An informational writing unit about the American Revolutionary War, also known as the War of Independence. The unit focuses on key facts about war and has been split into three separate lessons. It is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
- Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
- Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
- A template for students to write up their neat informational text
- A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Creative writing sessions
- Assessment practice
- Emergency sub plans
The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.
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