All resources are writing based and have been created from scratch with the National Curriculum objectives in mind. On this page you can find writing Learning Journeys and resources for Year 1 through to Year 6.
All resources are writing based and have been created from scratch with the National Curriculum objectives in mind. On this page you can find writing Learning Journeys and resources for Year 1 through to Year 6.
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Robot Rumpus by Sean Taylor. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to write a persuasive advertising poster about a robot. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions included:
To infer jobs a robot could help with.
To predict what might go wrong.
To make inferences about a character.
Site of Application (questions).
To write words with –ed endings.
To use the contracted form.
To write rhetorical questions.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan a persuasive poster.
To write a persuasive poster.
To edit and up-level my work.
To publish my work.
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Shark in the Dark by Ben Cort. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to write a set of instructions to carry out a new plan to escape from the shark . The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To make a prediction.
To predict what Squid’s plan was.
To use verbs.
Site of Application (description).
To use speech.
To use commas in lists.
Apprentice Write (time connectives).
To explore the WAGOLL.
To plan a set of instructions.
To write instructions.
To edit and improve my work.
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Vlad and the Great Fire of London by Kate Cunningham. This medium term plan comprises of 11 lessons with an outcome to write a first person recount of events from the flea’s perspective. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To make predictions about a text.
To order events from the story.
To ask questions about the text.
Site of Application (description).
To use the past tense correctly.
To use the first person.
To use expanded noun phrases.
Apprentice Write (speech).
To plan a first-person recount.
To write a first-person recount.
To edit and improve my work.
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Hundred Decker Bus by Mike Smith. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with an outcome to write a newspaper report about the day the Hundred Decker Bus went on an adventure. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To write about adventures I would like to go on.
To write a prediction.
To identify and use words and phrases from the text.
To infer character’s thoughts and feelings.
To sequence the events of the story.
Site of Application (postcard).
To use adjectives and adverbs using suffixes -ly, -less, -ful?
To write sentences using subordinate conjunctions (using when, if, that, because).
Apprentice Write (report).
To know the features of a newspaper report.
To plan a newspaper report.
To write a newspaper report.
To edit and up-level my work.
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Dinosaurs from Head to Tail by Stacey Roderick. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with an outcome to write a non-fiction information page about a chosen dinosaur. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions:
To read and discuss non-fiction books.
To ask questions.
To discuss the meaning of words.
Site of Application (postcard).
To use conjunctions (and, because).
To use possessive apostrophes.
To use noun phrases.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan an information page.
To write an information page.
To edit my work.
To publish my work.
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Home by Carson Ellis. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a script to persuade others to live in their home. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions included:
To make deductions based on inference.
To make links to personal experience.
To make inferences on the basis of what is being said.
To give justify opinions.
Site of Application (description).
To use subordination and co-ordination.
To use the present progressive tense.
To use the possessive apostrophe.
To use expanded noun phrases for description.
Apprentice Write (advertisement).
To plan ideas for a script.
To write a script.
To edit and refine my work.
To present work to a group.
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Supertato by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with a clear writing outcome to write a non-chronological report for your own super-vegetable! The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To infer.
To ask questions.
To write a character description.
Site of Application (speech).
To use -s or -es as the plural marker for nouns.
To use verbs.
To use the prefix un-.
Apprentice Write (character description).
To plan a non-chronological report.
To write a non-chronological report.
To edit and improve my writing.
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with a clear writing outcome to create a set of instructions on ‘How to find THE PANTS OF GOLD’. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To predict.
To express opinions.
To sequence and retell a story.
Site of Application (diary).
To use imperative verbs.
To use prepositions.
To use noun phrases.
To accurately punctuation sentences.
To use adverbs.
Apprentice Write (instructions).
To plan a set of instructions.
To write a set of instructions.
To edit my writing.
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Little Red by Lynn Roberts. This medium term plan comprises of 16 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an innovated tale for Little Red (e.g. Little Blue). The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To use the present tense.
To infer a character’s thoughts.
To make a prediction.
To sequence events from a story.
Site of Application (advert).
To use noun phrases.
To use exclamation marks.
To use time adverbs.
To use the pronoun ‘he/she/they’.
Apprentice Write (character profile).
To plan an innovated tale.
To write an innovative tale.
To edit my work.
To read my tale aloud.
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Something Fishy by the Literacy Shed (short film). This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a voice-over for a film clip. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
To predict.
To make inferences.
To use interesting words.
Site of Application (poster)
To use capital letters and full stops.
To use noun phrases.
To use the conjunction ‘and’.
To use question marks.
Apprentice Write (diary).
To plan a voice over.
To write a voice over.
To edit, improve my writing.
To perform a voice-over.
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Arrival by Shaun Tan. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a third person narrative for the man. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To use modal verbs or adverbs to indicate degrees of possibility.
To select appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
To participate in discussions about books.
To make comparisons within and across books.
To draw character inferences and justify using evidence.
Site of Application (diary).
To create a narrative, describing characters and atmosphere.
To understand and use passive verbs.
To identify and discuss themes and conventions across texts.
To use a range of devices to build cohesion.
Apprentice Write (creative writing).
To plan a third person narrative.
To write a third person narrative.
To edit and improve my writing.
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a narrative based in the time period of the text. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To discuss and evaluate how authors use language.
To predict what might happen from details stated and implied.
To draw character inferences and justify with evidence.
To ask questions and provide reasoned justifications for my views.
To select appropriate grammar and vocabulary to enhance meaning.
Site of Application (Diary).
To use the perfect form of verbs.
To use brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis.
To explain and use dialogue.
To use modal verbs to indicate degrees of possibility.
Apprentice Write (letter).
To plan and organise ideas.
To write a narrative.
To edit and improve my writing.
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an information page about a new Fantastic Beast. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To draw inferences from given information.
To ask questions.
To justify opinions using information from the text.
Site of Application (letter).
To use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.
To use prepositions and expanded noun phrases.
To use cohesive devices.
Apprentice Write (poster).
To plan an information page.
To write an information page.
To edit my work.
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Atlas of Adventures, Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an information page for their own ‘wonder’ of the world in the style of the text. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To read and discuss non-fiction books.
To discuss how authors’ use language.
To explore the meaning of words in context.
Site of Application (persuasive letter).
To use commas, brackets and dashes for parenthesis.
To use a range of fronted adverbials.
To use a variety of clauses.
Apprentice Write (newspaper report).
To plan an information page.
To write a non-fiction information page.
To edit my work with a partner.
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a newspaper report about an event that happened in the text. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To predict.
To infer character’s thoughts and feelings.
To summarise key points.
Site of Application (poem).
To use the subjunctive form and modal verbs.
To use bullet points correctly.
To use hyphens, dashes and commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity.
To use the present perfect tense.
Apprentice Write (speech).
To plan a newspaper report.
To write a newspaper report.
To edit my work.
A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a travel brochure to the moon. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold write.
To make inferences.
To draw inferences and use evidence to extend my points.
Site of Application (persuasive).
To use modal verbs.
To use passive verbs.
To correctly use semi-colons and bullet points.
To use parenthesis.
Apprentice Write (setting description).
To plan a travel brochure.
To write a travel brochure.
To proof-read for spelling and punctuation errors.
A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan. This medium term plan comprises of 16 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an innovative (creative) story. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To make predictions.
To identify and use appropriate synonyms.
To describe a character from details stated and implied.
Site of Application (advert).
To use precise verbs and cohesive devices.
To write using the subjunctive form for formal writing.
To use modal verbs to express the language of possibility.
To use relative clauses.
To understand and use parenthesis.
Apprentice Write (diary entry).
To develop a story plan.
To write an innovative story.
To edit, refine and evaluate own writing.
A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a non-chronological report about the women in ‘Hidden Figures’. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To make inferences from pictures.
To explore the meaning of vocabulary.
To research and present given information.
Site of Application (job advert).
To use expanded noun phrases.
To use relative clauses.
To use adverbs to indicate possibility.
To use parenthesis.
Apprentice write (report).
To plan a non-chronological report.
To write a non-chronological report.
To edit a non-chronological report.
A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for A River by Marc Martin. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a poem about a river. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To make predictions and justify my answers.
To compare the text to the poem ‘The River’ by Valerie Bloom.
To discuss the words that capture the reader’s interest.
Site of Application (diary entry).
To use personification for description.
To use metaphors and similes for figurative language.
Apprentice Write.
To plan a poem.
To write a poem.
To edit my work.
A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Survivors by David Long. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with a clear writing outcome for a narrative recount. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources and flipchart can also be brought separately.
Learning Intentions include:
Cold Write.
To make a prediction.
To evaluate how authors use language.
Site of Application (email).
To use modal verbs to indicate degrees of possibility.
To use the perfect forms of verbs.
Apprentice Write (newspaper report).
To plan a narrative recount.
To write a narrative recount.
To edit my work.