Talk for Writing: The Cobbler of Krakow and Smok the Dragon – 4-Week Narrative Writing Unit (Year 3 / Lower KS2)
This 4-week Talk for Writing narrative unit is based on the traditional tale The Cobbler of Krakow and Smok the Dragon and is designed for Year 3 / Lower KS2 pupils.
This unit is also included in a full 22-unit KS2 narrative writing bundle covering an entire term of structured writing.
The unit follows the Talk for Writing teaching sequence, supporting pupils to develop confidence and independence as narrative writers through a clear, structured progression.
What’s included:
✔ A complete 4-week narrative writing unit
✔ Clear weekly planning structured around:
- Imitation
- Analysis
- Innovation
- Independent Application
✔ Weekly focus, learning intentions, suggested teaching approaches, and outcomes
✔ Emphasis on:
- Action-driven storytelling
- Character motivation and choices
- Cause and consequence
- Problem–resolution narrative structure
4-Week Teaching Sequence
Week 1 – Imitation
Pupils become familiar with the story through oral retelling, story mapping, and exploration of narrative structure.
Week 2 – Analysis
Pupils explore characters, actions, and consequences, focusing on how decisions shape events.
Week 3 – Innovation
Pupils adapt the model story by changing characters, settings, or challenges while maintaining narrative structure.
Week 4 – Independent Application
Pupils plan, write, edit, and present an original narrative inspired by the model text.
Skills developed in this unit:
- Narrative structure
- Character development
- Action and problem-solving
- Cause and consequence
- Sentence structure and vocabulary choice
- Planning, drafting, editing, and presenting writing
Important Information
📌 This resource provides planning and teaching guidance only
📌 It does not include worksheets, slides, or a written model text
📌 Designed to be flexible and adaptable for your own classroom practice
Who this resource is for
- Year 3 / Lower KS2 teachers
- UK Primary teachers using Talk for Writing
- Teachers looking for clear, ready-to-use narrative planning
File Details
- Format: PDF
- Pages: 10
- Instant digital download
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This unit is part of a complete 22-unit KS2 narrative writing bundle covering an entire term.
✔ 22 ready-to-teach units
✔ Full progression across the term
✔ Save hours of planning every week
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