Dig into Explanation Writing with This Rock-Themed Literacy Unit!
Help Year 3/4 pupils master explanation texts while exploring the fascinating science topic Types of Rocks. This fully resourced 2-week unit is packed with grammar-rich activities, cross-curricular connections, and structured writing support—all designed around Rosenshine’s Principles.
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 Types of Soil: Reading Comprehension
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