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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.

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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
NEW CLASS/TRANSITION/END OF YEAR  - ALL ABOUT ME - COMPLETE LESSON -FINGERPRINT POEMS
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NEW CLASS/TRANSITION/END OF YEAR - ALL ABOUT ME - COMPLETE LESSON -FINGERPRINT POEMS

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A Complete ENGLISH/ART lesson, which includes a detailed PowerPoint and all resources, including example poems. UPDATED for 2023 The lesson is designed to help you get to know your class, whilst creating a fantastic display for the wall (ideal for the start of the year) Children consider their Values, beliefs, Strengths, skills and hobbies- before creating an autobiographical poem in the shape of a fingerprint. This lesson is also perfect for an end of year activity, and the poem can then be kept as a keepsake by the pupil. Ideal for KS1/2 or 3 as the art activity is easily differentiated. IMAGES FROM PIXABAY OR AUTHORS OWN. Please leave feedback, it is GREATLY appreciated.
EMOTION WORD, COMMA  SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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EMOTION WORD, COMMA SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's Emotion word, comma Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson is designed as a standalone grammar/sentence skills lesson. However it would also fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoint's are fully editable. The lesson has an alien/space theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS   3  WEEK NARRATIVE UNIT (YEAR 6)
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BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS 3 WEEK NARRATIVE UNIT (YEAR 6)

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A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 12/13 lessons. The unit starts with a cold task, and ends by writing a short story (hot task) on a similar theme to the text. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways. All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. Editable versions are included wherever possible. Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. Images sourced from Pixabay.
VERB-PERSON SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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VERB-PERSON SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's VERB-PERSON Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Would fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Also works very well as a standalone skills lesson. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
BOYS SENTENCES -COMPLETE LESSON. (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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BOYS SENTENCES -COMPLETE LESSON. (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat’s BOYS Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
SUSPENSE WRITING - Complete Lesson: Francis Brandywine  KS2
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SUSPENSE WRITING - Complete Lesson: Francis Brandywine KS2

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A complete English lesson, written for year 5/6 and differentiated 3 ways. The objective covered is suspense writing, with a starter that looks at the passive voice. The planning uses the animated film: Francis Brandywine, which is available on You tube. Directed by Richard Hickey All images are public domain from pixabay.com
IF, IF, IF, THEN (CONDITIONAL)  SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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IF, IF, IF, THEN (CONDITIONAL) SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's if, if, if then sentences. (CONDITIONAL SENTENCES) Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson is designed as a standalone grammar/sentence skills lesson. However it would also fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoint's are fully editable. The lesson has an alien/space theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
ROBIN HOOD LEGEND-UKS2- LESSON 1 - Character and setting.
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ROBIN HOOD LEGEND-UKS2- LESSON 1 - Character and setting.

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the legend of ‘Robin Hood’ This is lesson 1 in a series of 8. The whole scheme of work is available. The whole scheme includes 8 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a legend based on Robin Hood. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Holes by Louis Sachar - Descriptive writing SOW - Lesson 3 (figurative settings)
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Holes by Louis Sachar - Descriptive writing SOW - Lesson 3 (figurative settings)

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’Holes’ By Louis Sachar This is lesson 3 in a series of 6. The whole scheme of work is available. The whole scheme includes 6 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a description of a setting using all of the descriptive techniques learned and developed during the series of lessons. There are also 2 additional lessons that complete the scheme ( a hot and a cold task) This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. Images sourced from Pixabay.
OUTSIDE. (INSIDE.)  SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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OUTSIDE. (INSIDE.) SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's OUTSIDE. (INSIDE.) Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson would fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. It would also work very well as a standalone skills lesson. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoints are fully eitable. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
2 PAIRS  SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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2 PAIRS SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's 2 pairs sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson is designed as a standalone grammar/sentence skills lesson. However it would also fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoint's are fully editable. The lesson has an alien/space theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
SONNET 18 - COMPLETE LESSON - UPPER KS2
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SONNET 18 - COMPLETE LESSON - UPPER KS2

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A complete poetry skills lesson, based around SONNET 18 by William Shakespeare. Planned for year six, and fully differentiated - so could easily be adapted up or down. A detailed PPT and all resources are included. ALL IMAGES SOURCED FROM PIXABAY
2A  SENTENCES   COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT)  KS2
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2A SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's 2a Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
Roman Army Poetry   Complete Week of Lessons  Year 3/4
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Roman Army Poetry Complete Week of Lessons Year 3/4

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A whole week of planning, with resources and PPT’s. The children will explore the life of a Roman soldier, before performing and writing their own cadence calls and marching songs. These look brilliant in class assemblies or filmed for a blog or website. Please leave feedback.
Descriptive Writing Scheme Of Work (Winter)  Upper KS2/KS3
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Descriptive Writing Scheme Of Work (Winter) Upper KS2/KS3

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A descriptive writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 8 lessons. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways. All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. Editable versions are included wherever possible. Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
ALL ABOUT ME  -  PORTRAIT POETRY - COMPLETE LESSON FOR A NEW CLASS
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ALL ABOUT ME - PORTRAIT POETRY - COMPLETE LESSON FOR A NEW CLASS

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A Complete POETRY lesson, which includes a detailed PPT, resources and planning. Children write a poem to describe themselves using precise adjectives and similes. Clear 3 way differentiation. UPDATED FOR 2019 The lesson is designed to help you get to know your class, whilst creating a fantastic display for the wall (ideal for the start of the year) Also suitable as part of a poetry unit, or for a PHSCE lesson. Ideal for KS2/3 Please leave feedback.
'AD, same AD' sentences' COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2
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'AD, same AD' sentences' COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat’s ‘AD some AD’ Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated 3 ways) This lesson would fit neatly into a grammar or narrative unit based on sentence construction. It would also work very well as a standalone skills lesson. Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. Where possible, all resources and PowerPoint’s are fully editable. The lesson has a dragon theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
CLIMATE CHANGE -GRETA THUNBERG-  SPEECH ANALYSIS
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CLIMATE CHANGE -GRETA THUNBERG- SPEECH ANALYSIS

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources based around Greta Thunberg’s Ted Talk on climate change. This lesson begins by looking at the recent ‘School strike for climate change’ movement. It then moves on to explore the features of Persuasive Speeches and the students will annotate the speech to show their understanding. The lesson uses AFORRESTPIE as a vehicle for exploring the features. All images sourced from Pixabay.
SLOW WRITING  - 3 COMPLETE STANDALONE  LESSONS
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SLOW WRITING - 3 COMPLETE STANDALONE LESSONS

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A bundle of 3 complete lessons based around David Dadau’s inspirational**’SLOW WRITING’ **technique. Aimed at upper KS2 and differentiated fully (3 ways) Each lesson develops children’s ability to write precisely and consciously to create a vibrant and vivid description. lesson 1 - CHARACTERS lesson 2 - SETTINGS lesson 3 - SUSPENSE Resources includes a full lesson plan, detailed PowerPoint and three levels of task based around a series of images. All resources and PowerPoint are fully editable. All images and video clip are sourced from PIXABAY
Ancient Greek Poetry  Week - the first Olympics
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Ancient Greek Poetry Week - the first Olympics

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A complete week of English planning, presentations and resources. written for year 3/ 4 but very easy to adapt for other age ranges. Every resource needed is included. Links with an Olympic and/or Ancient Greek topic. Perfect unit when preparing for a class or sharing assembly, as chdn create a performance poem at the end of the week. Objectives covered: Explore concrete (shape) poetry. Learn about the events at the ancient Greek games. Write poems using the laurel wreath shape (about Olympic events) Perform the poems in groups, creating a collaborative poem by combining your work. You could even create a laurel wreath to wear that also contains your poem! (great for class assemblies) Please leave feedback.