Using Force to Our Advantage: Levers, Gears and Pulleys | Explanation Writing Pack | Year 5/6

This fully resourced two-week explanation writing unit explores the science of levers, gears, and pulleys—simple mechanisms that help us use force more efficiently. Pupils will learn how these tools make everyday tasks easier by reducing effort, increasing force, or changing direction. Through this engaging and practical context, learners will develop the ability to write clear, well-structured explanation texts.

The unit follows Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, with high-quality modelling, structured grammar instruction, and scaffolded planning that lead pupils towards independent writing success. It’s ideal for writing across the curriculum or as a standalone non-fiction writing unit.

This pack includes:

• 10 detailed lessons with clear learning objectives and teacher modelling
• A two-page WAGOLL (model text) with annotated teacher notes
• Over 110 editable teaching slides
• 17 pupil worksheets aligned with each stage of the writing process
• Sentence stems, writing scaffolds, and success criteria
• Grammar focus: conjunctions, fronted adverbials, and expanded noun phrases
• Audio version of the WAGOLL for accessibility and EAL learners
• Dyslexia-friendly font and layout
• Quizzes, retrieval tasks, and assessment tools included

This unit supports the KS2 science topic Forces and Mechanisms while strengthening pupils’ ability to organise and explain scientific ideas clearly in writing. It is perfect for full-class instruction, small group support, or writing assessments.

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