World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files (an editable 45 slide PowerPoint based teaching resource) World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files includes a range of KS2 and KS3 English teaching activities and ideas for students of all abilities. Contents include: An introduction to the unit – Students will produce a fact file about a country competing in the 2018 Russia World Cup How to research a topic How to find information fast - skim, scan and highlight How to make relevant notes quickly Constructing linear and diagrammatic notes Learning a range of diverse research skills - traditional and digital texts (TV, video, DVD, websites) How to turn notes into prose How to use images and layout to make a fact file which has impact and is engaging To preview the first nine PowerPoint slides of World Cup 2018 - Football Fact Files please click on the image from the PowerPoint above.

Year 5 and Year 6 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource allows teachers to assess spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year5 and Year 6 list of statutory spellings – Spring Term or Term Two. It includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 5/6 Term Two statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and an editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and to help teachers assess pupils’ spelling skills. As with all our resources, the PowerPoint is fully editable, so sentences can be changed, differentiated or tweaked to suit your specific needs.

Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource enables teachers to evaluate spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year 3 and Year 4 list of statutory spellings – Term Two. The resource includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and a fully editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and help assess spelling skills.

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 3. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5 This English spelling and punctuation teaching resource has been designed to assess spelling of the Year 5 and 6 statutory spellings and punctuation taught so far. Children are given simple sentences dictated by the teacher and are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and for correct punctuation. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 21 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint teaching resource with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapter 229 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, students reflect on the events of the previous chapter and link each character to the emotions that they are likely to be feeling. Students then read chapter 229 and complete a range of differentiated tasks to assess their understanding. The lesson concludes with a learning review that asks learners to summarise the events of Chapter 229 in no more than 20, 15 or 10 words. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 19 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3, but can be used with high ability Y6) covers Chapters 211 and 223 of the novel ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ by Mark Haddon. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, pupils respond to three levelled statements that relate to the novel’s key themes and ideas. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to suggest the significance of six images in terms of what they have encountered in chapters 211 and 223. Recommended answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 18 (11-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 197 and 199 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the Do Now activity, pupils respond to three levelled tasks in relation to six statements about the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to decipher three points about what they have read using a simple numerical code. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

Making Words - ‘un’, ‘ug’ and ‘ut’ EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children practise spelling CVC words ending in ‘un’, ‘ug’ and ‘ut’. 'Making Words - ‘un’, ‘ug’ and ‘ut’’ is a 14 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet. ‘Making Words - ‘un’, ‘ug’ and ‘ut’’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Making Words - ‘in’, ‘ip’ and ‘it’ EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children practise spelling CVC words ending in ‘in’, ‘ip’ and ‘it’. 'Making Words - ‘in’, ‘ip’ and ‘it’’ is a 14 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet. ‘Making Words - ‘in’, ‘ip’ and ‘it’’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Making Words - ‘at’, ‘an’ and ‘ag’ EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children practise spelling CVC words ending in ‘at’, ‘an’ and ‘ag’. 'Making Words - ‘at’, ‘an’ and ‘ag’’ is a 15 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet and one further worksheet. ‘Making Words - ‘at’, ‘an’ and ‘ag’’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 191 and 192 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to solve a series of maths puzzles using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to respond critically to three statements about Christopher’s decision to go to London. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks. To preview The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 click on the images.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 15 (12-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (which is aimed at KS3 pupils but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 167 and 173 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated Do Now activity asks pupils to complete a ‘five-a-day’ recall task using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to consider how the writer Haddon has hinted at Christopher’s father being Wellington’s killer. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 16 (14-slide PowerPoint and 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 179 and 181 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The Do Now activity asks pupils to match seven plot-focused questions in the left-hand column of a table to their correct answers on the right. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to place ten statements outlining Christopher’s experience in chronological order. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 14 (12-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 157 and 163 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to identify eight characters from the novel based on their descriptions. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks learners to rate three differentiated statements about Christopher and his father on a scale of 1-5, based on the extent to which they agree. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 13 (12-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 149 and 151 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to unscramble a range of anagrams relating to Christopher’s story so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions on what they have read. Suggested answer keys are provided for all tasks.

Room 101 - GCSE Spoken English (7 slide editable PowerPoint GCSE teaching resource) Room 101 is a fun teaching resource in which students take the role of the guest on the popular BBC TV show Room 101. The resource is fully editable and can be used for a range of activities including Spoken English assessment.

Bonfire Night Unit - Year 7/8 (68-slide PowerPoint based unit of work with 5 worksheets) This brilliant Bonfire Night Unit is designed to develop non-fiction writing skills. Students are required to organise a spectacular Bonfire Night event. Perfect for the Autumn Term. The resource covers: advertising, formal letter writing, speaking and listening and descriptive writing. Our Bonfire Night Unit contains a unit of work overview and a range of varied lessons and activities for children of all abilities – such as: Make a poster advertising the Bonfire Night event Design a leaflet which will act as a visitors’ guide at the event Speaking and listening discussion - speak to a group of local residents about their concerns Produce a piece of vivid and sensual writing describing the night Write a formal letter to the local newspaper