I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt.
I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt.
I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
A complete scheme of 10 lessons based around the story of BEOWULF. Written for a year 4 class, it is easy to adapt for year 5 or 6 as there is a strong emphasis on basic grammar skills in the planning.
Planning is of a high quality and includes all resources, including a version of the story (written by me) Wherever possible, editable versions of each resource are also provided. Each lesson is fully differentiated and includes a powerpoint presentation
**Learning Objectives: **
To use a variety of sentence openers
To vary our sentence openers when creating a description
To punctuate direct speech correctly
To add adverbial clauses to dialogue.
To use tenses consistently
To use expanded noun phrases
To use figurative devices to describe.
To vary clauses in complex sentences
To plan a short story with suspense
To apply the features of short stories.
To edit and improve the introduction to a short story.****
The files are zipped, however I have added some loose examples of the resources to give an indication of quality.
All other art work is from Pixabay or authors own.
A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 6 lessons. There are also 2 additional lessons that sit at the start and end of the unit - a cold and a hot task.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
A complete lesson based around David Dadau’s inspirational’SLOW WRITING’ technique.
Aimed at upper KS2 and differentiated fully (3 ways) The lesson develops children’s ability to write precisely and consciously to create a vibrant and vivid description of a suspenseful scene in a story.
Resources includes a full lesson plan, detailed PowerPoint and three levels of task based around a series of images. All resources and PowerPoint are fully editable.
All images and video clip are sourced from PIXABAY
A complete set of all my HUGELY POPULAR ALAN PEAT sentence lessons.
A set of 18 individual, standalone lessons. Each lesson has been written to teach 1 of the fantastic sentence types from Alan Peat.
Each lesson is fully resourced- including Powerpoint, plan and 3 way differentiation.
I have used the lessons very successfully in upper KS2, taught as part of wider units and for standalone lessons where sentence skills need to be developed.
Bundle represents a saving of £45
Also available as individual lessons and as 3 smaller bundles (see below)
Bundle 1, 2 and 3 are also available, each containing a different set of ALAN PEAT sentence lessons.
Bundle 1
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-sentences-bundle-ks2-11748039
Bundle 2
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-sentences-bundle-ks2-bundle-2-11798906
Bundle 3
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-bundle-3-11872727
All lessons have a monster/beast or dragon theme. All images sourced from PIXABAY
A complete week (5 days) of English planning, planned for year 4/5 but easily adaptable. There is a strong emphasis on word classes, noun phrases and adverbs - highlighting the need for precision throughout the week.
All resources are included, along with a PowerPoint for each day.
At the end of the week, the chdn write and perform a poem about the god of their choosing.
Any questions please feel free to ask: D
Please leave feedback. Thank you :)
A complete 3-week scheme of work. Exploring, writing and retelling Greek Myths. Written for lower KS2 and fully linked to the new curriculum.
I have planned for a strong emphasis on Grammar and writing skills (clause structures, direct speech, word choices and figurative description techniques)
All stories are included and all resources have also been uploaded. There is a powerpoint for each day (except when in the final 2 days of Phase 3 - as the children are writing their extended outcomes at that point)
Please leave feedback, I am happy to help with any queries etc.
VERY Popular Resources! 8 COMPLETE english and art lessons for the first days and lessons with your new class. Updated for 2023/4
Each lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach. All have outcomes that make brilliant displays for the start of term. Worth £25 when bought seperately.
1 - Transition day lesson (planning, ppt and a range of art and writing resources)
2. Lego portraits complete art lesson
3. Lichtenstein dot portraits - complete art lesson
4. Portrait Poems - complete writing lesson
5. Personality Swirls - complete art lesson.
6. Fingerprint Poems - complete English/Art lesson.
7. Zentangle Portraits - complete Art Lesson.
8. Micrography Portraits - Complete art and PHSCE lesson.
A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's '3 BAD - (dash) question?' Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Would fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Also works very well as a standalone skills lesson.
Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways.
The lesson has a dragon theme.
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A 7 lesson unit of work, with presentations and resources for Persuasive Speeches about animal rights. Lesson 6 and & are bundled together as both are needed to complete the written task.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text type and its features. Coverage includes: use of AFORRESTPIE, Structures and PEEL paragraphs.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay.
A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the book ’ Skellig ’ by David Almond. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go (the only thing missing is the book!). This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
. Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as key narrative, and descriptive writing skills. Coverage includes: personification , Precise language choices, description of setting and character, perspectives, foreshadowing, point of view, figurative devices and more.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay.
A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the book ’ The London Eye Mystery’ by Siobhan Dowd. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go (the only thing missing is the book!). This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
I have zipped the files (as there are over 80 individual documents). However, I have also added some loose documents to show you a sample of the quality. Editable versions are included wherever possible.
There is a free sample lesson available here:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-london-eye-mystery-lesson-2-clauses-and-commas-free-sample-lesson-11696165
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as key narrative, and descriptive writing skills. Coverage includes: advanced punctuation, Precise language choices, Characterisation, Mood and atmosphere development, sentence variety and structure, figurative devices and more.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay. The red room by HG Wells extract is in the public domain.
A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat’s ‘Noun which/where/who’ Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Would fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Also works very well as a standalone skills lesson.
Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways.
The lesson has a dragon theme.
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A complete 5/ 6 day unit of work which includes planning, detailed PowerPoints and resources for the poem - THE JABBERWOCKY, by Lewis Carroll.
The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a narrative poem in the style of the original.
All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.
A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat’s DE:DE Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated)
Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways.
The lesson has a dragon/monster theme.
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A bundle of 3 complete lessons based around David Dadau’s inspirational**’SLOW WRITING’ **technique.
Aimed at upper KS2 and differentiated fully (3 ways) Each lesson develops children’s ability to write precisely and consciously to create a vibrant and vivid description.
lesson 1 - CHARACTERS
lesson 2 - SETTINGS
lesson 3 - SUSPENSE
Resources includes a full lesson plan, detailed PowerPoint and three levels of task based around a series of images. All resources and PowerPoint are fully editable.
All images and video clip are sourced from PIXABAY
A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's 2a Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated)
Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways.
The lesson has a dragon/monster theme.
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's 2 pairs sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson is designed as a standalone grammar/sentence skills lesson. However it would also fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction.
Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoint's are fully editable.
The lesson has an alien/space theme.
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’Holes’ By Louis Sachar
This is lesson 6 in a series of 6. The whole scheme of work is available.
The whole scheme includes 6 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a description of a setting using all of the descriptive techniques learned and developed during the series of lessons. There are also 2 additional lessons that complete the scheme ( a hot and a cold task)
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 12/13 lessons. The unit starts with a cold task, and ends by writing a short story (hot task) on a similar theme to the text.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
Lesson 2 in a series of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story.
There is a PowerPoint presentation and all resources are included.
Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns
All additional images are from PIXABAY,
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