This knowledge organiser is based on the novel This Morning I met a Whale (Michael Morpurgo), and supports children writing a discussion text about whether or not sea creatures should be kept in captivity e.g. Sea World. It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance

This writing prompt leads student through the features which will help them to achieve descriptive writing at a deeper level. It is based on the novel ‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman, and included sections for the setting, build up, dialogue and the ‘other mother’ character description. For each section, the feature needed to enhance the writing is given, followed by an example. There is then space for them to adapt/innovate their own idea. It worked exceptionally well in my Y6 class, and the writing produced was amazing.

This knowledge organiser is based on the topic ‘Iron Age’ and supports children writing their own version of a ‘newspaper article’ about children discovering an Iron Age settlement. It is an A4 ‘Publisher’ document and in PDF, which includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar and supports children writing their own version of a ‘newspaper article’ about the rescue of Stanley and Zero. It is an A4 ‘Publisher’ document and in PDF, which includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Skellig’ by David Almond and supports children writing their own version of a ‘newspaper article’ about the creature being found by the children. It is an A4 ‘Publisher’ document and in PDF, which includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

A checklist for KS2 children to refer to when reading to develop independence and improve their fluency and comprehension skills. Page 1 prompts children in reading a text as a whole (linked to the Reading Framework 2023), and p2 is reminders about how to answer questions (e.g. in a test). Can be stuck in books or for a display

A knowledge organiser (1 page of A4) based on the novel ‘Butterfly Lion’ by Michael Morpurgo to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book. It has been produced using Publisher

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘ROOM 13’ byRobert Swindells and supports children writing their own version of a ‘horror narrative’. It is an A4 Publisher document, which includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis to support children when writing fantasy stories, when studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, sentence openers etc. Used in Y4, so objectives link to Y3/4 curriculum requirements. A4 - using publisher

A knowledge organiser (1 page of A4) based on the novel ‘Room 13’ by Robert Swindells to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

An A4 knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by E.B. White and supports children writing a diary (when Wilbur met Charlotte). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and suggested planning guidance.

This knowledge organiser is based on the Apartheid in South Africa and supports children writing a non-chronological report (this was use in Y4), using the novel ‘Journey to Jo’burg’. It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and suggested planning guidance, so children can use this to write their own report.

This knowledge organiser supports children writing instructions for children making a Mayan Mask. It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y5, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph

This knowledge organiser supports children writing a leaflet based on the Mayans. It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y5, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph. It is produced in Publisher

This knowledge organiser supports children writing a non-chronological report based on studying the ‘Iron Age’. It was used in Year 3, so includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, EOY objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph. It has been created in Publisher

This knowledge organiser supports children writing an explanation text for ‘Life Cycles of an Animal’ (here it is suggested as an owl or turtle after children had studied the Myans in Y5). It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y5, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It is produced in Publisher. I have tried to keep it generic - however it can be adapted to focus on a particular animal study

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Girl of Ink and Stars’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book (produced in Publisher)

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Varjak Paw’ by SF Said and supports children writing a diary (the day Varjak escapes to the city after his grandfather is killed by the black cats). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel The Iron Man (Ted Hughes) whilst studying electricity in Science, and supports children writing a persuasive letter (Complaining to the school’s energy supplier that the bill is too high, and persuading them to reduce it or offer a discount). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance