Explanation writing model / example / WAGOLL text “How do I care for a pet dog?” Includes introductory paragraph, sequenced paragraphs and a conclusion. Use as a model text and children can then follow up with writing their own version for a different pet. A planning grid for this is also included. Text includes conjunctions, sequencing openers and technical vocabulary Could also be used for Instruction writing.

Discussion text planning or writing frame Was Matilda right to play tricks on her parents? Includes short prompts for each paragraph and sentence openers. Introduction, two for and against paragraphs and a conclusion. Editable

Eight simple sentences about Charles Dickens. Students are asked to add relative embedded clauses to these. The worksheet is editable, so could be changed to meet your grammar focus (adverbial phrases, conjunctions etc).

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

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.

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 model text / example text / WAGOLL. Short story following a five party story mountain - opening, build up, problem, solution, ending. The story is based on the opening of The Hodgeheg, but using a different character (a young duck). It includes a lot of similar sentence structure and phrasing, but is possible for KS2 children to replicate. Includes: Paragraphs A wide range of sentence openers (including adverbs, fronted adverbials and action verbs) Emotion, comma sentences Range of sentence types, including complex and compound sentences, relative clauses and short sentences for effect Speech Repetition of phrases for effect

This is a short story based on Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. The original story is great for stories in imaginary settings, but doesn’t involve much in the way of punctuation. This story is 1 A4 side, so perfect for a model text or WAGOLL. It takes the story of Max and uses lots of the phrases from the story but adapts it. This time, Max argues with his brother, which is why he is sent to his room. A mountain grows in his room, which he climbs and then finds the Wild Things. Instead of making him a king, they throw him in prison. Will Max escape? Language features include: fronted adverbials, 2ED sentences, adjectives and adverbs, use of speech, Suitable for KS2

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

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.

Information about the lives of rich and poor Tudors to be used to create a short drama activity

Roald Dahl timeline activity Key events from Roald Dahl’s life to cut out and order chronologically

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.

Activity to improve a “boring” description Julius Caesar by adding in adjectives and adverbs.

Description of Trajan, a Roman emperor. Model text / example text / WAGOLL Includes adjectives and adverbs, speech marks and fronted adverbials

A persuasive paragraph arguing against the use of nuclear power. Each word has been matched to a picture or symbol in the Talk 4 Writing style. This activity is great for visual learners when familiarizing them with a text and can also be used in the innovation phase of a Talk 4 Writing lesson.

A persuasive paragraph arguing for the use of nuclear power. Each word has been matched to a picture or symbol in the Talk 4 Writing style. This activity is great for visual learners when familiarizing them with a text and can also be used in the innovation phase of a Talk 4 Writing lesson.

A series of lesson plans and resources for a unit on balanced arguments, based on nuclear power. This plan takes a Talk 4 Writing approach, using a quality example text that is studied through creating actions and using picture maps. Over four lessons, the students will study the introduction, initial paragraph and contrasting paragraph of a balanced argument about nuclear power and will learn to how to write their own version about solar power. This pack contains the following: A detailed lesson plan including differentiation for four lessons introducing balanced arguments A high-quality example text including the introduction, initial paragraph and contrasting paragraph Picture text maps for the initial paragraph and contrasting paragraph Worksheets to accompany lessons where needed Suitable for upper Key Stage 2

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

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.