Sentence Steps – Year 3/4 Sentence Writing Intervention A practical six-week writing intervention designed to support Year 3 and Year 4 pupils who struggle to write clear, accurate sentences. Includes 12 short, structured sessions that can be delivered by a teacher or teaching assistant with minimal preparation. Ideal for small-group catch-up interventions, 1:1 support or pupils working below age-related expectations. What’s included? 12 structured intervention sessions (approximately 20 minutes each) Clear teacher/TA guidance, with modelling and suggested answers Editable pupil worksheets with gradually reduced scaffolding Keep Going and Extra Challenge activities for each session Starting and finishing assessments to help monitor progress A simple progress tracker Colour and black-and-white printable worksheets Editable Word documents and PDF versions Alternative instructions for completing activities in exercise books or without printing What will children practise? Activities focus on developing sentence-writing confidence, including: Writing complete sentences with accurate punctuation Ordering words and constructing sentences Adding detail using vocabulary and descriptive language Joining ideas with appropriate conjunctions Using pronouns clearly Editing and improving sentences Sessions begin with supported tasks before gradually encouraging greater independence. Flexible and easy to deliver Designed for busy teachers and TAs, the activities can be printed, displayed on a whiteboard or completed in exercise books. This is a targeted catch-up intervention rather than a full English u