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Stone Cold Lesson Bundle!
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Stone Cold Lesson Bundle!

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These engaging, varied, and informative lessons have been designed to help students gain a valuable understanding of the plot, characters, language, and key messages in Robert Swindells’ ‘Stone Cold.’ The lessons enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key features of content, language, and structure, in addition to considering Swindells’ key messages throughout the novel. All of the resources that you need to teach are included in the bundle: Whole lesson step-by-step PowerPoint presentations, informative and engaging , worksheets, activities, and lesson plans. Contained in the bundle are lessons based on: - 1. Homelessness; - 2. Shelter; - 3. The Dual Narrative; - 4. Some assorted resources from an old Stone Cold scheme. Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps: - Engaging - Defining/ Understanding - Identifying/Remembering - Analysing/ Creating - Peer or self evaluating. All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging.
Huge Primary Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Huge Primary Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for planning, learning and revising all areas of the entire Primary Geography National Curriculum. The KS1 knowledge organisers included are: -Polar Explorers; -The Seven Continents; -Oceans and Seas; -Capital Cities; -The United Kingdom; The KS2 knowledge organisers included are: -Rivers; -Rainforests; -Latitude and Longitude; -Human and Natural Disasters; -North America; -South America; -Europe; -Italy (European Comparison); -Greece (European Comparison); -Peru (South America Comparison); -London; There is also an organiser for each key stage that can be adapted for whichever area of local study you choose to cover (the templates provided focus on ‘Exploring Essex’ for KS1 and ‘East Anglia’ for KS2.) The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. Each resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Great British Poems - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
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Great British Poems - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!

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These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of classic poems from British poets. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. Included are 15 booklets, based on the poems: -Wilfred Owen - Dulce et Decorum Est -Percy Bysshe Shelley - Ozymandias -William Blake - The Tyger -John Betjemen - Slough -William Ernest Henley - Invictus -William Shakespeare - Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day? -Alfred, Lord Tennyson - The Charge of the Light Brigade -Siegfried Sassoon - Suicide in the Trenches -William Wordsworth - I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud -Lewis Carroll - The Jabberwocky -Lord Byron - Don Juan -Dylan Thomas - Fern Hill -Alfred Noyes - The Highwayman -Rudyard Kipling - If -Rupert Brooke - The Soldier The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Kings and Queens Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Kings and Queens Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s readng fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of castles. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -Alfred the Great Non-Fiction Reading; -Deadly Dangerous Kings and Queens - Karl Shaw; -Queen Elizabeth II Factfile Reading. Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each text is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The sessions are best suited for children across lower KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Ancient Greeks - Big Bundle!
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The Ancient Greeks - Big Bundle!

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THIS ANCIENT GREEKS BIG BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS LESSONS, PLUS THE DETAILED, VISUALLY-APPEALING KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER. The engaging and purposeful series of lessons has been designed to enable children to gain develop an in-depth understanding of Ancient Greece. There is a particular focus on the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and how these have influenced the world. Children are guided towards answering the enquiry question: ‘How have Ancient Greek achievements influenced the world?’ The lessons included are: Introduction to Ancient Greece Seafaring City-States Democracy and Law The Olympic Games Culture and Religion A Lasting Legacy In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the step-by-step learning journey. Also included are all worksheets, templates and additional resources required to teach the lessons - everything needed to teach is included. In the past, I have used these lessons with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4), however this was an advanced class and these resources could easily be used with upper KS2. The key learning is aligned with KS2 curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Julius Caesar Knowledge Organiser!
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Julius Caesar Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Julius Caesar. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Julius Caesar Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Queen Elizabeth II - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Queen Elizabeth II - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to build their understanding of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst simultaneously developing their reading comprehension skills. The resource pack includes the full text and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the text is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older or younger year groups. This resource is suitable for home/ remote learning. These resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Toys Past and Present - Knowledge Organiser!
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Toys Past and Present - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about toys as a part of their history study of ‘changes within living memory.’ It tracks the development of toys from ancient civilisations to the present day, and contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Popular Toys; Important Vocabulary; Toys Timeline; Toys Through Time; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Toys - 1900 to Present Day - Knowledge Organiser!
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Toys - 1900 to Present Day - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about toys as a part of their history study of ‘changes within living memory.’ It tracks the development of toys from 1900 to the present day, and contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Popular Toys; Important Vocabulary; Toys Timeline; Toys Through Time; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Ancient Egypt Pointless Game!
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Ancient Egypt Pointless Game!

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Based on the popular game show ‘Pointless,’ this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I’ve also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing 24 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of Ancient Egypt. Round 1. The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Round 2. Places in Ancient Egypt Round 3. Hieroglyphics Round Round 4. Objects and Ideas in Ancient Egypt Round 5. Ancient Egyptian Gods The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels. A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!
Ancient Greece Pointless Game!
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Ancient Greece Pointless Game!

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Based on the popular game show ‘Pointless,’ this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I’ve also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing 24 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of Ancient Greece. Round 1. Ancient Greek Gods Round 2. Places in Ancient Greece Round 3. Key Dates Round 4. Objects and Ideas in Ancient Greece Round 5. Famous Ancient Greeks The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels. A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!
KS2 Tudors and Stuarts Knowledge Organiser!
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KS2 Tudors and Stuarts Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 students learning or revising knowledge relating to the Tudors and Stuarts. It contains comprehensive sections on: - Tudor and Stuart Monarchs - date of reign, biography, spouse info, and key facts; - Major Events and Key Information; - Everyday Life in the Period; - Timeline of Major Events; Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Tim Berners-Lee Knowledge Organiser!
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Tim Berners-Lee Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Tim-Berners Lee, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Tim-Berners Lee Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
William Booth Knowledge Organiser!
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William Booth Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Booth, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; William Booth Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Robert Scott Knowledge Organiser!
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Robert Scott Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Robert Scott as a part of their history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Robert Scott Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Stating Your Case for the World's Greatest Sportsperson!
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Stating Your Case for the World's Greatest Sportsperson!

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In this engaging and interactive lesson, students make the case for who they feel is the greatest sportsperson of all time. Within the lesson they develop skills of: persuasive writing, independent researching, personal and social comprehension, and speaking and listening. By the end of the lesson, students write and present their own case for the world's greatest sportsperson, using individually researched subject matter, structural advice, and understanding of persuasive techniques. The learning follows a logical, bitesize journey, in which students: - Discuss and define the key features of what they think makes a sportsperson 'great'; - Research how their own contender meets the features of greatness, using a well-scaffolded research template; - Understand and exemplify each of the persuasive techniques, useful in convincing others of their case; - Critically analyse the language, subject matter, and structure of a model example of a World's Greatest Sportsperson article; - Write, present, and assess their own article. Included is everything that you need to teach, including: - Comprehensive, well-presented whole-lesson PowerPoint (students are led through the learning journey by an animated Usain Bolt character!); - Research template and completed model example; - Persuasive device cards for the card-sorting activity; - Model example of a completed 'World's Greatest Sportsperson' article; - Lesson plan. This would be perfect as a part of an English persuasive writing or speaking and listening unit, a PSHE/Citizenship study of people and their achievements, or a Cross-Curricular activity for less structured learning time. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide of the presentation.
Fantastic Mr Fox Pointless Game! (and template to create your own games!)
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Fantastic Mr Fox Pointless Game! (and template to create your own games!)

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Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I've also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing almost 30 slides of sound clips, interesting tasks, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of characters, plot, and themes in 'Fantastic Mr Fox.' Round 1. The characters in Fantastic Mr Fox Round 2. Quotations from the text Round 3. Settings and Objects Round 4. Themes in Fantastic Mr Fox The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels. A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!
Stephen Hawking Knowledge Organiser!
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Stephen Hawking Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Professor Stephen Hawking as a part of their history study of ‘Significant People.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Stephen Hawking Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Guy Fawkes Knowledge Organiser!
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Guy Fawkes Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the conspirator Guy Fawkes, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Guy Fawkes Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Ireland Knowledge Organiser - KS2 Geography Place Knowledge!
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Ireland Knowledge Organiser - KS2 Geography Place Knowledge!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Republic of Ireland, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Ireland Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ -‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).