Purpose:
This creative writing activity invites KS1 pupils to step into Katie’s shoes and write a postcard about one of the famous London landmarks she visits in the story. It encourages children to use their imagination, recount key events, and develop descriptive writing skills in a meaningful context.
**Benefits:
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Builds confidence in sentence writing and using personal voice.
Encourages geographical awareness of London landmarks.
Reinforces reading comprehension through writing from Katie’s perspective
Supports letter writing conventions (greeting, message, closing)
Cross-curricular links:
English – Creative and recount writing, sentence structure, punctuation
Geography – Recognising and naming key London landmarks.
PSHE – Empathy, expressing thoughts and feelings.
Art – Option to design the front of the postcard with illustrations of landmarks.
What’s included:
Postcard writing template with space for drawing and writing- differentiated versions to support all learners.
Take your class on a London adventure—one postcard at a time!
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