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NarrativeThe CaveStimulus 4Planning notes 5Final Written Work 6
The Island of GunderStimulus 7Planning notes 8Final Written Work 9
Andy Forgets!Stimulus 10Planning notes 11Final Written Work 12
Play ScriptFund Raising DayStimulus 13Planning notes 14Final Written Work 15
The Family OutingStimulus 16Planning notes 17Final Written Work 18
BiographyRalph Funder – Children’s AuthorStimulus 19Planning notes 20Final Written Work 21
AutobiographyMoving to FranceStimulus 22Planning notes 23Final Written Work 24
Journalistic ReportsDad Bans Computers!Stimulus 25Planning notes 26Final Written Work 27
Lion Escapes!Stimulus 28Planning notes 29Final Written Work 30
ArgumentSchool at 7a.m.?Stimulus 31Planning notes 32Final Written Work 33
Save Our PondStimulus 34Planning notes 35Final Written Work 36
Formal / Impersonal WritingCome to Willaby CastleStimulus 37Planning notes 38Final Written Work 39
Our School’s Got Talent!Stimulus 40Planning notes 41Final Written Work 42
PoetryFeelingsStimulus 43Planning notes 44Final Written Work 45
SeasonsStimulus 46Planning notes 47Final Written Work 48
IntroductionThis book of ‘Independent WritingActivities’ covers the genres for the10 to 11 year old age group. It hasbeen written to the UK NationalStrategy Primary Framework forLiteracy.
It contains at least two independentwriting activities for each genre typeand is an ideal vehicle for assessingpupil progress in writing when usedwith the different Levels found in theWriting Assessment Guidelines,which accompany the PrimaryFramework for Literacy. (Theappropriate levels for this age grouphave been reproduced under licenceat the beginning of this book.)
The author has also used thisapproach successfully with childrento embed the features of each genre.This was achieved by re-visiting apreviously studied genre later in theterm, so that the children practised itonce again. This ensured that thefeatures of that particular type ofwriting remained firmly embedded inthe children’s memory. Thus whenthe children were tested or came towrite in that particular genre at a laterdate it was not just a distant memory.
There are six similar books in thisseries covering the work of pupilsfrom Year 1 through to Year 6 (ages5 to 11). PDF or Download versionsare also available of these books foruse on Interactive Whiteboards.
Topical Resources publishes a range ofEducational Materials for use in PrimarySchools and Pre-School Nurseries andPlaygroups.
Copyright © 2009 Heather BellFirst Published September 2009.ISBN: 978-1-907269-00-4
Illustrated by John Hutchinson,Art Works, Fairhaven, 69 Worden Lane,Leyland, Preston
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Year 6 Narrative Stimulus
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Task
The CaveI walked into the dark, gloomy, damp cave. Everything was silentapart from the slow drip of water above my head. Suddenly thesilence was shattered by a loud shriek! What was that?
Your task is to write a short story using this idea to help you.
Year 6 Narrative Planning Notes
Name Date
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How does the story end?
How do you manage to get back home?
The Cave
Characters: Who are they? What are they like?
Setting: Where and when does it happen?
How does the story begin?
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The Cave
Year 6 Narrative Stimulus
Task
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Here is a map of the Island of Gunder. Some children have found themap and have gone to the island to find the treasure. They have manyadventures before the treasure is found.
Your task is to write one of the following chapters of their adventure:‘A Visit to Togo’s Lair’ or‘The Glug Discovered’ or‘Journey Through the Haunted Forest’.
TThhee IIssllaannddooff GGuunnddeerr
Year 6 Narrative Planning Notes
Name Date
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How does your chapter end?
The Island of Gunder
What happens next?
How does your chapter begin?
Characters:
Setting: Where does it happen?
Title Choice:
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Name Date
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The Island of Gunder
Year 6 Narrative Stimulus
Task
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Task
Your task is to write the story of what happens. You will need to think about:• What is it Andy has forgotten to do?• Who is the female character in the story?• Who is he worried about letting down?• Does he manage to save the day by changing the situation or does he have a disaster
on his hands?
Andy stopped short at the school gate. He’d forgotten to do it and it was the last day!What on earth would she say?
Andy Forgets!
Year 6 Narrative Planning Notes
Name Date
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How the story ends:
What happens next?
How the story begins:
The characters in the story:
What is Andy like?
Who is the ‘she’ in the story?
Who is he worried about letting down?
What is it that Andy has forgotten to do?
Andy Forgets!
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Andy Forgets!
Year 6 Stimulus
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Task
Write the play script in which the children discuss the events their class couldorganise.
Walking home from school.Ben: It’s going to be great; a whole day with no lessons.
Sophie: (Excitedly) I’m sure we can raise more money than Year 6 did last year!
Ben: Oh, that doesn’t matter.
Sophie: It’s important! We want to be better than them!
Ben and Sophie’s class are having a Fund Raising Day for a local charity.
Fund Raising DayPlay Script
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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How does Ben feel about the Fund Raising Day?
How does Sophie feel about the Fund Raising Day?
Fund Raising DayWhat Fund Raising ideas do the children come up with?
Play Script
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Final Written WorkYear 6
Name Date
Fund Raising DayWalking home from school.Ben: It’s going to be great; a whole day with no lessons.Sophie: (Excitedly) I’m sure we can raise more money than Year 6 did last year!Ben: Oh, that doesn’t matter.Sophie: It’s important! We want to be better than them!
Play Script
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Year 6 Stimulus
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Stewart and Fiona are travelling in the car on the way back from a family outingto Carlton Towers, a children’s theme park. Stewart really enjoyed the day andFiona did not.
The two children are sitting in the back of their parents’ car.
Stewart: (Enthusiastically) What a fantastic day! I couldn’t believe how
many exciting things there were to do!
Fiona: You must be joking! I have never been so bored in my life!
Task
Your task is to continue the conversation in which they talk about the day out. Stewart has found it a wonderful experience but Fiona has not.
The Family Outing Play Script
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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The Family Outing
What did Fiona not enjoy and why?
What did Stewart enjoy and why?
What activities might have been on offer at Carlton Towers Theme Park?
Play Script
Final Written WorkYear 6
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Name Date
The two children are sitting in the back of their parents’ car.
Stewart: (Enthusiastically) What a fantastic day! I couldn’t believe how
many exciting things there were to do!
Fiona: You must be joking! I have never been so bored in my life!
The Family Outing
Play Script
Year 6 Stimulus
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Ralph Funder Children’s Author
Task
Using the above biographical information, write a biographical report about the lifeand work of Ralph Funder for a children’s magazine. Add in any other interesting factsof your own.
Born: Nottingham 1958Other jobs: Keeper at Tincross Zoo, Instructor at Snowhill
Mountaineering Centre, Teacher in IndiaLikes: Animals, outdoor pursuits, watching adventure films
Dislikes: Cities, being indoorsFirst children’s novel published: 1988 ‘Lion’s Escape’.
Other novels include: ‘Stranded on the Mountain’ and ‘The Snake-Charmer’s Son’
Biography
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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How has his life affected his writing?
What are his books about?
Ralph Funder – Children’s AuthorRalph Funder – Description of Ralph, his looks and character:
Biography
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Final Written WorkYear 6
Name Date
Ralph Funder – Children’s Author
Biography
Year 6 Stimulus
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Moving to FranceYour parents have decided to sell up and move to live in France. You are leavingbehind friends and family and your old home. You are moving to a new home inthe country but you speak very little French.
Task
Your task is to write a diary episode the night before you leave England. Then write thediary the day after your arrival in France.Use your imagination to write about how you would think and feel.
Autobiography
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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Your thoughts and feelings the day after your arrival in France.
Your thoughts and feelings the night before you leave England.
Moving to France
Autobiography
Final Written WorkYear 6
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Name Date
Moving to France
Autobiography
Year 6 StimulusStimulusJournalistic Reports
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Task
Dad Bans Computers!You have been asked to report on a story for your local newspaper in which a dadhas banned computers from his home. Here are some of the notes you made wheninterviewing Mr Cross.
Your task is to write up the newspaper report of your interview with Mr Cross fromthe notes above and using any other ideas of your own.
IInntteerrvviieeww wwiitthh MMrr CCrroossss::
• No more computers!
• angry
• too much wasted time
• children never go out to play
• looking at websites not good for th
em
• can’t talk and discuss with them now
• dull children – no interests
• Mrs Cross in agreement
• ‘I’ve had enough!’
Year 6 Planning NotesPlanning NotesJournalistic Reports
Name Date
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Quotes from Mr and Mrs Cross:
Journalistic words and phrases:
Other ideas on why Mr Cross banned the computer:
Dad Bans Computers!Headline:
Final Written WorkYear 6 Final Written WorkJournalistic Reports
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Name Date
Dad Bans Computers!
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Year 6 StimulusStimulusJournalistic Reports
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Lion Escapes!Look carefully at the picture below.
Task
Your task is to write the newspaper article which goes with this picture.
Year 6 Planning NotesPlanning NotesJournalistic Reports
Journalistic words and phrases:
Name Date
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Quotes from eye-witnesses:
What has happened to the lion?
Headline:
Lion Escapes!
Final Written WorkYear 6 Final Written WorkJournalistic Reports
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Name Date
Lion Escapes!
Year 6 Stimulus
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Task
Your task is to write a report to the Governors arguing against the idea.
School at 7a.m.?As there are so many new things to be fitted into the schoolcurriculum, the Governors of your school have decided to extend theschool day starting at 7a.m. and finishing at 5p.m. You will only beallowed the usual lunch and play times.
Argument
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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How would the change to the school day affect family life?
School at 7a.m.?
What other effects would a long school day have on children and their out of schoolactivities?
What problems would finishing at 5p.m. bring?
Argument
What problems would starting at 7a.m. bring?
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School at 7a.m.?
Argument
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Year 6 Stimulus
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Your local wildlife pond is to be filled in so that a supermarket can be built on the land.
Task
Your task is to write a letter to your local councillor arguing that the pond should bekept for people to enjoy.
SSaavvee OOuurr PPoonndd!!Argument
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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Save Our Pond!
Why should the pond be kept instead of building a new supermarket?
Who uses the pond?
What is the pond used for?
Argument
Final Written WorkYear 6
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Name Date
Save Our Pond!
Argument
Year 6 StimulusFormal / Impersonal Writing
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Task
Come to Willaby CastleWillaby Castle is a day out for all the family. Look at the map
below to see all the attractions that are available.
Your task is to write the information for a leaflet to attract all the family to visitWillaby Castle.
Year 6 Narrative Planning NotesPlanning NotesFormal / Impersonal Writing
Name Date
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Come to Willaby Castle
Persuasive words and phrases:
Why people should visit?
Practicalities – times, cost, directions, health and safety:
What activities are there and who will they appeal to?
Title for Leaflet:
Final Written WorkYear 6 NarrativeYear 6 Final Written WorkFormal / Impersonal Writing
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Name Date
Come to Willaby Castle
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Year 6 StimulusFormal / Impersonal Writing
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Our School’s Got
TALENT!
Task
Your task is to complete the list of acts and then write the text for a letter to parentsexplaining when the event will take place, the acts involved and a little about thecharity you are fundraising for.
Your school has decided tohold a talent show to raisemoney for a local charity.Look at the school noticeboard below to see the lineup of acts.
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Name ActBilly Skittle Juggling ActSuzy and Jilly Tap DanceBen Bellow SingingSarah Smiley Tells JokesVictoria, Emma, Gerry, Melanie Girl BandGeorge Keys PianistLarry Labrador Performing Dog
Year 6 Planning NotesFormal / Impersonal Writing
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Our School’s Got Talent!
Information about the charity:
Information about the acts:
Time and place of the event:
Name Date
Year 6 Final Written WorkFormal / Impersonal
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Name Date
Our School’s Got Talent!
Year 6 Stimulus
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Task
Your task is to write a poem in the same style as above imagining that the feeling isactually a person. Choose a feeling from anger, sadness or fear.
FeelingsRead the following poem about happiness. In thispoem the author has written as though Happinessis actually a person.
HappinessI make people giggle!
I tell them jokes, pull funny faces,
And make them smile.
I give them birthdays, Christmas,
Easter eggs.
I give but never take away.
I give a bunch of flowers to
The lovely old lady.
A wave, a handshake, a gentle touch,
A hug I give, to all I meet.
I am happiness.
Poetry
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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Feelings
Descriptive words and phrases:
Give examples of the feeling you have chosen:
Choose a feeling from anger, sadness or fear:
Poetry
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Final Written WorkYear 6
Name Date
Feelings
Poetry
page 45
Year 6 Stimulus
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Task
Seasons
Task
Your task is to choose another season and to write a poem in the same style as the oneabove imagining that the season is actually a person.
Read the following poem about the Autumn. In this poem theauthor has written as though the season is actually a person.
Autumn
I shorten the days,
Turn leaves from green to burnished gold,
Make fruit ripe, plump and juicy.
I dash around the garden,
Shaking leaves from brown branches.
I light bonfires,
Whose smoke curls up to the dull grey sky.
I chase hedgehogs into piles of leaves to sleep,
For the Winter soon creeps up behind me!
I am Autumn.
By Sam (aged 10)
Poetry
Year 6 Planning Notes
Name Date
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Poetry
Seasons
Descriptive words and phrases:
What happens in this season:
Choose a season from the following: Spring, Summer or Winter.
Final Written WorkYear 6
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Name Date
Seasons
Poetry