Use this inspiring writing prompts KS2 lesson plan to help children write creatively with confidence…
When it comes to writing, so many children are afraid of getting it wrong. Writing requires a certain level of confidence that they may not have built up yet.
But confidence grows from comfort, so focusing on making pupils comfortable with writing is a good place to start.
One of the best ways to do this is by eliminating pressures, turning tasks into games, and making the process of writing fun.
Writing prompts KS2 learning objectives
- Write with confidence
- Overcome the fear of ‘getting it wrong’
- Tap into the power of their own imaginations
- Think originally and creatively
- Create their own fictional worlds
Starter activity
Ask pupils, “If you found yourself on a magical island that comes to life when you use your imagination, what would you imagine?”
Remind them that nothing is impossible, nothing is too silly or strange, and nothing is off-limits.
For example, they might want to imagine a forest made from gold, the world’s fastest Lamborghini, or a never-ending chocolate waterfall.
Give pupils five minutes to create a spider diagram of all their ideas. Shout out extra questions like, “What would you eat if you could imagine anything?” or, “How would you get around if you could imagine any transportation?”.
Mel Taylor-Bessent is the brains behind authorfy.com, one of the most-used literacy platforms in the UK. She hopes her new book, Race to Imagination Island, will inspire even more children to read and write for pleasure.
