS2. Can be edited for different purposes.

A piece of high quality narrative descriptive writing based on the story of the Wizard of Oz. Great for teaching use of descriptive devices to create settings. Most useful when used in conjunction with scenes from the 1950's film version.

A great piece of high quality modeled writing showing a balance argument about a real issue. Written for Y5 it could be edited for different year groups. Includes real facts about deforestation.

A high quality piece of modelled writing that shows a hybrid text, a mixture of biography and persuasion. Details about the character's back story and reasons why he is Earth's greatest super hero. Written for year 6 but can be adapted for different age groups.

A piece of modelled writing to show children how to use the features and layout of a recipe but for a super hero or villain character. A fun, short writing or cross-curricular writing activity.

A full piece of narrative modelled writing for years 5 and 6 on an Oliver Twist theme. Taken from the point Oliver leaves Fagin's den after being taught to pick-pocket; this is an alternative adventure for Oliver and Dodger. Created to showcase new curriculum requirements for writing and grammar.

A powerpoint presentation on how to improve a simple poem by adding layers of descriptive language. Based on a Pie Corbett poem Ten Things in a Wizard's Pocket, ideal for poetry week, Roald Dahl day, gifted and talented. Can be edited to suit any topic. Written for year 6 but could be used in any age group and edited appropriately.

A detailed powerpoint with examples of modelled writing for every stage in the development of an extended piece of narrative writing. Used as part of my Y6 appraisal lesson observation. A good resource and editable for your own class.

A persuasive speech in an historical context about the expansion of the early railways and their impact on society. Suitable for most able year 6 and year 7. Formal writing in keeping with the Victorian/ Edwardian period the debate is set within.

A powerpoint that starts with a very simple list of items that might be in the writer's pocket and each new slide models how pupils can keep improving and developing their poem by adding layers of description and figurative devices. Ideal for teaching poetry especially on Roald Dahl day. Was created for gifted and talented but can also be used for mixed ability classes as well.

Written for Y6 by a writing moderator. This piece exemplifies the I can statements from the Y6 writing assessment framework. It looks at the story from a different perspective to that in the Bible and is a good way to challenge and stretch higher ability children who need to know what greater depth writing looks like. If used as part of your RE curriculum it covers cross-curricular writing as well.