KS2 Writing Checklists For Working Walls – 14 Editable Checklists (PDF and PowerPoint)

This KS2 resource includes 14 writing checklists designed to support pupils across a range of fiction and non-fiction writing styles. Ideal for displaying on working walls, these checklists help pupils structure their work and remember key features during independent writing tasks.

What’s Included:
✔ 14 writing checklists covering a wide range of writing styles.
✔ PDF format for easy printing.
✔ Editable PowerPoint version for customisation.
✔ Suitable for Years 3–6 (LKS2 and UKS2).

Checklists Cover:
★ Balanced arguments
★ Character descriptions
★ Diaries
★ Explanations
★ Flashbacks
★ Formal letters
★ Instructions
★ Newspaper reports
★ Non-chronological reports
★ Persuasive writing
★ Poetry
★ Settings descriptions
★ Story openers
★ Story writing

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Display the checklists on your classroom working wall to support independent writing.
★ Refer to the relevant checklist when introducing a new writing genre.
★ Use during lessons to remind pupils of key success criteria for different types of writing.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Encourages independence during writing tasks.
✔ Supports a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres.
✔ Editable version allows you to adapt the checklists to meet class needs.
✔ Reinforces key features for each writing type in a clear, accessible format.

Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS2 English lessons, literacy displays, writing interventions, and as part of modelled or guided writing sessions.

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