Description:

Fire Keeper is a complete 4-week Talk for Writing unit designed for Upper KS2 (Years 5–6).

This high-impact myth and transformation writing unit guides pupils through imitation, innovation and independent writing, building towards a powerful climax and transformation scene.

Across 107 pages, the unit includes:

• Fully sequenced 4-week planning
• Model myth text
• Story mapping and sequencing
• Sentence-level craft teaching
• Guided writing lessons
• Independent writing scaffolds
• Climax and transformation development
• Clear learning intentions and success criteria
• Structured teaching input for every lesson

This unit supports pupils in writing:

• High-impact openings
• Escalating tension
• A clear “point of no return”
• A controlled climax
• A meaningful transformation ending

Perfect for:

• Upper KS2
• Myth and legend topic work
• Portal or transformation narrative units
• Teachers following the Talk for Writing approach

A complete, ready-to-teach literacy unit designed to build confident, independent writers.