<p>An example of a recount text (Incident report style) Designed to link with other resources, but can be used independently. Contains features of recount writing such as reported and direct speech, 3rd person and past tense etc. Ideal for small group work as well as whole class explanations.</p>

A short version of the story Frankenstein that leads up to a cliff-hanger ending. This resource contains English features such as adverb openers/the conjunction although/adverbs and year 4 spelling words, as suggested in the new curriculum. Use it to model effective paragraph writing/narrative structure/build up of suspense and more.

<p>An example of Recount writing, in the style of a newspaper report. Includes key features (Headline/Byline/Captions etc.) as per National Curriculum and is created around an Egyptian Theme. The report contains key vocabulary such as Sphinx/Mummy/Pharaoh/Canopic Jar/ Sarcophagus in context to aid understanding.</p> <p>Resource is an A4 sheet perfect as an example to follow in talk for writing/guided writing or for small group discussion as an activity in identifying features of writing.</p>

<p>A recount text in the style of a newspaper, with all the expected features - Bylines/Headlines/Captions/Reported speech etc. Taking a viking theme, this is a great introduction to a topic and can be used in history/topic/guided reading and Creative writing lessons. With a mixture of verifiable historical facts and fictional context it is an ideal example text.</p>

<p>A recount, in the style of Newspaper writing, using Boudicca as a primary focus. Resource contains key vocabulary from the time period and is ideal for use in any study about Roman Britain. Contains all the expected key features of the genre of writing, Headline, Byline, Pictures,Captions, Reported and direct speech etc.</p> <p>Resource also contains word play and a mixture of historically verifiable facts as well as fictional context and background. Ideal for an introduction to the topic.</p>

<p>An example recount text in the style of a twitter feed. A short conversation between some friends discussing a recent holiday - links to other resources but can be used independently. Includes features of writing relevant to recount.</p>

<p>An example of a recount (Newspaper style) on the theme of St George and the Dragon. Filled with word play and creative writing, this resource will bring the story to life! All the usual features you would expect are included (Headline/byline/captions/reported and direct speech). The second document contains 10 comprehension questions and some suggested writing activities to inspire further creativity.</p>

<p>An example of a newspaper with St David’s Day as the theme. Featuring great examples of word play, as well as basing the content around known historical facts, this report will entertain as well as instruct by adding in creative content to fill out the historical picture.</p> <p>The example features higher level punctuation such as semi-colons, and has examples of the passive voice. Headlines, Bylines and Captions are all included, as well as direct and reported speech.</p> <p>Great for reading, or for grammar, or for learning about different ways written work is structured.</p>

<p>An example text (Recount - Diary) with an Egyptian Theme. Text contains features of recount (past tense, time conjunctions etc and phrases with topic specific vocabulary for an Egyptian theme. It also includes informal language, with most contractions that children will come across. Great as a starting piece for creative writing, or talk for writing. Can also be used for small group work to identify key features and style of writing.</p>