Alma - 2 Week Suspense Writing Unit (Year 5/6)
Inspired by the award-winning short film Alma, this fully-sequenced writing unit teaches pupils how to craft an engaging suspense narrative through a clear gradual release approach.
Structured using I Do, We Do, You Do
Explicit teaching of suspense techniques and narrative writing
Focus on relative clauses, parenthesis, impact sentences and Show, Don’t Tell
Daily vocabulary, grammar and sentence-writing activities
Guided planning, drafting, editing and publishing opportunities
Modelled examples and scaffolded practice throughout
Suitable for both Year 5 and Year 6 learners
Included:
2-week lesson sequence
Daily teaching slides and activities
Modelled and shared writing
Narrative planning framework
Editing and assessment opportunities
15 daily dictations featuring Year 5/6 statutory spellings
Suspense-themed writing tasks linked to Alma
Word mats - adapted 2-3 ways for each skill lesson
A high-quality resource designed to help pupils develop atmosphere, tension and control within their narrative writing.
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