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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.
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The Firework Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman - Year 4 Unit of Writing
A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Firework Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a playscript scene that continues the narrative. 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 discuss key words and phrases.
To infer character’s thoughts and feelings.
Site of Application (explanation).
To use expanded noun phrases.
To use commas in a list.
To use conjunctions and questions.
Apprentice Write (playscript).
To understand the features of a playscript.
To plan a playscript.
To write a playscript.
To edit and improve my work.
To publish my work.
How to Live Forever by Colin Thompson - Year 4 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for How to Live Forever by Colin Thompson. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of a character description about the Ancient Child. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 13 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Cold Write.
To discuss themes and conventions.
To draw inferences.
To identify key words and phrases.
Site of Application (conversation/playscript).
To use expanded noun phrases.
To use fronted adverbials.
To use prepositions.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan a character description.
To write a character description.
To edit and improve my writing.
To publish my character description.
Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll - Year 4 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of a nonsense poem based on the Jabberwocky. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 13 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Cold Write.
To predict from details stated and implied.
To use the text to inform.
To identify and use precise language.
Site of Application (description)
To understand the structure, vocabulary and grammar of the poem.
To generate and use rhyming pairs.
To understand and use speech.
Apprentice Write (poem).
To plan a poem.
To write a rhyming poem.
To edit my writing.
To perform a poem.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt - Year 4 Unit of Writing
A Year 4 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a diary entry from the perspective of a chosen crayon, expressing their feelings and experiences. 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 identify themes and conventions.
To infer character’s thoughts and feelings.
To use a dictionary.
Site of Application (setting description).
To use the present perfect tense.
To use adverbs.
To use more than one clause.
Apprentice Write (postcard).
To understand a diary format.
To plan a diary entry.
To write a diary entry.
To edit my work.
To publish my work.
River Stories by Timothy Knapman - Year 3 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for River Stories by Timothy Knapman. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of a fictional information poster about their own river, detailing its history, myths and legends. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 14 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Cold Write.
To ask and answer questions.
To explore words in context and use a dictionary.
To use a thesaurus.
Site of Application (advert).
To use prepositions.
To use conjunctions.
To use fronted adverbials.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan a fictional information poster.
To write a fictional information poster.
To edit my work.
To publish my work.
Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies - Year 3 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of a fact file about blue whales. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 15 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Cold Write.
To make predictions about a text.
To ask questions to discover information.
To use a dictionary.
To identify and use high-level vocabulary.
Site of Application (diary entry).
To use the possessive apostrophe.
To use present tense verbs.
To use fronted adverbials.
Apprentice Write (research).
To plan a fact file.
To write a fact file.
To edit and refine work.
Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies - Year 3 Unit of Writing
A Year 3 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a fact file about blue whales. 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 about a text.
To ask questions to discover information.
To use a dictionary.
To identify and use high-level vocabulary.
Site of Application (diary entry).
To use the possessive apostrophe.
To use present tense verbs.
To use fronted adverbials.
Apprentice Write (research).
To plan a fact file.
To write a fact file.
To edit and refine work.
Dinosaurs from Head to Tail by Stacey Roderick - Year 1 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Dinosaurs from Head to Tail by Stacey Roderick. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this non-fiction information page writing outcome. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 13 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
To read and discuss non-fiction books.
To ask questions.
To discuss the meaning of words.
Site of Application (postcard).
To use conjunctions (and, because).
To use possessive apostrophes.
To use noun phrases.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan an information page.
To write an information page.
To edit my work.
To publish my work.
Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman - Year 1 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this set of instructions writing outcome. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 16 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
To predict.
To express opinions.
To sequence and retell a story.
Site of Application (diary).
To use imperative verbs.
To use prepositions.
To use noun phrases.
To accurately punctuation sentences.
To use adverbs.
Apprentice Write (instructions).
To plan a set of instructions.
To write a set of instructions.
To edit my writing.
Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman - Year 1 Unit of Writing
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with a clear writing outcome to create a set of instructions on ‘How to find THE PANTS OF GOLD’. 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 predict.
To express opinions.
To sequence and retell a story.
Site of Application (diary).
To use imperative verbs.
To use prepositions.
To use noun phrases.
To accurately punctuation sentences.
To use adverbs.
Apprentice Write (instructions).
To plan a set of instructions.
To write a set of instructions.
To edit my writing.
Little Red by Lynn Roberts - Year 1 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Little Red by Lynn Roberts. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this innovative tale of Little Red writing outcome. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 16 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
To use the present tense.
To infer a character’s thoughts.
To make a prediction.
To sequence events from a story.
Site of Application (advert).
To use noun phrases.
To use exclamation marks.
To use time adverbs.
To use the pronoun ‘he/she/they’.
Apprentice Write (character profile).
To plan an innovated tale.
To write an innovative tale.
To edit my work.
To read my tale aloud.
Little Red by Lynn Roberts - Year 1 Unit of Writing
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Little Red by Lynn Roberts. This medium term plan comprises of 16 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an innovated tale for Little Red (e.g. Little Blue). 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 use the present tense.
To infer a character’s thoughts.
To make a prediction.
To sequence events from a story.
Site of Application (advert).
To use noun phrases.
To use exclamation marks.
To use time adverbs.
To use the pronoun ‘he/she/they’.
Apprentice Write (character profile).
To plan an innovated tale.
To write an innovative tale.
To edit my work.
To read my tale aloud.
Atlas of Adventures, Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott - Year 6 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Atlas of Adventures, Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this information page writing outcome. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 13 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Cold Write.
To read and discuss non-fiction books.
To discuss how authors’ use language.
To explore the meaning of words in context.
Site of Application (persuasive letter).
To use commas, brackets and dashes for parenthesis.
To use a range of fronted adverbials.
To use a variety of clauses.
Apprentice Write (newspaper report).
To plan an information page.
To write a non-fiction information page.
To edit my work with a partner.
Atlas of Adventures, Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott - Year 6 Unit of Writing
A Year 6 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Atlas of Adventures, Wonders of the World by Ben Handicott. This medium term plan comprises of 13 lessons with a clear writing outcome for an information page for their own ‘wonder’ of the world in the style of the text. 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:
Cold Write.
To read and discuss non-fiction books.
To discuss how authors’ use language.
To explore the meaning of words in context.
Site of Application (persuasive letter).
To use commas, brackets and dashes for parenthesis.
To use a range of fronted adverbials.
To use a variety of clauses.
Apprentice Write (newspaper report).
To plan an information page.
To write a non-fiction information page.
To edit my work with a partner.
Beegu by Alexis Beacon - Year 1 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Beegu by Alexis Deacon. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of Beegu’s retelling of events. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 10 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
Listen carefully to others and share thoughts.
Make predictions about what might happen.
Express opinions about a book.
To sequence and retell a story orally.
Site of Application (description).
Begin to punctuate sentences using a capital letter, full stops and exclamation.
Use adjectives for description.
Apprentice write (punctuation).
To sequence sentences to create a story board.
To create a story board.
To edit and improve my writing.
Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton - Year 2 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of a fact file about an endangered animal. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 15 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
To make predictions about a text.
To ask questions to discover information.
To use a dictionary.
To identify and use high-level vocabulary.
Site of Application (postcard).
To use apostrophes for contracted forms.
To use present tense verbs.
To use expanded noun phrases.
Apprentice Write (research).
To plan a non-fiction fact file.
To write a non-fiction fact file.
To edit and refine my work.
To publish my work.
Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton - Year 2 Unit of Writing
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Don’t Let Them Disappear by Chelsea Clinton. This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a fact file about an endangered animal. 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 predictions about a text.
To ask questions to discover information.
To use a dictionary.
To identify and use high-level vocabulary.
Site of Application (postcard).
To use apostrophes for contracted forms.
To use present tense verbs.
To use expanded noun phrases.
Apprentice Write (research).
To plan a non-fiction fact file.
To write a non-fiction fact file.
To edit and refine my work.
To publish my work.
Robot Rumpus by Sean Taylor - Year 2 Unit of Writing
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Robot Rumpus by Sean Taylor. This medium term plan comprises of 12 lessons with an outcome to write a persuasive advertising poster about a robot. 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 infer jobs a robot could help with.
To predict what might go wrong.
To make inferences about a character.
Site of Application (questions).
To write words with –ed endings.
To use the contracted form.
To write rhetorical questions.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan a persuasive poster.
To write a persuasive poster.
To edit and up-level my work.
To publish my work.
The Big Animal Mix-Up by Gareth Edwards - Year 2 Unit of Writing Resources
A Year 2 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for The Big Animal Mix-Up by Gareth Edwards. This pack comprises of all the lesson resources and flipchart for this writing outcome of an acrostic/riddle poem for a new mixed-up animal. All of the resources are editable, interactive and engaging.
This 12 lesson unit of writing comprises of the following learning intentions:
To predict.
To make inferences.
To perform a poem.
Site of Application (speech).
To understand and using rhyming.
To understand and create riddles.
To use and create an acrostic.
Apprentice Write (description).
To plan a poem.
To write a rhyming poem.
To edit my writing.
To perform a poem.
Something Fishy by the Literacy Shed (short film) - Year 1 Unit of Writing
A Year 1 Hampshire inspired Learning Journey for Something Fishy by the Literacy Shed (short film). This medium term plan comprises of 15 lessons with an outcome to write a voice-over for a film clip. 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 predict.
To make inferences.
To use interesting words.
Site of Application (poster)
To use capital letters and full stops.
To use noun phrases.
To use the conjunction ‘and’.
To use question marks.
Apprentice Write (diary).
To plan a voice over.
To write a voice over.
To edit, improve my writing.
To perform a voice-over.