At Malvern Primary School, we believe in the joy of writing. Writing can provide countless opportunities for creativity, expression and human connection. As well as promoting ‘writing for pleasure’ in class through activities such as ‘jotter’, we also have several clubs that nurture our pupils’ love of writing.
Year One – Gruffalo Character Description
Our Year 1 children have had lots of fun writing character descriptions of the Gruffalo! Using the much-loved story by Julia Donaldson, they explored the Gruffalo’s terrible tusks, knobbly knees and turned-out toes, describing him with fantastic adjectives and creative ideas. The children worked hard to bring this fascinating creature to life and we are so proud of their wonderful writing!
Year Two – George’s Marvellous Medicine – Granny Character Description
In Year 2, the children have been using George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl to develop their creative writing skills. They wrote fantastic character descriptions of Granny, drawing on clues from the text to bring her to life. The pupils explored her grumpy personality, sharp tongue and peculiar habits using imaginative details. The children created such vivid and humorous portrayals of this unforgettable character!
Year Three – Stone Age Non Chronological Report
Year 3 have been diving into the fascinating world of the Stone Age! As part of their learning, the children wrote detailed non-chronological reports about this incredible period in history. They explored topics such as Stone Age tools, homes, clothing and daily life, using key facts and technical vocabulary to create informative and well-organised pieces of writing. It’s been amazing to see their enthusiasm and hard work shine through in their reports!
Year Four – Iceni House Setting Description
Our Year 4 children have been learning all about the early Romans and their impact on Britain. As part of their learning, they wrote detailed setting descriptions of an Iceni house, drawing on their knowledge of how the Iceni lived during this time. Using vivid vocabulary, they described the roundhouses, smoky fires and earthy textures, bringing the scene to life. The children showed fantastic creativity and imagination, capturing the atmosphere of life in an Iceni village beautifully!
Year Five – Secrets of a Sun King Narrative
Year 5 children have been inspired by the exciting book Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll. Using the story’s themes of mystery and adventure, they planned and wrote their own narratives, imagining hidden secrets, ancient artifacts and daring discoveries. The children worked hard to create vivid descriptions, intriguing plots and memorable characters, showcasing their creativity and writing skills. Their stories truly captured the spirit of this gripping tale!
Year Six – Holes Camp Green Lake Advert
This term, our Year 6 children had great fun writing humorous adverts for Camp Green Lake, inspired by the book Holes by Louis Sachar. They used persuasive language (and maybe a white lie or two!) to highlight the camp’s “luxury” facilities and “exciting” activities, cleverly disguising the harsh realities of digging holes in the desert. Their adverts were packed with creativity, wit and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments!
Year Six – The Highwayman
Year 6 children were inspired by Alfred Noyes’ classic poem The Highwayman. They stepped into the shoes of Bess, the landlord’s daughter, and wrote heartfelt letters to the Highwayman. The children used emotive language to express Bess’s love, fears and loyalty, capturing the drama and passion of the poem.
Penpalling Club
This new club allows our pupils to write letters to children at another school. The children are encouraged to write about their interests and favourite things, but also use their imagination to make their letters creative and exciting! Our penpallers have been using wax seals and stickers to decorate their letters, writing with calligraphy and a typewriter, sharing their favourite jokes and poems, and including other artistic creations such as drawings.
Story-writing Club
At story-writing club, the children were given free rein to write stories of their choice. The children chose a range of different genres, including spooky stories, funny stories, adventure stories and fantasy stories, and let their imaginations run wild! We used the prompt, ‘Wouldn’t it be amazing if…’ to inspire us to write about something new and exciting, and some of the resulting tales were truly original.
