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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

If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com

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Types of Rocks | Writing & Reading Bundle | Year 3/4

**Explore the Types of Rocks with this Earth Science & Literacy Mega Pack!** Bring Earth science to life and rock your writing block with this fully resourced 2-week cross-curricular bundle for Year 3/4 learners. Designed to build informative writing and reading comprehension skills, this pack explores the formation and features of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, this pack supports writing structure, grammar integration, vocabulary development, and reading for meaning—all through a fascinating science topic. **WHAT'S INCLUDED (Reading):** * 2 Pages Text (Dyslexia friendly font) * 2 Pages of Comprehension Questions * "Just Tick It" An Adaptive Activity (2 Pages) * Extension Activities * 5 Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ Pages) * 5 Lesson Lesson Plan and Research based theory * Audio Support for the Text * Answer Keys Provided! **What’s Included (Writing):** * 10-day writing sequence with grammar integration * Model text (WAGOLL) + teacher notes * 110+ editable slides for direct instruction * 17 printable student worksheets * Grammar targets: compound/complex sentences, noun phrases, conjunctions * Sentence starters, task guides, and writing scaffolds * Audio version of the text (great for accessibility/ELLs) * Uses dyslexia-friendly font **Perfect For:** Cross-curricular writing Intervention support Informative/explanatory writing projects Small groups or whole class Created by a classroom teacher to save you prep time and help students write clear, engaging explanation texts with confidence. If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: BitesizeEducation01@gmail.com

£13.46

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