KS2 Writing templates - encyclopedia entries (information as non-chronical reports)

Support pupils to write encyclopedia entries about topics that they are experts in using the templates provided in this pack. An encyclopedia entry is a type of report giving information about a topic for the reader.

This resource pack provides a planning sheet for writing a successful encyclopedia entry. These resources can be used to support teaching and learning during an English unit focusing on report writing or to record pupils’ knowledge about information gained in foundation subjects.

What is included in this resource?

• Writing an encyclopedia entry poster
• Encyclopedia entry planning sheet
• Encyclopedia entry template

National Curriculum programme of study links

Year 3 / 4 writing - composition
Pupils should be taught to plan their writing by:

• discussing writing similar to that which they are planning to write in order to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar
• discussing and recording ideas

Year 5 / 6 writing - composition

Pupils should be taught to plan their writing by:

• identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own
• noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research where necessary

This resource is part of the Essential Templates collection.
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• Writing an encyclopedia entry poster
• Encyclopedia entry planning sheet
• Encyclopedia entry template
• Teacher notes