A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2. The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

LO: To describe a character using similes and other effective language. Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2. Use exciting language to write an effective description of Count Dracula. Looking for more? Also see the premier bundle package which includes a full unit of work!

Pupils measure the shapes (1960’s objects) on the worksheets and calculate the perimeter in decimals. The images are popular 1960’s icons and memorabilia. BS (Lower) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest cm AA (Middle) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest decimal in cm MAT (Higher) - Measure the squares, rectangles and circles* to the nearest decimal in cm *A small piece of string is needed to measure the perimeter of the circle. Pupils correctly add up all the sides to find the perimeter. A simple video link to allow pupils to recap on the method required to work out the perimeter of polygons has also been included. LO: To measure the perimeter of shapes

LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs Learners need to sequence the significant events of the life of David Walliams and then re-write them using paragraphs. 3 Levels of differentiation: (3 Sheets) MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’

After looking at existing examples of Theme Park Leaflets, (not included) learners design and create their own leaflet using this template. These sheets are designed to be attached inside an exercise book and used in a display. Also included are examples of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a list of useful persuasive phrases to ‘up-level’ the outcome of your learners work. Also included is a short video clip advertsing a theme park and a sample set of success criteria (WMG - What makes good)

National Numeracy test style questions for KS2 students in year 5/6. Great teaching and revision tool to familiarize your learners with the styles of questions included in the National Tests. 2x Numeracy Procedural PowerPoint’s 2x Reasoning PowerPoint’s

Pupils use the decimals to round to the nearest measurement. Designed to promote maths across the curriculum in KS2. 3 differentiated sheets (with pictures) for different groups of learners BS - Lower AA - Middle MAT - Harder

Tables for collection of ride data. Also Included is some existing data about Oakwood Theme Park. These worksheets are useful to display results of research or record details when visiting an actual theme park .e.g. Height, speed, length, duration, scientific forces 3 Levels of differentiation BS (Lower) AA (Middle) MAT (More able)

A bank of original and new resources to support in the teaching of persuasive writing across the curriuculum. KS2 Pupils have to design their own 'Roller Coaster' and persuade the audience/reader why they should 'dare' to ride it! Note: There are only writing resources provided, all construction should take place in a separate task.

This activity has been developed to assist pupils in writing an effective description of the differences between rich and poor Tudor people from a first person perspective. There are two sheets of visual stimuli to support this activity and a sample set of answers. Suitable for pupils in KS2, this activity has been previously used with learners in year 3&4.

Pupils work in pairs to decode the word cloud to find the hidden internet safety rules. Answer sheet included. This is a challenging task.

Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)

LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. 3 Levels of differentiation: MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing original science fiction stories. * The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*

A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2 10 resources are attached including: *Engaging PowerPoint presentations *Recipe ideas *Planning worksheets *Evaluation activities *Instructional sequencing activity *Model text *Template for an advertising poster *Success criteria (WMG)

Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource. Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example. Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils. *Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.

Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far! Formal letter writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Learners will look at the main features of a letter of complaint. They will then write their own letter from Headteacher, Professor Dolores Umbridge, to Mr and Mrs Weasley using the information provided. Video clip, example power words, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.