Year 5 Varmints: Complete English Writing Planning

A complete Year 5 English unit based on Varmints, combining writing outcomes with film-based analysis and structured SPaG coverage.

This resource includes lesson planning and supporting materials to guide a sequence of lessons focused on developing pupils’ writing, comprehension, and grammar skills.

The unit includes:

Lesson plans for a full sequence of work
Writing tasks linked to the themes and narrative of Varmints
Film-based activities to support inference, prediction, and discussion
SPaG coverage integrated throughout the unit
Lesson starters to support engagement and retrieval
Worksheets and supporting resources to scaffold learning

Suitable for whole-class teaching, this unit supports a range of National Curriculum objectives while providing a clear structure for teaching writing alongside grammar and film study.