How Things Move: The Role of Gravity and Friction | Explanation Writing Pack | Year 5/6

This fully resourced two-week explanation writing unit focuses on the forces of gravity and friction, helping pupils understand how these invisible forces affect the way things move. Through real-world examples and scientifically accurate content, pupils will learn how to structure and write clear, engaging explanation texts based on upper KS2 science.

This unit follows Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, guiding pupils through high-quality models, scaffolded writing tasks, and structured grammar instruction. It supports cross-curricular learning by combining science knowledge with explanation writing outcomes.

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 is ideal for full-class teaching, small group support, or independent writing tasks and links directly to upper KS2 science curriculum objectives. Pupils will not only improve their writing, but also gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world.

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