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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.

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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.
Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit - Year 5 Unit of Writing
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Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit - Year 5 Unit of Writing

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A Year 5 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a newspaper report about the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make predictions. To infer character’s thoughts and feelings. To use a dictionary and thesaurus. Site of Application (diary entry). To use the present perfect tense. To use and punctuate direct speech. To use adverbs and fronted adverbials to express time. Apprentice Write (report). To plan a newspaper report. To write a newspaper report. To edit my work. To publish my work.
Toys in Space by Mini Grey - Year 1 Unit of Writing
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Toys in Space by Mini Grey - Year 1 Unit of Writing

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A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Toys in Space by Mini Grey. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to create a lost poster for their own alien. 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: Hook. To predict. To ask questions about the text. To create thought bubbles. To sequence the text. Site of Application (dairy). To use and spell words containing phonemes. To use capital letters, full stops and exclamation marks. To use –ing words. Apprentice Write (description). To plan a poster. To create a poster. To edit and improve my writing.
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - Year 1 Unit of Writing
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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - Year 1 Unit of Writing

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A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. This medium term plan comprises of 10 lessons with an outcome to create their own ‘Wild Thing’ and setting description. 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: Hook. To predict. To create captions. To sequence the text. Site of Application (sentences). To use capital letters, full stops and exclamation marks. To use adjectives. Apprentice Write (description). To plan a description. To write a description. To edit and improve my writing.
Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett - Year 2 Unit of Writing
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Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett - Year 2 Unit of Writing

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A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with an outcome to write a series of postcards from around the world in the role of Sunny. 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 inferences about characters’ thoughts and feelings. To discuss words and phrases that capture my interest. To identify and use adventurous vocabulary. Site of Application (diary). To use expanded noun phrases. To use commas to separate items in a list. To use contractions in sentences. To using subordinating conjunctions (if, when, that, because). Apprentice Write (poster). To explore the features of a postcard. To plan a postcard. To write a postcard. To edit my writing.
Journey by Aaron Becker - Year 2 Unit of Writing
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Journey by Aaron Becker - Year 2 Unit of Writing

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A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Journey by Aaron Becker. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with an outcome to write a portal story for going through the door into the castle. 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 use adventurous vocabulary. To generate questions. To make predictions about the text. To infer a character’s actions and feelings. Site of Application (book review). To use expanded noun phrases. To use a range of prepositions. To use adverbs. Apprentice Write (description). To plan a narrative. To write a portal narrative. To edit and revise my work. To publish my work.
Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a biography of Mary Anning. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resouces can be brought separately. Learning Questions included: Can I predict what the text is about? Can I summarise what the text is about? Can I answer questions about the text? Can I use a thesaurus to up-level my word choices? Can I write a set of instructions? Can I use a range of prepositions? Can I use adverbs to express time and cause? Can I use suffixes correctly? Can I use commas to separate items in a list? Can I create a success criterion? Can I create a success criterion? Can I plan a biography? Can I plan a biography? Can I create a biography? Can I create a biography? Can I edit my work? Can I publish my work?
Cinderella of the Nile by Beverley Naidoo - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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Cinderella of the Nile by Beverley Naidoo - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Cinderella of the Nile by Beverley Naidoo. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write an innovated story of Cinderella of The Nile. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make predictions. To identify themes and conventions. To identify key words and phrases. Site of Application (news report). To use expanded noun phrases. To use conjunctions. To use direct speech. Apprentice Write (diary entry). To create a character profile. To sequence and re-tell the text. To write an innovative story. To edit, refine and evaluate own writing.
A Planet Full of Plastic by Neal Layton - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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A Planet Full of Plastic by Neal Layton - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for A Planet Full of Plastic by Neal Layton. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a persuasive letter to the public about reducing plastic consumption. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make a prediction. To use a dictionary. To discuss words and phrases. To ask questions. Site of Application (fact file). To use rhetorical questions. To use conjunctions. To use fronted adverbials and expanded noun phrases. Apprentice Write (poster). To plan a persuasive letter. To write a persuasive letter. To edit my work.
Tidy by Emily Gravett - Year 2 Unit of Writing
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Tidy by Emily Gravett - Year 2 Unit of Writing

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A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Tidy by Emily Gravett. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with an outcome to write a persuasive letter from Badger to the animals. 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 write about Badger’s character. To make predictions about the text. To ask questions to Badger. Site of Application (poster). To use verbs in a sentence. To write questions for Badger. To use co-ordination (using or, and, or but). To write expanded noun phrases. Apprentice Write (story retell). To sequence a letter. To plan a letter. To write a letter. To edit my work.
How To Wash A Woolly Mammoth by Michele Robinson - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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How To Wash A Woolly Mammoth by Michele Robinson - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for How To Wash A Woolly Mammoth by Michele Robinson. This medium term plan comprises of 16 lessons with an outcome to write a ‘How To…’ set of instructions on how to wash a woolly mammoth. 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: Cold Write. To listen carefully to verbal/written instructions. To explore to non-fiction books that are structured in different ways. To discuss and clarify meaning of new words. To retell in a clear sequence using commands. Site of Application (advert). To orally rehearse sets of instructions. To use and understand time connectives. To identify and use rhetorical questions. To recognise and use adverbs. Apprentice Write (description). To identify the features of a WAGOLL. To plan a set of instructions. To write a set of instructions. To edit and improve my writing. To publish a set of instructions.
The Tin Forest by Helen Ward - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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The Tin Forest by Helen Ward - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Tin Forest by Helen Ward. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with an outcome to write a descriptive piece for their Tin Forest ‘Storybox’ scene. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To understand how an author uses language to create a scene. To use inference skills to describe a character. To describe a character’s feelings and appearance. To use drama techniques to show understanding of a character. Site of Application (letter). To use more than one clause by using a wide range of conjunctions. To use adverbs to express time and cause. To correctly use fronted adverbials. Apprentice Write (diary). To plan a descriptive piece. To write a descriptive piece. To evaluate and edit my writing.
How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a new chapter in the style of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make a prediction. To ask questions. To discuss words that capture the reader’s attention. To infer character’s feelings. Site of Application (instructions or fact-file). To use fronted adverbials. To use commas in lists. To correctly use pronouns. To use and punctuate direct speech. Apprentice Write (description). To plan a new chapter. To write a new chapter. To edit and improve my writing.
Dear Greenpeace by Simon James - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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Dear Greenpeace by Simon James - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Dear Greenpeace by Simon James. This medium term plan comprises of 16 lessons with an outcome to write a series of letters in the style of the text highlighting 'out of place’ creatures found in the school grounds. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make a prediction. To infer character’s thoughts and feelings. To discuss the author’s language. Site of Application (description). To use conjunctions. To use rhetorical questions. To write expanded noun phrases. To use fronted adverbs. Apprentice Write (letter). To plan a persuasive letter. To plan a persuasive letter. To write a persuasive letter. To edit my work. To publish my work.
Toby and the Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash and Jane Cope - Year 2 Unit of Writing
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Toby and the Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash and Jane Cope - Year 2 Unit of Writing

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A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Toby and the Great Fire of London by Margaret Nash and Jane Cope. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to write a chronological retell of the story in the first person. 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 inferences using knowledge of the world. To make predictions based on what has been read so far. To make inferences about a character. To choose appropriate vocabulary. Site of Application (speech). To correctly use the past tense. To correctly use expanded noun phrases. To use an apostrophe to show where a letter or letters are missing. Apprentice Write (sequencing). To sequence the key events of the text. To retell the events of the story. To edit and refine my work.
Flotsam by David Wiesner - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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Flotsam by David Wiesner - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Flotsam by David Wiesner. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an innovated sequel 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 included: Cold Write. To explore the text and ask questions. To explore text genre. To retell events from a story in order. To use drama techniques to learn more about a text/theme. Site of Application (poster). To use apostrophes for contractions and the possessive. To select and use expanded noun phrases. To use fronted adverbials to indicate time. To use adventurous and powerful verbs. Apprentice Write (letter). To plan a story sequel. To write an introductory paragraph for the sequel. To write a story climax. To develop a story ending. To edit and improve writing.
Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura - Year 3 Unit of Writing
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Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura - Year 3 Unit of Writing

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A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. This medium term plan comprises of 14 lessons with an outcome to write a diary entry to describe the cave from the Stone Age boy’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 included: Cold Write. To make predictions and use evidence to back up points. To draw inferences about the text and justify points. To infer a character’s personality. Site of Application (setting description). To use the first person correctly. To use the present perfect tense. To use expanded noun phrases. To use conjunctions. Apprentice Write (letter). To plan a diary entry. To write a diary entry. To draft, edit and refine my work. To publish my work.
Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers  - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a ‘sailing away’ story. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To predict. To draw character inferences. To consider and evaluate different viewpoints. Site of Application (instructions). To use expanded noun phrases. To use fronted adverbials. To use conjunctions. To use and punctuate direct speech. Apprentice Write (short story). To plan a short story. To write a short story. To edit and improve my writing. To publish my work.
Down Behind the Dustbin by Michael Rosen - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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Down Behind the Dustbin by Michael Rosen - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Down Behind the Dustbin by Michael Rosen. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to write a rhyming poem. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To read aloud and analyse a poem. To use the text to inform. Site of Application (description) To use dictionary to find synonyms for said. To generate and use rhyming pairs. To understand and use speech. Apprentice Write (poem). To plan a rhyming poem. To write a rhyming poem. To edit my writing. To publish a poem.
World’s Coolest Jobs by Anna Brett - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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World’s Coolest Jobs by Anna Brett - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for World’s Coolest Jobs by Anna Brett. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a non-fiction information text. The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To justify opinions using evidence. To summarise the text. To identify the features of an explanation text. Site of Application (story continuation) To identify and use headings and subheadings. To use informal and formal writing. To use a dictionary. Apprentice Write (explanation text). To research specific jobs. To plan an explanation text. To create an explanation text. To evaluate and edit my work. To publish my work.
The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - Year 4 Unit of Writing
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The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - Year 4 Unit of Writing

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A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a sci-fi story The plan is able to be downloaded as a Word and pdf document to allow easy editing. The lesson resources can be brought separately. Learning Intentions included: Cold Write. To make a prediction. To draw character inferences. To ask questions to improve my understanding. To read books structured in different ways. Site of Application (poem). To use subordinate clauses and conjunctions. To punctuate direct speech. To use the possessive apostrophe. Apprentice Write (description). To plan an alternative ending. To write an alternative ending. To edit my work.