WAGOLL / example text / model text Diary entry for a Roman soldier

WAGOLL / example text / model text Powerpoint form to edit and PDF to display A news report on Howard Carter discovering Tutankhamen’s tomb. Includes headline, standfirst, quotes, captions etc

Short sentences written in the style of Roald Dahl’s the BFG with grammatical errors (e.g. “I is hungry”) Two differentiated levels for students to correct.

A table for comparing Anderson shelters, Morrison shelters and Public shelters like London Underground stations. A great task to set for homework (research can easily be done on the Primary Homework Help page on WW2 shelters).

This is a WAGOLL / example text / model text that explains how the respiratory system works. It includes sequential paragraphing, fronted adverbials, causal conjunctions and an introductory and summary paragraph. As a follow up, my learners used the structure to write an explanation of a different body system.

An explanation text of what causes an earthquake. Can be used as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. Key features include: introduction, sequential paragraphs, use of colons, causal conjunctions and fronted adverbials.

A diary entry that can be used as a model text/example text for a poor Egyptian farmer's day. Include explanation of dress, food, activities and social organisation.

Nine different causes of WW1 The purpose of the activity is to facilitate discussion about which were the most important causes by creating a 'diamond 9’ There is no “right answer” - the aim is to debate as much as possible

Biography of Queen Victoria Synopsis, early life, life as a young queen, later life and legacy covered in paragraphs, with relevant subtitles. Grammar focus - embedded relative clauses and sentence openers (fronted adverbials included) Three versions included - the original and then two with the different grammar focuses highlighted. Editable in order to allow you to add images.

A full biography of Queen Victoria, covering early life, life as a young queen, later life and legacy. Biography format including synopsis, subheadings, past tense and formal tone. Also includes examples of embedded relative clauses and fronted adverbials. Editable version.

A persuasive text discussing the benefits of wind power that can be used as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. Includes introduction, persuasive sentence openers, use of colons, rhetorical questions, statistics and a contrasting paragraph at the end.

Use this as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. It is an explanation text titled "What does an optometrist do?" Features include: introductory and summary paragraph, questions as heading and subheadings, a list, fronted adverbials. As a follow up, my students researched a job they were interested in and wrote their own explanation texts about that.

This is an explanation text about how rainbows form with all of the adverbial phrases blanked out. Use as a cloze procedure activity to encourage students to think about the most appropriate fronted adverbial to fill the blank.

Introduce the elements of what makes a good introduction / synopsis for a biography with this activity. The children should read each synopsis of the mystery celebrities (ranging from Ed Sheeran and Ronaldo to Mozart). Some are very detailed and accurate; some are very deliberately very vague. Use this activity to discuss what made a GOOD synopsis and create meaningful success criteria with you class. Includes 7 mystery synopses, a guess sheet and the answers.

Biography of Quentin Blake to use as WAGOLL / Model text / example text. Success criteria include: time adverbials, fronted adverbial, use of a colon to introduce a list.

All of the skills from the 2014 NC reading programme of study divided into Emerging, Expected and Exceeding bands for Upper Key Stage 2. The skills are spread across six themes. Perfect for tracking Guided Reading or for assessing reading skills.

All of the skills from the 2014 NC reading programme of study divided into Emerging, Expected and Exceeding bands for Lower Key Stage 2. The skills are spread across six themes. Perfect for tracking Guided Reading or for assessing reading skills.

A great resource for persuasive writing linked to healthy eating. This high-quality model text argues that cauliflower is the best fruit or vegetable, using a range of persuasive writing techniques. Once the example text has been studied, students can use the structure to write their own version, arguing for their favourite fruit or vegetable.

Model text / example text / WAGOLL A diary entry written “by Francis Drake” as he finally discovers land aboard the Golden Hind.

A simple grid for students to record their notes when researching a biography.