KS2 Diwali Writing Pack

A comprehensive KS2 Diwali Writing Pack designed to develop purposeful, creative and accurate writing through six engaging outcomes. Suitable for Years 3–6, the resource combines a short teaching PowerPoint, a substantial pupil workbook and a detailed teacher guide, making it suitable for a complete Diwali writing unit or for selecting individual genres.

Pupils explore story retelling, descriptive writing, diary writing, non-fiction fact files, poetry and persuasive writing. Activities move from modelling and vocabulary-building through planning, drafting, editing and publishing, with scaffolds and challenges built throughout.

The pack includes:

2-slide teaching PowerPoint
24-page pupil writing workbook
10-page teacher guide
Story retelling linked carefully to the Rama and Sita narrative
Descriptive writing focusing on precision, imagery and atmosphere
Diary writing from a credible fictional viewpoint
Diwali fact-file and non-fiction writing
Poetry using simile, metaphor, personification, repetition and powerful vocabulary
Balanced persuasive writing: Should our school hold a Diwali learning and celebration day?
Planning frames, vocabulary banks, model writing and editing activities
Differentiation, scaffolding and extension suggestions
Writing assessment matrix: Developing → Secure → Strong evidence
Teacher cultural guidance and a Diwali fact bank

Particular care has been taken with cultural representation. The resource uses language such as “some”, “many” and “in some traditions”, acknowledges variation within Hindu traditions, and distinguishes Sikh Bandi Chhor Divas and Jain Diwali traditions rather than presenting every observance as a version of the Rama and Sita narrative.

Ideal for: KS2 • Years 3–6 • Diwali • English • Literacy • Creative Writing • Non-Fiction • Poetry • Persuasive Writing • RE/Cultural Learning

Pack identity: IMAGINE • WRITE • REFINE