A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Viking Boy’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks and a plenty of challenges included throughout. If you are happy with my resource, please leave a positive review, email me and I’ll send a free resource for the same amount-eclipseeducation9@gmail.com! PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 72 slides. PDF version included too. X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included. x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print. Planning skeletons for each writing genre included. Writing checklists and posters for each writing genre included. Now includes newly added writing bookmark prompt cards for each child. Covers narrative writing, letter writing and report writing. History focus including substantive knowledge, chronological timeline for the Vikings and Viking vocabulary. Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters Comprehension and critical thinking challenges Comprehension answers included Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing History focus with a case study of a famous Viking longship and writing opportunities linked to longships. Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Perfect book to accompany the Viking topic and study of longships. Writing opportunities: Information text writing: writing an information text about a Viking longship with a case study of the famous Gokstad Viking longship Letter writing from Gunnar to Odin Narrative writing: writing a description of a Viking battle If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

This is a large unit with detailed analysis for five ‘Lost Words’ poems. It can be used as five separate lessons throughout the year and wonderful for world poetry day celebrations! Alternatively, it can be used as your larger poetry unit. It which would make a stunning display for your classroom! **If you like my resource, write a positive review, email me and I’ll send you a free resource of your choice!!-eclipseeducation9@gmail.com ** Creative poetry writing unit all around this beautiful book! Unit covers five poems from the book: Kingfisher, Dandelion, Willow, Heron and Otter. Copy of the book is needed for this resource. 63 page Power Point presentation with poems for animals and plants included and poetry features analysed. x30 poem extracts included x30 poetry checklists included x30 facts about animals and plants included x30 vocabulary and poetry features included. Modelled writing activities and SPAG opportunities included. Ideas for some art activities. if you like this unit, please take a look at my other resources around KS2 books: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education Book units include Rooftoppers, Letters from the Lighthouse, Shackleton’s Journey, Viking Boy and more resources! These units will save teachers hours of work!

Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic book! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout. History inspired activities include holding a mock evacuation with billeting cards provided. Designing and making a lighthouse using an electrical circuit and writing about their designs. Role playing a scene during the Blitz and writing narrative descriptions about the experience. PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 76 slides. X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included. x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print. Planning skeletons for each writing genre included. Writing checklists for each writing genre included. Newly added writing checklist bookmarks for report writing, narrative writing and letter writing-print, laminate and children can use these all year-30 provided. History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 topic. Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters Comprehension and critical thinking challenges Comprehension answers included Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: Instructional and explanation writing about a lighthouse children have designed. Letter writing from Devonshire home to London as an evacuated child. Narrative writing: writing a description of bombing during the Blitz in a London street. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

British woodland information text example, ready to analyse and model as part of a geography/literacy lesson. Power Point Slides for the lesson x30 information text copies PDF x30 report writing checklists PDF x30 copies of woodland images PDF This information is part of a much bigger unit of work, all based on the wonderful Carnegie winning book, ‘October, October’. Also, you can buy my ‘Lost Words’ unit of work, with facts, vocabulary and stunning poems all inspired by this beautiful poetry book. These are also available as a bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/autumn-literacy-bundle-lost-words-and-october-october-books-poetry-writing-and-reading-comprehension-12736171 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lost-words-poetry-unit-ks2-12730486 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/autumn-literacy-bundle-lost-words-and-october-october-books-poetry-writing-and-reading-comprehension-12736171 Saves teacher hours of preparation!

Information text ready to analyse with your class about the famous Gokstad Viking longship. Power Point Slides for the lesson x30 information text copies PDF x 30 writing checklist copies PDF x30 copies of a gokstad longship information grid x30 copies of a deignin your own longship grid This information text is included in my extensive unit of work all bases around the fantastic book: ‘Viking Boy’. This larger unit comes with comprehension tasks, letter writing and narrative writing tasks and heaps of resources included. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/viking-boy-reading-writing-6-week-unit-12712091 Saves teachers hours of preparation time!

This exciting letter writing and mock evacuation activity is part of my larger unit base on the fabulous ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ book. This lesson comes with an evacuee letter ready to analyse and x30 billeting forms ready to fill out for your class. Power Point with slides and SPAG x30 evacuee letter copies PDF x30 letter writing checklists PDF x30 billeting forms for each child in your class-each with information about a different family. This lesson is from my larger unit: ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046

Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic new Carnegie award shortlisted book! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘When the Sky Falls’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history WW2 objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout. History inspired activity researching and writing a leaflet (non-chronological report) about rationing in the war. Narrative and poetry writing activities. Role playing and listening to music. PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 60 slides. X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included. x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print. x 30 Writing checklists for each writing genre included. Comprehension worksheet PDFs included History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 topic. Extensive Vocabulaly and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters Comprehension and critical thinking challenges Comprehension answers included Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: Write a rationing leaflet (non-chronological report) Narrative writing: continuation of chapter 6 (Blitz street scene). Poetry writing If you are interested in more writing opportunities and history activities including an evacuee research topic, letter writing and designing and writing about a lighthouse in the war- you may be interested in my ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ unit. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046 Or purchase my two book bundle: Letters from the lighthouse alongside ‘When the Sky Falls’ https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046 If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

KS2 Darwin’s Dragons Book Unit: Teaching Evolution and English with Engaging Resources and AI-Generated Dragon Art If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com Embark on an exhilarating educational journey with this captivating unit of work based around the enchanting book ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’ This engaging resource is designed to teach at the same time as your evolution topic. it includes Darwin’s groundbreaking discoveries, and the remarkable HMS Beagle expedition. Here’s what’s included: Information text: A detailed account of Darwin’s HMS Beagle voyage. Biography: Explore the life of Charles Darwin through a compelling biography. Narrative description: Immerse students in a captivating narrative inspired by ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’ 63-slide PowerPoint: An interactive presentation covering chapters 1-6. Extract analysis: In-depth analysis for each text type to enhance understanding. Writing tasks: A variety of structured writing activities, including non-chronological reports and narrative writing. Science objectives: Comprehensive coverage of evolution-related concepts and vocabulary. Vocabulary and comprehension activities: Extensive exercises to strengthen language skills and critical thinking. Challenges: Comprehension and critical thinking challenges to engage students. Writing checklists: Handy checklists for self-assessment and improvement. AI-generated art images: Stunning depictions of dragons to captivate students’ imagination. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Year 5/6 Spelling Flash Cards for your class. These are also the perfect tool for children who are learning English or require a more visual way of learning. Each card features a carefully selected word commonly used in Year 5 and 6, along with its phonetic and syllable breakdown, making it easier for children to understand and remember how to spell each word correctly. The flashcards are designed with bright and engaging visuals to capture the attention of young learners, while the phonetic and syllable information helps to reinforce spelling rules and patterns. What you get: x2 zip files of png flashcards you can resize 1 pdf file Please also take a look at my English resources and units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Narrative Writing Lesson for Upper Key Stage 2, based on the classic novel, The Secret Garden. This lesson is designed to help students develop their creative writing skills and deepen their understanding of narrative techniques. Included in the lesson are PowerPoint slides that guide students through the writing process, using Chapter 23 of The Secret Garden as a basis for analysis and inspiration. The lesson also includes two narrative extracts ready for analysis, allowing students to practice identifying and deconstructing literary techniques such as personification, metaphors, similes, and expanded noun phrases. To support students in their writing, I’ve also included writing checklists and narrative writing prompt bookmarks, helping them to stay on track and incorporate literary devices in their own writing. NOW INCLUDES AI GENERATED ART AS INSPIRATION FOR YOUR STUDENTS! *Powerpoint Slides *x2 Narrative extracts *Narrative prompt bookmarks *free Narrative classroom poster Success criteria

English Unit based on the first 6 chapters of the wonderful book ‘Edge of the World’! This unit is designed to engage and inspire young readers while improving their writing skills. It includes three different writing ideas, each with its own set of success criteria and writing checklists to ensure that students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed. The unit also includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to develop their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. These activities are designed to be both fun and educational, and they provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice their new skills in a meaningful way. To make learning even more interactive, I’ve included a set of vocabulary flashcards as a visual aid. These flashcards help students to learn and remember new words, which will be especially useful when it comes time to write their own stories. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed. The unit is suitable for children in upper KS2 (grades 4-6) and can be used as a standalone resource or as part of a larger English curriculum. Factual information text about the Scottish Isles with success criteria and checklists White background copy of information text included for easier printing Narrative writing about sailing in the Hebrides with success criteria and checklists Message in a bottle activity with success criteria and checklists vocabulary flashcards If you like my resources, please visit my shop with units of work based on beautiful KS2 books! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

An exciting English lesson-write n information text (non chronological report) about the Scottish Isles, perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2! What you get (all PDFs) *Non-chronological report about the Scottish Isles *Writing checklist *Success Criteria Non-chronological report Prompt Bookmarks for each child *Non-chronological report Poster for the classroom *PowerPoint slides Inspired by the book ‘Edge of the World’, this lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Scottish Isles. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of these fascinating islands, while also developing their writing skills. The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task. This lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. The Scottish Isles are a unique and interesting topic, and students will love learning about the different islands and their individual characteristics. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.

An exciting English lesson-write an information text (non chronological report) about the Taiwan, perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2! What you get (all PDFs) *Non-chronological report about Taiwan *Writing checklist *Success Criteria *report writing prompt bookmarks *Report writing classroom poster. *Powerpoint slides *Planning formats This lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Taiwan. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of Taiwan, while also developing their writing skills. The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task. This lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.

Year 3 and Year 4 Spelling Flash Cards for your class. These are also the perfect tool for children who are learning English or require a more visual way of learning. These words come with the phonetic and syllable breakdown, making it easier for children to understand and remember how to spell each word correctly. The flashcards are designed with bright and engaging visuals to capture the attention of young learners, while the phonetic and syllable information helps to reinforce spelling rules and patterns. What you get: x1 zip files of png flashcards you can resize 1 pdf file with flashcards.

“Speak & Listen Prompts for Curious Minds” – an engaging resource designed to boost speaking and listening skills in 8-12-year-olds. With captivating visuals, thought-provoking questions, grammar cards, and word cards, this set offers 6 weeks of interactive language development. Enhance communication, critical thinking, and vocabulary while fostering collaboration and creativity. Perfect for classrooms and homes, empower children to express themselves confidently and become skilled communicators with this comprehensive resource. If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com

This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284 Great literacy lesson to use when teaching about Nepal. Resource includes an information text about the Nepal. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges. PowerPoint included. X30 sets of success criteria. x30 sets of information text extract x 30 Writing checklists If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Introducing these relaxing and motivational Classroom Reading and Writing Posters! These posters are perfect for any classroom setting and are designed to capture the imagination and attention of your students. Each poster features vibrant and eye-catching illustrations, with clear and concise text, making them the perfect tool to enhance your students’ reading skills and knowledge. Posters can be printed and displayed in your book /reading area or used digitally on your computers and laptops. The digital format of these posters makes them incredibly versatile. You can easily display them on your interactive whiteboard, computer screen or projector, and switch between posters with just a click. No more hassle with bulky physical posters or running out of wall space! What you get: 2 pdf with all reading and writing posters *All content sold it protected by copyright laws and may not be resold.