UKS2 recount writing unit based on The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. 7 lessons with WAGOLL, PowerPoints, grammar focus and diary writing outcome. This 7-lesson recount writing unit is based on The Explorer by Katherine Rundell and focuses on writing a diary entry from Fred’s perspective. I created and taught this unit with my Year 5 class, and it is fully resourced and ready to teach. The lessons are carefully sequenced to build pupils’ confidence, moving from grammar practice to independent writing. What’s included: -A detailed WAGOLL (model text) accompanied by images to support understanding -PowerPoint slides for every lesson – completely ready to teach Sentence openers to support lower attainers -Clear, grammar-focused lessons (fronted adverbials, embedded clauses, parenthesis) -Success criteria for pupils to assess their own writing -Award certificates to celebrate outcomes and engagement Writing outcome: By the end of the unit, pupils write a diary entry as Fred, applying: Fronted adverbials Embedded clauses Parenthesis Teaching sequence: Explore Fred’s thoughts and feelings (Chapters 1–2) Analyse a WAGOLL and sequence key events Build vocabulary and practise sentence structures Apply grammar skills in structured writing Complete an independent extended write

A fully resourced 10-lesson Year 5 narrative writing unit based on Hermelin by Mini Grey. Includes PowerPoint, WAGOLL, scaffolds and grammar teaching. This fully resourced 2-week narrative writing unit is based on Hermelin by Mini Grey and builds towards a powerful first-person retelling of the party scene. The unit includes fully editable PowerPoint slides for every lesson, and is carefully sequenced to develop both grammatical accuracy as well as narrative impact. It provides extensive opportunities for sentence-level practice, reflecting recommendations within the new writing curriculum and the current emphasis on explicit grammar teaching in context. I have used this sequence successfully with my own Year 5 class, where it supported pupils in developing stronger sentence control, secure grammar application and greater depth in viewpoint writing. It has also been successfully adapted for Year 6 and used as part of writing moderation evidence. The structured sentence work, explicit grammar focus and extended independent outcome make it suitable for upper KS2 teachers looking to generate secure, assessable writing aligned with moderation expectations. Sequence of Learning Day 1 – Likes, Dislikes, Puzzles, Connections Day 2 – Empathising with Hermelin’s point of view (optional) Day 3 – Fronted adverbials (ISPACE) Day 4 – Colons (sentence work and application) Day 5 – Draft first part of the retell Day 6 – Relative clauses Day 7 – Speech punctuation and revealing character (including embedded clauses) Day 8 – Draft second part of the retell Day 9 – Fronted adverbials (prepositions) Day 10 – Independent extended write: retell the party scene (optional) What’s Included? ✔ Fully resourced PowerPoint for every lesson ✔ WAGOLL (model text) ✔ Scaffolded planning and drafting support ✔ Extensive sentence-level grammar practice ✔ Structured sentence work tasks throughout ✔ Greater Depth challenge opportunities ✔ Visual modelling and guided writing ✔ Independent writing outcome This unit is ideal for: • Year 5 narrative writing • Year 6 revision and moderation preparation • Grammar taught explicitly and in context • Building sentence fluency in upper KS2 • Teachers seeking a fully planned, ready-to-teach writing sequence

I created and used this 4-lesson English writing unit on The Minotaur with my Year 4 class, and it was a huge success in developing their descriptive writing skills. Each lesson builds essential skills, giving children the tools they need to write a full character description by Day 4: Lesson 1: Using similes and metaphors to create vivid imagery. Lesson 2: Writing varied sentences with prepositions as fronted adverbials. Lesson 3: Practising dialogue punctuation with the reported clause last to reveal character personality. Lesson 4: Applying all the skills in an independent character description writing task, supported by a clear success criteria for self-assessment. Includes a WAGOLL text rich with challenging vocabulary, plus a visual vocabulary slide with images to support understanding. You will receive: -Editable Powerpoint slides for all 4 lessons with scaffolds and vocabulary slides integrated -A word document with pictures of the Minotaur, ready for pupils to cut out and stick in books This unit fits perfectly with any class studying Greek Myths or exploring Ancient Greece in History or Geography.

What would you do if frogs invaded your town…? A complete UKS2 newspaper writing unit based on a mysterious frog invasion, which you could personalise to your location (if desired). This engaging sequence supports pupils to write high-quality newspaper reports using clear modelling, structured scaffolds and explicit grammar teaching. There is one lesson linking this unit to David Wiesner’s ‘Tuesday’, but this is optional! You can deliver this unit without the text! I used this with my Year 5 class, but this unit is perfect for either Year 5 or Year 6, and builds confidently towards an independent newspaper report. 10 PPT Lessons Included: • Responding to a stimulus & mini book review • Introducing a WAGOLL and identifying newspaper features • Developing fluency (optional) & writing headlines and subheadings • Using formal language to write effective captions • Writing an opening paragraph using the WWWWW structure • Using relative clauses to add detail • Writing indirect (reported) speech • Writing and punctuating direct speech • Planning a newspaper report • Independent writing outcome Key features • Clear WAGOLL and WABBOLL models • Sentence stems and language banks • Explicit grammar instruction • Visual prompts to support inference • Peer assessment and editing opportunities • Certificates to celebrate writing success

**A complete UKS2 snowy setting description unit perfect for winter or Christmas writing. Includes 6 fully resourced lessons building to a high-quality written outcome. This is a fully resourced UKS2 writing unit focused on crafting a vivid snowy setting description. Ideal for winter topics, Christmas writing, seasonal English units or any text involving icy, atmospheric landscapes. I taught this sequence with my UKS2 class, and it builds skills step by step towards a meaningful final written piece.** Lesson sequence: Day 1: Explore the WAGOLL, vocabulary and generate setting ideas Day 2: Expanded noun phrases with modifiers (similes & metaphors) Day 3: Fronted adverbials of place (using prepositions) Day 4: Write the first paragraph applying ENPs & fronted adverbials Day 5: Write the second paragraph building cohesion and atmosphere Day 6 (Optional): Independent writing using the success criteria What’s included: -Editable PowerPoint for every lesson -A high-quality WAGOLL model -Scaffolds for lower attainers -Vocabulary mats with visuals for SEN/EAL pupils -Word banks and grammar prompts -A clear success criteria checklist -Lots of visuals to support understanding and inspire descriptive writing By the end of the unit, pupils produce a rich, atmospheric winter setting description using figurative language, precise vocabulary and varied sentence structures. Perfect for adding excitement and creativity to your winter or Christmas English lessons. If you find this unit helpful, please consider leaving a review - it really supports my shop and helps other teachers find quality resources.

A complete UKS2 Winter Poetry writing unit with 6 lessons, editable PPT, WAGOLL, scaffolds, word banks, and planning templates included. I usually find poetry tricky to teach, but this is a unit I recently taught with my Year 5/6 class, and it worked very well, especially for pupils who normally struggle to start writing independently. The lessons build gradually, giving children the confidence and tools to create a powerful winter poem using figurative language. In this unit, the structure is clear, visual and supportive, with plenty of modelling, sentence stems and vocabulary prompts. More confident writers also have room to adapt and take ownership of their voice. What’s Included? ✔ Editable PowerPoint for all lessons ✔ WAGOLL winter poem (feature-marked for teaching) ✔ Scaffolds and writing frames ✔ Word banks (powerful verbs, similes, metaphors, personification) ✔ Planning templates (blank + supported versions) ✔ Success criteria checklist for drafting and editing ✔ Tailored language banks for accessibility If you download and use this resource, I’d genuinely love to hear how it went with your class - reviews and feedback really help me improve future units and help other teachers find what they need.

Bring Greek myths to life with this Year 4 writing unit based on Daedalus and Icarus. Across 6 lessons, pupils build skills in ‘show, don’t tell’, vocabulary, and dialogue, before producing a polished independent retelling of the myth. This is a complete Year 4 English writing unit based on the Greek myth Daedalus and Icarus. I taught it with my Year 4 class, and it builds step-by-step towards an extended independent writing outcome. Lesson sequence: Day 1: Explore the WAGOLL, story map and key vocabulary Day 2: Generating ‘show, don’t tell’ ideas for character emotions Day 3: Writing a paragraph using ‘show, don’t tell’ techniques Day 4 (optional): Generate dialogue ideas Day 5: Use speech with reporting clause at the beginning Day 6: Independent writing with checklist for self-assessment What’s included: -Editable PowerPoint slides with visuals and prompts -A model WAGOLL that exemplifies all skills taught -Scaffolded worksheets -Vocabulary support slides with images to aid SEN/EAL learners -Editable checklists to support independent writing Perfect for any class studying Greek myths or Ancient Greece in history/geography. If you enjoy teaching this myth, take a look at my Year 4 Minotaur Writing Unit (4 Lessons), which develops character description through similes, metaphors, and dialogue. I’d love to hear how this resource worked in your classroom! Please consider leaving a quick review. It really helps other teachers find it, and I value your feedback to improve future resources.

I created and used this 5-lesson English writing unit based on The Promise by Nicola Davies with my lower KS2 class to develop descriptive writing skills and confidence. It would suit either Year 3 or Year 4. Each lesson builds the tools children need to create a full setting description by the end of the unit. Lesson focuses on the PPT: Lesson 1: Expanded noun phrases for detail and imagery Lesson 2: Similes for vivid comparisons Lesson 3: Application of ENPS and similes in a written paragraph Lesson 4: Fronted adverbials of place for varied sentence openings Lesson 5: Independent writing using a clear success criteria What’s included: -Editable PowerPoint slides for each lesson (adaptable for Year 3 or 4) -A WAGOLL text modelling all target skills -Vocabulary slide with visuals to support SEN learners and aid understanding -Scaffolds/examples to support lower-attaining writers This unit also works really well to complement topics on urban regeneration, nature or discussions about the environment/care for creation.

Bring the myth of Daedalus and Icarus to life in your Year 4 classroom with this free, ready-to-use story map lesson. Perfect for developing storytelling and narrative writing skills! This lesson includes: -A PowerPoint -Key vocabulary with clear, child-friendly visuals -A WAGOLL (What a Good One Looks Like) example with supporting images -A story map scaffold for pupils to complete This lesson is part of a week-long narrative writing unit, guiding children step-by-step to retell the story confidently. Use it as a standalone activity, or explore the full 5 lesson unit in my shop to produce a full retell of the myth! Free download – ready to use today!

This is a free, fully resourced English lesson I created and taught with my Year 4 class as part of a week-long unit on The Minotaur. The full unit builds towards children writing a detailed character description of the Minotaur. In this free lesson, pupils explore similes to describe the Minotaur in vivid and imaginative ways. What’s included: -An editable PowerPoint with visuals and prompts -A vocabulary slide with images to support understanding (ideal for SEN and EAL pupils) -A WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) that models effective use of similes -Scaffolds and word banks to support lower-attaining writers This lesson provides children with the tools they need to create striking descriptions, preparing them for extended writing later in the unit. Try my full unit available in my shop: If you enjoy this free resource, take a look at my complete 4-lesson Minotaur Writing Unit, which also covers: -Fronted adverbials (prepositions) -Dialogue punctuation (using reported clause last to show personality) -A ready-to-use success criteria to promote independent writing Look for: Year 4 English – The Minotaur Writing Unit (4 Lessons, PPT Slides, Vocabulary, WAGOLL & Scaffolds)