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WRITING SKILLS FOR KS2
WRITING SKILLS FOR KS2
Stories & Fiction
Non-Fiction
Poetry
Creating Characters
Creating Settings
A one-minute recap of some effective techniquesCreating Fantasy Worlds
with Kieran Larwood, author ofThe Legend of Podkin One-EarWriting Tasks
Writing Tasks
After watching the relevant lesson above, grab a pen and paper and get creative with these writing tasks! You may want to draw up your own success criteria. Remember that a piece of writing might take time; you should plan, draft and edit throughout (just like a real author).
Story: Fantasy
Story: Fantasy
Imagine you (or a character) have been transported into the lair of a dangerous beast - like Mr McGarry in this picture! Write a fantasy story about your character's battle to outsmart an evil creature.
Remember to include:
Remember to include:
- How you arrived there
- Some element of magic
- A quest or journey
- A sinister creature or beast
- How you returned (if you did)
- A variety of sentence types and clauses
Story: Sci-Fi
Story: Sci-Fi
Imagine that you look out of the window, and your house is unexpectedly floating in space! Write a sci-fi story about it in first person. Think about:
- How did it get there? Is it a mystery? Will you find out?
- Will your house return to Earth?
- Include some technical or scientific language
- Aliens are often common
- Robots are also common
- Include a variety of sentence types and clauses
Instructions: App Guide
Instructions: App Guide
Write a set of instructions for a parent, carer or adult to use one of your favourite apps.
Remember:
Remember:
- Keep steps clear and concise
- Instructions are chronological
- Use a numbered list
- You must use imperative and modal verbs
Instructions: Bootcamp
Instructions: Bootcamp
Write a set of instructions for a home workout. It could be one you have invented, or instructions for a YouTube workout.
Remember:
Remember:
- Instructions are chronological
- Use a numbered list
- You must use imperative and modal verbs
Diary: Greg's Awkward Game
Diary: Greg's Awkward Game
Watch the video clip from 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. Greg has gone on holiday with his friend's parents.
Write a diary entry from Greg's perspective about this awkward game between you and his friend's family. Alternatively, write your own diary in the style of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. It should be informal, emotive and funny.
Write a diary entry from Greg's perspective about this awkward game between you and his friend's family. Alternatively, write your own diary in the style of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. It should be informal, emotive and funny.
Biography: Celebrity
Biography: Celebrity
Write a biography about an inspirational person. This may help you with the poetry task below, too!
Remember to follow a structure:
Remember to follow a structure:
- Why is this person worth reading about?
- Where were they born? Childhood?
- What were/have been their greatest achievements?
- What are they planning to do?
Poetry: Inspire
Poetry: Inspire
Write a poem that demonstrates how you will break through barriers to achieve whatever you desire!
Use similes, metaphors and figurative language to create the pictures in your readers' minds.
Use similes, metaphors and figurative language to create the pictures in your readers' minds.
Poetry: Biopoem
Poetry: Biopoem
Write a poem about an inspirational person using the following rules:
Line 1 - First nameLine 2 - 4 positive adjectives in a listLine 3 - Son/daughter of...Line 4 - What did they love?Line 5 - What did they feel?Line 6 - What did they fear?Line 7 - What did they do?Line 8 - What did they want?Line 9 - Where were they born?Line 10 - Surname
Line 1 - First nameLine 2 - 4 positive adjectives in a listLine 3 - Son/daughter of...Line 4 - What did they love?Line 5 - What did they feel?Line 6 - What did they fear?Line 7 - What did they do?Line 8 - What did they want?Line 9 - Where were they born?Line 10 - Surname
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