An example or model text written from the point of view of a slave becoming a gladiator, exploring the thoughts and feelings that they may have had. Could be used in KS2 for children to learn from, magpie, analyse and pick apart.

An example of a Roman diary entry written from the point of view of a slave being sold at a slave market. Aimed at KS2 to be used for children to magpie, learn from, analyse or pick apart!

An example narrative text of the story of Alma aimed at KS2 for children to analyse, magpie from and use as the teacher sees fit! Orginal Alma video can be found on the literacy shed website

A model text / WAGOLL written from the point of view of Howard Carter upon the discovery of the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun. Could be used as a base for creative writing for children, as a diary or as descriptive writing.

An argument or persuasive style blog detailing the main reasons why Titanic was such a tragedy, looking at binoculars, lifeboats and the Marconi operators. Could be used as a model or as a text for children to pull apart or examine for audience and purpose or features.

An example story/WAGOLL/model text written from a passenger’s point of view starting from when the iceberg hit and carrying on until th ship has sunk. Could be used as a basis for their story in KS2 or as one for the children to analyse and pick apart to make theirs better.

An example text or WAGOLL for describing the tea party and the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. Could be used as an introduction or form the basis of a character/setting description.

This is a model text or WAGOLL for an adventure story opening where the narrator captures a dragon for the first time. Would suit a Narrative unit about Vikings or dragons Loosely based in the style of How to Train Your Dragon Covers a setting description, and detailed description of an action scene in an informal story-telling style.

A news article investigating why the Titanic sank, looking at some of the mistakes that contributed to the tragedy and in what way. Could be used as a model, an example or as a fact checking exercise. I used it to plan an argument that the children then wrote their own version of.

A model text/WAGOLL about the first sight of the Titanic and how the passengers may feel approaching the ship before departing on the voyage. Focuses on use of the senses and vocabulary selection for children to magpie, analyse and pick apart.

A Theseus and the Minotaur model news report based on the myth of Theseus. Useful as a guide for the children, something to edit/analyse or a springboard for own writing.

A diary entry written from the point of view of an occupying German soldier shortly after D-Day. We used this to help the children look at the different points of view and consider what war really meant as we found they had little understanding beyond the games they play! Could be used as an example model text or something to respond to.

This is modelled on the chapter of A Christmas Carol when the ghost of Marley begins to haunt Scrooge. It models how to build suspense through use of the senses, sentence length and description. This could be used as an example text or WAGOLL, or one for the children to pick apart. It contains some of the original text in places to aid a Dickensian feel but with much more detail to encourage more extended writing from the children. Would work well for upper KS2 or lower KS3

This is a retelling of the Ghost of Christmas Past from A Christmas Carol. It is a WAGOLL for a one chapter piece of writing that includes suspense and a flashback. This would work well as part of a unit on A Christmas Carol or as a standalone text to analyse/magpie. Aimed at upper KS2 or lower KS3

A non-chronological report about the Roman Army written as an example for an information book or website. Can be used as a model, a text to analyse or just a springboard for ideas.

A writing unit that explores the entrance of the witches, their prophecies/predictions and Macbeth’s reaction to these. Children produce a diary or letter as Macbeth as well as a description of the witches. Included are: -differentiated models for both texts, -prompts to aid children’s planning and recording, -an IWB smart notebook presentation to teach from -adapted scripts for three different levels -a detailed lesson plan for the unit. I have also included screenshots of the IWB presentations for those that do not have smart software so you can still make use of them. This unit helps children gain an understanding of who or what the witches may be, and the beginning of the change in Macbeth’s character and the beginning of his slippery slope! There are additional units that tie in available too.

A diary entry written from the point of view of an Allied Soldier on hearing the news that the war is over. Could be used to explore differing feelings on VE day, not only of celebration, but the guilt of surviving too.

This writing unit allows the children to explore who Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are, and their opinion of each other through the use of soliloquys. They write one as Lady Macbeth, and one as Macbeth, comparing the differences in character and motivation. Included in this pack is: a detailed lesson plan IWB presentation differentiated models differentiated texts prompts and examples for children planning frames to assist children’s work if needed. During the unit children are encouraged to consider what the audience knows and what is known by the characters, and why Shakespeare may have done this They are encouraged to explore new vocabulary and create pieces that delve into character in a way they may not have done before. There are opportunites for drama and more could be added if the teacher wishes. It mentions an ipad app called texting stories - however the technique of writing a social media conversation could be done on paper as well if no access to this app.

An example or WAGOLL of a safety leaflet about fireworks. Could be used for KS1 or Lower KS2, or maybe upper as one to improve.

This English writing unit covers the first scene of Macbeth and introduces the play to KS2 classes. They explore the plot and create a soundscape and setting full of atmosphere to get them ready for the rest of the play. They are encouraged to explore and develop vocabulary, as well as use this to create powerful atmosphere for their reader. Included is a lesson plan, resources and three differentiated models for reference and a powerpoint to teach from. There are additional units that continue to explore the play if you are interested! Having taught this unit several times, it always provides a good basis for the play,and more drama can easily be incorporated if the teacher wishes. There is opportunity for editing and assessment too. NB: The planning mentions a summary powerpoint of Macbeth which is a resource I don’t own - it is available on twinkl.