Description

This engaging Talk for Writing narrative unit is designed for Early Years and Primary 1 learners and is based around the familiar and relatable theme of a shopping trip.

The unit follows the Talk for Writing structure of:

• Imitation
• Exploration
• Supported Innovation
• Independent Application

Learners build confidence in storytelling through oral rehearsal, story mapping, role play, and creative writing activities. The shopping theme supports real-life connections and vocabulary development while encouraging imaginative storytelling.

What This Unit Includes

✔ Full 3–4 week teaching sequence
✔ Clear weekly progression through Talk for Writing stages
✔ Detailed daily lesson guidance
✔ Storytelling and oral language activities
✔ Vocabulary and sequencing development opportunities
✔ Innovation and independent storytelling opportunities
✔ Cross-curricular learning links
✔ Teacher guidance and adaptable teaching notes

Curriculum Coverage

This unit supports development of:

• Listening and Talking
• Early Reading Skills
• Emergent Writing Skills
• Vocabulary Development
• Story Sequencing and Structure
• Expressive Language
• Creative Play and Role Play

Cross-Curricular Opportunities

• Numeracy through counting, sorting and money awareness
• Expressive Arts through drama and movement storytelling
• Health and Wellbeing through social interaction and role play
• Outdoor Learning through real-world community links

Who Is This Resource For?

✔ Early Years
✔ Primary 1
✔ Infant Teachers
✔ Early Literacy Practitioners
✔ Talk for Writing Schools

Important Information

This resource is a teacher planning pack designed to support delivery of a Talk for Writing unit.

No worksheets are included, allowing teachers flexibility to adapt learning to suit their class and school planning approaches.

Why Teachers Love Curriculum Atlas Units

These units are designed to be:

• Practical and classroom-ready
• Flexible and adaptable
• Structured but creative
• Time-saving while maintaining high-quality pedagogy

File Type
PDF

Pages
12 Pages

Price
£4.50

Primary → English → Creative Writing
Primary → English → Speaking and Listening
Primary → Literacy → Storytelling

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