Discover the Devastating Impact of the Great Plague of 1665 Transport your students back in time to the harrowing year of 1665, when a deadly outbreak of plague ravaged the city of London. This engaging and meticulously researched resource brings to life the chilling account of the Great Plague, offering a rich tapestry of historical details, heart-wrenching tales, and enduring lessons. As the plague spread through the overcrowded streets and alleyways, carried by flea-infested rats, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the invisible yet lethal enemy. From the initial dismissal of the outbreak to the implementation of strict quarantine measures and the mass burial of victims in “plague pits,” your students will witness the unfolding horror and the resilience of a city pushed to the brink. The aftermath of the Great Plague, though catastrophic, laid bare the harsh realities of poverty, lack of medical knowledge, and the vulnerability of densely populated urban centers. Students will explore the societal impacts, the ineffective remedies attempted, and the enduring legacy of this devastating event on public health and urban planning. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will not only gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in London’s history but also develop invaluable insights into themes of human resilience, the consequences of ignorance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: • 3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes Lower level: 2 pages Middle level: 2 pages Higher level: 3 pages • 2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types • 1 classic style 13 question double-sided written response (13 traditional paragraph answers) • Event sequencing activity with true/false questions • Cloze summary activity • 2 levels of Great Plague of London crossword puzzles Lower level Higher level • Answer keys provided for all activities Perfect for grades 6-11 across ELA, social studies, and history classrooms. Let your students catch the contagious plague of historical curiosity with this immersive look at the Great Plague that swept through London.

Differentiated /oo/ digraph worksheets long /oo/ labeling short /oo/ labeling long OR short /oo/ ? worksheets Phoneme frame listen, spell and draw 16 words grid activity Differentiated versions include with or without word bank (and sound button or no sound button word bank versions) Using extra clear, black and white clip-art.

Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint with 5 worksheets about the basic rules of subject-verb agreements. Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint progression: 1)Starts by reviewing what the subject and verb of a sentence is. 2)Then an example slide of the grammar rule. 3)Main part of the PowerPoint provides example sentences with various different subjects and students choose the correct form of the verb, on a click the correct form of the verb floats into place. (rule is removed after a few slides, but then reappears so that you can reinforce [or correct] the rule). Fun story style to keep students engaged. 4)Ends with a simple task instructing students to write examples for different subjects and pronouns. I use it with a ESL after-school class and mini-whiteboards for pairs of students to make it into a quiz game format. Also included are 5 carefully designed, story-style, fun worksheets which provide reinforcement and practice for the rule. 1 of the worksheets repeats the examples used in the PowerPoint.

Flashcards with images and words and a spelling table to support teaching of alternative spellings of /oa/ (Phase 5 Week 25) Review spelling: ‘oa’ as in coat, float, throat. Alternative spellings: ‘ow’ = ‘oa’ as in blow, elbow, shadow, ‘oe’ =‘oa’ as in toe, tomatoes, heroes, o_e = ‘oa’ as in smoke, telescope, cone, globe ‘o’ = ‘oa’ as in tomato, gecko, mango, no, so 16 clear images/words for each grapheme above used in: Flashcards with word and image on one card. Flashcards with image on one card and a matching flashcard/grid for the corresponding word. 2 versions of a ‘spelling grid’ (one version all 5 graphemes, one version 4 = /ow/,/oe/,/o_e/,/o/) with a accompanying word bank. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Persuasive advert examples. 7 A4 persuasive example adverts. Using persuasive adjectives, superlatives and comparatives, bossy verbs, exaggeration, rhetorical questions etc.

Pronunciations of ‘Y’ sorting flashcards, and matching read, sort and write worksheet ** and** Poster Alternative pronunciations of ‘Y’ ‘y’ as in ‘ee’ sound (e.g. baby, twenty) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘ie’ sound (e.g. cry, July) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘i’ sound (e.g. gym, crystal) [10 images/words] Standard pronunciation of ‘y’ ‘y’ as in ‘y’ sound (e.g. yam, yolk) [10 images/words] Poster, Flashcards, Worksheet Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.

Discover the remarkable achievements of the Ancient Sumerian Civilization with these differentiated reading comprehension worksheets. Non-chronological report style worksheets provide insights into Sumerians’ contributions to mathematics, writing, architecture, development of city-states, and religious beliefs. Students will learn about Sumerians’ daily life, cultural and political practices, and their enduring legacy on the world. Worksheets come in two levels (higher and lower) with helpful glossaries and two question formats (A4 with lines for writing answers and/or a list of questions to stick in books and answer below), including answer sheets. Also provided a “base sixty” version for each level, replacing the phrase “sexagesimal.” Enhance your students’ learning with these Ancient Sumerian reading comprehension worksheets.

Flashcards and worksheets to support of teaching of alternative n spellings. Includes: Review spelling of ‘n’ - as in net, navy, natural. Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘gn’ - as in gnat, gnaw, gnome, design. Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘kn’ - as is knight, knock, knees. Also includes nn in two syllable words - as in annoy, spanner, funnel. Two versions of flashcards - 1 file with card with image and word / 1 file with image only and words for matching. Each of the 4 above spellings with 10 images and words. Cloze sentences for gn with illustrations. Cloze ‘best guess’ n or kn worksheet. Read, Draw, Write, Check worksheet for ‘gn’ and ‘kn’. (Could be used to support letters and sound Phase 5, Week 16)

Alternative pronunciation of A worksheet and sorting cards. To support teaching during phase 5 of Letters and Sounds. 39 cards with images useful for practicing reading and sorting into groups of different pronunciation. (also uploaded 16 smaller cards (4 cards for each pronunciation) which students could use for a cut and stick in book activity or similar. Read, sort and write worksheet. a = ‘a’ (as in cat) a = ‘ai’ (as in alien) a = ‘ar’ (as in class) a = ‘o’ (as in wash)

7 habitat cloze worksheets. Habitats Included: Desert Habitats Oceans Habitats Polar Habitats Freshwater Habitats Temperate Forest Habitats Rainforest Habitat Grassland Habitat Each cloze worksheet is A4. Each worksheet has two differentiated versions (higher/lower) Carefully researched and written. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. I have uploaded PDF versions and publisher files (if you wish to edit)

Bring the Great Fire of London to Life for Your Learners Immerse your students in one of the most defining moments in British history with this captivating resource on the Great Fire of London. Meticulously researched and tailored for the UK national curriculum, this engaging resource offers a rich tapestry of historical details, heroic accounts, and enduring lessons from the catastrophic event that reshaped the city. On the fateful night of September 2, 1666, a simple bakery fire in Pudding Lane ignited a blaze that would forever change the course of London’s history. As the flames rapidly engulfed the city’s wooden structures, fanned by strong easterly winds, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the raging inferno. From the Lord Mayor’s initial dismissal of the fire to the courageous efforts of King Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, in organizing firefighting efforts, your students will witness the unfolding drama and the resilience of a city pushed to its limits. The aftermath of the Great Fire, though devastating, paved the way for a remarkable rebuilding effort that reshaped London’s landscape. Explore the innovative architectural designs of Sir Christopher Wren, the influx of skilled immigrants that boosted the city’s prosperity, and the lasting impact on urban planning and fire safety regulations. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in British history and develop invaluable insights into themes of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: Double sided text with fact box and illustration on reverse 2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes 3 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types, including multiple-choice, true/false, cloze sentences, sequencing, short answer, open-ended response, textual evidence questions, and analysis prompts 2 levels of event sequencing with true/false questions 2 Great Fire of London crosswords Answer keys provided Ignite your learners’ passion for history with this immersive exploration of the Great Fire of London and its enduring legacy.

Alternative spellings for (y)oo Carefully chosen words and matching, clear images following Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 26 planning documents. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘u_e’ as in : use, muse, duke, value, cube, tune. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ue’ as in : cue, venue, rescue, argue, due, hue. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ew’as in : stew, few, new, nephew, mildew. 2 versions of flashcards to support teaching of y(oo) 1)Flashcards with words and image on one card 2)Flashcards with word on one card and image on another card for matching/games Spelling tables for end of week’s review (differentiated - 1 for labeling/1 for sound button drawing) Mixed word list (I usually enlarge photocopy upto A3 and do a reading game - missing one or two words as students listen and try to remember which words were missed) Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Alternative pronunciations for ey. ey = ai / as in they, grey, obey, prey, survey. ey = ee / as in key, money, turkey. To support Phase 5 Week 14 of Letters and Sounds. Includes: Image/Word Cards for sorting into each pronunciation. Memory Reading and Matching image memory game. ey write and link to matching pronunication of ey worksheet (differentiated​) Read, highlight, and write in matching column groups worksheet

Enhance your students’ understanding of grammar with this comprehensive set of Task Cards, Sorting Cards, and Worksheets designed to teach: Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Quantifiers (How Much/How Many), and Determiners (a, an, some, any). What’s Included: 60 Task Cards for Countable and Uncountable Nouns 60 Task Cards for Quantifier Questions (How Much or How Many) 60 Task Cards for Determiners (a, an, some, any) Sorting Cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable 27 Differentiated Worksheets (A4 and A5 versions) Differentiated 3 Levels of Difficulty: Tailored to different skill levels - Easier, Mild, and Tricky - ensuring all learners are challenged appropriately. Engaging: Students can select the correct answer on each task card and record their responses on the provided answer sheets, making this activity perfect for individual practice, small group collaboration, or even homework assignments. Sorting Cards: Perfect for Sorting: Includes cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable. Versatile Use: These cards are not only great for sorting activities but can also be used for display purposes, enriching your classroom environment. Differentiated Worksheets: Comes with matching worksheets where learners can color or circle their answers- perfect for reinforcing concepts in class or at home. With 180 task cards in total, differentiated activities, versatile sorting cards, and comprehensive worksheets, this set offers extensive practice for varied levels of learners. An organised ZIP file with folders and clear file names is also included in the download.

Flashcards, worksheets and bingo to support teaching of alternative ‘sh’ Words from Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 28 plan plus additional words following spelling pattern. Alternative spellings for ‘sh’ ‘ci’ = ‘sh’ as in special, social, official, facial, etc. ‘ti’ = ‘sh’ as in station, patience, mention, position, etc. ‘s’ or ‘ss’ = ‘sh’ as in passion, sure, sugar, session, mission, etc. Two version of mini-flashcards (1 with word and image useful for sorting / 1 with word and image on seperate cards for matching/games) using 58 carefully chosen example words. Bingo A5 sheets (6 words per player) Game using 28 alternative sh words. Images really help to support students understanding of the high level vocabulary. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

162 Noun, Verbs, Adjectives Display Cards. 42 Verbs 42 Nouns 78 Adjectives Perfect for classroom display, parts of speech hunt, flashcards, memory games etc. Selection of words from the common to the more abstract. Also included are 12 bingo pages using 37 of the above images. Each game card has 2 verbs, 2 nouns, 2 adjectives; students can therefore define words called by type etc.

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘or’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story, blending for reading sheets and worksheets. Sorting cards/Flashcards, sentences, worksheets and phoneme spotter include: Review spelling of ‘or’ as in for, fork, stork, pork. ‘or’ = ‘al’ as in talk, walk, wall, stalk ‘or’ = ‘our’ as in pour, court, mourn, fourteen. ‘or’ = ‘augh’ as in taught, naughty, caught, daughter. To support teaching of Phase 5 Week 21 Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

To support teaching of spellings for ‘ee’: ee, ea, e_e, ie, y, and ey. (Phase 5 Week 23) ee as in bee, tree, green, cheeks. ea as in beads, steam, read, team. e_e as in delete, complete, even, concrete. ie as in alien, piece, thief, field. y as in happy, funny, chatty, windy. ey as in key, chimney, turkey, journey. Sorting cards,worksheets, illustrated sentences,spelling grids, and clip-art bingo. Illustrated sorting cards (2 versions - 1 with word label and 1 with seperate matching word grid) Each spelling with 12 example words. Differentiated Worksheets for ie = ee y = ee split digraph e_e = ee Spelling tables with word bank (2 versions) Illustrated example sentences for P5 W23 Letters and Sound plan document. Bingo cards and words for split digraph e_e, ee and ea. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Split Digraph (Magic E) Flashcards /a_e/, /e_e/, /i_e/, /o_e/ & /u_e/ (long U and long /oo/ u_e) perfect for letters and sounds Phase 5 3 types of flashcard for each split digraph (i.e. 18 sets) Black & white split digraph word with clear illustration on one card Word on one card and illustration on another card (for matching & memory games) Sound button flashcards ALL suggested words from Letters and Sound Phase 5 Planning Document used, PLUS all words from Jolly Phonics suggested word list, PLUS some additional example words.