This is a complete unit of work for a Y1/2 class, aimed at the top end and differentiated. It can easily be made longer or shorter to suit. I have added a few resources that are helpful for some of the lessons, easily editable. We got some great writing from this and there are lots of opportunities for short burst writes and adding writing to your displays. Please see my other resources and units of work on Dragons, Dinosaurs, Meerkat Mail and more.

Planning for a mixed age class Y1/2 Non fiction plan 2 weeks Fiction plan 2 weeks BOTH OF THESE PLANS ARE EASILY ADAPTABLE TO MAKE THEM LONGER. Poetry Plan 1 week (ideal for use during Y2 SATS week as a fun creative writing exercise) Resources for lessons, including images and worksheets. Linked to a ‘Good to be Green’/ Save the world/ Recycling Topic in Term 5.

Based on the try use prove method, with Pie Corbett talk for writing. These plans are easily adaptable for a single year group, Y1 or Y2. This plan is for around 4 weeks, but would be easily adaptable to different length with more or less grammar lessons or short burst writes. Please note this planning is slightly adapted during the start of the week for a Supply teacher. Non-fiction unit plan- 4 weeks, based on modelled text. For Y2 and Y1. End of unit write - Non-chronological report. The writing we got from this unit was fantastic! We also used topic time to paint our dinosaurs, make clay/salt dough fossils, wrote reports/biographies about Mary Anning and more! Oral story to use for rehearsal/T4W. T-Rex Screen text map that I used for oral rehearsal. WANTED poster- layout for Y1 and Y2 Letter template Boxing up plan Plan for innovating a new dinosaur grammar lesson resources Success criteria grid How to trap a dinosaur- Layout for instructions that I use in stands

An ideal unit of work to cover a 5/6 week term. Based on the try use prove method, with Pie Corbett talk for writing. These plans are easily adaptable for a single year group, Y1 or Y2. Each plan is for 2 weeks, but would be easily extended to 3 weeks each for a longer term with extra grammar lessons or short burst writes. Fiction unit plan - 2 weeks, based on the text Snail and the Whale. For Y2 and more able Y1. Non-fiction unit plan- 2 weeks, based on previous work during fiction. For Y2 and more able Y1. Facts about snails for NC report clumping - Can be edited and adapted to suit class. Missing Poster Template. Whale report box up - Can be used for any animal/ Non fiction boxing up, easily adaptable.

Edit * after recently teaching this unit, I changed the plan for current usage. I have added new resources to this bundle A huge load of resources to use, 13 separate uploads. I’ve added some pictures of provision in my classroom as it has really engaged my children in writing!* An ideal unit of work to cover a short 5 week term. Based on the try use prove method, with Pie Corbett talk for writing. These plans are easily adaptable for a single year group, Y1 or Y2. Each plan is for 2 weeks, but would be easily extended to 3 weeks each for a longer term with extra grammar lessons or short burst writes. Fiction unit plan - 2 weeks, based on the text Meerkat Mail. For Y2 and more able Y1. Top sheet (MTP) for Fiction. Non-fiction unit plan- 2 weeks, based on previous work during fiction. For Y2 and more able Y1. Top sheet (MTP) for Non Fiction. Postcard template. Suitcase activity. Character profile. Oral story to use for rehearsal/T4W. Gathering information grid to find out more about Main Character- Sunny.