Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3 In ‘Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3’ pupils practise counting in multiples of 8 as per the year 3 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - number and place value). This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: a timed interactive quiz 1 worksheet with answers a colourful wall display ‘Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

The ‘ss’ Sound - EYFS The ‘ss’ Sound is an EYFS phonics teaching resource introducing children to the digraph ‘ss’. Content includes: A ‘ss’ digraph explanation A link to a ‘ss’ sound introductory video A ‘ss’ sound activity with an accompanying worksheet One further differentiated worksheet with answers 12 flashcards which can also be used for a word matching game ‘The ‘ss’ Sound - EYFS’ is fully editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Capital Letters - KS3 English Essentials (Editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 4 differentiated worksheets) This lesson is aimed at KS3 learners who need to learn or revise the rules regarding the use of capital letters. After an introduction to the rules regarding capital letters, pupils undertake a range of differentiated tasks which will help them to consolidate their understanding of where capital letters should be used and why. The lesson concludes with a brief review which tests students’ understanding of the rules of capital letter use. Answers are provided for all tasks.

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.

Conflict Poetry (KS3) (5 lesson unit of work, 135-slide editable PowerPoint, 39 worksheets) This upper KS3 (Year 8/9) unit of work explores war poetry from World War One to the modern day. Ideal for Year 9 or the final term of Year 8, the unit’s chief focus is on the poetry of World War One, and in particular that of Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and Siegfried Sassoon. The unit is designed to help learners develop the key poetry analysis skills that are essential for GCSE success. It explores context, language, techniques, rhyme, rhythm, tone, theme and the author’s viewpoint through the close study of war poems such as The Soldier, Suicide in the Trenches and Dulce et Decorum Est. The final section of the unit brings the study of war poetry up to date with a focus on 21st Century war poems written by children, soldiers and the partners of those impacted by war.

**The Prefix ‘mis-’ - Year 3 and 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 ‘mis’. It includes a definition of the prefix ‘mis’ with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. Full answer keys are included.

Reading and Understanding Instructions - Year 3 and 4 (32-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 14 worksheets) This differentiated resource (gold, silver and bronze tasks) introduces Year 3/4 children to instructional texts. It guides them through a whole-class comprehension task and analysis of the main features of instructions before they move on to individual exercises, which are supplied with full answer keys.

Writing Narratives About Personal Experiences - Year 2 (20-slide editable PowerPoint lesson with 6 differentiated worksheets) This Year 2 resource explains what a narrative text is and uses small whole-class activities to get the children used to the concept. After writing a narrative text as a group, the children work on one of three differentiated worksheets which provide an opportunity to practice punctuation as well as creative writing. Full answer keys are provided.

Creating Characters - Year 6 ‘Creating Characters - Year 6’ is designed to help pupils improve their creative writing skills through effective character creation. It covers many of the curriculum requirements of the Year 5 and 6 English programme of study (Writing - composition). Content includes: A study of how Charles Dickens presents the character of Magwitch in the opening pages of Great Expectations An analysis of how writers convey character through the use of description, dialogue and action An exploration of the key ingredients of effective character creation A guide to building a character profile - with an example text A guide to transforming a character profile into a piece of prose which presents a credible character to the reader A model text to help pupils through the creative process 4 accompanying worksheet ‘Creating Characters - Year 6’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Cinquain Poetry - Year 7 Designed for low ability Year 7, this cinquain teaching resource is a fun and engaging way of studying and writing poetry. The lesson begins with an example cinquain and an explanation of the ‘rules’ of cinquain poetry. Learners are then provided with scaffolding to help them construct a group poem. The differentiated worksheets (higher, medium and lower) then provide learners with an opportunity to write individual cinquains with appropriate support.

Cinquain Poetry - Year 3 / 4 This lower KS2 resource explores cinquain poetry in a fun and engaging way. It begins with an example and explains how to identify a cinquain before providing scaffolding to help children construct a class poem. The differentiated worksheets (higher, medium and lower) provide learners with an opportunity to write their own cinquains with an appropriate level of assistance.

Tanka Poetry – Year 3 / 4 This Year 3/4 resource introduces tanka poetry. First, it presents an example poem and explains how to identify a tanka before providing scaffolding to enable the whole class to write a collaborative poem. The three differentiated worksheets (Gold, Silver and Bronze) give all learners an opportunity to write their own tanka independently with the appropriate level of support for their needs.

Tanka Poetry - Year 7 Designed for low ability Year 7, this tanka teaching resource is a fun and engaging way of studying and writing poetry. The lesson begins with an example tanka and an explanation of the ‘rules’ of tanka poetry. Learners are then provided with scaffolding to help them construct a group tanka. The differentiated worksheets (higher, medium and lower) then provide learners with an opportunity to write an individual tanka with appropriate support.

The Number 4 Math Teaching Resource In this math teaching resource students are introduced to the number 4. This engaging animated PowerPoint presentation includes: interactive activities two worksheets one coloring page ‘The Number 4’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt the presentation to suit their individual teaching requirements.

The Number 3 Math Teaching Resource In this math teaching resource students are introduced to the number 3. This engaging animated PowerPoint presentation includes: interactive activities two worksheets one coloring page ‘The Number 3’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt the presentation to suit their individual teaching requirements.

The Number 5 Math Teaching Resource In this math teaching resource students are introduced to the number 5. This engaging animated PowerPoint presentation includes: interactive activities two worksheets one coloring page ‘The Number 5’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt the presentation to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Counting Spiders - EYFS Children use this colourful and animated teaching resource to practise counting within ten as per the curriculum objectives of the EYFS mathematics statutory framework. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation A link to a short numbers to ten video Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets One further worksheet with answers One colouring page ‘Counting Spiders - EYFS’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

Punctuation Perfection This English punctuation teaching resource is designed to help pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of punctuation. Content includes: A PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 2 accompanying worksheets A link to further punctuation videos and games ‘Punctuation Perfection’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom, if needed, to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Syllables Writing - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation This ‘Syllables’ teaching resource is designed to help KS2 children improve their reading and spelling skills by gaining secure knowledge and understanding of syllables. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets A link to further online syllables activities One further worksheet with answers

Christmas Poetry Teaching Unit (119 slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 13 worksheets) This ‘Christmas Poetry Unit’ teaching resource uses a range of Christmas themed poems to teach upper KS2 and lower KS3 pupils how to write about poetry in detail. The resource explores themes, structure, poetic devices, imagery, context and more. Poems studied include ‘The Christmas Truce’ by Carol Ann Duffy, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ by Dr Seuss and ‘Winter-Time’ by Robert Louis Stevenson. This fully editable 119 slide PowerPoint (with 13 accompanying worksheets) resource covers the following: How to write about tone and mood How to explore imagery in a poem How to write a haiku poem How to use P.E.E. to write about poetry How and why poets use devices such as alliteration, personification, similes etc An assessment piece And much, much more