Retell the story of Lazlo in 'The Dark' by Lemony Snicket with these differentiated planning sheets that include prompting questions.

2x weeks of Literacy Planning linked to the novel 'Where Monsters Lie' by Polly Ho-Yen. A brilliant Y5+ text that links well to mysteries and fictional units. Planning is designed to teach several key aspects required for writing a fictional mystery story. All objectives linked to the Year 6 Writing ITAF 2016 Lessons included are: 1. Capital Letters, Full Stops and Question Marks. 2. Non-fictional features (in a diagram of the raft) 3. Key Dictionary Work 4. Conjunctions 5. Punctuating Speech 6. Powerful verbs and adverbs 7. Expanding noun phrases 8. Creating atmosphere through description 9. Features of a mystery story & 10. Learning Objectives for the writing stage (left blank for your own personalisation). Different classes will focus on different learning features.

Handy resource for teaching the features of instructions. Linked to the Y3/4 curriculum and Ancient Egypt. A model example of instructions that includes: bullet points, imperative verbs, colon, commas in a list, technical vocabulary, handy hints, adverbials, adverbs and much more.

An information text about pirates in general. Images to add interest. No sub-headings so could be used for a 'paragraphing lesson'. Text level suitable for Y2/Y3/Y4 Download is a Word document for easy editing.

A newspaper article that can be edited in Word version. Created for Y3 class on an Egyptian topic.

A perfect sheet for sectioning parts of a paragraph. Topic sentence. Juicy details. Conclusion. Word format so you can edit it to how you want it.

Suitable for Y1, Y2 level. Can be edited as it is saved in Word format.

Worksheets for: Sequencing Using adjectives to describe Planning the sections of the story Writing out the story with images as support. Suitable for Y1/Y2/Y3

3 differentiated worksheets for finding features of an info text. Word documents that can be edited. Photo images as an easy match up to the name of the feature. HAG sheet has room for definitions of each feature. Suitable for Y1, Y2 standard.

Suitable for R or Y1. Very simple tasks. Good for the discussion of where milk comes from.

Images of many different doors, opens good discussion and writing opportunities. Used with my Y1 class to inspire them to think about who lived behind each door. Linked to a fairytale topic. 18 images in total.

Suitable for Year 4+ Created with specific features in mind. Adverbials, conjunctions, sub headings, images, glossary, technical vocabulary, true facts, statistics and more. Suitable for Y4. A good example of a model text. Word document can be edited.

A story plan for children to write and plan their own version of Tani's Search for the Heart (A wonderful American novel - beautiful images). A deforestation letter template and a plan. Resources include information texts about Fishers (American animal that appears in the story). And an information text plan. ALL suitable for Y3/4 level. This book is amazing and really worth sharing with your class!!!

This planning unit is for 2 weeks worth of work. Designed for a Y5/6 class - based on the picture book Beegu! You do not need the book to teach from this plan as writing examples and images are given on the resource sheets. Lessons covered in planning include: L.C - Can I use adverbials in a text? L.C - Can I use subordinating conjunctions? L.C - Can I use relative clauses? L.C - Can I use semi colons and colons? L.C - Can I use adjectives to describe a setting? L.C - Can I plan a science fiction story? L.C - Can I draft and edit my own writing? L.C - Can I write a science fiction story? EXCELLENT EXAMPLES of sentences/ work from children are for : L.C - Can I use adverbials in a text? L.C - Can I use subordinating conjunctions? L.C - Can I use relative clauses? L.C - Can I use adjectives to describe a setting?

Instructions - A cookies recipe that is sure to interest all pupils in primary school. Examples of adverbials, commas for lists, numbered steps, bullet points, grams, imperative verbs, top tips. Perfect for Year 2 upwards.

Used to assess Year 4 writing throughout the year. Newly updated for 2017 and includes the 2014 curriculum.

Used to assess Y5 writing throughout the year.

New 2014 curriculum included. Used for assessing writing in Y3.

A model information text that could be used as an example info text. Includes a simple glossary. Comprehension questions that add up to 15 marks. Word document that can easily be edited. Ready to print. Questions would suit lower ability Y2s, Y3s or higher year 4s.

An information text or non chronological report written for Year 1 or 2. The download is in Word format so can easily be edited.