This sheet is designed to help pupils explore how writers present balanced arguments. By analysing a model discussion text, children identify key features such as introductions, sentence starters for each viewpoint, evidence, linking phrases and formal or neutral language. They… Read More »Magpie a Model Text – Discussion
This open-ended sheet is designed to support pupils in reading like a writer. It can be used with any model text to help children notice effective words, sentences or ideas and then practise adapting them for their own writing. The… Read More »Magpie a Model Text – Blank
This Lower Key Stage 2 resource pack includes two sheets designed to support teacher–pupil conferencing in narrative writing. Perfect for use in editing sessions, these tools promote meaningful dialogue and support children in developing ownership of their writing while making… Read More »Pupil Conferencing Activities
This PowerPoint teaches children how to set the mood in their writing by using powerful words and phrases to create atmosphere. Clear explanations and examples show how vocabulary choices, colours and literary techniques such as alliteration, personification and similes can… Read More »Setting the Mood through the Opening Sentence
This PowerPoint teaches children how to show a character’s traits through what they say and how they say it. Clear explanations and examples demonstrate how speech can reveal feelings, personality and relationships without simply telling the reader. The accompanying task… Read More »Revealing Information about a Character through Dialogue
This PowerPoint explains the difference between facts and opinions in a clear and engaging way. Pupils learn that facts can be proved while opinions are personal thoughts or feelings. Through examples and guided practice, children sort statements, explain their choices… Read More »Facts and Opinions
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This resource supports pupils in giving constructive feedback on non-fiction writing. Using clear prompts, pupils check for accurate punctuation, organisation features and purpose-specific language such as facts, persuasive vocabulary or instructions. They highlight effective sentence openers, share what they enjoyed… Read More »Non-Fiction Peer Assessment
This resource helps pupils develop their editing and peer assessment skills in fiction writing. Through guided prompts, pupils evaluate a partner’s work by identifying effective sentence openers, literary techniques and punctuation use. They also reflect on how the writing makes… Read More »Fiction Peer Assessment
This resource teaches pupils how to use vocabulary and sentence structure to influence the reader’s emotions. Through clear examples, guided discussions and creative tasks, pupils learn how to adapt sentences to show feelings such as fear, joy, anger and excitement.… Read More »Reader Emotion
