Electricity and Simple Circuits | Explanation Writing Pack | Year 3/4

This fully resourced two-week explanation writing unit explores the exciting topic of Electricity and Simple Circuits. Pupils will learn how circuits work, what components are needed, and why electricity is essential in everyday life—all while developing the key skills required to write a clear, well-structured explanation text.

Aligned with Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, the unit builds gradually, providing clear models and scaffolded tasks to support writing confidence and scientific understanding. Pupils will engage with real-life examples while learning how to organise information, use technical vocabulary, and apply grammar tools effectively.

This pack includes:

• 10 sequenced writing lessons with clear objectives and modelling
• A two-page WAGOLL (model text) with annotated teacher notes
• Over 110 editable teaching slides
• 17 pupil worksheets with structured writing tasks
• Sentence stems, planning scaffolds, and success criteria
• Grammar focus: compound and complex sentences, conjunctions, fronted adverbials
• Audio version of the WAGOLL text
• Dyslexia-friendly font and layout
• Retrieval quizzes, prior learning reviews, and built-in assessments

Perfect for writing across the curriculum, this unit supports science understanding while building explanation writing skills. Use it for whole class instruction, small group support, or independent writing assessment.

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