Lesson on how to apply colons to introduce a list. The lesson is guided by a smart notebook presentation which starts with a fluency task on identifying main and dependent clauses. This then outlines the rules, presents examples and misconceptions for children to unpick. The lesson worksheet follows a 3 step process of understanding, consolidating and applying. All kept simple for teachers to use and deliver.

Full lesson on identifying and using main and subordinate clauses. This is led by the smart notebook which guides the learner through identifying main and subordinate clauses, the types of subordinating conjunctions and applying in sentences. There is also a fluency activity. Lesson worksheet is in a Step 1-4 format: Step 1 focuses on identifying main and subordinate clauses Step 2 looks at applying different subordinating conjunctions Step 3 lets learners apply subordinate clauses after the given main clauses Step 4 gives an example for children to use to write their own complex sentences. Key Stage 2 focused. All kept simple for teachers to use.

Resource created for Viking Boy chapter’s 2 and 3 with a focus on retrieval and language choices from the text. These are developed in the style of reading paper questions from a year 6 level text - 2 pages of questions A resource which is kept simple for teachers to use and mirrors the question style of KS2 STAS.

Step by step lesson on identifying and analysing primary and secondary sources that relate to the Romans. Perfect to build up to the children’s knowledge in Key Stage 2 and 3. Step 1 focuses on sorting different Roman primary and secondary sources. Step 2 analyses sources and children give explanations Extension task requires children to reason around which source it is and explain why. All guided through the smart notebooks, and focuses specifically on Roman artifacts and sources.

Spelling worksheet for adding the prefix ‘sub-’ to root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings by writing the list in their books, understand their meaning, match definitions to the spellings and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application.

Step by step lesson on identifying and analysing primary and secondary sources that relate to the Vikings Perfect to build up to the children’s knowledge in Key Stage 2 and 3. Step 1 focuses on identifying written primary and secondary sources. Step 2 focuses on sorting different Viking primary and secondary sources. Step 3 analyses sources and children give explanations about reliability and bias Extension task requires children to look at a group of Viking sources and form an answer about what might have taken place at an excavation site. All guided through the smart notebooks, and focuses specifically on Viking artifacts and sources.

Adding two digit numbers using base 10 pictorially and moving onto abstract column addition with exchange. Includes different representations focusing heavily on exchanging 10 ones for one 10. Step 1-3 format with an extension questions. Step 1 - apply Step 2 - consolidate Step 3 challenge Very effective in Year 2 and 3 to consolidate addition with exchange. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.

Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils representing numbers up to 10,000 and identifying their place value. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 4 where children practice the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.

Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils ordering numbers up to 10,000 from different representations. Language focus on ascending and descending. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children apply the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. This also starts with a fluency activity on identifying numbers and has a steps image to develop understanding of ascending and descending Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach. Notebook given in PDF as well.

End of topic assessment on the Vikings, This is suitable for children in years 4-6 with a variety of questions presented in different ways. This covers the key knowledge about the first Viking raids, Danelaw, the Treaty of Wedmore, the importance of York, King Cnut and the end of the Viking Age. It then gos deeper by asking further questions about longboats, runes and Danelaw. This assessment also covers key historical skills such as placing events in chronological order, identifying similarities and differences, identifying primary and secondary sources and analysing artifacts.

Full lesson to identify and draw on lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes. Lesson follows a 3 step process which includes applying their understanding, consolidating understanding and then reasoning. Resource includes 3 step worksheet, place value fluency activity and a full supporting smart notebook. Kept simple for teachers.

Timeline ordering activity that documents the key events from Mo Farah’s life. 10 key dates with information and images accompanying the key events of Mo Farah’s life. Perfect for black history month, for when looking at someone who has faced challenges in their life and writing biographies.

End of unit assessment for Year 4 Science - Sound. Covers the full topic about sound including the ear, volume, and hertz. This is perfect to use for the key knowledge learned and application of knowledge of sound waves. Alongside this, I have used the old Year 6 SATS questions to work scientifically on this subject area. 16 mark end of unit assessment.

Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils comparing numbers up to 10,000 from different representations. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 4 where children practice the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.

Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefixes il-, in- and im- before root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, develop understanding of definitions and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application across their writing.

Retrieval activity that focuses on chapter one of Ted Hughes the Iron Man book. Great activity at the start of the book that focuses on the retrieve and record reading domain. Questions are presented in different ways such as recording full answers, ticking answers, matching up answers and true/false statements. A retrieval resource kept simple. Also includes a notebook that cover retrieval and shows each question on a slide so you can go through it with the whole class after they complete.

Lesson on identifying different representations of multiplication. This includes arrays, bar models and calculations using the commutative law. Lesson is structured in a step 1-3 format allowing children to apply and consolidate their understanding and then reason. Kept simple for teacher to use.

Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefix in to root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application.

Simple resource to use in pairs in class. Children match the most appropriate adverbial to the sentence from the box below. Very simple and used to develop understanding of fronted adverbials and adverbs of manner. This can be developed by children writing the sentence out and developing them. Used in the Year 4 classroom to great success.

This resource is focused on identifying that one main clause is a simple sentence and two main clauses linked together with a coordinating conjunction is a compound sentence. It then explores coordinating conjunctions and how to link two main clauses together. Step 1 focuses on identifying simple and compound sentences Step 2 is used to look at applying the correct coordinating conjunction Step 3 focuses on children applying compound sentences with a range of coordinating conjunctions in their writing.