Talk for Writing: First Day at School – 4 Week Narrative Writing Unit (Year 6 / Upper KS2)
Description
This 4-week Talk for Writing narrative writing unit is designed for Year 6 / Upper Key Stage 2 and follows the complete Talk for Writing teaching sequence:
Imitation · Analysis · Innovation · Independent Application
Based on the reflective narrative First Day at School, this unit supports pupils to develop narrative voice, viewpoint, emotional reflection, and recount structure through structured oral rehearsal, discussion, and independent writing.
This resource is a teacher planning pack, ideal for teachers already using Talk for Writing who want a clear, ready-made sequence without worksheets or slides.
What’s Included
✔ 10-page PDF teacher planning pack
✔ Full 4-week teaching sequence
✔ Clear weekly focus and learning intentions
✔ Suggested teaching approaches for each stage
✔ Defined outcomes for pupil writing
✔ Skills developed overview
✔ Teaching notes and guidance
4-Week Structure
Week 1 – Imitation
Oral retelling, story mapping, identifying recount and reflective structure
Week 2 – Analysis
Exploring voice, viewpoint, emotions, and reflection in narrative writing
Week 3 – Innovation
Adapting experience, perspective, or emotional focus while keeping structure
Week 4 – Independent Application
Planning, drafting, editing, and producing an original reflective narrative
Important Information
⚠ This resource does NOT include:
- Worksheets
- Slides
- A written model text
This is a planning and teaching guidance resource only, designed to support Talk for Writing delivery.
Who This Resource Is For
✔ Year 6 / Upper KS2 teachers
✔ Teachers using Talk for Writing
✔ Narrative and reflective writing units
✔ Whole-class teaching and discussion
File Information
📄 PDF format
📄 10 pages
📄 Instant digital download
Copyright & Use
© Curriculum Atlas
For single classroom use only
Not for redistribution, sharing, or resale
