A table for comparing Anderson shelters, Morrison shelters and Public shelters like London Underground stations. A great task to set for homework (research can easily be done on the Primary Homework Help page on WW2 shelters).

WAGOLL / example text / model text Diary entry for a Roman soldier

WAGOLL / example text / model text Powerpoint form to edit and PDF to display A news report on Howard Carter discovering Tutankhamen’s tomb. Includes headline, standfirst, quotes, captions etc

An explanation text of what causes an earthquake. Can be used as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. Key features include: introduction, sequential paragraphs, use of colons, causal conjunctions and fronted adverbials.

Short sentences written in the style of Roald Dahl’s the BFG with grammatical errors (e.g. “I is hungry”) Two differentiated levels for students to correct.

A model text / example text / WAGOLL. Short story following a five party story mountain - opening, build up, problem, solution, ending. The story is based on the opening of The Hodgeheg, but using a different character (a young duck). It includes a lot of similar sentence structure and phrasing, but is possible for KS2 children to replicate. Includes: Paragraphs A wide range of sentence openers (including adverbs, fronted adverbials and action verbs) Emotion, comma sentences Range of sentence types, including complex and compound sentences, relative clauses and short sentences for effect Speech Repetition of phrases for effect

This is a WAGOLL / example text / model text that explains how the respiratory system works. It includes sequential paragraphing, fronted adverbials, causal conjunctions and an introductory and summary paragraph. As a follow up, my learners used the structure to write an explanation of a different body system.

Information about the lives of rich and poor Tudors to be used to create a short drama activity

A diary entry that can be used as a model text/example text for a poor Egyptian farmer's day. Include explanation of dress, food, activities and social organisation.

Nine different causes of WW1 The purpose of the activity is to facilitate discussion about which were the most important causes by creating a 'diamond 9’ There is no “right answer” - the aim is to debate as much as possible

A full biography of Queen Victoria, covering early life, life as a young queen, later life and legacy. Biography format including synopsis, subheadings, past tense and formal tone. Also includes examples of embedded relative clauses and fronted adverbials. Editable version.

Explanation writing model / example / WAGOLL text “How do I care for a pet dog?” Includes introductory paragraph, sequenced paragraphs and a conclusion. Use as a model text and children can then follow up with writing their own version for a different pet. A planning grid for this is also included. Text includes conjunctions, sequencing openers and technical vocabulary Could also be used for Instruction writing.

A persuasive text discussing the benefits of wind power that can be used as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. Includes introduction, persuasive sentence openers, use of colons, rhetorical questions, statistics and a contrasting paragraph at the end.

Use this as a WAGOLL / model text / example text. It is an explanation text titled "What does an optometrist do?" Features include: introductory and summary paragraph, questions as heading and subheadings, a list, fronted adverbials. As a follow up, my students researched a job they were interested in and wrote their own explanation texts about that.

This is an explanation text about how rainbows form with all of the adverbial phrases blanked out. Use as a cloze procedure activity to encourage students to think about the most appropriate fronted adverbial to fill the blank.

Introduce the elements of what makes a good introduction / synopsis for a biography with this activity. The children should read each synopsis of the mystery celebrities (ranging from Ed Sheeran and Ronaldo to Mozart). Some are very detailed and accurate; some are very deliberately very vague. Use this activity to discuss what made a GOOD synopsis and create meaningful success criteria with you class. Includes 7 mystery synopses, a guess sheet and the answers.

Biography of Quentin Blake to use as WAGOLL / Model text / example text. Success criteria include: time adverbials, fronted adverbial, use of a colon to introduce a list.

All of the skills from the 2014 NC reading programme of study divided into Emerging, Expected and Exceeding bands for Upper Key Stage 2. The skills are spread across six themes. Perfect for tracking Guided Reading or for assessing reading skills.

All of the skills from the 2014 NC reading programme of study divided into Emerging, Expected and Exceeding bands for Lower Key Stage 2. The skills are spread across six themes. Perfect for tracking Guided Reading or for assessing reading skills.

A simple grid for students to record their notes when researching a biography.