Talk for Writing Narrative Unit Based on “The Park Adventure”

This engaging 3–4 week Talk for Writing unit supports Early Years and Primary 1 learners in developing storytelling, vocabulary, sequencing, and early writing skills through a structured and creative narrative journey.

The unit follows the Talk for Writing teaching sequence:

• Imitation
• Exploration
• Supported Innovation
• Independent Application

Learners explore storytelling through oral rehearsal, drama, story mapping, sequencing, and creative innovation activities linked to a familiar and engaging park adventure theme.

This planning pack is designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality literacy lessons while allowing flexibility to adapt activities to individual learners and classroom contexts.

What’s Included

✔ 3–4 week structured narrative unit
✔ Step-by-step Talk for Writing teaching sequence
✔ Lesson ideas and suggested teaching activities
✔ Storytelling and oral language development activities
✔ Drama and role-play opportunities
✔ Innovation and independent writing guidance
✔ Curriculum links
✔ Cross-curricular links
✔ Teacher guidance notes

Please Note

This is a Teacher Planning Pack only.

No worksheets are included.
Teachers can adapt activities and create resources to suit their learners and school frameworks.

Curriculum Links

This unit supports development of:

• Listening and talking skills
• Early reading comprehension
• Emergent writing skills
• Expressive language development
• Creative play and storytelling

Cross-Curricular Opportunities

• Numeracy – counting and sorting through role play
• Expressive Arts – drama, movement and storytelling
• Health and Wellbeing – social interaction and cooperative play
• Outdoor Learning – exploring local environments and community spaces

Who Is This Resource For?

✔ Early Years
✔ Primary 1
✔ KS1
✔ Infant teachers
✔ Teachers delivering Talk for Writing
✔ Literacy interventions
✔ Home learning support

File Type
PDF

Number of Pages
12 Pages

Primary → Literacy for Early Years
Primary → English → Creative Writing
Primary → Storytelling
Primary → Speaking and Listening

Talk for Writing
Early Years Literacy
Primary 1 Writing
Narrative Unit
Storytelling Unit
KS1 Writing
Oral Storytelling
Literacy Planning
Early Writing Unit
Talk for Writing Planning
Story Mapping
Drama Literacy
Creative Writing KS1
Infant Literacy
Early Narrative Writing