I have been a Primary Teacher for over 12 years. I have taught across the Primary range but mainly in KS2. I am also a qualified SENDCo and I have a MA in Education and a MSc in Developmental Psychology. My resources are aimed at children in KS2 and can be adapted to meet the needs of a class.
I have been a Primary Teacher for over 12 years. I have taught across the Primary range but mainly in KS2. I am also a qualified SENDCo and I have a MA in Education and a MSc in Developmental Psychology. My resources are aimed at children in KS2 and can be adapted to meet the needs of a class.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the humpback whale which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the humpback whale which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle.
• A non-chronological report about the humpback whale that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the humpback whale.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the humpback whale (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the humpback whale writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: The Humpback Whale: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available!
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing instructions. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand writing instructions. During the first week children will plan, write and edit instructions based on making a pizza. However, before this process begins the teacher will model using the instructions to prepare the pizza for the children. This allows children to experience instructions in real life. In the second week, children will use their instructions from the previous week to make their own pizza. In addition, children will create an instructions video based on this process. Children will be able to adapt and improve their written instructions whilst making their own pizza and this learning will be reflected in their final video presentation.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Instructions planning for ten days including possible D&T cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all ten lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• Instructions texts that children could read and discuss including a simplified version for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plans for instructions (differentiated on two levels with writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success criteria for instructions (differentiated on three levels).
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About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of instructions. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand instructions writing. During the first week children will plan, write and edit instructions based on making a margherita pizza. However, before this process begins the teacher will model how to prepare the pizza using the model instructions. This allows children to experience instructions in real life. In the second week, children will use their instructions from the previous week to make their own pizza. In addition, children will create an instructions PowerPoint based on this process. Children will be able to adapt and improve their written instructions whilst making their own pizza and this learning will be reflected in their final PowerPoint presentation. Sample pictures of a margherita pizza have been included with this resource and can be found in a separate Word file.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Instructions planning for ten days including possible D&T cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all ten lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• Instructions texts that children could read and discuss including a simplified version for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plans for instructions (differentiated on two levels with writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success criteria for instructions (differentiated on three levels).
• Margherita pizza pictures in a separate Word file.
The photographs taken in Resource 12 are of the finished margherita pizza.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This Unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this Unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research about the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or another famous landmark of their choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on their own research and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible art and design and geography cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge which includes details about the location of the Sydney Harbour Bridge; the history of its construction, the bridge climb and the New Year’s Eve fireworks which take place at the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
��� A non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge (differentiated on two levels but a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plan for children’s independent research about the Gold Gate Bridge in San Francisco (differentiated on three levels).
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week, children will explore a non-chronological report based on Great Barrier Reef. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into the Whitsunday Islands. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Whitsunday Islands and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science and geography cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef which includes details of the general location of the Great Barrier Reef; details about what the Great Barrier Reef is made from; animals found at the Great Barrier Reef and threats faced by the Great Barrier Reef.
• A non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the Great Barrier Reef writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plan for research into the Whitsunday Islands (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Great Barrier Reef: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the blue penguin which is an amazing animal living in New Zealand! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into a New Zealand animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the New Zealand animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the blue penguin which includes details about the blue penguin’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle.
• A non-chronological report about the blue penguin that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin.
• Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the blue penguin writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up Plan for research into own New Zealand animal (differentiated on three levels).
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the dingo which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the dingo which includes details about the appearance, habitat and diet of the dingo.
• A non-chronological report about the dingo that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the dingo.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the dingo (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the dingo writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Dingo: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the platypus which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the platypus which includes details about the appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle of the platypus.
• A non-chronological report about the platypus that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the platypus.
• NEW Platypus food chain diagram showing the predators and prey of the platypus.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the platypus (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the platypus writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Platypus: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the southern cassowary which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary which includes details about the southern cassowary’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle.
• A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary.
• Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the southern cassowary writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the blue penguin which is an amazing animal living in New Zealand! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into a New Zealand animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the New Zealand animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a bird living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the blue penguin which includes details about the blue penguin’s appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle.
• A non-chronological report about the blue penguin that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin.
• NEW Blue penguin food web diagram showing the blue penguin’s predators and prey.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the blue penguin writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into a New Zealand animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Blue Penguin: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the southern cassowary which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a bird living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle.
• A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the southern cassowary writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES!
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the common brushtail possum which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum which includes details about the common brushtail possum’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour, lifecycle and tips for living alongside this protected species.
• NEW A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological R
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Sydney Opera House. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into the Sydney Opera House focusing in more detail on its cultural and historical background or its construction. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on their research.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible art and design and geography cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House which includes details of the cultural significance of the location of the Sydney Opera House, the architect of the Opera House, a history of its construction and tourism today.
• A non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House (differentiated on two levels and a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children).
• Success criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the Sydney Opera House writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plan for research about the culture or history of the Sydney Opera House. (differentiated on three levels) and additional boxing-up plans for more detailed research into the cultural and historical roots of the Sydney Opera House and the construction of the Sydney Opera House.
Please Note: The Sydney Opera House: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research about the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or another famous landmark of their choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on their own research and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible art and design and geography cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge which includes details about the location of the Sydney Harbour Bridge; the history of its construction; information on tourism at the Sydney Harbour Bridge including the bridge climb and the New Year’s Eve fireworks which take place at the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
• A non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge (differentiated on two levels but a writing frame is included for lower-achieving children).
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Non-chronological report about the Sydney Harbour Bridge writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Boxing-up plan for children’s independent research about the Gold Gate Bridge in San Francisco (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: The Sydney Harbour Bridge: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the mudskipper fish which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a fish living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle.
• NEW A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish.
• NEW Mudskipper fish food chain diagram.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Mudskipper Fish: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available!
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the common brushtail possum which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle.
• NEW A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum.
• NEW Food chain diagram for the common brushtail possum.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also availa
About this unit:
This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Tasmanian devil which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently.
Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons.
What is included?
• A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers.
• NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books.
• Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links.
• NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class.
• A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil which includes details about the appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle of the Tasmanian devil.
• A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil that has been simplified for lower-achieving children.
• A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil.
• Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children).
• Non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil writing frame for lower-achieving children.
• Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels).
• Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels).
Please Note: Tasmanian Devil: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available!
This informative bundle contains five lessons teaching children about the United Kingdom and the wider world. In the first lesson children will identify the five oceans and seven continents. In the second lesson children will identify the countries of the United Kingdom. In the third lesson will research about one of the countries of the United Kingdom. In the fourth lesson children will identify the oceans and seas surrounding the United Kingdom and in the fifth lesson children will describe the location of the United Kingdom in relation to nearby countries and continents. Throughout this unit of work will develop their location knowledge and skills using maps. Click on each lesson for information.
About this unit:
This is a fifteen-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a discussion. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The fifteen lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand writing based on a discussion text. During the first week children will prepare and participate in a debate: ‘Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?’
In the second week, children will discuss, plan and write a discussion based on the discussion text: ‘Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?’ Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features appropriate to a discussion text.
In the third week, children will write another discussion text based on the arguments for and against eating meat. Children will then apply what they have learned in the second week to plan, write and edit a discussion based on the arguments for and against eating meat and children will write this discussion independently. To end the unit children participate in another debate: ‘Should Humans Eat Meat?’
About this unit:
This is a fifteen-lesson unit of English work based on persuasive writing. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow.
The fifteen lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand persuasive writing. During the first week children will prepare and participate in a debate: ‘Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?’
In the second week, children will discuss, plan and write a piece of persuasive writing based on the persuasive writing text: ‘Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?’ Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features appropriate to a piece of persuasive writing.
In the third week, children will write another persuasive writing text based on whether humans should eat meat. Children will then apply what they have learned in the second week to plan, write and edit a piece of persuasive writing based on whether humans should eat meat and children will write their persuasive writing independently. To end the unit children will participate in another debate: ‘Should Humans Eat Meat?’