Talk for Writing: The Catch – 4-Week Narrative Writing Unit (KS2)
This Talk for Writing narrative writing unit is designed for Key Stage 2 pupils and follows the Talk for Writing teaching sequence across a full four-week block.
This unit is also included in a full 22-unit KS2 narrative writing bundle covering an entire term of structured writing.
The unit supports pupils to develop confidence, structure, and independence as writers through oral rehearsal, analysis, innovation, and independent application.
What’s included
- A complete 4-week teaching sequence
- Weekly focus for:
- Imitation
- Analysis
- Innovation
- Independent Application
- Clear learning intentions and outcomes
- Suggested teaching approaches for each week
- Skills progression overview
- Teacher guidance notes
This resource is provided as a planning guide to support high-quality, teacher-led writing lessons.
Teaching focus
- Adventure narrative structure
- Character actions and motivation
- Building tension and excitement
- Problem–resolution storytelling
- Planning, drafting, editing, and improving writing
Important information
This resource does not include:
- Worksheets
- Slides
- A written model text
It is intended to be used alongside teacher modelling and oral rehearsal as part of a Talk for Writing approach.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- Key Stage 2 teachers
- Upper primary / upper elementary
- Teachers using or adapting Talk for Writing
FORMAT
- Instant digital download
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Talk for Writing
KS2 Writing
Narrative Writing
Adventure Stories
Writing Unit
Creative Writing
Teacher Planning
Story Structure
