Children develop inventive ideas about a minor character. We suggest teachers use the fantastic wordless picture book, Bee and Me by Alison Jay, but the activity can easily be adapted to any class text. This detailed lesson plan involves suggestions for using drama and key questions to develop characterization. Includes: Creating a Character template (two versions) Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of What a wonderful world! It contains 25 learning “chapters”. Visit Inkwell Plans

What kind of books do you like? This engaging song prompts us to think about our personal reading preferences. Do maps, facts and pictures appeal? Or would you rather a book stuffed with jokes, riddles and rhymes? Whatever your reading taste, the possibilities are vast and enticing. Use this song to promote reading and spark discussion about different genres. Pupils could write their own verse, revealing the books they like to lose themselves in. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences and resources. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of Lost in Books, which contains 25 learning “chapters”. We are new to TES and would greatly value your feedback. If you download this resource, please leave a review.

This detailed lesson plan provides an opportunity for “publishing”. Pupils evaluate the impact of their writing, making decisions about how to present key features of their text. The resource referred to in the lesson is available by purchasing: Writing to Persuade: Advertising This lesson can also be purchased as a bundle called Persuasive Writing Sequence: Advertising. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of Journeys, which contains 25 learning “chapters”.

This detailed lesson plan explains how to harness pupils’ inner critic! It offers practical tips for creating a supportive peer editing culture. Includes: Writing Checklist and Feedback resource This lesson can also be purchased as a bundle called Persuasive Writing Sequence: Advertising. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of Journeys, which contains 25 learning “chapters”.

This detailed lesson plan builds on previous learning and planning. It offers helpful advice about getting the most out of shared writing and provides an example text. The resources referred to in this lesson are available by purchasing: Writing to Persuade: Planning a Holiday Advertisement Writing to Persuade: Expanded Noun Phrases This lesson can also be purchased as a bundle called Persuasive Writing Sequence: Advertising. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of Journeys, which contains 25 learning “chapters”.

Pupils can add their own suggestions to this jar. An ideal writing aid and display for working walls. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of Lost in Books.

A planning template has sections for headlines, what, why, who, where, when and quotes. The writing templates follow a traditional newspaper format with sections for the date, headline and an illustration. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of Lost in Books.

Encourages children to think in depth about the character they are creating. There are two versions, one with focused prompts and one blank for free interpretation. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of What a Wonderful World

Use this resource to celebrate the value of peer editing. A lively song encourages children to re-read their writing, checking it makes sense, improving word choice, correcting spelling and punctuation. Another resource provides peer editors with a written record of their editing process. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of communication, called Getting the Message Across.

This is a blank story map with 6 stages. The narrative journey begins with a main character (e.g. an unlikely hero). The character faces a problem, tries to overcome the problem, fails, enlists the help of friends and finally becomes a hero. Pupils can draw their ideas or write key words onto the plan. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of Heroes and Villains.

A list of ideas for broadening children’s knowledge of fairy tales, including references to free online play scripts, story apps and animations. By exploring a wide range of stories through different genres, your pupils will soon become fairy tale experts! Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a unit of work on the theme of Heroes and Villains.

A fully resourced lesson with creative suggestions to consolidate learning. Activities include: learning through song, sentence building with blocks, writing riddles and sorting adjectives. Contains: lesson plan, guidance for using blocks, song and song sheet, Reading Detectives recording sheet. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences. This resource is from a larger unit of work on the theme of Journeys, which contains 25 learning “Chapters”.

A great activity for identifying words in context, as well as vocabulary building. Children hunt for target words (e.g. syllables and suffixes), using either a chosen text or a random selection of books.

Offers guidance on how to get the most out of class reading journals, and the benefits for both pupils and teachers. Includes a list of creative prompts to encourage a variety of responses, as well as a bookshelf template for children to record titles they have read. Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences.

A must-have resource for vocabulary building and instilling a love of language. Fill the jar with topic words, adjectives, adverbs, abstract nouns, synonyms - the possibilities are endless! Inkwell Plans creates high quality lesson sequences.