Look Up! -writing unit- 11 resourced lessons - Year 3 and 4

Writing Unit (11 Lessons) – Look Up! by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola

Bring joy, energy and inspiration of Look Up! to your classroom with this fully planned, 11 lesson writing unit: tried, tested and loved by a mixed ability Year 3 class! (can be taught to Year 4 also)
This engaging and inclusive unit supports children in exploring a range of text types, with a focus on plan, write, review and publish; building confidence and creativity in writing.

What’s Included

• 11 ready‑to-teach lesson presentations
• Full planning and step‑by‑step teaching instructions
• All supporting resources included
• Terms of Use
• Assessment opportunities built in

Writing Outcomes Covered
Pupils will learn to create and understand different non‑fiction texts, including:

*Biography
*Leaflet
*Newspaper report, broken down into clear, accessible components:
-Headline
-Lead paragraph
-Quotes
-Key information
-Structure and language features

Each element is explained and modelled, making it easy for learners of all levels to succeed.

Why Teachers Love It

Fun, inclusive and highly engaging
Designed for mixed‑ability groups, from EYFS -level support to Greater Depth Year 3 and 4 (low threshold-high ceiling) and beyond.
Scaffolded and accessible, with opportunities for stretch and challenge
Proven to be enjoyable and effective my own Year 3 class absolutely loved it!

Please note: Some activities may require additional group support if used with EYFS ‑ level learners.