The Catch – Talk for Writing KS2 Narrative Unit | 4-Week Writing Plan

This resource is a 4-week Talk for Writing narrative writing unit designed for Key Stage 2.

Based on the adventure story The Catch, this unit guides pupils through the full Talk for Writing sequence:
Imitation → Analysis → Innovation → Independent Application.

The unit supports pupils to explore key features of adventure narratives, including:
• Character actions and motivation
• Building tension and excitement
• Problem–solution structure
• Clear narrative sequencing

This resource is a planning and teaching guide and is ideal for teachers who want a clear, structured approach to teaching narrative writing without needing prepared worksheets or slides.

What’s Included
• Unit overview
• Full 4-week teaching sequence
• Weekly focus pages (Imitation, Analysis, Innovation, Independent Application)
• Learning intentions and outcomes for each week
• Suggested teaching approaches
• Skills progression overview
• Teaching notes

Please note:
This resource does not include worksheets, slides, or a written model text. It is intended to support teacher modelling, discussion, and shared writing.

Key Stage / Age
• Key Stage 2
• Suitable for Upper KS2 (can be adapted across KS2)

Subject
• English
• Writing
• Narrative Writing

Resource Type
• Unit of Work
• Medium-Term Plan
• Writing Planning Resource