Beautiful Upper KS2 writing unit based on the captivating book by Hannah Gold ‘The Last Bear’. What’s Included: -Three Writing Exemplars: These examples guide students through their own creative writing, persuasive report writing, and the crafting of a non-chronological report on Bear Island. -Plenty of SPAG throughout. -Arctic Factfile -Polar Quiz: An interactive quiz related to the Arctic and “The Last Bear” serves as an engaging way for students to review what they’ve learned and deepen their engagement with the book’s themes. -Success Criteria Sheets: These sheets outline clear expectations for each writing task, aiding students in self-assessment and helping them strive for their best work. -Extensive PowerPoint and PDF Presentation: Ready-to-use and filled with information to accompany all writing tasks. -All Writing Genre Posters: Visual aids that highlight the key features of each writing genre included in this resource. Editing Bookmarks: Themed bookmarks with editing tips remind students of key considerations to make as they draft and revise their writing. Art Prompts: Creative AI art prompts inspired by “The Last Bear” with maps of Bear Island. This resource is crafted to engage, educate, and inspire Upper KS2 students. Through “The Last Bear,” students will not only develop their writing abilities but also gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the importance of conservation. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

“Shackleton’s Journey” KS2 Resource Unit, an extremely LARGE upper KS2 unit designed to seamlessly integrate English, geography, and design and technology. **If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com This unit offers:** Large PDF version of slides PDFs of all extracts and activities Abundant comprehension tasks Thought-provoking critical thinking tasks Extended writing opportunities Comprehensive SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) exercises Rich vocabulary exploration Design and Technology project: Designing a shelter Study of the Haley Antarctic shelter Research project on Antarctica with animal fact files Two large writing tasks with extract PDFs included: Explanation text of Antarctica News report about their own Antarctica shelter they designed Detailed success criteria Writing extracts Comprehension tasks Planning formats Writing genre checklists This unit has been meticulously developed to help immerse students in the world of exploration, resilience, and adventure while fostering their literacy, geography, and DT skills. It’s a valuable resource for teachers looking to provide an enriched learning experience for their students.

Introducing this captivating KS2 teaching resource, inspired by the enchanting book ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ Immerse your students in the wondrous world of the Amazon river and rainforest with this geography and English unit. ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** Key Features: Literary Exploration: Delve into the Amazonian adventure with PDF extracts from ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ These extracts include non-chronological reports on the Amazon river and rainforest, providing rich content for analysis and comprehension. Poetry: Encourage your students to express their creativity with a thought-provoking poetry writing exercise. They can draw inspiration from the provided extract and explore the lush rainforest through verse. Narrative writing: a story writing task included and a narrative extract based on this beautiful book. Included: Black and white PDF of leaflets provided for printing purposes. Visually appealing writing checklists tailored to each genre. Success criteria and planning formats are also included to facilitate effective writing. x2 Non chronological reports about the Amazon rainforest and river. AI-inspired rainforest art. Grammar and Language Skills: Seize numerous opportunities for SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) improvement throughout this resource. Reading Comprehension: Enhance comprehension skills by analyzing the first six chapters of ‘Journey to the River Sea,’ offering a deeper understanding of the novel’s characters and themes. Additional Resources: As a bonus, enjoy a free narrative writing and report writing classroom poster to reinforce essential writing concepts. We also provide bookmarks for easy editing and revision. Your students will be inspired to embark on their own journey of discovery! If you like this resource, please leave a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource for the same value of your choice: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com More from me: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

This woodland study comes with a much larger unit based on the beautiful book ‘October, October’-link below. This unit is perfect for KS2 ! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/october-october-book-unit-woodland-habitat-study-literacy-and-geography-ks2-12735686

An exciting English lesson-write an information text (non chronological report) about the Taiwan, perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2! What you get (all PDFs) *Non-chronological report about Taiwan *Writing checklist *Success Criteria *report writing prompt bookmarks *Report writing classroom poster. *Powerpoint slides *Planning formats This lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Taiwan. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of Taiwan, while also developing their writing skills. The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task. This lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.

An exciting English lesson-write an information text ( non chronological report) about the Scottish Isles, perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2! What you get (all PDFs) *Non-chronological report about the Scottish Isles *Writing checklist *Success Criteria *Report writing bookmarks *Report writing classroom poster *Powerpoint slides Non-chronological report Prompt Bookmarks for each child *Non-chronological report Poster for the classroom Inspired by the book ‘Edge of the World’, this lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Scottish Isles. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of these fascinating islands, while also developing their writing skills. The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task. This lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. The Scottish Isles are a unique and interesting topic, and students will love learning about the different islands and their individual characteristics. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.

An exciting English lesson-write n information text (non chronological report) about the Scottish Isles, perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2! What you get (all PDFs) *Non-chronological report about the Scottish Isles *Writing checklist *Success Criteria Non-chronological report Prompt Bookmarks for each child *Non-chronological report Poster for the classroom *PowerPoint slides Inspired by the book ‘Edge of the World’, this lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Scottish Isles. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of these fascinating islands, while also developing their writing skills. The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task. This lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. The Scottish Isles are a unique and interesting topic, and students will love learning about the different islands and their individual characteristics. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.