A bit grisly, admittedly, but my pupils relished the task of inventing methods for their dragons to catch prey! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Download includes: - the text of an explanation with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of explanation writing - rewrite the explanation using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write an explanation in the style of the author This text will be enjoyed by fans of 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Eragon', 'The Hobbit' and 'Dragon Rider'. Ideal for use in upper KS2 or lower KS3. I've used this resource successfully in Year 6.

Everyone loves a superhero! But what happens when they lose their powers with their evil nemesis on the loose?! Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Download includes: - the text of a diary with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diary using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary example with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author Resource is ideal in upper KS2 or lower KS3. I’ve used it successfully in Year 6.

An exciting and mysterious series of diary entries from a teenager trapped on Mars. Text exemplar with worksheets, a presentation and lesson ideas. This original and exciting text encourages pupils to talk, innovate and then write. The 4 resources can be used for Big Writing. The exemplar text is ideal for when pupils are imitating, innovating or inventing. What a good one looks like (WAGOLL). Download includes: - the text of a diary with a pupil worksheet containing an analysis of the language features. The diary is 3 pages long and is a suitable length for pupils to read multiple times and create their own versions - a PowerPoint presentation of the text - 8 ideas for how to use the text in lessons that will easily last a week This example text can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diary using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary example with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author

Two examples of explanations for lower KS2 English lessons. WAGOLL These texts can also be used for creative writing purposes. The first text explains how giants became extinct. The second text explains how young fairies develop the ability to fly. Both explanations contain an analysis of the language features to include in the pupils' own explanations. These example texts can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of explanations - rewrite the explanations using their own language or by borrowing phrases - write other explanations in the style of the author These explanations are probably most suited to pupils in years 3 and 4.

Suitable for Halloween! Two examples of diaries for KS2 English lessons. WAGOLL The first text is the diary of a ghost whose house has suddenly been invaded by a new family. The second text is the diary of a witch's cat who is fed up with the hopelessness of his witch. Both diaries contain an analysis of the language features to include in the pupils' own diaries. These example texts can be used by pupils to: - observe the features of diary writing - rewrite the diaries using their own language or by borrowing phrases - extend the diary examples with what happens next - write a diary in the style of the author These diaries are probably most suited to pupils in years 3 or 4.