Introducing our comprehensive unit pack on migration, meticulously designed to provide an all-encompassing learning experience for your students. This resource kit includes overview plans, interactive whiteboard (IWB) materials, a plethora of resources, ideas for differentiated instruction, and key questions to stimulate critical thinking. Here is an outline of the first six lessons: Lesson Breakdown: Lesson 1: Kickstart the unit with an engaging discussion using images that share a common thread. Introduce the concept of migration through a video here. Utilize maps and atlases to extract information and draw conclusions. Find additional resources here, here, and here. Wrap up the session with reflective questions on migrants’ emotions. Lesson 2: Dive into the ‘push and pull’ factors of migration with pre-planned activities. Discuss personal feelings in a guided group setting, followed by reflection. Lesson 3: Explore how migration impacts people and places through real-life stories. Encourage students to evaluate the negatives and positives. Examine the UK’s changing dynamics due to migration. Lesson 4: Understand economic migration with this resource. Analyze statistics on work migration within the EU and the top destinations for economic migrants. Discuss the reasons and impacts of this type of migration. Lesson 5: Use this PowerPoint to discuss climate change and its role in creating climate refugees. Students will write letters to the government expressing their understanding of the issue and suggesting solutions. Lesson 6: Consolidate learning with a follow-up task that asks students to apply their understanding of migration. Use these resources, here, here, and here to discuss refugees. Finally, engage students in a reflective debate on whether they agree with this perspective. Our migration unit pack is not just a teaching resource; it’s an immersive journey through the complex world of human migration, offering a multifaceted approach to learning. Don’t forget to check out our other resources available on the TES website. We offer a variety of teaching aids designed to enrich your classroom experience.

Embark on an engaging journey across the United Kingdom with this comprehensive class assembly script. This resource is designed to help educators effortlessly prepare for a class assembly that will captivate and educate both students and staff alike. Our class assembly script takes you on a tour of the United Kingdom, exploring its rich cultural diversity, historical landmarks, celebrated personalities, and cherished traditions. Students will have the opportunity to embody characters representing various regions, religions, sports, and more, fostering an environment of inclusivity and understanding. This script is not merely a narration; it’s a dynamic blend of dialogue, character interactions, and vivid descriptions that bring the spirit of the UK alive right in your school auditorium. Characters range from historical figures like Sir Isaac Newton to contemporary icons like J.K. Rowling, and representations of various students from diverse backgrounds across the UK. But the learning doesn’t stop at the script! This resource also includes a detailed list of props needed for the performance, adding a tangible dimension to the experience and making preparation easier for teachers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking for a fresh approach to teaching about the UK, or you’re searching for a ready-to-use, informative, and entertaining content for your next class assembly, this script is the perfect resource. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources!

Introducing our comprehensive ‘Living Things & Their Habitats’ unit, designed for Year 2 students and inclusive of 6 detailed lessons. This meticulously crafted unit comes with engaging whiteboard slides, in-depth lesson plans, and an array of supporting resources. The core curriculum revolves around: • Delving into the distinctions among living, dead, and never-alive entities. • Comprehending how diverse habitats cater to the distinct needs of various animals and plants, and their interdependencies. • Identifying and naming a wide range of plants and animals within their specific habitats, including micro-habitats. • Understanding how animals source their food from plants and other creatures through the concept of a simple food chain, and identifying different food sources. Moreover, the unit also emphasizes ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ including: • Encouraging curiosity through asking simple questions and understanding that there can be multiple answers. • Observing keenly with the aid of simple equipment. • Identifying and classifying based on observations. • Using observations and ideas to propose answers to questions. • Gathering and recording data to facilitate answering questions. The whiteboard content is developed using SmartNotebook and also includes a PowerPoint version for your convenience. Please note, the PowerPoint version may require personal editing to suit your teaching style.

Introducing our concise yet comprehensive 1/2-Lesson Unit on “Writing a Letter to Their New Teacher for the Next Year”. This unique and interactive package is expertly designed to guide students in expressing their thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the upcoming academic year in a personal letter. Key Features: Smart Notebook Slides: Our engaging Smart Notebook slides serve as an effective visual aid, guiding students through the process of crafting their letters with clarity and creativity. Word Banks: To assist students in articulating their ideas, we provide specially curated word banks that inspire them to use rich, descriptive language and ultimately enhance their written communication skills. Scaffold: Our lesson comes with a scaffold, a step-by-step guide that offers structured support, helping students to organize their thoughts and present their ideas coherently and effectively. Customizable Content: Understanding the diverse needs of different classrooms, we’ve made our content easily editable to fit your specific topics, ensuring a personalized and relevant learning experience for your students. Our 1/2-Lesson Unit is more than just a writing exercise; it’s a bridge fostering communication between students and their future teachers, promoting self-expression, and enhancing writing skills. Let us help you facilitate this enriching experience in your classroom!

This richly detailed script provides a window into the classrooms of yesteryear, inviting students and teachers alike to explore the evolution of education. From the strict discipline of Victorian times to the innovative approaches of the modern era, your class will present a fascinating comparison that highlights how far we’ve come. What’s included in this resource: Engaging Script: A well-researched and engaging script that captures the essence of different historical periods, complete with dialogue that reflects the language and attitudes of times gone by. Character List: A diverse list of characters representing students, teachers, and educational figures from various decades, giving every student a chance to shine. Props Recommendations: A selection of suggested props to enhance the visual storytelling and bring authenticity to each historical scene. Adaptations for Other Year Groups and School Types: Guidance on how to adjust the script for different age groups and educational settings, ensuring the assembly is inclusive and appropriate for all audiences. The script is provided as a PDF document, making it easy to distribute and rehearse from. If you need to make any changes to suit your assembly’s specific requirements, you can effortlessly upload the PDF to Google Docs and edit it to your heart’s content. This assembly script is not only a tool for an entertaining performance but also a fantastic educational opportunity that encourages students to reflect on the changes in educational practices and appreciate the advancements that have been made. After delving into the history of education with this assembly script, we invite you to discover even more educational treasures on the TES website. Our wide range of resources covers various subjects and themes, perfect for enriching your teaching and engaging your students. Don’t miss the chance to provide a memorable and thought-provoking assembly. Get your “Class Assembly Script: How Was School Different in the Past” today, and prepare for an assembly that educates, entertains, and enlightens!

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant This three week guided reading plan focuses on The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes. 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 Iron Giant Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Iron Man going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? 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 Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? What does the front cover tell us? How is this different from the writing? What do you think will happen? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Children put in negative/positive ideas in table and then write prediction. 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?

Guided Reading - The Lighthouse This week long guided reading plan focuses on The Lighthouse short story. 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 Lighthouse Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to draw inferences. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Things you infer from the text, it about what you think its saying using your reasoning rather than sing concrete evidence. Read between the lines and make a well informed guess. Using Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. What do you think Kittiwakes, Terns and Guillemots are? Why? What does “Thy way is in the sea, and my path in the great waters” Mean? What do we think the men were? Why? What phrase makes you think that the boy is scared? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. I am learning to draw inferences about a character. Activity: Ch to use what they have read and write a paragraph describing what the men/creatures look like. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Key Details: Year 3/4 - Pebble in my Pocket by Meredith Hooper - 3 Week English Unit 3 Week English Unit Contains Notebook IWB Slides, Models, Scaffolds for SEN, Activities, Resources. Based on Power of Reading Scheme This information book does what all information books should do: excite the reader’s interest, curiosity and sense of wonder where none may have existed. Meredith Hooper, an award winning science writer, brings her expertise and storytelling skills to the subject of the Earth’s history, beginning with the contemplation of a pebble and a question. The absorbing text and illustrations take the reader through the 480 million years of the pebble’s journey, from the spectacular furnace of volcanic eruptions to the cool seashore and the grassy field. There’s a useful timeline at the back of the book to help children grasp the enormity of geological time and the very recent appearance of humans in that story of the planet. Overall aims of this teaching sequence: ● To explore an information book in depth ● To explore themes and issues, and develop and sustain ideas through discussion ● To use creative responses to the text through drama, storytelling and artwork ● To develop creative responses to the text ● To write with confidence for real purposes and audiences

Key Details 2 Week Writing Unit - 1st Week (3 days) End of Unit (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: I am learning to write an information text about an ocean. -Includes: Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities Learning Objectives: Reading – comprehension: Pupils should be taught to: -Reading a range of non-fiction texts including information, explanations, instructions, recounts, reports Discussing how specific information is organised within a non-fiction text e.g. text boxes, sub-headings, contents, bullet points, glossary, diagrams Spoken language. Pupils should be taught to: Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates Writing – composition. Pupils should be taught to: -Plan and discuss what to write about e.g. story mapping, collecting new vocabulary, key words and ideas Use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes e.g. to instruct, inform, entertain, explain, discuss, persuade Write about real and fictional events Edit and improve their own writing in relation to audience and purpose Evaluate their writing with adults and peers Proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. Pupils should be taught to: -Say, write and punctuate simple and compound sentences using the connectives and, but and or Use sentences with different forms: statement, question, command, exclamation Use commas to separate items in a list Use present tense for non-chronological reports

Introducing our meticulously designed 5-Lesson Science Unit on Plants, a comprehensive educational package tailored to cultivate curiosity and deepen understanding about the fascinating world of botany. This unit integrates interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities into a cohesive learning experience. Key Features: Observation and Description: Students will learn to observe and describe how seeds and bulbs transform into mature plants, providing them with a firsthand understanding of plant growth and development. Plant Essentials: The unit delves into the fundamental needs of plants - water, light, and suitable temperature, emphasizing their importance in maintaining plant health. Working Scientifically Skills: This unit is designed to foster scientific skills, including asking and answering questions, making keen observations, performing simple tests, classifying, and data gathering and recording. Extra Learning Opportunities: • Leaf Collection: Students can collect different leaves on journey sticks, promoting hands-on learning through classification. • Photography: Taking photos of plants and flowers on the field will allow students to observe variations in plant species. • Gardening: Students will have the opportunity to plant their own plants on the field when they are ready, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership. • Garden Tending: Small group rotations for garden tending will allow students to observe plant growth closely and understand the importance of gardening. • Letter Writing: A persuasive writing activity where students write letters to other year groups, advocating for the care of the garden, will integrate literacy skills with their scientific learning. This Science Unit on Plants is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s an immersive, interactive exploration of the botanical world that encourages students to think scientifically, ask questions, and discover answers.

Introducing our comprehensive 7-Lesson Unit that combines the practicality of everyday materials with the wonders of scientific inquiry and design technology. This unit is packed with interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and hands-on activities that will engage students in a dynamic learning experience. Key Features: Programme of Study: Students will identify and compare the suitability of various everyday materials such as wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper, and cardboard for specific uses. They will also explore how the shapes of solid objects made from these materials can be altered by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching. Working Scientifically Skills: This unit promotes scientific thinking by encouraging students to ask questions, make observations, perform simple tests, classify, suggest answers based on their findings, and gather and record data. Design Technology (DT) Integration: • Design: Students will design purposeful, functional, and appealing products based on established design criteria. They will learn to generate, develop, model, and communicate their ideas through various mediums, including drawings, templates, mock-ups, and digital technology. • Make: Learners will get hands-on experience using a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing. They’ll also select from a wide array of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles, and ingredients, based on their properties. • Evaluate: Students will analyze and evaluate a variety of existing products and assess their own ideas and creations against design criteria. • Technical Knowledge: Students will build structures while exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer, and more stable. This 7-Lesson Unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s an immersive learning experience that blends science with design technology, stimulating curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing practical skills.

Introducing our captivating and informative World War I Class Assembly Script – a comprehensive PDF designed to help teachers create memorable and educational class assemblies that delve into the significant events of the Great War. This meticulously crafted script transports students back in time, immersing them in the complex history and inspiring stories of courage, perseverance, and camaraderie during WWI. Our Class Assembly script is tailored to captivate your students’ attention, fuel their curiosity, and instill a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this monumental period in history. Featuring poignant speeches from notable figures and vivid descriptions of key events, the script encourages students to explore the far-reaching consequences of the war on a global scale. Beyond the battlefield, our script also delves into the experiences of ordinary people whose lives were forever changed by the war. This unique approach offers a valuable perspective on the resilience and adaptability of communities during these trying times. With content adaptable for various subjects and age groups, this script serves as an indispensable resource for any educator. For more outstanding resources to support your teaching journey, be sure to check out our extensive collection on the TES website. You’ll discover a wealth of materials designed to cater to your specific classroom needs. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! The Teaching Couple is committed to providing educators with innovative and engaging content that inspires both teachers and students alike. Elevate your class assemblies and lessons with our exceptional resources and discover the difference today!

Through this script, students will investigate the intricate relationships between living things and their environments, understand the concept of ecosystems, and discover how different species adapt to their surroundings. It’s a fantastic way to bring the science curriculum to life and foster environmental awareness among students. Features of this resource include: Engaging Script: A well-structured and informative script that navigates through topics such as adaptation, interdependence, and the classification of living things, all while keeping the audience engaged. Dynamic Character List: Characters that range from intrepid explorers to animals and plants, providing students with the opportunity to represent and learn about the variety of life forms and their unique habitats. Creative Props List: A selection of recommended props that will enhance the visual storytelling of the assembly, including items like animal masks, globes, and miniature ecosystems. Versatile Adaptations: Clear guidance on how to adjust the script to cater to various year groups and school types, making sure that the performance resonates with every student. The resource is presented in a PDF format for your convenience, allowing for easy distribution to your class. If you wish to customize the script to align with specific learning objectives or to better reflect your school’s ethos, you can upload the PDF to Google Docs. Once the document is in Google Docs, it becomes editable, and you can make the necessary adjustments with minimal effort. This class assembly script is more than just a presentation; it’s an interactive learning experience that encourages students to think critically about the natural world and their place within it. Don’t forget to take a look at the plethora of other educational materials available on the TES website after your assembly. We offer a diverse range of resources that span various subjects and educational stages, all designed to support teachers in creating engaging and comprehensive learning experiences. Prepare for an assembly that will transport students into the diverse world of “Living Things and Their Habitats.” Download your copy now, and watch as your class leads the school on an unforgettable expedition into the wonders of the natural world.

Elevate your school’s class assembly with our meticulously crafted “Forces and Magnets” script! Designed to captivate and educate, this resource is a perfect blend of entertainment and science education, tailored for a memorable class performance. Key Features: Comprehensive Script: Dive into a detailed script that brings the concepts of forces and magnets to life. With clear directions and engaging dialogue, students will confidently perform and demonstrate their understanding of these fundamental physical science concepts. Character List: Our resource comes with a complete list of characters, ensuring that each student can participate and find a role that suits them. From the mighty Magnetron to the fun-loving Friction family, students will enjoy embodying these educational personas. Recommended Props: To enhance the visual experience, we provide a list of suggested props that are easy to source or create. These props not only add to the visual appeal but also reinforce the educational content of the assembly. Adaptations for Various Educational Settings: Whether you’re teaching in a different year group or at a unique type of school, our resource includes a section on how to adapt the script to fit your needs. This ensures that the “Forces and Magnets” assembly is inclusive and versatile for various educational contexts. Engaging & Educational: The script is not only a tool for performance but also a means to solidify students’ understanding of scientific principles in a fun and interactive way. Additional Information: Editable Format: For those who wish to customize the script, simply upload the PDF to Google Docs. Once uploaded, the document is fully editable, allowing you to tailor the script to your class’s specific needs or preferences. Discover More: If you’re impressed with our “Forces and Magnets” class assembly script, we invite you to explore our array of educational resources available on the TES website. From interactive lesson plans to creative teaching aids, we have a wealth of materials to support and enhance your teaching experience. Why Choose Our Resource? Our “Forces and Magnets” class assembly script is more than just a performance piece; it’s a comprehensive educational tool that promotes understanding, creativity, and teamwork. It’s an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge in front of the entire school, while teachers appreciate the ease of use and adaptability of the resource.

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.

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.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - How To Train a Dragon This one week guided reading plan focuses on How To Train a Dragon by Cressida Cowell. 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: How to train your dragon by Cressida Cowell Day 1: Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to draw inferences from a piece of text. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Why do you think they don’t want Hiccup to be commanding the team? Do you think they like Limpets? Why do think Hiccup had been feeling sick? How do you feel about the characters in the story? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. Day 2: I am learning to predict what is going to happen next. Activity: Ch to complete predict based on what they have read so far what might happen next in the story. Day 3: Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words with the sound spelt ei, eigh, or ey /eɪ/ Statutory: eight, eighth, reign Other: vein, weigh, neighbour, they, obey Day 4: Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Day 5: Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Twits - Roald Dahl This four week guided reading plan focuses on The Twits by Roald Dahl. 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 Twits by Roald Dahl Children to read up to page 22 individually Content Domain: Ask question to improve understanding of text Have questions on the board and in pairs children discuss the answers. As a class discuss the answers using the text to help. What was Mrs Twit like when she was younger? What did Mr Twit have in his bead? What was the first trick Mrs Twit played on Mr Twit? What did Mr Twit do to Mrs Twit’s walking stick? How did Mr Twit explain to Mrs Twit what had happened to her walking stick? Read pages 23-30. Discuss what happened in the story so far. Activity: Ch to think about the story so far. Ch to think about who do you think is the worse person; Mr or Mrs Twit? Ch to use evidence (quotes) and the tricks to support their answer. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] The suffix –ly is added to an adjective to form an adverb. The rules already learnt still apply. The suffix –ly starts with a consonant letter, so it is added straight on to most root words Exceptions: (1) If the root word ends in –y with a consonant letter before it, the y is changed to i, but only if the root word has more than one syllable. (2) If the root word ends with –le, the –le is changed to –ly. (3) If the root word ends with –ic, –ally is added rather than just –ly, except in the word publicly. The words truly, duly, wholly. Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Guided Reading - The Hodgeheg This is a weekly guided reading plan for a year 4 class. Text: The hodgeheg by Dick King Smith Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Ge feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to retrieve information from a text. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word retrieval means and how we answer these types of questions. Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Where do the hedgehogs live? What did they have to do to get to the park? What were the baby hedgehogs named after? Find one word that means the food was delicious. Other activities include a comprehension, comprehensive lessons plans and powerpoint.

Key Details: 2 Week Writing Unit Focused on The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Includes: SmartNotebook Slides/Plans/Models/Activities 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.