A set of 56 reading questions, each one focusing on a different VIPERS skills - vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval or summarise/sequence. If printed back-to-back, the sentence stems to support with answering will be on the back of the corresponding question.

Create a useful keychain for your students with these Show Don’t Tell cards -these can then be hung from your writing display, providing easy access for your class. Show Don’t Tell is an important technique to teach KS2 children, encouraging them to use clues and build the excitement or suspense in their writing.

A historical fiction story starter that jumps between past and present. This could be used in different ways: children could write the scene after the past description of the castle and begin to describe its downfall. Alternatively, they could continue the battle scene. This could also be used as a reading activity to discuss language choices and make comparisons.

A story starter linking to Literacy Shed’s video, Road’s End. This could be used to develop children’s use of noun phrases in descriptive paragraphs or they could write what happened in the middle scene. Alternatively, they could make predictions as to what will happen next.

A science-fiction story starter that could be used to develop children’s descriptive vocabulary and use of senses. Children could also continue the story with what happens next.

A copy of The Enchanted Forest model text and success criteria, along with 6 VIPERS activities, each one focusing on a different objective.

A model text that could be used to support children with using descriptive vocabulary in fantasy settings or as Pie Corbett’s story plot of journey tales. Success criteria to identify key features of Year 5 writing also included - I would identify examples in the model text with the children so that they know what to look for when editing their own writing.

A model text for non-chronological reports, linking to the Science unit of Earth and Space. Success criteria has also been included to highlight the key grammar and punctuation.

A Year 5 story starter that could be used as a model for descriptive writing, encouraging use of the five senses or for children to continue the story.

A copy of Road’s End story starter and success criteria, along with 6 VIPERS activities, each one focusing on a different objective. I would suggest using each skill in a separate lesson.

This detective investigation is designed as a hook lesson for Talk 4 Writing, using the YouTube/Literacy Shed short video, Alma. The resource includes: Hook Lesson PowerPoint presentation Missing person newspaper article Evidence 1 - 4 x CCTV images, 1 x email and 3 x witness statements Evidence 2 - 1 x CCTV image, 1 x police interview (I do not own the rights to the images)

12 weeks’ worth of mini SPaG quizzes. These are great for SATs prep and repeat similar-style questions to ensure children don’t forget any topics! I complete these weekly with my class in small groups as a team challenge and use them to inform my planning because I can easily identify gaps in their knowledge.

A Year 5 story starter that could be used as a model for writing myths and legends, relating to the History unit of Ancient Greece.

A model text that follows the Talk 4 Writing structure of a journey tale, using Aaron Becker’s picture book, Journey, for inspiration. Success criteria has also been included to highlight the key grammar and punctuation.

A model text for balanced arguments, discussing some advantages and disadvantages to school uniforms. Success criteria has also been included to highlight the key grammar and punctuation.

A model text that follows the classic writing structure, featuring an opening, build-up, dilemma, action and resolution. Success criteria has also been included to highlight the key grammar and punctuation.

A model text for letters of application, focusing on applying for a job in a bakery. Success criteria to identify key features of Year 5 writing also included - I would identify examples in the model text with the children so that they know what to look for when editing their own writing.

A model text for myths and legends, using Beowulf as a stimulus. Success criteria has also been included to highlight the key grammar and punctuation.