A one week introduction to explanation texts based on why dragons are extinct. Includes a model text. Used with Year 5 but could easily be adapted for Year 4 or 6.

A Talk4Writing unit with a Harry Potter model for imitation week then a Nelson Mandela model for the class to innovate/shared write in the second week. Includes both model texts and sequence of lessons for the first week of the unit that involve using drama and research to explore the text. Used with Year 5 but could be adapted for Year 4 or 6.

Week 2 of a T4W style unit based on Literacy Shed’s Tadeo Jones. Design for Year 4 but could be easily adapted.

Week 1 of a two week unit based on the story of The Three Little Pigs. Includes all slides, ideas for modelled sentences, and prompts for differentiaton for the MA and HA - these are include in the slides on the last few pages. Files are provided in Smart Notebook and Powerpoint format.

A set of sentence types designed for Years 5 and 6 in the style of Alan Peat. Designed to fit in with the grammar and punctuation expectations of the interim framework. Could be displayed around the classroom on a washing line or kept on tables.

A set of Alan Peat style sentence types based on the theme of Romans and Volcanoes. Could be hung around the classroom or kept on tables. Designed in line with the grammar and punctuation expectations for Year 3 and 4.

T4W style unit based on The Lion and the Unicorn. Week 3 focuses on completing their stories. Used with Year 4 but could be easily adapted. Taught as part of a World War Two topic. Includes all lessons and differentiated resources.

Week 2 of a 4 week narrative unit based on Beyond the Line from The Literacy Shed. Includes lessons and resources for writing a shared class version of the narrative. Used with Year 4 but easily adaptable. Produced some fantastic writing! Taught as part of a World War Two topic. T4W style unit.

Week 3 of a 4 week narrative unit based on Beyond the Line from The Literacy Shed. Includes lessons and resources for completing a shared class write of the narrative. Used with Year 4 but easily adaptable. Produced some fantastic writing! Taught as part of a World War Two topic. Includes plans for the children to write their own versions of the story in week 4. T4W style unit.

Week 1 of a 3 week unit based on the Tadeo Jones Literacy Shed video. Includes differentiated resources for imitation week. Designed for Y4 but could be easily adapted. Based on T4W sequence.

A Balanced Arguments Unit based on ancient Egypt and the question: Should mummies be excavated from their tombs? MA and HA were encouraged to pose and write about their own questions. Includes picture aids for LA, word banks for MA and extension ideas for HA. Designed for Y4 but easily adaptable.

Week 2 of a two week unit based on the story of The Three Little Pigs. Includes all slides, ideas for modelled sentences, and prompts for differentiaton for the MA and HA - these are include in the slides on the last few pages. Files are provided in Smart Notebook and Powerpoint format.

Alan Peat style sentence types on the theme of Extreme Environments. Suitable for Year 5 and 6 and designed with links to the grammar and punctuation expectations for the interim framework. Could be hung on washing lines around the classroom or kept on tables.

Week 1 of a 4 week narrative unit based on Beyond the Line from The Literacy Shed. Includes lessons and resources for exploring/becoming familiar with the text. Used with Year 4 but easily adaptable. Produced some fantastic writing! Taught as part of a World War Two topic. T4W style unit.

T4W style unit based on The Lion and the Unicorn. Week 1 focuses on imitation: story mapping, drama and learning a text. Used with Year 4 but could be easily adapted. Taught as part of a World War Two topic. Includes 4 lessons and resources.

World War II carousel style guided reading. Includes a higher ability and lower ability differentiated questions. Requires access to Curriculum Visions. Used with Year 4 but could be easily adapted for Year 3 or 5. HA Book: Children in the Second World War LA Book: Exploring the Second World War