Identifying Genre ‘Identifying Genre’ is an English teaching resource focusing on identifying the genres of books. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets ‘Identifying Genre’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit the requirements of each class they teach.

Writing for Different Purposes Our ‘Writing for Different Purposes’ teaching resource explains how the purpose of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 learners in mind, but it can be easily adapted for use with KS4 students. This fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource covers the following: What do we mean by the purpose of a text? How to identify the purpose of a text. Exploring different purposes. Adapting written work to fit an explicit purpose.

Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2 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 2 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 2, Term 2. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. To preview ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2’ click on the images.

Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1 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 1 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 1, Term 2. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. To preview ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1’ click on the images.

Texts to Argue, Persuade or Advise ‘Texts to Argue, Persuade or Advise’ contains activities focusing on identifying the key features of writing to argue, persuade and advise. This fully editable PowerPoint lesson can be used as a starter activity, a stand alone lesson or developed into further lessons on language. The activities include: What is the difference between writing to argue, persuade and advise? Key features of writing to argue persuade and advise Argue, persuade, advise consolidation / assessment task

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 5 (18-slide PowerPoint with 2 worksheets) This lesson covers Chapters 37, 41 and 43 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. After their ‘Five-a-Day’ Do Now activity, pupils read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a puzzle-based learning review that asks pupils to ‘crack the code’ to identify three of the lesson’s key ideas. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 7 (14-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 2 worksheets) KS3 English Teaching Resource This lesson covers Chapters 61 & 67 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, pupils answer a series of questions about the story so far without using the words ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a picture-based learning review that asks pupils to explain how six pre-selected images are relevant to the chapters covered in the lesson. Suggested 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.

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 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.

Collective Nouns - Year 3 and 4 ‘Collective Nouns - Year 3 and 4’ is an engaging PowerPoint presentation focusing on using collective nouns. Content includes: 1. Collective nouns explanation 2. Examples of collective nouns 3. Collective nouns activity with accompanying worksheet 4. Further collective nouns worksheet with example answers ‘Collective Nouns - Year 3 and 4’ is a fully editable resource so you could use it as a quick starter activity to a literacy lesson, incorporate it into an existing resource, lesson or scheme of work or develop it into a wider language study unit.

Question Marks - KS3 (12-slide PowerPoint lesson with 2 worksheets) This resource explains how to use question marks in a sentence. As part of our KS3 Essential English Skills collection, it is designed to be used with 11-14 year old pupils who need help with key English skills. Question Marks - KS3 contains an editable 12-slide PowerPoint lesson and two worksheets to assess understanding. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Question Marks - Year 1 Questions and Question Marks - KS1

Alphabetical Order - Year 2 This English teaching resource has been designed to help children learn how to find and organise letters and words using alphabetical order. Content includes: Link to an explanatory video Sorting letters into alphabetical order explanation with activity Sorting words into alphabetical order explanation with activity One accompanying worksheet A link to an alphabetical ordering activity ‘Alphabetical Order - Year 2’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Make a Father’s Day Card Writing > Non-fiction ‘Make a Father’s Day Card’ is a fully editable teaching resource which is ideal for KS2 or lower KS3 students studying non-fiction. The resource includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft 1 accompanying worksheet

Improving Vocabulary This handy teaching resource focuses on word choice and vocabulary. Content includes: 1. An animated PowerPoint presentation 2. Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 3 accompanying worksheets 'Improving Vocabulary' is fully editable which gives teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all their teaching requirements.

This 16-slide editable PowerPoint resource (with three differentiated worksheets) introduces Year 3/4 children to prefixes with a focus on the prefix ‘anti’. It contains a definition and explanation of the prefix ‘anti’, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to enable teachers to assess learners’ understanding. It also contains a full answer key.

KS2 English - Root Words This KS2 resource is made up of an editable PowerPoint-based lesson and three differentiated worksheets all with answers included. The lesson introduces the concept of root words and can be used with Year 3 children when beginning this topic. It can also be used in Years 4 to 6 to consolidate existing understanding. Teachers and students explore a number of examples of root words to consolidate understanding before moving on to the differentiated activities (Gold, Silver and Bronze). The tasks require children to create their own group of words from a given root, define them and use them in sentences.

The Prefixes ‘il-’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’ - Year 3/4 (19-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This differentiated teaching resource introduces Year 3/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefixes ‘il-’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’. It includes a definition of the prefixes with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. Full answer keys are included.

Words Instead of Said - KS3 ‘Words Instead of Said - KS3’ is a handy English teaching resource focusing on vocabulary and using alternatives to the word ‘said’ to develop word choice skills as per the KS3 curriculum objective s(Writing and grammar and vocabulary). This engaging PowerPoint lesson includes: An explanation as to why it is important to use a varied vocabulary to enhance our writing Using an alternative to ‘said’ class activity and accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with suggested answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Words Instead of Said - KS3’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Prefixes - ‘re-’ (Year 3/4) (16-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This differentiated teaching resource introduces Year 3/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefix ‘re’. It includes a definition of the prefix ‘re’ with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. Full answer keys are included.