Talk for Writing: The Time-Slip Scarab – 4-Week Narrative Writing Unit (Upper KS2)
This Talk for Writing–inspired planning unit supports the teaching of a portal / time-slip narrative across a structured four-week sequence.
This unit is also included in a full 22-unit KS2 narrative writing bundle covering an entire term of structured writing.
Based on The Time-Slip Scarab, the unit focuses on how authors create compelling portal stories through time shifts, contrasting settings, atmosphere, and character reaction.
Pupils move through the Talk for Writing stages of:
- Imitation
- Analysis
- Innovation
- Independent Application
Clear weekly focuses, learning intentions, and suggested teaching approaches support teachers to model, discuss, and scaffold narrative writing with confidence.
What’s Included
✔ Unit overview
✔ Full 4-week teaching sequence
✔ Weekly lesson focuses
✔ Key learning intentions and outcomes
✔ Teaching notes and guidance
Skills Developed
- Portal / time-slip narrative structure
- Managing time shifts in writing
- Setting and atmosphere
- Descriptive vocabulary
- Planning, drafting, editing, and presenting writing
Year Group
Upper Key Stage 2
(Year 5 / Year 6)
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Important Information
⚠️ This resource provides planning guidance only.
It does not include worksheets, slides, or a written model text.
File Format
Usage Licence
For personal classroom use only.
Not for redistribution or resale.
Talk for Writing
Narrative Writing
Portal Stories
Time-Slip Stories
Upper KS2 Writing
Creative Writing
English Planning
