Teach pupils how to plan, structure and write engaging non-chronological reports with this KS2 resource pack. The pack gives children everything they need to research, organise and present information about mythical creatures, combining detailed WAGOLL model texts with planning sheets, research prompts and visual inspiration.
What’s included
The pack contains:
- Two model texts (WAGOLLs) – Cyclops and Pegasus. Pupils can read and annotate these examples to explore key features such as headings and subheadings, introductions, diagrams, present tense, technical vocabulary, expanded noun phrases, conjunctions, comparative adjectives and adverbials. Each extract includes a checklist of features for pupils to spot.
- Report writing sheet – includes a success criteria list and examples of conjunctions and adverbials to help children structure and refine their writing.
- Report research sheet – allows pupils to record information about a mythical creature. A blank version is included so pupils can research other topics, such as animals, countries or religions.
- Report writing plan – provides space for pupils to organise research into a logical report structure, including introduction, headings, subheadings and key points.
- Mythical creature images – spark pupils’ imaginations and help them visualise their own creatures. Pupils can choose an existing creature or invent their own.
- Writing frame – supports pupils in presenting their work clearly and effectively.
Curriculum links
This resource supports KS2 English by helping pupils to:
- Plan writing by discussing and analysing similar texts to learn from structure, vocabulary and grammar
- Identify the audience and purpose for their writing and select an appropriate form
- Draft and write using grammar, vocabulary and organisational features to enhance meaning
- Develop ideas through structured research and careful planning
By combining annotated WAGOLLs, research sheets, planning tools and visual prompts, this pack equips pupils to produce well-structured, informative and imaginative non-chronological reports.
Children can explore fascinating creatures, organise facts logically and practise writing that engages the reader from introduction to conclusion.