An example of instructions: How to find fairies. Ideal for Talk4Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a set of instructions with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of instruction writing - rewrite the instructions using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a set of instructions in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to key stage 2

Included: - A set of instructions for how to find treasure - written by an old pirate who is too old to find it himself; - A letter of complaint from a pirate who is definitely in the wrong job; - A non-chronological report about the pirates to be particularly frightened of; - A non-chronological report that helps pupils invent their own pirate ships Each text comes with its own Power Point presentation. The texts can be used in Talk4writing lessons.

An example of a formal letter from a rather unruly pupil to the Head. This text is ideal for Year six pupils about to change school. Please note that the text of this letter is available for free in my shop. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a formal letter - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week - an editable lesson plan to copy and paste into your own This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of formal letters - rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a formal letter in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

Two children discover a secret time machine. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of an informal letter - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of informal letters - rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write an informal letter in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

I know you're busy, but I'd appreciate a review if you get a chance. An example of a newspaper article - Boy, 11, survives deadly spider bite. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a newspaper article - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of newspaper articles - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a newspaper article in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

Please leave a review if you get a chance. An example of a newspaper article - UFO lands in Yorkshire. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a newspaper article - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of newspaper articles - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a newspaper article in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a diary of a teenager on Mars. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a diary with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features. The diary is 3 pages long and is a suitable length for pupils to read multiple times and create their own versions - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diary using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary example with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author These resources are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of an informal letter from a pupil who is about to be expelled from a school of magic. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of an informal letter - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of informal letters - rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write an informal letter in the style of the author These resources are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of instructions: How to cope with invisibility. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a set of instructions with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of instruction writing - rewrite the instructions using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a set of instructions in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a persuasive text - why we should go on a school trip to Mars. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a persuasive argument - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of persuasive arguments - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a persuasive argument in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of instructions: How to care for dragon eggs.. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a set of instructions with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of instruction writing - rewrite the instructions using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a set of instructions in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a persuasive text - why our school should keep a pet dragon. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a persuasive argument - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of persuasive arguments - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a persuasive argument in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a diary of a superhero. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a diary with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diary using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary example with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author These resources are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a formal letter from a ghost to spook your pupils at Halloween or any other time of year.. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a formal letter - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of formal letters - rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a formal letter in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a formal letter from the Head of a school of magic. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a formal letter - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of formal letters - rewrite the letter using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a formal letter in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of an explanation text: How dragons catch their prey. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of an explanation with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of explanation writing - rewrite the explanation using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write an explanation in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a non-chronological report about monsters that live in your house! Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a non-chronological report - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of non-chronological reports - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a non-chronological report in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of a non-chronological report about a fictional family of inventors. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of a non-chronological report - a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of non-chronological reports - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a non-chronological report in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

An example of an explanation: How the school desk of the future will work. Ideal for Talk for Writing lessons. Download includes: - the text of an explanation with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of explanation writing - rewrite the explanation using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write an explanation in the style of the author These texts are probably most suited to pupils in years 5 or above.

Two examples of explanations for lower KS2 English lessons. WAGOLL These texts can also be used for creative writing purposes. The first text explains how giants became extinct. The second text explains how young fairies develop the ability to fly. Both explanations contain an analysis of the language features to include in the pupils' own explanations. These example texts can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of explanations - rewrite the explanations using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write other explanations in the style of the author These explanations are probably most suited to pupils in years 3 and 4.