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Courageous People Who Changed the World - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading Heidi Poelman’s ‘Courageous People Who Changed the World.’
The text gives an outline of the achievements of: William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King jr, Malala Yousafzai.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text is available freely on Epic and is hyperlinked on the first slide for ease of access.
The session is best suited for children in years 2-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Audley End House - Reading Comprehension Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, whilst enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of Audley End House, through reading a short, age-appropriate non-fiction text about its construction, history and important features.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text has been adapted from a web source to ensure that it is clear and age-appropriate. It is provided in both PDF and Word, so that you can make any additional alterations should you wish to.
The session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Ernest Shackleton - KS1 Whole Class Reading Session!
This KS1 whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through the reading of an original factfile about the life of Ernest Shackleton.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The session is best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Jane Austen - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Jane Austen, particularly those studying different authors in English Literature, or completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Jane Austen Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Great Expectations: Abel Magwitch and 19th Century Justice!
This engaging and informative lesson enables students to make detailed and precise interpretations of the character of Abel Magwitch in Great Expectations, through developing a deep understanding of the key features of the 19th Century criminal justice system. In particular, students learn about how criminals were perceived and treated in Victorian society, and link this knowledge to Abel Magwitch’s introduction, development, and demise in the novel.
The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which children learn through:
- Understanding key contextual information about the 19th Century criminal justice system;
- Reading extracts about Abel Magwitch in ‘Great Expectations’ and identifying the features of the 19th Century justice system within the text;
- Analysing how Dickens presents his views about the treatment of criminals through the character of Abel Magwitch in the text;
- Peer assessing each other’s learning attempts.
Included is:
- Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and comprehensive;
- Extracts about Abel Magwitch;
- Analysis template with success criteria for creating well-structured responses;
- Comprehensive lesson plan.
All documents are attached as Word and PDF in case formatting differs on your computer.
There are also opportunities for group learning, peer assessment, and whole class discussion. This was originally taught to mixed ability year 10 groups, but can easily be differentiated for groups of different ages and abilities.
All images are licensed for commercial use, and image rights are listed on the last page of the presentation.
Significant Explorers from Across History - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to explorers over time. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Explorers Overview;
-Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration;
-Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the First Summit of Everest;
-Neil Armstrong and the Space Race;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Explorers Timeline.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.
Roman Army Non-Fiction - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills whilst simultaneously building their understanding of life in the Roman Army.
The resource pack includes the full text (adapted from a BBC Teach article) and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The session is best suited for children in lower KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older or younger year groups. This resource is suitable for home/ remote learning. These resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Olympic Games - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning everything about the Olympics. This may be as a part of their history, PE or PSHE study, or within cross-curricular/ tutor group activities. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
History of the Olympics (Ancient Olympics, Reviving the Games, The Modern Olympics);
Important Vocabulary;
Olympic Games Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions (e.g. Where were the ancient Oympics held? How are the host cities decided? etc);
Top Ten Olympics Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. It is particularly useful for those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about prominent leaders or military figures. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in His Life;
Important Vocabulary;
1st Duke of Wellington Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Harriet Tubman - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Harriet Tubman, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about civil rights activists in PSHE (or significant black individuals during Black History Month). It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Harriet Tubman Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Lascaux Cave Paintings - KS2 Reading Comprehension Lesson!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading an information article about the Lascaux Cave Paintings. It includes information about the location of the caves, subject matter of the paintings, how they were created, and how the paintings are being preserved.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The extract needed is provided in both PDF and Word format.
The session is best suited for children across KS2, I have previously used the resources with years 3-5.
Aztec Sacrifice - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading a key extract from Fiona McDonald’s ‘You Wouldn’t Want to be an Aztec Sacrifice!’
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The extract needed is provided as a PDF and a link to a web-based version is also included on the first slide.
The session is best suited for children in KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older age groups.
Jane Goodall Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Jane Goodall as a part of either their history or their science study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Jane Goodall Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Rosalind Franklin Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Rosalind Franklin, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals’, or children studying notable scientists as a part of their science curriculum. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Rosalind Franklin Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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Edexcel Conflict Poetry Comprehension Activity Booklets!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of all 15 of the Edexcel ‘Conflict’ poems from the newest anthology. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
Each booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities across the booklets are as consistent, to provide an equal understanding of each poem, and include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
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Edexcel Conflict Poetry Lesson Bundle!
This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain a valuable understanding of the content, language, and structure features of a number of conflict poems, each of which are studied as a part of Edexcel’s new English Literature syllabus.
Made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, students should complete this scheme having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings poems, understanding the writer’s ideas within poems, understanding the social and historical contexts of the different wars/conflicts, and analysing features of content, language, and structure. Included are lessons on:
- The Charge of the Light Brigade - Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Poppies - Jane Weir
- War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy
- What Were They Like? - Denise Levertov
- PLUS A lesson on how to compare poems!
Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps:
- Engaging
- Defining/ Understanding
- Identifying/Remembering
- Analysing/ Creating
- Peer or self evaluating.
All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.
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A Christmas Carol Lesson Bundle!
This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain understanding, assessment skills, and key interpretations of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, students should complete this scheme having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings of the text, understanding the writer’s ideas within the text, analysing key characters, settings, and themes, and understanding Dickens’ language devices.
Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps:
- Engaging
- Defining/ Understanding
- Identifying/Remembering
- Analysing/ Creating
- Peer or self evaluating.
All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.
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Ancient History Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing knowledge organisers offer complete reference points for students learning or revising knowledge relating to each of the following ancient history topics:
Ancient Egypt;
Ancient Greece;
The Romans.
Each organiser contains a number of comprehensive sections explaining the key elements of the topic, timelines detailing key times and events, diagrams and images to visually aid understanding, and key facts to extend the learning of higher attaining students.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and are provided as both PDFs and Word documents (so that you can edit should you wish to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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KS1 Significant Individuals Huge Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children learning about writers, as a part of their study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ Included in this bundle are 20 knowledge organisers, about:
Florence Nightingale
Mary Seacole
William Booth
Mother Teresa
Marie Curie
Tim Berners-Lee
Stephen Hawking
Isaac Newton
Robert Scott
Amy Johnson
Christopher Columbus
Neil Armstrong
Winston Churchill
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Abraham Lincoln
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther-King
Guy Fawkes
Emmeline Pankhurst
Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Key Times in their Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Timeline of their Life;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Lesson Bundle!
This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain understanding, assessment skills, and key interpretations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.’ Made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, students should complete this scheme having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings of the text, understanding the writer’s ideas within the text, analysing key characters, settings, and themes, and understanding Stevenson’s language devices.
Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps:
- Engaging
- Defining/ Understanding
- Identifying/Remembering
- Analysing/ Creating
- Peer or self evaluating.
All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.