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Our Solar System: Planets, Orbits and Moons | Explanation Writing Pack | Year 5/6

Our Solar System: Planets, Orbits and Moons | Explanation Writing Pack | Year 5/6

Subject: English

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

20 August 2026

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Teach Our Solar System and explanation writing with this complete Year 5/6 KS2 science and English unit. Pupils explore the planets, moons, orbits, gravity, the Sun, asteroids, comets and space exploration while learning how to plan and write an effective non-fiction explanation text.

The unit follows a structured Understand → Practise → Apply approach, moving pupils from exploring a WAGOLL through grammar practice, planning, shared writing, independent writing and editing.

This resource includes:

  • 10 sequenced explanation writing lessons
  • Detailed teacher lesson plans
  • Our Solar System WAGOLL/model text
  • Teaching presentations for Lessons 1–10
  • Printable pupil worksheets
  • UK spelling version
  • Colour and black-and-white versions
  • Answer sheets
  • Writing frames and sentence starters
  • Boxed-up planning and independent writing activities
  • Grammar focus on expanded noun phrases, conjunctions and fronted adverbials

Perfect for combining Year 5 and 6 Earth and Space science, the solar system, planets, gravity and KS2 explanation writing in one ready-to-teach unit.

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Solar System Mega Bundle | KS2 Earth & Space | Science, Reading & Writing | Year 5/6

Teach Our Solar System with this comprehensive KS2 Science and English Mega Bundle, ideal for Year 5 and Year 6. Pupils explore the Sun, eight planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, orbits and gravity while developing key skills in reading comprehension, non-fiction reading, explanation writing, vocabulary, speaking and listening. What's included? * Reading Comprehension Pack – differentiated texts and questions, audio support, worksheets, answers, lesson plans and 40+ presentation slides * Explanation Writing Unit – model text, 16 pupil worksheets, 110+ presentation slides and a 10-day teaching sequence * Learning Journal – printable templates, vocabulary, discussion prompts, listening comprehension and explainer video * Classroom Display Pack – 18 science posters, vocabulary, definitions, fact files, research activities and display materials * Assembly Pack – 12+ slides, detailed teacher notes, quiz, reflection and follow-up activities * Puzzles & Posters – wordsearch, crossword, black-and-white activities, display posters and answer keys * Perfect for KS2 Earth and Space, Solar System lessons, Year 5 science, Year 6 science, reading comprehension, explanation writing, cross-curricular English, vocabulary development, guided reading, independent work, displays, homework and extension activities. A flexible collection of print and digital Solar System resources designed to save planning time while developing pupils’ scientific knowledge and literacy skills.

£21.00
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Our Solar System | Reading Comprehension & Explanation Writing Bundle | Year 5/6

Explore Our Solar System while developing reading comprehension and explanation writing with this complete KS2 Science and English bundle. Pupils learn about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, orbits and gravity through an engaging non-fiction text before using their knowledge to produce their own explanation writing. What's Included Reading Pack * 2-page non-fiction text * Comprehension questions * “Just Tick It” differentiated activity * Mixed-up questions * 40+ slide, 5-session teaching presentation * Presentation-linked worksheets * 5-day lesson plan * Audio/read-along support * Answers * Black-and-white worksheets * Assessment tracker Writing Pack * 10 sequenced writing lessons * WAGOLL/model text * 110+ teaching slides * 16 pupil worksheets * Colour and black-and-white versions * UK and US versions * Sentence stems and writing scaffolds * Answer sheets * Grammar focus including conjunctions, expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and compound/complex sentences Ideal for Year 5/6 Science, Earth and Space, KS2 reading comprehension, explanation writing, guided reading, intervention and cross-curricular Science and English lessons.

£14.44

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