Year 5 writing resources

Every resource is a complete writing lesson — story starter, complication, tiered vocabulary and scaffolds aligned to the NAPLAN writing criteria and the Australian Curriculum. Preview any resource free; register for the full version and printable PDFs.

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Journal

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Journal

Year 5
The Creature in the Attic

The Creature in the Attic

Year 5 Mystery
The Door in the Woods

The Door in the Woods

Year 5 Fantasy
The Secret Door

The Secret Door

Year 5 Mystery
A Wild Ride

A Wild Ride

Year 5 Sci-Fi
Ethan's Moment in the Spotlight

Ethan's Moment in the Spotlight

Year 5 Realistic
The final kick

The final kick

Year 5 Sport
The Lost City Beneath the Waves

The Lost City Beneath the Waves

Year 5 Adventure
The Phoenix

The Phoenix

Year 5 Adventure

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