This fully resourced two-week explanation writing unit takes pupils on a journey beyond Earth to explore Our Place in Space. Covering the solar system, Earth’s movements, seasons, the Moon’s orbit, and the role of gravity, this engaging unit helps pupils link science and writing through purposeful, high-quality explanation texts.

Designed using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, the lessons support pupils with modelled examples, grammar focus tasks, scaffolded writing practice, and independent composition. Ideal for writing across the curriculum or as a non-fiction science writing project.

This pack includes:

• 10 detailed lessons with clear learning objectives and teacher modelling
• A two-page WAGOLL (model text) with annotated teacher notes
• Over 110 editable teaching slides
• 17 pupil worksheets aligned with each stage of the writing process
• Sentence stems, writing scaffolds, and success criteria
• Grammar focus: conjunctions, fronted adverbials, and expanded noun phrases
• Audio version of the WAGOLL for accessibility and EAL learners
• Dyslexia-friendly font and layout
• Quizzes, retrieval tasks, and assessment tools included

This unit supports the KS2 science topic Earth and Space while developing confident, well-structured non-fiction writing. Perfect for whole-class teaching, guided writing groups, or assessment preparation.

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