Setting Description (1 Week unit)

One-Week Setting Description Unit for Year 4 – Based on Escape from Pompeii

This comprehensive one-week teaching unit is designed to support Year 4 students in developing vivid setting descriptions inspired by the exciting narrative of Escape from Pompeii. Perfectly aligned with the curriculum, this resource offers differentiated activities and engaging materials tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring every child can access and succeed in the lesson objectives.

Inside the unit, you’ll find:

Step-by-step lesson plans

Writing prompts and modeling texts based on Escape from Pompeii

Visual aids and vocabulary support

Scaffolded writing frames and sentence starters

Opportunities for both independent and group work

Assessment ideas to track progress

Whether you’re teaching mixed-ability classes or looking for a focused approach to setting description, this unit provides everything you need to inspire your students’ creativity while building essential literacy skills.