

Boost Explanation Writing Skills with This Skeleton-Themed Literacy Unit!
This cross-curricular 2-week writing unit helps Year 3/4 pupils write clear and structured explanation texts through the science topic The Human Skeleton. Fully aligned with Rosenshine’s Principles, it offers a grammar-rich approach to purposeful writing.
What’s Included:
- 10 fully-sequenced lessons (follows Rosenshine’s Principles)
- 2-page WAGOLL text with teacher notes
- 110+ teaching slides (editable PowerPoint)
- Grammar focus: conjunctions, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases
- Clear learning objectives, success criteria & sentence scaffolds
- 17 pupil worksheets directly linked to the slides
- Audio version of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND)
- Quizzes, prior knowledge review, and built-in assessment opportunities
- Dyslexia-friendly font used throughout (Worksheets and WAGOLL)
Perfect for:
- Writing across the curriculum (linked to Science)
- Assessment and moderation
- Literacy intervention groups
- Whole class guided writing
Save time, inspire learners, and boost writing outcomes with this premium-quality pack.
Also available The Human Skeleton: Reading Comprehension
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
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