Key Details: 2 Week Writing Unit Focused on Traditional and alternative stories Prince Cinders & Cinderella Includes: Powerpoints/Resources/Plans /Models **Main Learning Outcomes: **(This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to read and compare alternative versions of traditional stories. Discuss opposing characters from the narrative. Capturing ideas: I am learning to discuss how characters behave if their roles in a narrative are exchanged. Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to discuss how words, sounds and images can convey different information to a reader. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: End of topic (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: Write an alternative version of a traditional story. Learning Objectives: SPOKEN WORD I am learning to Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates. Composition I am learning to Plan and discuss what to write about, e.g. story mapping, collecting new vocabulary, key words and ideas. I am learning to Use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes, e.g. to instruct, inform, entertain, explain, discuss, persuade. Edit and improve their own writing in relation to audience and purpose. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Use simple and compound sentences. Use subordination for time e.g. When we had finished our writing, we went out to play. We went out to play when we had finished our writing. Other time connectives: then, next, after, first, finally

KS2 Art - Georgia O’Keeffe 7 Lesson Unit This Unit pack contains IWB slides, resources and a differentiated plan. Key Knowledge and Skills (Lesson LOs) L.O: I am learning to use a sketchbook for recording observations, experimenting with techniques and planning ideas. L.O: I am learning to sketch a self-portrait inspired by the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. L.O: I am learning about tone and colour mixing. L.O: I am learning about different ways of painting. L.O: I am learning to paint a self-portrait inspired by the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. LO: I am learning about the work of Georgia O’Keeffe LO: I am learning to consider the intention of Georgia O’Keeffe.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird. This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Robot and the Bluebird by David Lucas. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Robot and the bluebird Children to have the front cover of the text and complete inference grid: -What can I see? -What might happen? -What questions do I have? Children to read the text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? Which page has the most engaging language? (p19/20) Which words stand out? How do they make you feel? Why? What features has the author used? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Key Details: 6/8 Lessons depending on how you split it up Planning overview Interactive whiteboard slides Differentiation. Learning outcomes met through this unit. L.O: I am learning what the earth is made of L.O: I am learning about Mount Everest L.O: I am learning to explore life in Volcanic areas. L.O: I am learning to compare life in a volcanic area and a non-volcanic area L.O: I am learning how volcanoes are made L.O: I am learning how an earthquake occurs L.O: I am learning about what happens when a Volcano erupts L.O: I am learning about what happens when an earthquake occurs L.O: I am learning how can we protect against earthquakes

Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed around the delightful story ‘How to Grow a Dinosaur’ by Caryl Hart. This immersive unit encourages students to delve into their creativity and weave their own narrative stories. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this engaging two-week journey, students will have mastered the skills necessary to write compelling narrative stories. Picture your students crafting tales that captivate and inspire! Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and fun-filled activities. These resources aim to foster an engaging and dynamic learning environment. Curriculum link: Narrative stories linked to the fascinating topic of plants, allowing students to explore and learn about the natural world while honing their writing skills. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Students will learn to give well-structured descriptions, explanations, and narratives for various purposes, including expressing feelings. They’ll participate actively in collaborative conversations, use spoken language to explore ideas, speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English, and engage in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Comprehension: Students will work on sequencing and discussing the main events in stories, retelling a wider range of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales, and identifying, discussing, and collecting favourite words and phrases. Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will help students construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use subordination for reason, generate and effectively use verbs and adjectives, use past tense for narrative, and use the suffix ‘ly’ to turn adjectives into adverbs. Embark on this exciting 2-week journey with our Writing Unit and let’s nurture your students’ storytelling skills while they delve into the captivating world of plants and dinosaurs!

Introduce your school to the inspiring story of Greta Thunberg with our comprehensive class assembly script resource. Designed to captivate and educate, this package is perfect for a class performance that will leave the entire school motivated to take action for the environment. What’s Included: Detailed Script: Our script is thoughtfully written to engage students and audiences alike, detailing Greta Thunberg’s journey as a young environmental activist. It includes dialogue, stage directions, and powerful monologues that will resonate with the audience. Character List: We provide a clear list of characters, making casting straightforward and ensuring that each student knows their role in the performance. List of Recommended Props: To enhance the visual impact of your assembly, we’ve included a curated list of props that are easy to source and effective in bringing the story to life. Adaptations for Other Year Groups and School Types: Our resource is versatile and adaptable, with suggestions for tailoring the script to fit different age groups and educational settings, ensuring inclusivity and relevance for all students. Editable PDF: For those who wish to make custom edits, simply upload the PDF to Google Docs, and you’ll have full control to tweak the script to your liking. Why Choose Our Greta Thunberg Class Assembly Script? Educational: This script not only entertains but also educates students on the pressing issue of climate change, encouraging them to think critically about their role in the environment. Inspirational: The story of Greta Thunberg is a testament to the power of youth voice and activism, inspiring students to believe in their ability to make a difference. Engaging: With various roles and interactive elements, students will be fully engaged in the performance, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Easy to Use: We’ve taken the guesswork out of organizing a class assembly, providing you with all the necessary tools for a successful performance. Discover More Resources: If you love this resource, we invite you to explore our other educational materials on the TES website. We’re committed to providing high-quality content that enriches the learning experience. For even more helpful resources, visit our website at The Teaching Couple, where we share our passion for education through a wide range of teaching aids, lesson plans, and classroom activities.

Introducing our comprehensive Resource - a class assembly script about the Suffragettes, designed to help teachers easily prepare for their class assembly. This engaging and educational script is perfect for a performance in front of the whole school, providing students with an opportunity to learn about and showcase an important period in history. This resource comes complete with a detailed script that brings the Suffragettes’ struggle for women’s suffrage to life. The script vividly portrays the courage and determination of these pioneering women, making it both educational and inspiring. To ensure a smooth production, we’ve included a character list detailing each role’s significance and personality traits. We’ve also provided a list of recommended props to enhance the realism and impact of your performance. One of the standout features of this resource is the list of Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types. This allows you to tailor the script to suit your specific needs, ensuring it’s appropriate and engaging for your audience, regardless of age or school type. But that’s not all! If you need to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs. It’s fully editable, allowing you to customize the script as per your requirements. We invite you to check out our other resources on the TES website. For additional helpful resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities, and more, visit our website at The Teaching Couple. With our resources, you’ll have everything you need to create an engaging, informative, and memorable class assembly. Make learning fun and history come alive with our Suffragettes Class Assembly Script Resource!

Introducing our and informative PDF, designed to help teachers effortlessly prepare for a memorable class assembly about the Romans! This comprehensive script will transport your students back in time to the fascinating world of the Roman Empire, providing them with an immersive learning experience that the entire school can enjoy. Our Roman Empire Class Assembly Script covers various aspects of Roman life, including captivating historical events, influential figures, and the daily challenges faced by Roman citizens. The script is thoughtfully crafted to be both educational and entertaining, ensuring that your students remain captivated and eager to learn more. By using this Rommans Class assembly script, you’ll not only provide your students with an opportunity to explore a significant period in history, but you’ll also encourage teamwork, public speaking, and confidence-building as they perform in front of their peers. As a bonus, when you download this Assembly PDF, you’ll receive access to an array of supplementary resources, including prop suggestions, costume ideas, and background music recommendations, making the assembly preparation process seamless and enjoyable. To further enhance your teaching experience, we invite you to explore our wide range of invaluable resources available on the TES website, covering various subjects and themes to meet all your educational needs. So why wait? Download our Roman Empire Class Assembly Script today and embark on an unforgettable journey through time with your students!

An editable google slides assembly presentation based around Remembrance Day. Suitable for KS1 & KS2. Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Wigits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Extension ideas included in notes to create writing activities based on personal reflection. Opportunities for thinking and partner discussion as well as sharing thoughts, ideas and personal experiences with the assembly or group. Slides include: What is Remembrance Day? When is Remembrance Day and why was it created? Why is Remembrance Day celebrated? How is Remembrance Day celebrated? Two minute silence information Poppy Appeal Slide In Flanders Field Poem Reflection and act of worship (prayer) included to be accessible for both community and church schools.

Introducing our comprehensive KS2 Hinduism study resource, designed to make teaching this complex religion accessible and engaging. This package includes a Smart Notebook slideshow and a host of supporting resources for an immersive learning experience. Over the course of six detailed lessons, your students will delve into the fascinating world of Hinduism. Our interactive whiteboard slides, meticulously crafted lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities are all designed to support your class through this journey. The key learning objectives for your pupils include: Understanding the relationship between Hindu stories like those of Krishna and Rama, and the belief that God descends to Earth when evil threatens good. Recognizing the connection between Hindu stories and the concept of a personal, devotional relationship between God and the individual. Comprehending the significance of service (seva) to others in expressing devotion to God. Learning about the existence of well-established Hindu communities in Britain and their traditionally-designed mandirs in cities like London. Grasping the importance of devotion in Hindu worship practices at home and in the mandir, such as puja, arti, prashad. Appreciating the belief that God is in everyone and everything, and its implications on how Hindus lead their lives. Drawing parallels between Hindu narratives about gods and human experiences in striving to live a good life. Our resource also focuses on developing students’ skills in: Utilising specialist vocabulary to communicate their understanding of Hindu beliefs, teachings, practices, and symbols. Using and interpreting various sources — including Hindu scriptures, traditional stories, murtis, the mandir, artefacts, pictures, symbols, songs, music, festival food, media, and ICT/the internet — to gain insight into Hindu beliefs, teachings, and practices. With our KS2 Hinduism study resource, we aim to provide a rich, engaging, and informative exploration of Hinduism for your students. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.

Introducing our Year 3/4 Religious Education unit on Diwali! Over the course of six enlightening lessons, your students will explore the key elements of this Hindu festival and its role in fostering a sense of belonging among its observers. The primary learning objective is: How does the celebration of Diwali contribute to the sense of belonging in the Hindu community? Our areas of inquiry include AT1 Strands A, B, C, and AT2 Strands D, E, F, with a particular emphasis on the theme of ‘Belonging’. The teaching and learning activities are divided into two steps: Step 1: Engagement (2 lessons) - AT2 § We start by engaging students in a group challenge. Each group will form an identity around a belief they unite on, such as ensuring all dogs have good homes. They’ll create a group name, identity, logo, and the three most important actions for their cause. Through this activity, we aim to help students understand the concept of belonging driven by shared beliefs and missions. We’ll discuss questions like: How do shared missions foster a sense of belonging? How would you celebrate your achievements? What feelings arise from contributing positively to the world? Step 2: Investigation (3 lessons) - AT1 We dive deeper into the story of Rama and Sita, highlighting the theme of Good vs Evil. We’ll explain how this victory of good over evil is celebrated during Diwali, reflecting Hindus’ commitment to spreading goodness. Students will watch a DVD extract or online clip showcasing Diwali celebrations, including the worship of the goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. We’ll explore how celebrations like Diwali enhance the sense of belonging among participants. Students will understand the significance of various Diwali practices through hands-on activities like creating Rangoli patterns, diva lamps, making sweets, and more. We’ll discuss how these activities, often carried out with family and community members, foster a sense of belonging. We’ll also consider inviting a Hindu guest to provide first-hand insight into the religious significance of these practices. Our aim is to help students grasp how shared activities and beliefs during Diwali contribute to a strong sense of belonging in the Hindu community.

Introduce your class to the engaging world of letter writing and diary writing with this 3-week teaching unit based on the Amnesty International endorsed book, “Azzi Inbetween” by Sarah Garland. This touching and thought-provoking story follows Azzi and her family as they embark on a perilous journey to escape danger and start anew in a foreign land. Key Features: Comprehensive 3-week unit of work Includes detailed plans, SEND support, greater depth questions, interactive whiteboard slides, models, and in-depth reflections In “Azzi Inbetween,” Azzi and her parents must navigate a challenging journey by car and boat to reach safety in a new country. Once there, they face the daunting tasks of learning a new language, finding a home, and adjusting to new surroundings. At school, Azzi encounters a kind helper who guides her through learning English and realizing she is not alone in her experiences. As Azzi adapts to her new life with courage and resourcefulness, she makes a new friend but continues to miss her grandmother who was left behind. Drawing from her own experiences working with refugee families, acclaimed author and illustrator Sarah Garland weaves a tender and humorous adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. This comprehensive bundle offers everything you need to guide your students through the captivating narrative while developing their skills in letter and diary writing. With detailed lesson plans, support for students with special educational needs, questions for deeper understanding, interactive slides, and model examples, this teaching unit provides a rich and immersive learning experience.

English - Persuasive Letter Year 4/5 - Persuasive Letter - 1 week unit. In this 1 week unit your class will write a persuasive letter to Horrid Henry about the benefits of reading. Lesson LO’s: Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand the purpose and styles of a persuasive text Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to understand the language and structural features of a persuasive text Capturing ideas: I am learning to role-play, plan, orally rehearse a persuasive text Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: I am learning to jointly construct a persuasive text End of topic (Big Writing) I can write a persuasive text independently This unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class.

Introducing our engaging ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit, a comprehensive 2-week instructional package designed to captivate young learners and foster their creativity. Key Details: This 2-week writing unit culminates in a ‘Big Writing’ activity, where students will apply their newfound knowledge and skills to write an alternative story. What’s included? • PowerPoint Slides: These are designed to guide the lessons and stimulate discussions. • Models: We provide examples to illustrate concepts effectively. • Activities: Hands-on tasks to reinforce learning and inspire creativity. Text Type: The focus is on narrative stories, offering opportunities to explore the structure and elements of storytelling. Lesson Breakdown: 1- Read and Understand Story: Students will be introduced to the narrative, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the plot, characters, and themes. 2- PSHE Objectives: Lessons will integrate personal, social, health and economic education objectives for holistic learning. 3- Alternative Ideas: Encourage creative thinking by exploring different story angles and perspectives. 4- Subordination: Dive into complex sentences and understand how they can enhance their storytelling. 5- Comprehension: Lessons will focus on building critical comprehension skills (please note that a separate comprehension resource is not provided). 6- Story Mapping: Students will learn to plot a story visually, helping them understand narrative structure. 7 & 8- Writing: Over two sessions, students will apply what they’ve learned to write their own version of the story. 9 & 10- Editing: Students will refine their work over two lessons, learning the importance of review and revision in the writing process. Our ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s a journey into the world of storytelling that engages, educates, and empowers students.

Step back in time and illuminate the life of one of history’s most significant figures in healthcare with our class assembly script about Florence Nightingale. This comprehensive resource is perfect for Key Stage 2 students to perform an engaging and educational assembly in front of their school peers and teachers. Our script, “The Lady with the Lamp,” is meticulously crafted to capture the essence of Florence Nightingale’s journey from a young girl with a dream to the mother of modern nursing. The script is thoughtfully written to include dialogue and actions for 30 children, ensuring that every student has a moment to shine on stage. The characters range from Florence herself, both as a child and an adult, to Queen Victoria, soldiers, nurses, and even a cat puppet for a touch of whimsy! This resource includes: A detailed script with clear stage directions and character lines A character list to help with casting your young actors A list of recommended props to bring the story to life visually Suggestions for costume ideas to transport your audience to the 19th century Adaptations for other year groups and school types to ensure inclusivity and flexibility Additionally, we provide guidance on how to make the most of this resource. If you wish to make edits to the script to better suit your class’s needs, simply upload the PDF to Google Docs, and you’ll find it fully editable. Tailor the script to your heart’s content! But that’s not all – by choosing our resource, you’re not just getting a script, you’re joining a community. We invite you to explore our other resources on the TES website, where you’ll find a treasure trove of materials for various subjects and occasions. Plus, don’t forget to visit our website for even more helpful resources to enhance your teaching experience. Bring the story of Florence Nightingale to life and inspire your students with this memorable class assembly. Perfect for history lessons, National Nurses Day, or Women’s History Month, this resource is sure to become a highlight of your school year. Check out our Florence Nightingale class assembly script today and discover the impact one woman can have on the world. Remember, with our resources, the learning never dims!

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