Free Writing Resources

Below you will find a variety of free resources to support the teaching of writing for primary pupils.


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Grammar and Punctuation PPTs

A selection of free SPAG PPTs which meet objectives from the English National Curriculum.

A PowerPoint containing explanation and practice exercises to help year 1 pupils understand the un prefix.

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A PowerPoint containing explanation and exercises to help year 4 pupils to understand the use of apostrophes for plural possession.

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A PowerPoint containing explanation and exercises to help year 2 pupils understand the use of commas in lists.

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A PowerPoint containing explanation and exercises to help pupils understand how to use modal verbs.

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A PowerPoint containing explanation and exercises to help year 3  pupils understand when to use a or an.

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A PowerPoint containing explanation and exercises to help year 6 pupils understand active and passive sentences.

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Click here to find more SPAG PPTs for different year groups.

Grammar and Punctuation Guidance

Guidance sheets to help explain and exemplify key aspects of grammar and punctuation. Uesful for revision, editing, display and reference.

A short explanation of modals which includes a list of modal verbs. Year 5+

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Discusses sentences which require commas providing examples. Yr 3+

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Explains expanded noun phrases. Includes examples with expansion before and after the noun. Yr4+

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A short explanation of adverbs and adverbial phrases providing examples. Year 3+

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Lists common co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Yr4+

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Provides examples of the the use of higher level punctuation in sentences. Year 5+

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Discusses the use of basic punctuation with example sentences. Year 2+

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Lists adverbs which can be used to create cohesion within a text. Yr5+

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This card lists key aspects of grammar and punctuation providing useful reminders for writing tasks. Yr5+

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Look Cover Write Check Spelling Sheets for KS1

Eight worksheets with word lists which contain the common exception words for year 1. They are designed so that pupils can use the Look Cover Write Check strategy to practise the spellings and use the words in a sentence.

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Seven worksheets with word lists which contain the common exception words for year 2. They are designed so that pupils can use the Look Cover Write Check strategy to practise the spellings. Each sheet includes space which allows pupils to create sentences using some of the words.

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Look Cover Write Check Spelling Sheets for KS2

Eleven worksheets with word lists which contain the words from the year 3 and 4 statutory word list.  They are designed so that pupils can use the Look Cover Write Check strategy to practise the spellings. Each sheet includes space which allows pupils to create sentences using some of the words

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Eleven worksheets with word lists which contain the words from the year 5 and 6 statutory word list.  They are designed so that pupils can use the Look Cover Write Check strategy to practise the spellings. Each sheet includes space which allows pupils to create sentences using some of the words.

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Spelling PPTs for KS2

The year 3 and 4 spelling rules and example words from appendix 1 of the National Curriculum for English presented on a PPT.

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The year 5 and 6 spelling rules and example words from appendix 1 of the National Curriculum for English presented on a PPT.

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Higher Level Vocabulary – Word Mats

Two word mats containing a selection of vocabulary which would be suitable for fiction writing. One word mat containing lists of conjunctions and adverbs which would be suitable for formal writing.

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SEN Non-Fiction Writing Frames

This popular pack contains editable non-fiction writing frames which provide support for SEN pupils who need help with structuring their writing. It contains writing frames for the following text types: explanation text, instruction text, informal and formal letter, interview, newspaper report, persuasive argument, poster, recount and non- chronological report.

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SEN Fiction Writing Frames

This popular resource contains a range of editable fiction writing frames which provide support for SEN pupils who need help with structuring their writing. It contains writing frames for the following genres: adventure and mystery stories, scary stories, stories with a dilemma, stories based in familiar settings, flashback stories, historical stories, stories based in imaginary worlds, legends, quest myths and stories from other cultures. Plus, included are writing frames to help students practise how to write dialogue and playscripts.

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