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NarrativeFlying SaucerStimulus 5Planning notes 6Final Written Work 7

In Search of the Magic RingStimulus 8Planning notes 9Final Written Work 10

The Sweet ShopStimulus 11Planning notes 12Final Written Work 13

Authors and LettersBook WeekStimulus 14Planning notes 15Final Written Work 16

Letter to a FriendStimulus 17Planning notes 18Final Written Work 19

Play ScriptThe Big WheelStimulus 20Planning notes 21Final Written Work 22

The HolidayStimulus 23Planning notes 24Final Written Work 25

ReportsZoo AnimalsStimulus 26Planning notes 27Final Written Work 28

HobbiesStimulus 29Planning notes 30Final Written Work 31

InstructionsHow to Make My FavouriteSandwichStimulus 32Planning notes 33Final Written Work 34

How to Play My FavouritePlayground GameStimulus 35Planning notes 36Final Written Work 37

Information Text‘Let’s Party!’Stimulus 38Planning notes 39Final Written Work 40

Letter to Father ChristmasStimulus 41Planning notes 42Final Written Work 43

Performance PoetryTen Little School ChildrenStimulus 44Planning notes 45Final Written Work 46

Shape PoemsStimulus 47Planning notes 48Final Written Work 49

IntroductionThis book of ‘Independent WritingActivities’ covers the genres for the7 to 8 year old age group. It hasbeen written to the UK NationalStrategy Primary Framework forLiteracy.

It contains at least two independentwriting activities for each genre typeand is an ideal vehicle for assessingpupil progress in writing when usedwith the different Levels found in theWriting Assessment Guidelines,which accompany the PrimaryFramework for Literacy. (Theappropriate levels for this age grouphave been reproduced under licenceat the beginning of this book.)

The author has also used thisapproach successfully with childrento embed the features of each genre.This was achieved by re-visiting apreviously studied genre later in theterm, so that the children practised itonce again. This ensured that thefeatures of that particular type ofwriting remained firmly embedded inthe children’s memory. Thus whenthe children were tested or came towrite in that particular genre at a laterdate it was not just a distant memory.

There are six similar books in thisseries covering the work of pupilsfrom Year 1 through to Year 6 (ages5 to 11). PDF or Download versionsare also available of these books foruse on Interactive Whiteboards.

Topical Resources publishes a range ofEducational Materials for use in PrimarySchools and Pre-School Nurseries andPlaygroups.

Copyright © 2009 Heather BellFirst Published September 2009.ISBN: 978-1-907269-03-5

Illustrated by John Hutchinson,Art Works, Fairhaven, 69 Worden Lane,Leyland, Preston

Designed by Paul Sealey, PS3 Creative,3 Wentworth Drive, Thornton, Lancashire.

Printed in the UK for ‘Topical Resources’by T. Snape and Co Ltd., Boltons Court,Preston, Lancashire.

For the latest catalogueTel 01772 863158Fax 01772 866153email: [email protected]

Visit our Website at:www.topical-resources.co.uk

IndexYear 3 - Independent Writing Activities

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Task

page 5©Topical Resources. May be photocopied for classroom use only.

Your task is to continue the story explaining what happens when the flyingsaucer lands.

Read the following extract:It was late evening, almost dark.“I think I left my ball in the playground. Let’s just go and get it beforewe go home,” said Tom to Suraj.They squeezed through the gap in the fence into the playground. It wasa great safe place to kick a football round without people complainingabout it hitting their cars.“What on earth is that!” exclaimed Suraj.A bright green light filled the sky just above the playground and itseemed to be dropping down in front of them.“Flying saucer! It’s a flying saucer!” gasped Tom.

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Year 3 Narrative / Familiar SettingsYear 3 Narrative Planning Notes

Name Date

Flying Saucer

page 6 ©Topical Resources. May be photocopied for classroom use only.

How the story ends:

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Year 3 Narrative / Familiar SettingsYear 3 Narrative


Name Date

Flying Saucer

Final Written Work

Year 3 Narrative - Quest / LegendYear 3 Narrative Stimulus

Task

The magic ring has wonderful powers. You and your friends havebeen given a simple map, which shows where it can be found.

Your task is to write the story of the journey from landing at Safe Harbour to finding the magic ring.


In Search of theMagic Ring

Year 3 Narrative - Quest / LegendYear 3 Narrative Planning Notes

Name Date

Text

In Search of the Magic Ring


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Your journey to find the magic ring and what happens to you on the way:

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Year 3 Narrative Final Written Work

In Search of the Magic Ring


Name Date

Year 3 Narrative Stimulus

Task

Your task is to continue the story. You must decide what Zain does next.


Zain couldn’t make up his mind if he really liked Sam. He was different toZain’s other friends. As they walked down the main road which led to the estate where they lived, Zain said to Sam, “Let’s go to the sweet shop.”As he spoke Sam kicked a can noisily across the pavement. The two boys went into the shop.“Quick! While he’s not looking, put this bag of sweets in your pocket!” saidSam to Zain.

The Sweet ShopZain has been asked by his teacher to look after a new boy whohas just joined his class as they live near each other. Read thepassage below to find out what happens.

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The Sweet Shop


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© Topical Resources. May be photocopied for classroom use only.

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The Sweet Shop

page 13

Play ScriptYear 3 Authors and Letters Stimulus

Task

Your task is to write a letter to the author of a book you have enjoyed,inviting him/her to come to talk to the class. Remember to tell the authorabout one of his/her books that you have read saying why you haveenjoyed it.


Your class are having a Book Week. They have decided towrite to a famous author asking them to visit the school.

Book Week

Play ScriptYear 3 Authors and Letters Planning Notes

Parts of the book you liked best:

Name Date

Book Week


Characters you liked:

Book you have enjoyed:

Author’s name:

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How will you end your letter?

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Book Week


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Year 3 Authors and Letters Stimulus

Task

Your task is to write a letter to a friend who lives a long way away to tellthem about the book you have just read. Think about the story, thecharacters in it, the most exciting parts and why you enjoyed it.


Letter to a Friend

Think about a book you have really enjoyed.

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Name Date

Letter to a Friend


Why you liked the book:

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The name of the book you have enjoyed:

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How will you end your letter?

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Name Date

Letter to a Friend

InstructionsYear 3 Play Script Stimulus

Task

The Big WheelDominic and Molly had been taken to the fairground for Molly’sbirthday treat. They decide to go on the Big Wheel. Read the scriptbelow to find out what happens to them.

Your task is to continue the script explaining what happens to the childrenand how they get back down again.


The children climb into their seats and the fairground attendant locks thesafety bar in place. The Big Wheel starts to move.Dominic (excitedly) We are moving. This is brilliant!Molly Wow! Look at the view!

The Big Wheel takes the children to the highest point above thefairground.Dominic Oh, we’ve stopped.Molly (patiently) Don’t worry, it will start again in a minute.Dominic We’ve been up here ages. I think we’re stuck!

Year 3 InstructionsYear 3 Play Script Planning Notes

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The Big Wheel

Characters: What are the two children like?

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The Big Wheel


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The children climb into their seats and the fairground attendant locks thesafety bar in place. The Big Wheel starts to move.Dominic (excitedly) We are moving. This is brilliant!Molly Wow! Look at the view!

The Big Wheel takes the children to the highest point above thefairground.Dominic Oh, we’ve stopped.Molly (patiently) Don’t worry, it will start again in a minute.Dominic We’ve been up here ages. I think we’re stuck!

Year 3 Play Script Stimulus

The HolidayOliver and Amy aregoing on holiday withtheir family. Read theplay script below asthe children preparefor their trip.


Task

Your task is to continue the conversation in which the children talk aboutthe things they are going to take with them and what they are lookingforward to doing.

Oliver and Amy are collecting together the things they want to take onholiday and are chatting excitedly about the trip.The children rush into their bedroom.

Oliver (excitedly) I’m going to put everything in this bag.Amy I mustn’t forget Pop the Monkey or I will never get to sleep.

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What are they looking forward to doing on holiday?

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The Holiday


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The HolidayOliver and Amy are collecting together the things they want to take onholiday and are chatting excitedly about the trip.The children rush into their bedroom.

Oliver (excitedly) I’m going to put everything in this bag.Amy I mustn’t forget Pop the Monkey or I will never get to sleep

page 25

ReportsYear 3 Reports Stimulus

Task

Zoo AnimalsYour class has just visited the Zoo. Here is a short report on oneof the animals.

Your task is to write a report about three other creatures you saw atthe zoo. (Remember it could be a fish, a bird or a reptile. You may wishto research the facts you need.)


The elephant is a very big animal. I

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Notes about________________

Notes about________________


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Year 3 Reports Final Written Work

Zoo AnimalsIntroduction:

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Introduction:

Information About:

Introduction:

Information About:


Name Date

Year 3 Reports Stimulus

Hobbies

Task

Your task is to write a report about three other hobbies. Remember itcould be drama, music, art and craft or another sport.


Your class is making an information book about different hobbieschildren enjoy.

Football is a popular sport. It is enjoyed by both boys and

girls. Practices are held to improve skills. Matches are play

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Notes about:______________________

Notes about:______________________


Reports

Hobbies

ReportsYear 3 Reports Final Written Work


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HobbiesIntroduction:

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Introduction:

Information About:

Introduction:

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ExplanationYear 3 Instructions Stimulus

Task

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Your task is to write instructions to make your favourite sandwich.


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Year 3 Instructions Stimulus

Task

Your task is to write instructions telling how to play your favouriteplayground game.


How to Play My FavouritePlayground Game

Think about differentplayground games.

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Name Date

How to Play My Favourite Playground Game


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What You Need:

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Name Date

How to Play My Favourite Playground Game

page 37

Year 3 PersuasionYear 3 Information Text Stimulus

‘Let’s Party!’


Task

Your task is to put down your ideas in note form for the food, drink,entertainment and party games you would like to see at the event.

Your teacher has decided, as your class has worked so well this term,to organise an end of term party. She has asked everyone to contributetheir ideas about what should happen at the party.

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Name Date


Let’s Party!

Foodand Drink Decorations

Entertainment Party Games

‘Let’s Party!’

Year 3 Information Text Final Written Work

‘Let’s Party!’ – My NotesFood and Drink:

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Year 3 Information Text Stimulus

Task

Your task is to write a letter to Father Christmas using the notes thetwins made. The letter could be from either Anna or Tom.


On the following page are the notes that the twins Anna andTom made before writing their letters to Father Christmas.

Letter to FatherChristmas

Year 3 Information Text Planning Notes

Name Date

Anna’s Notes

Painting Set

Jacqueline Wilson book

Football

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Watch


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Tom’s Notes

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Roller Boots

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Dear Father Christmas,

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Letter to Father Christmas

page 43

PoetryYear 3 Performance Poetry Stimulus

Task

Your task is to continue the poem until only one child is left. Remember tomake your poem rhyme in the same way as above.


Ten Little School Children

Read the beginning of the poem below:

Ten little school children standing in a line,One caught cold, then there were nine.

Nine little school children standing near the gate,One tripped over, then there were eight.

Year 3 Performance Poetry Planning Notes

Name Date



Seven – heaven, Devon, eleven

Six – fix, ticks

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Year 3 Performance Poetry Final Written Work



Name Date

Year 3 Performance Poetry Stimulus

ShapePoemsLook at the shape poems below:

Task

Your task is to write a shape poem similar to the ones above. You maywrite about anything you like. Some examples might be a spider, a plane, a bus, a school etc.


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Sketch of a simple shape for your poem.

Descriptive words and phrases:

What subject have you chosen for your poem?


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Shape Poems

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Name Date

Shape Poems

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