Recount Writing Unit (The Majestic Plastic Bag Mockumentary)

Children love this unit! Originally for Year 5 but could be used in Year 6 as revision or adapted for use from Year 3.

It is based on a hilarious mockumentary (in the style of David Attenborough), which follows the journey of a plastic bag to its final resting place in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The resource includes:

• Power Point with planning and lesson teaching points, examples of success criteria and worksheets;
• A character activity;
• A pupil/teacher assessment sheet.

Success criteria covered:

*Relative clauses.