Longer or Shorter - Year 1 In this teaching resource pupils practise comparing and describing height using the terms ‘longer’ and ‘shorter’ as per the statutory requirements of the year 1 maths programme of study (Measurement). ‘Longer or Shorter - Year 1’ is a colourful animated PowerPoint presentation containing: An explanation of the words 'longer' and 'shorter' to compare lengths Activities comparing and describing length using 'longer' and 'shorter' 3 accompanying worksheets that can be used in conjunction with the presentation or independently 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Longer or Shorter - Year 1’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit each class they teach.

Units of Time - Year 3 In this Year 3 teaching resource pupils learn about time units of measurement. By the end of the lesson pupils should know the number of seconds in a minute and the number of days in each month, year and leap year as per the curriculum objectives of the year 3 maths programme of study (Measurement). Content includes: 1. PowerPoint lesson with activities 2. An accompanying worksheet to use either during the lesson or separately 3. 1 further word problem worksheet ‘Units of Time - Year 3’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Full Stops and Capital Letters In this English PowerPoint presentation pupils learn how to punctuate sentences using capital letters and full stops as per the year 1 English programme of study (Writing - vocabulary. grammar and punctuation). Content includes: 1. How to use capital letters and full stops when writing a sentence. 2. Animated activities with 2 accompanying worksheets for pupils to use during the lesson. 3. 1 further worksheet with answers. 4. Links to a capital letter game and a full stop game. 'Full Stops and Capital Letters' can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit their individual needs.

Decimal Hundredths - Year 4 In this KS2 maths teaching resource pupils practise recognising and writing hundredths as fractions and decimals. It is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering some of the year 4 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Fractions, including decimals). Content includes: Write the number represented by the 100 square grid as a fraction and decimal activity and worksheet Shade the 100 square grid to represent the decimal number activity Write the numbers indicated on the number line as a fraction and decimal activity The previous 2 activities are included on an accompanying worksheet Complete the table activity and worksheet ‘Decimal Hundredths - Year 4’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Tenths and Hundredths - Year 4 Decimal Tenths - Year 4 Place Value and Tenths - Year 4 Decimal Tenths on a Number Line Dividing One and Two Digit Numbers by Ten - Year 4 Place Value and Hundredths - Year 4 Dividing One and Two Digit Numbers by 100 - Year 4 Comparing Decimals - Year 4 Ordering Decimals - Year 4 Rounding Decimals - Year 4 Halves, Quarters and Three Quarters as Decimals - Year 4

This GCSE lesson encourages learners to explore Dickens’ presentation of Fred’s Christmas in Stave Three of A Christmas Carol. Learners will read from, ‘“Ha, ha!” laughed Scrooge’s nephew. “Ha, ha, ha!”’ down to, ‘…and he and the Spirit were again upon their travels.’ The ‘Do Now Activity’ is a revision task that encourages retrieval of some of the main ideas in Stave Two. Then, after reading the passage indicated above, learners will complete a worksheet that encourages them to think about how Fred responds to criticism of Scrooge and what Fred’s function is as a character. The lesson culminates in a short review which asks learners to identify five things that they have learnt about Fred during the lesson. Suggested answers are included for all tasks. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Present A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Present Part 2 A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Present Part 3 A Christmas Carol - The Cratchits Part 1 A Christmas Carol - The Cratchits Part 2 A Christmas Carol - The Cratchits Part 3 A Christmas Carol - The Cratchits Part 4 A Christmas Carol - The Cratchits Part 5 A Christmas Carol - Tiny Tim A Christmas Carol - The Market Scene A Christmas Carol - The Miners and the Lighthouse A Christmas Carol - Ignorance and Want

A Christmas Carol for GCSE - Scrooge is Redeemed This editable 12-slide PowerPoint-based GCSE lesson explores how Dickens presents Scrooge’s redemption in Stave Five. It begins with a differentiated Quick Fire Quiz in which learners answer as many questions as they can on Stave One in five minutes. Learners will then read from the beginning of Stave Five down to ‘Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. Oh, glorious. Glorious!’ After reading the passage, learners will undertake a passage-based worksheet in which they explore Dickens’ presentation of Scrooge in this passage. The lesson concludes with a brief review in which learners suggest the significance of four images in relation to the concept of Scrooge’s redemption. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 4 and Stave 5 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come A Christmas Carol - The Death of Tiny Tim A Christmas Carol - Caroline’s Family A Christmas Carol - Old Joe’s A Christmas Carol - The Royal Exchange A Christmas Carol - Scrooge’s Grave A Christmas Carol - Scrooge’s Death A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Repents A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Makes Amends

A Christmas Carol - Scrooge’s Childhood (20-slide PowerPoint and 3 worksheets) In Stave 2 the Ghost of Christmas Past encourages Scrooge to reflect on the time that he was abandoned at boarding school by his emotionally-distant father. This GCSE resource enables learners to explore Dickens’ presentation of this unhappy time in Scrooge’s life. It includes: A differentiated Do Now task in which learners must make three different, valid sentences relevant to Stave One using the words contained in three separate grids. Learners will then read from, ‘Scrooge reverently disclaimed any knowledge…’ down to ‘…and the streets were lighted up’, thinking about why Scrooge was unhappy at boarding school, how Dickens presents Scrooge’s unhappiness and the effects of this experience on Scrooge’s emotional development. Following on from this, learners will undertake a differentiated task that encourages them to consider the significance of three different characters from the stories that Scrooge read as a child. This could be done in pairs. The lesson concludes with a 3-2-1 learning review. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Past A Christmas Carol - Old Fezziwig A Christmas Carol - Fezziwig and Scrooge A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Belle A Christmas Carol - Belle’s Family

Counting in Halves, Thirds and Quarters - Year 2 In this maths teaching resource, pupils use their knowledge of halves, thirds and quarters to practise counting in fractions from any given number to ten. This Year 2 maths teaching resource has been created following the White Rose Small Steps guidance for year 2 - Spring - Block 4 - Fractions. The resource consists of 1 lesson, including a PowerPoint presentation and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 2 maths programme of study (number - fractions). The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: Varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving interactive class activities 3 differentiated varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving worksheets with answers ‘Counting in Halves, Thirds and Quarters - Year 2’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Year 2 Fractions resources: Fractions - Year 2 Equal Parts - Year 2 Halves - Year 2 Quarters - Year 2 Thirds - Year 2 Unit Fractions - Year 2 Non-Unit Fractions - Year 2 Equivalence of One Half and Two Quarters - Year 2 Equivalent Fractions - Year 2 Finding Three Quarters - Year 2 Counting in Fractions – Year 2

The Red Room by HG Wells (PowerPoint, worksheets and overview) The Red Room by H.G. Wells unit of work is made up of a 63-slide editable PowerPoint presentation, a five lesson overview, a copy of the story, and 9 worksheets. The resources contain a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the literary context, plot, characters, language and themes of this widely C19th short story. The Red Room by HG Wells teaching resources include a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: A scheme of work overview with 5 four part lessons covering social, historical and literary context, plot, characters and language Analysis of the characters of the narrator and custodians Extension activities Cloze exercises and questions to consolidate knowledge and understanding Literary context understanding influences - the Gothic influence - activity and notes A copy of the text to display Analysing HG Wells’ use of language to build mood and suspense in the story Essay question with planning guidance 5 lesson unit of work overview A 63 slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) 9 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint slideshow Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for KS3/4 short stories: The Monkey’s Paw The Landlady The Darkness Out There My Polish Teacher’s Tie

LIFE IN A ROMAN TOWN KS2 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town PowerPoint KS2 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town is a 14 slide PowerPoint resource ideal for teaching pupils about life in Roman towns and cities. KS2/KS3 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town includes: A short film about life in Rome An introduction to Roman town life A labelled plan of the Roman town of Silchester Exploration and explanation - what everyday life was like for rich and poor The key buildings and places of a Roman town - the forum, town hall, law courts, etc The importance of health and hygiene Design a Roman town consolidation task 'A day in the life of a Roman' diary entry task

Compound Words - KS1: English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource children are taught how to recognise and make compound words as required by the National Curriculum. Content includes: 2 animated compound word activities with accompanying worksheets 5 further differentiated worksheets 56 cut out flashcard words to use in class activities 'Compound Words for KS1' can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource for every class they teach.

Exclamation Marks English SPaG Teaching Resource 'Exclamation Marks' is a handy punctuation teaching resource covering the use of exclamation marks in our writing. Content includes: 1. When we use exclamation marks explanation 2. Why we use exclamation marks explanation 3. Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 1 accompanying worksheet 'Exclamation Marks' is fully editable which gives teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all their teaching requirements.

Romeo and Juliet - The Balcony Scene (10-slide PowerPoint lesson with 2 worksheets) ‘The Balcony Scene’ explores Act 2, Scene 2 in detail. It includes an analysis of Romeo’s speech, discussion of Juliet’s famous line, ‘Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?’ and two comprehension tasks. As with all our teaching resources, the PowerPoint slides are fully editable so you can use the resource as it is or tweak it to fit your specific needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for more Romeo and Juliet resources: Romeo and Juliet - The Prologue Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Prince’s Speech Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt and Mercutio Romeo and Juliet – Women in Elizabethan England Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Romeo and Juliet - Friar Lawrence Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Romeo and Juliet – Act 3, Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation Romeo and Juliet - KS2 Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - House of Games

Sentences and Phrases - KS2 This ‘Sentences and Phrases’ teaching resource is designed to help lower KS2 and KS1 children consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the differences between a phrase and a sentence. The resource is made up of a colourful and fully editable PowerPoint presentation. It includes a clear explanation of the differences between a phrase and a sentence, a couple of consolidation activities with 2 accompanying worksheets. Although it is designed with lower KS2 pupils in mind, ���Sentences and Phrases’ can be easily adapted for use with other learners.

Love’s Philosophy This two-lesson mini-unit covers Shelley’s ‘Love’s Philosophy’ in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA’s Love and Relationships poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 48-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 5 accompanying worksheets. The two lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of Shelley, Romanticism and other influences behind the poem. First Reading – An initial reading of ‘Love’s Philosophy’ with a glossary included. Comprehension questions with example answers. Language and imagery – Analysing ‘Love’s Philosophy’ in detail. Exploring key imagery and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess initial understanding. An example answer is included. Lesson Two Themes – Analysing the themes of ‘Love’s Philosophy’ – Romantic love, nature and longing. Structure and Form – How Shelley uses stanzas, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE Exam – Comparing ‘Love’s Philosophy’ with ‘Winter Swans’ and ‘When We Two Parted’. Model answer included.

Singh Song! This two-lesson mini-unit covers Daljit Nagra’s ‘Singh Song!’ in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA’s Love and Relationships poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 48-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 4 accompanying worksheets. The two lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of Daljit Nagra and British immigration in the 1950s and 1960s. First Reading – A reading of ‘Singh Song!’ and discussion of the poem’s inspiration by the poet Daljit Nagra. Language and imagery – Analysing ‘Singh Song!’ in detail. Exploring key imagery and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess initial understanding. An example answer is included. Lesson Two Themes – Analysing the themes of ‘Singh Song!’ – Romantic love and family relationships. Structure and Form – How Daljit Nagra uses structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE Exam – Comparing ‘Singh Song!’ with ‘Winter Swans’ and ‘Letters From Yorkshire’. Model answer included.

When We Two Parted This two-lesson mini-unit of work explores Byron’s ‘When We Two Parted’ in detail. Designed to teach pupils studying the AQA GCSE English Literature Love and Relationships Anthology, this resource analyses the poem in depth and explains how to write a comparative essay in the exam. The resource is made up of a 71-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and eight worksheets. The two lessons contain the following: Lesson One Making predictions – From the title alone ‘When We Two Parted’, what do you think the poem is about? Context – Learning the importance of context. How knowledge of context helps us understand the poem in detail. Here we explore Lord Byron, the Byronic hero, the Romantic movement and the social and historical context – the age of revolution. First Contact – An initial reading of the poem with a glossary included. A 2022 retelling of the narrative in modern prose. Comprehension questions with answers to assess understanding. A general summary/synopsis of the poem. Exploring Meaning – Analysing the poem in more detail. Exploring key quotes and discussing them with comprehensive questions that delve deeper. Model answers are provided. Essay Writing – An essay question task to assess initial understanding. Includes model answers and peer assessment opportunities. Lesson Two Themes – Analysing the poem’s themes: love and the end of a love affair, secrecy, abandonment, disillusion, fidelity, separation and pain and suffering. Language – Exploring Byron’s use of archaic language, semantic fields and poetic techniques. A line by line annotation of the poem and comprehension questions with detailed answers. Structure and Form – How Byron uses the lyric form, perspective, punctuation, rhyme and enjambment and how he structures the stanzas and uses a cyclical narrative. The GCSE Exam – How to write a comparison essay with model responses. Comparing ‘When We Two Parted’ with ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ and ‘Neutral Tones’.

Autobiography - KS3 This Year 7/8 autobiography unit of work is made up of a PowerPoint presentation and a 16-page booklet of worksheets. It contains a series of fully editable progressive lessons designed to teach the key features of autobiographical writing at lower KS3. Content includes: What is an autobiography? What are the key features of autobiographical writing? Understanding the first person perspective Spelling keywords in autobiographical writing Effective sentence construction Analysis of how writers create suspense in an autobiographical text Assessment task - create a piece of autobiographical writing

KS1 Maths Teaching Resources: Direction and Movement – Geometry Year 2 In this Year 2 teaching resource pupils are taught to use mathematical vocabulary to describe direction and movement as per the statutory requirements of the new Year 2 programme of study – Geometry – position and direction. It includes an animated 40 slide PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities and 3 accompanying worksheets. As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, Direction and Movement – Geometry Year 2 is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. To preview KS1 Maths Teaching Resources: Direction and Movement – Geometry Year 2 in more detail please click on the PowerPoint images.

KS2 Maths Teaching Resources: Converting and Comparing Units of Length - Year 4 In this Year 4 teaching resource pupils are taught to convert between different units of length and compare and calculate measurements as per the 2014 mathematics Year 4 Programme of Study (Measurement). It includes an animated 38 slide PowerPoint presentation, interactive quizzes and accompanying worksheets.