Three resources (one for Yrs7, 8 and 9) to aid teachers in assessing specific reading strands within the LNF. The documents have coloured boxes (easily removed when purchased) which refer to the following methodology: Year 7: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > assess the quality and reliability of information on web pages, considering its origins and verifying accuracy. Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on screen and on paper, that are new to them, and understand the information in them and select the main points from texts. Purple box – Element (Responding to what has been read) >Aspect (Response and analysis) > distinguish between facts, theories and opinions and evaluate the content, presentation and appeal of a text. Year 8: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > be selective about which internet sources to download or quote depending on their reliability and relevance . Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on-screen and on paper, that are new to them, understand the information in them and locate and selectively use additional information and evidence from different sources. Purple box – Element (Responding to what has been read) >Aspect (Response and analysis) > identify different views of a topic and any areas of agreement and contradiction and evaluate texts in terms of quality and level of interest. Year 9: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > make full but selective use of the internet to update, broaden and deepen understanding of information, ideas and issues. Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on-screen and on paper, that are new to them, and understand the information in them, and follow up and use additional material in texts to extend understanding.

Introducing Year 7 pupils to the concept of interpretations. This simple resource gets pupils to look at two differing interpretations of William the Conqueror and select evidence that could back up both opinions. Extended tasks gets pupils to consider how background influences and purpose can also impact on interpretations. Task is designed to assist pupils in attaining L5/L6 in interpretations of history (follow the ppt slide with the two colums and copy/complete tasks. Enjoy.

A stylish Takeaway Homework Menu for (almost) all subjects! QR code sheet will take you direct to specific worksheets to enable pupils to produce quality Starters, Mains and Deserts (help with their organisation and communication and IT skills) Starters include: Tweet Your Knowledge Word Search Mains include: What’s In A Word? Factor Wheel Deserts include: What’s in his/her Head? Fakebook (IT and handwritten version) Biography Poster Report and Cootie Catcher These have proven really successful and popular with my pupils. Colleagues have also used these ideas and value them as they provide pupils with different homework tasks. Adaptable word doc to change the name of the menu etc. I have inserted ??? to highlight where subject specific words/topics are that need replacing to make the menu more relevant to your department. Remember, it’s not just the menu you purchase here, but also access to printable online/downloadable resources (via QR codes). Enjoy!

A stylish Takeaway Homework Menu for (almost) all subjects! QR code sheet will take you direct to specific worksheets to enable pupils to produce quality Starters, Mains and Deserts (help with their organisation and communication and IT skills) Starters include: Tweet Your Knowledge Word Search Mains include: What's In A Word? Factor Wheel Deserts include: What's in his/her Head? Fakebook (IT and handwritten version) Biography Poster Report and Cootie Catcher These have proven really successful and popular with my pupils. Colleagues have also used these ideas and value them as they provide pupils with different homework tasks. Adaptable word doc to change the name of the menu etc. I have inserted ?????? to highlight where subject specific words/topics are that need replacing to make the menu more relevant to your department. Remember, it's not just the menu you purchase here, but also access to printable online/downloadable resources (via QR codes). Enjoy!

A resource looking at the causes, course and consequences of Stalin's Great Purges.

A simple, yet effective resource looking at the factors behind Stalin's eventual victory in the power struggle following Lenin's death. Revision tasks included.

A stylish Takeaway Homework Menu from the Jolly Friar! QR code sheet will take you direct to specific worksheets to enable pupils to produce quality Starters, Mains and Deserts (help with their organisation and communication and IT skills) Starters include: Tweet Your Knowledge Word Search Mains include: What’s In A Word? Factor Wheel Deserts include: Historical Heads Fakebook (IT and handwritten version) Biography Poster Report and Cootie Catcher These have proven really successful and popular with my pupils. Colleagues have also used these ideas and value them as they provide pupils with different homework tasks. Adaptable word doc to change the name of the menu etc. Remember, it’s not just the menu you purchase here, but also access to printable online/downloadable resources (via QR codes). Enjoy!

A chronological awareness task on the causes and consequences of Tudor Royal Marriages: 1. Card sorting activity on the wives of HVIII: cards include marriages, children, fate of marriages and other consequences. 2. Photostory on Tudor Royal Marriages: who did the Tudor monarchs marry (or not), and why? What were the consequences of these marriages (or non-marriages?)

A follow up to my resource looking at the causes of the Glyndwr rebellion. This resource looks at the famous Glyndwr victory over Edmund Mortimer at the Battle of Bryn Glas (Pilleth) on June 22nd, 1402. The resources encourage pupils to categorise factors, and then use their knowledge to do some extended writing (PEEL task) on the key question. The PEEL sheet will aid pupils to attain L5, whilst follow up tasks can help them to access L6+. There is also an extended numeracy task for higher ability pupils. Enjoy. (The clip that accompanied this resource is no longer listed on youtube - Battlefield Britain "Battle for Wales") - sorry.

A follow up to another of my resources (Why did Wales and England do to war in 1276 and 1282?) A detailed resource to develop pupil skill in using evidence (focusing on utility and reliability). Pupils sift through 7 sources (primary, contemporary and secondary) to work out what really happened to Llywelyn on the day he died. Pupils then use their findings to write an account of what they think happened, and then refer to how reliable the sources they had were for the enquiry. A popular resource with my classes.

As the highest ranking officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo, Picton was considered a hero within the British Army. In 1916, a statue was erected in his honour in Cardiff’s Marble Hall for Welsh heroes, but many consider his inclusion an insult. This task asks pupils to assess the life and achievements of Thomas Picton, and consider whether or not his statue should be amongst such notable individuals as Hywel Dda, Giraldus Cambrensis and Owain Glyndwr.

A resource looking at the problem of poverty, and why there was greater social awareness during the early C20th. The resource looks at: *traditional attitudes towards poverty *the problems facing the poor *the work of Charles Booth *the work of Seebohm Rowntree *the impact of the Boer War *why there appeared to be more sympathy towards the poor by 1906 *why the Liberals won the 1906 election *how the Liberals helped to reduce the impact of poverty on children, workers, unemployed and the elderly *criticisms of the reforms Possible exam questions and revision tasks included.

A simple resource looking at the positive relationship between the USA and Iraq in the 1970s, the invasion of Kuwait, the Gulf War and the aftermath up to 1998. Possible exam and revision activities included.

A simple resource looking at the US relationship with Iran between 1950s and 1981, with reference to: relationship with the Shah, the Iranian Revolution, attitude of the Ayatollah towards the USA, the events at the Embassy in Tehran, the 444 day hostage crisis, Iran-Iraq War and consequences. Possible exam questions included.

Two simple resources covering various aspects linked to détente: 1. Détente with the USSR: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and USSR perspective), what was achieved between the two Superpowers in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included. 2. Détente with China: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and China perspective), what was achieved between the two countries in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included.