Model Text — Biography (Y5)
WAGOLL example of a Year 5 biography of Mary Anning, fossil hunter. Cross-curricular link to KS2 science (rocks and fossils). Demonstrates third-person past-tense biography structure with chronological organisation.
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Model Text — Persuasive Letter (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 persuasive letter. Includes the model text, an annotated version highlighting language features, vocabulary list, and writing prompt. Perfect for shared reading and writing scaffolds.
Model Text — Newspaper Report (Y5)
WAGOLL example of a Year 5 newspaper report on a fictional event. Demonstrates the inverted-pyramid structure, direct/reported speech, formal third-person voice, and journalistic conventions.
Model Text — Narrative Opening (Y6)
WAGOLL example of a Year 6 narrative opening — atmospheric, character-driven, with sophisticated sentence variety. Demonstrates show-don't-tell, dialogue, and 'pathetic fallacy' for SATs writing standards.
Model Text — Explanation (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 explanation text — How Volcanoes Erupt. Demonstrates cause-and-effect language, technical vocabulary, present tense for general truths, and clear paragraph structure.
Model Text — Balanced Argument (Y6)
WAGOLL example of a Year 6 balanced argument essay — Should Children Have Mobile Phones? Demonstrates formal essay structure, both-sides reasoning, modal verbs, and a measured conclusion at SATs writing standard.
Model Text — Historical Diary (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 historical diary — A Roman Centurion in Britain. Cross-curricular link to Romans history unit. Demonstrates first-person past-tense recount with historical detail and authentic voice.