KS1 Chicken Licken Story Writing Pack | Talk for Writing

Bring the much-loved traditional tale of Chicken Licken to life with this complete KS1 story writing pack, carefully designed to support early literacy, Talk for Writing strategies, and creative storytelling in the classroom or at home. This resource is ideal for teachers looking for engaging ways to teach traditional tales in KS1 and to inspire children to retell, sequence, and write their own imaginative versions of the story.

The Chicken Licken story writing pack includes everything you need to teach the tale through reading, oral retelling, sequencing, and structured writing, with clear links to Talk for Writing approaches. Children can listen, speak, act out, and write, building their confidence step by step.

Included in the pack:

• Interactive PowerPoint slideshow of the Chicken Licken story with sounds and colourful pictures – perfect for whole-class storytelling and oral retelling.
• Story recount frame – helping children structure their ideas and retell the beginning, middle, and end.
• Story pathway – a visual guide to support Talk for Writing story mapping and sequencing.
• Action bank – a collection of verbs and movement words to encourage expressive retelling and drama activities.
• Story sequencing picture cards – engaging prompts for ordering events, recall, and group activities.
• Story mat word bank – key vocabulary and phrases to enrich children’s writing and build confidence.
• Picture story writing booklet – a step-by-step booklet for children to retell their own Chicken Licken story.

This complete KS1 literacy resource is designed to enhance children’s storytelling skills through the Talk for Writing approach. By using oral rehearsal, drama, sequencing activities, and visual writing supports, children will develop narrative confidence and enjoy creating their own traditional tales.

Ideal for KS1 English lessons, Talk for Writing units, literacy centres, or home learning, this Chicken Licken writing pack provides engaging, ready-to-use materials that make teaching traditional tales fun, interactive, and effective. It’s the perfect resource to inspire early writers while strengthening reading comprehension, sequencing skills, and creative expression.