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Newspaper Reports  – Mr Stink
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Newspaper Reports – Mr Stink

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Newspaper Reports – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Writing Newspaper Reports - Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, report writing lesson on the twelfth chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. The lesson focuses on how write newspaper reports Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a detailed PowerPoint to ensure children’s understanding of the elements of newspaper reports. The class will write a report together and then the children can plan and write their own using the writing frame and success criteria included to allow for confidence when writing independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - Complete lesson PowerPoint - Writing prompt sheet - Success criteria - Chapter review sheets This is the twelfth lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here. Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here. ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit Complete Persuasive Writing Unit Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit *****************************************************************************
 Figurative Language  – Mr Stink
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Figurative Language – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on using Figurative Language- Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, narrative writing lesson on the eleventh chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. The lesson focuses on how to use figurative language for effect in narrative writing. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There are activities to explain figurative language and a detailed PowerPoint to ensure understanding. Children can then plan and write their own narratives independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - Complete lesson PowerPoint - Writing prompt sheet - Lower ability prompt sheet - Success criteria - Chapter review sheets This is the eleventh lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here Thanks for looking Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here. *************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit Complete Persuasive Writing Unit Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit ***************************************************************************
 Punctuation for Effect  – Mr Stink
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Punctuation for Effect – Mr Stink

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Punctuation for Effect – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on using Punctuation for Effect - Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, narrative writing lesson on the tenth chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There are activities to explain punctuation with an anchor chart and detailed PowerPoint to ensure the elements of punctuation are broken down. Children can then plan and write their own narratives independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - Complete lesson PowerPoint (UK and US versions) - Example anchor chart - Writing frame prompts - Success criteria - Chapter review sheets This is the tenth lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-reading-comprehension-mr-stink-11196477 Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Roman Theatre
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Roman Theatre

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Roman Theatre Three Complete Lessons on Roman Theatre Three complete history lesson on Roman history and theatre. Children will learn a brief history of the roman empire, then delve into Roman theatre by creating their own Roman plays to embed knowledge. Included in this download: • Full lesson plans • Lesson PowerPoint • Scripts notes • Script templates • Characters for plays • Stage props for plays • Theatre picture • Annotated theatre picture Please ask if you have any questions Don’t forget to leave feedback and follow me for updates on products and offers *************************************************************************** My other history products: Complete Stone Age Unit 4 Weeks of Lessons Pre-History Workbook Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night Literacy Lesson ************************************************************************* Customer Tips: Follow me for news about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: here. ***************************************************************************
 Persuasive Texts  – Mr Stink
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Persuasive Texts – Mr Stink

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Persuasive Texts – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Writing Persuasive Letters, Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, English/ literacy/reading lesson on the seventh chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain the activity and then practice persuading each other. Children can then plan and write their own persuasive letter. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Word prompt sheets - Writing frame - Chapter review sheets Thanks for looking  This is the seventh lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here. Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here. ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit Complete Persuasive Writing Unit Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit *****************************************************************************
 Speaking and Listening  – Mr Stink
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Speaking and Listening – Mr Stink

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Speaking and Listening – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Speaking and Listening, Taking Part in a Debate, Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, lesson on the sixth chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain the activity and then practice with speaking and listening and debating a point. Children can then plan and create a poster, before delivering their own argument. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Example Poster - Planning sheets - Chapter review sheets Thanks for looking  This is the sixth lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here. Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here. ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit Complete Persuasive Writing Unit Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit *****************************************************************************
 Letter Writing  – Mr Stink
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Letter Writing – Mr Stink

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Letter Writing – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Letter Writing Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, letter writing lesson on the fourth chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain the activity and letter writing practice with examples and suggestions. Children can then plan and write their own letters to Chloe. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Lesson success criteria - Chapter review sheets This is the fourth lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-reading-comprehension-mr-stink-11196477 Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Using Paragraphs  – Mr Stink
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Using Paragraphs – Mr Stink

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Using Paragraphs – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Using Paragraphs Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, use of paragraphs lesson on the third chapter of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain the activity and paragraph practice with examples and suggestions. Children can then plan and write their own pieces of work. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Story clues sheets - Example anchor chart - Writing frames - Chapter review sheets This is the third lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here. Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here. ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit Complete Persuasive Writing Unit Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit *****************************************************************************
 Pancake Day Worksheets
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Pancake Day Worksheets

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Pancake Day Worksheets Pancake Day Reading Comprehension, Instructions and Descriptive Writing Worksheets This download includes an information on Pancake Day text with some reading comprehension questions. There is also an instruction sheet for children to order and illustrate a pancake recipe. The Descriptive writing sheets are for children to draw then describe their favourite pancake toppings with word prompts. All include answer keys. There is also a maths comprehension sheet based on pancake recipes. Finally I have also included a Pancake Day word search just for fun. This download includes: - Pancake Day reading comprehension questions - Order instructions worksheet - Descriptive writing worksheets - Complete answer keys - Math comprehension questions - Pancake Day word search Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
Spellings Bundle
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Spellings Bundle

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Teaching Spellings Bundle Spellings of EA, URE and AST Words Worksheets Bundle This download is for 3 worksheets to teach ‘ast’ ‘ure’ and ‘ea’ word spellings. They have fun activities and ways to test your class without being boring. The worksheets in this bundle are available separately here: EA: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-teaching-spellings-ea-words-11182403 URE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-teaching-spellings-ure-worksheet-11185827 AST: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-teaching-spellings-ast-words-11185601 Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback and follow me for product updates here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Character Descriptions  – Mr Stink
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Character Descriptions – Mr Stink

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Character Descriptions – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Character Descriptions Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete, character description lesson on the second paragraph of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain character descriptions with examples and the elements broken down. Children can then plan and write their own descriptions independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. Please note the page numbers referenced refer to the paperback version, although the page needed is indicated as clearly as possible to avoid any confusion. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Mind Map sheets - LA Cloze sheets - MA / HA writing frames - Hot seat prompt sheet - Description word mats - Chapter review sheets This is the second lesson in my Mr Stink unit the first is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-reading-comprehension-mr-stink-11196477 Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Dictionary Work – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Dictionary Work – Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Dictionary Work – Diary of a Wimpy Kid Complete Lesson on Dictionary Work Related to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules This download includes a complete lesson on dictionary work, using the second paragraph of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules. Children will read and discuss the chapter, there is a PowerPoint to explain ordering alphabetically to the class and some sample questions to practice together, before they try to answer questions independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules; everything else needed is included in this download. Please note the page numbers referenced refer to the paperback version, although the page needed is indicated as clearly as possible to avoid any confusion. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Question sheets (3 differentiated) - Complete answer keys - Chapter review sheets Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Valentine’s Day Worksheets
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Valentine’s Day Worksheets

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Valentine’s Day Worksheets Valentine’s Day Reading Comprehension and Punctuation Worksheets This download includes a history of Valentine’s day text without punctuation to allow children to work on their punctuating skills. There is also a short text and some reading comprehension questions on Saint Valentine. Both include answer keys. Finally I have also included a Valentine’s day word search just for fun. This download includes: - History of Valentine’s unpunctuated text - History of Valentine’s punctuated text - Reading comprehension questions - Complete answer keys - Valentine’s word search Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Reading Comprehension – Mr Stink
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Reading Comprehension – Mr Stink

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Reading Comprehension – Mr Stink Complete Lesson on Comprehension Related to Mr Stink by David Walliams This download includes a complete comprehension lesson on the first paragraph of the book Mr Stink by David Walliams. Children will read and discuss the chapter. There is a PowerPoint to explain comprehension to the class and some sample questions to practice together, before they try to answer comprehension questions independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Mr Stink; everything else needed is included in this download. Please note the page numbers referenced refer to the paperback version, although the page needed is indicated as clearly as possible to avoid any confusion. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Question sheets (4 full pages) - Complete answer keys - Chapter review sheets Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
Medusa Myth Video
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Medusa Myth Video

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Medusa Myth Video This is a short animated video to show the Story of Medusa Myth. The videos are in MOV and WMV format but if you require them in a different format please let me know. This video is part of a 4 week complete unit of work on myths and legends available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-myths-and-legends-11175592 Or you can get 3 of my myth videos for the price of 2, here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-greek-myth-videos-11196090 Thanks for looking Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 The Story of Icarus Myth Video
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The Story of Icarus Myth Video

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The Story of Icarus Myth Video This is a short animated video to show the Story of Icarus Myth. This video is in MOV and WMV format but if you require it in a different format please let me know. This video is part of a 4 week complete unit of work on myths and legends available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-myths-and-legends-11175592 ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 The Minotaur Myth Video
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The Minotaur Myth Video

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The Minotaur Myth Video This is a short animated video to show the Minotaur Myth. The videos are in MOV and WMV format but if you require them in a different format please let me know. This video is part of a 4 week complete unit of work on myths and legends available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-myths-and-legends-11175592 ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Greek Myth Videos
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Greek Myth Videos

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Greek Myth Videos This is a collection of three short animated video to show the story of Icarus, Medusa and the Minotaur Myths. The videos are in MOV and WMV format but if you require them in a different format please let me know. These videos are part of a 4 week complete unit of work on myths and legends available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-myths-and-legends-11175592 ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
 Reading Comprehension – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Reading Comprehension – Diary of a Wimpy Kid Complete Lesson on Comprehension Related to Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules This download includes a complete comprehension lesson on the first paragraph of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules. Children will read and discuss the chapter, there is a PowerPoint to explain comprehension to the class and some sample questions to practice together, before they try to answer comprehension questions independently. There is also a short chapter summary sheet for children to complete to reflect on the chapter read. You will need a copy of the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules, everything else needed is included in this download. Please note the page numbers referenced refer to the paperback version, although the age needed is indicated as clearly as possible to avoid any confusion. This download includes: - Full and detailed lesson plan - PowerPoint slides for the lesson - Question sheets (4 full pages) - Complete answer keys - Chapter review sheets Thanks for looking. Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei ***************************************************************************** My other English products: Complete Instruction Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/instruction-writing-english-complete-unit-of-work-11073401 Complete Persuasive Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-chocolate-complete-unit-of-work-4-weeks-11150139 Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-english-unit-of-work-dialogues-and-play-scripts-11066463 *****************************************************************************
  New Year Worksheet
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New Year Worksheet

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New Year Worksheet New Year Resolutions Fun Worksheet Back to School! This download contains a short worksheet for children to reflect on last year and then look ahead to 2019 Can be used as a stand-alone activity or part of a writing lesson. Thanks so much for stopping by! Please remember to leave feedback and follow me for news, promotions and product updates here: https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei The Ginger Teacher ***************************************************************************** Some of my other products: Digestive System Workbook https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/science-workbook-digestive-system-11064088 Animal Food Chains, Complete Unit of Workhttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complete-science-unit-food-chains-11061614 Sounds, Vibrations and Hearing Worksheets https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sounds-vibrations-and-hearing-science-worksheets-11140895 *****************************************************************************