The scheme is based of Louis Sachar’s book Holes includes 20 English lessons focussing on: Character Analysis Formal Letter Writing Persuasive Writing Non-Chronological Reports Newspaper Reports Poetry Symbolism Reviews To find out more about the full Scheme including engaging powerpoints, differentiated work sheets and fun activities please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 I taught this scheme to a year 5/6 class, however it could be easily adapted to older pupils as it was based of a scheme my colleague created for a year 9 class. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages of Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lessons focus on persuasive language using A.F.O.R.R.E.S.T; structuring a letter; how to write formally and cohesively. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/formal-letter-writing-4-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-tasks-12450417 These 4 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about what respect is, how to show respect, recognise who they respect and how they can show self-respect. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-respect-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073945 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about friendships, how to be a good friend and why friends are important. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-friendships-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073936 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on how to write a review. Pupils will learn about the different writing techniques that are used in reviews and will then analyse a review to find them. Pupils will then learn how to structure a review and will create their own. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-film-review-2-lessons-powerpoint-differentiated-worksheets-and-lesson-plans-12453064 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about bullying and how to react to different bullying scenarios. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-bullying-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073938 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about what stereotyping is, how it affects us and how individuals can respond to it. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-stereotyping-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073955 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about families, how they can be different, why they are important and what can make them good or bad. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-family-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073928 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about online relationships, what they are, the risks, and how to stay safe. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-online-relationships-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073959 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about what cyberbullying is and how to react to different cyberbullying scenarios. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-cyberbullying-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073943 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on pupils learning about what areas are private, what to do if their personal safety is at risk and the difference between good and bad secrets. This is a free sample so learning resources and PowerPoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-personal-body-safety-lesson-powerpoint-and-differentiated-resources-13073966 This lesson is part of an 8 lesson Relationships scheme of work. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-pshe-scheme-of-work-8-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-13073547 If you have any questions, please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 The first of the two lessons gives pupils a short introduction to the book Holes it encourages students to make predictions about the book and assesses their comprehension of the first two chapters through a fun interactive quiz. Pupils will then learn to use their comprehension and analysis skills to interpret what a character might be like and how they might look. By the end of the lesson pupil’s will have created a character profile for the main character using the text to make assumptions about the character. The second of the two lessons will teach pupils how to use P.E.E to structure their arguments in their writing. This lesson also encourages pupils to further use their analysis skills to interpret what a character might be like through a fun Sherlock Holmes themed activity. After pupils will analyse a piece of text to identify information about the characters and write arguments based on what they have interpreted from the book. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on the difference between formal and informal writing and when to use them. How to write informally using informal writing techniques and how to structure a letter. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/informal-letter-writing-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12451289 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lessons focus on persuasive language and how to create an advert. Pupils shall create a persuasive leaflet by the end of the two lessons. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12451661 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on how to write a poem. Pupils will learn about poetic features and analyse a poem to label these features and evaluate it. Pupils will then learn about the different types of poems and rhyming patterns before writing their own poem. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/poetry-2-lessons-powerpoint-differentiated-worksheets-and-lesson-plan-12453047 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on the difference between non-chronological and chronological reports, the features of a non-chronological report and how to write a report. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/non-chronological-reports-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12452024 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This lesson plan is a free sample. The full lesson includes engaging PowerPoints and a wide range of differentiated worksheets. To find out more, follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/self-esteem-lesson-distance-learning-suitable-12481572 Lesson Plan: This lesson pupils will learn about what self-esteem is and the importance of having a good self-esteem. By the end of this lesson pupils will be able to celebrate what they like about themselves and understand how to improve their own self-esteem and others. This lesson is part of a larger scheme of work ‘Healthy Mind’ including 6 lessons related to having a good mental health. All lessons include an engaging PowerPoint, fun activities, and a range of differentiated task for you to choose from and are suitable for distance learning. Follow the link to find out more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-mind-scheme-6-lessons-suitable-for-remote-learning-12477378 If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes and lessons.

The lessons focus on the features of a newspaper report and the structure of a newspaper report. Pupils will analyse newspaper and label a newspaper and create their own newspaper. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/newspaper-report-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12452094 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This lesson plan is a free sample. The full lesson includes engaging PowerPoints and a wide range of differentiated worksheets. To find out more, follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stress-lesson-suitable-for-remote-learning-12481063 Lesson Plan: This lesson pupils will learn what stress is, how to recognise stress and the coping mechanisms for stress. Pupils will be able to explain how stress affects the brain, muscles, digestive system, lungs, and heart and how they can use this knowledge to support them in managing stress. This lesson is part of a larger scheme of work ‘Healthy Mind’ including 6 lessons related to having a good mental health. All lessons include an engaging PowerPoint, fun activities, and a range of differentiated task for you to choose from and are suitable for distance learning. Follow the link to find out more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-mind-scheme-6-lessons-suitable-for-remote-learning-12477378 If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes and lessons.

This lesson is a free sample. The full lesson includes engaging PowerPoints and a wide range of differentiated worksheets. To find out more, follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/being-unique-lesson-suitable-for-remote-learning-engaging-powerpoint-differentiated-tasks-12480994 Lesson Plan: This lesson pupils will learn about what unique means and why it is important to be different. Pupils will be able to express how they are unique and shall complete a piece of art based on how they are unique and/or answer a range of questions related to the topic. This lesson is part of a larger scheme of work ‘Healthy Mind’ including 6 lessons related to having a good mental health. All lessons include an engaging PowerPoint, fun activities, and a range of differentiated task for you to choose from and are suitable for distance learning. Follow the link to find out more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-mind-scheme-6-lessons-suitable-for-remote-learning-12477378 If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes and lessons.