This model text is a setting description based on the eruption of Vesuvius in Pompeii. It has been written to meet the Year 3 expected standard and comes with a handy annotated version detailing the text-type specific features (red), grammar (green), punctuation (purple) and spelling (blue) teaching opportunities should you wish to use this text with your learners.

National curriculum objectives:
 Year 3:  Pupils should be taught to create settings, characters and plot.
Level of this Pack:
Age: 7-8
 England & Wales: Year 3
 Scotland: Primary 3
 Rep. Ireland: 2nd Class
 Australia: Grade 2
 USA: Grade 2

#Year 3 WAGOLL #Primary 3 WAGOLL #Grade 2 WAGOLL #2 Class WAGOLL

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