Save hours of planning time with this fully structured Talk for Writing KS2 Narrative Writing Bundle featuring 8 complete adventure and suspense themed writing units designed for Upper Primary and Key Stage 2 learners.

This bundle follows the proven Talk for Writing teaching sequence, guiding pupils through imitation, innovation and independent writing to develop confidence, creativity and storytelling skills.

Perfect for teachers looking for engaging, classroom-ready literacy planning with clear progression and structured lesson support.

What’s Included

This bundle contains 8 complete 3–4 week narrative writing units, each including:

✔ Weekly teaching sequences
✔ Story structure development
✔ Vocabulary progression
✔ Drama and oral storytelling activities
✔ Planning and innovation support
✔ Differentiation ideas
✔ Assessment opportunities
✔ Continuous provision links

Units Included

• A Close Call
• Adventure at Sandy Cove
• Kidnapped
• The Catch
• The Caravan
• The Canal
• Red Eye
• The Old Mill

Teaching Approach

Each unit follows the Talk for Writing structure:

Week 1 — Imitation

Children learn and orally retell the model text using story mapping and repetition.

Week 2 — Exploration

Focus on character development, vocabulary, story structure and language patterns.

Week 3 — Supported Innovation

Children adapt story elements and begin planning new versions with teacher guidance.

Week 4 — Independent Application

Children create and present their own narrative using learned story structures.

Curriculum Links

Designed to support:
• KS2 / Upper Primary Literacy
• Narrative Writing
• Creative Writing Development
• Story Structure & Sequencing
• Vocabulary & Oral Language Skills
• Talk for Writing Teaching Approach

Why Teachers Love This Bundle
✔ Saves hours of weekly planning time
✔ Fully structured and easy to follow
✔ High engagement themes children love
✔ Builds confidence in writing progression
✔ Ideal for whole class literacy teaching

File Format
PDF Teacher Planning Pack

(No worksheets included — planning and teaching guidance only)

Perfect For

• Key Stage 2 teachers
• Upper Primary classrooms
• Literacy leads
• Talk for Writing schools
• Supply teachers needing structured units

Bundle Value
This bundle offers significant savings compared to purchasing individual units.

Created By Curriculum Atlas
High quality, classroom-tested teaching resources designed to support confident and effective literacy teaching.