Hopefully, your pupils will find this useful when writing diaries and including thoughts, feelings and informal phrases. If you need some diary examples then have a look in my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/egtexts You'll find: A Diary from Mars and The Diary of a Superhero. Both texts come with presentations, lesson ideas and text analyses.

Three newspaper templates. The children can write directly onto the PDF version - this has a second page. Or - they can edit directly into the Word document. The Word template contains columns rather than text boxes so the text and pictures should not leap around all over the place as the pupils edit it. Examples of newspaper stories with presentations, language analyses and lesson ideas can be found in my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/egtexts

This formal letter example is ideal for Year 6 pupils about to change schools. what a good one looks like (WAGOLL). This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas can be found in my TES shop. See ‘An apology from an unruly pupil’ - full pack. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/egtexts

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.

Suitable for Halloween! Two examples of diaries for KS2 English lessons. WAGOLL The first text is the diary of a ghost whose house has suddenly been invaded by a new family. The second text is the diary of a witch's cat who is fed up with the hopelessness of his witch. Both diaries contain an analysis of the language features to include in the pupils' own diaries. These example texts can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diaries using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary examples with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author These diaries are probably most suited to pupils in years 3 or 4.

Everyone loves a superhero! But what happens when they lose their powers with their evil nemesis on the loose?! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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 Resource is ideal in upper KS2 or lower KS3. I’ve used it successfully in Year 6.

An exciting and mysterious series of diary entries from a teenager trapped on Mars. Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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

An exciting and engaging persuasive text in the format of a formal letter that persuades a teacher to take their class on an outing to the red planet. Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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: opinion; argument; viewpoint; emotive language; rhetorical questions; introduction; conclusion. - rewrite the text using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write a persuasive argument in the style of the author Ideal for use in KS2 during a project on space.

Be very afraid! My pupils loved inventing their own House Monsters and innovating the mischievous deeds they get up to! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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

One of the most popular texts I have used with my pupils: what a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing.

An example of a newspaper article - UFO lands in Yorkshire. My pupils had great fun with this! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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

My pupils adored the lessons based on this informal letter idea: what a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing.

Travel into the future with this imaginative and quirky explanation exemplar! My pupils really enjoyed creating their own versions! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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

Exciting and original newspaper article. My pupils loved the poisonous spider bite! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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.

Uh oh! You’ve finally got your place at Wizard School and then you discover you’re about to be expelled! My pupils relished innovating with this text and inventing new ways to justify the expulsion! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Pupils will love the similarity to Harry Potter and Hogwarts. 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

Who would have thought that invisibility could be so troublesome! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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.

My pupils loved innovating with this exemplar text by changing all the wacky inventions of this bizarre family. Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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 informal letter from a pupil who is about to be expelled from a school of magic (Harry Potter/Hogwarts). My pupils had great fun with this! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). 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

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. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. 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.

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