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Year 3 & Year 4 Viking Myths & Legends Sagas Planning & Resources
What’s included:
*Lesson plan (2-2.5 weeks of lessons)
*Main teaching SMART Notebook presentation (76 slides)
*Accompanying worksheets and activities, plus a writing checklist, Non-chron WAGOLL and writing planning sheet
Learning objectives covered:
*Make inferences - reading comprehension using film (The Saga of Bjorn from The Literacy Shed) covering questions strands: true or false, put in order, retrieval, vocabulary and inference
*Punctuate a paragraph correctly (dictation)
*Design a Norse mythical creature
*Adverbials of time, place and manner
*Write a non-chronological report
*Identify and use pronouns (including possessive pronouns)
Vary openers using DADWAVERS
Plan and write a Norse myth/saga
Side note: We are studying Vikings in history and also began reading Viking Boy (Tony Bradman) as a class read before starting this unit of work (some parts - very few - were censored/missed out due to violence! I always read ahead in advance of reading aloud to the class) but overall they absolutely loved it. Additionally, it helped increase subject-specific knowledge about different Viking topics such as Viking way of life, Gods and the Valkyries.

NEW for 2024 Y6/Year 6 KS2 leavers/end of year song
Two new songs for 2024
2 sets of lyrics
Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things
Beyonce’s Texas Hold Em
Leave a 5 star review if you would like a sound file of the songs!!
ksimpson@hedworthlane.s-tyneside.sch.uk
Enjoy!

Y5/Y6 The Day The Crayons Quit - PLANNING and RESOURCES
A lesson plan with 13 lessons and associated resources, including the main teaching Power Point. You can now also buy our comprehensive planning, resources and extra ideas for the follow-up book The Day the Crayons Came Home. Look for the author LittleDude2011
Objectives covered in this unit are:
Prediction and inference
Vocabulary - using words in context/finding meaning
Using a dictionary
Locating and summarising information
Reading - retrieval
Writing - a letter
Punctuating speech
Using ISPACED
Reading - what’s the question?
Parenthesis
Relative clauses
Poetry
Subjunctive form
Persuasive writing

BANGIN' LATE ADDITION KS2/YEAR 6/LEAVERS 2024 SONG- STICK SEASON
Late addition song resource for this year at an exceptional bargain of only £1!!
Amazing and poignant lyrics rewritten for the popular Stick Season song by Noah Kahan.
We please ask you to write a 5 star review and screen shot before emailing to request the sound file to go with it.
It’s a BANGER so don’t delay and buy today!!!

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 5 Chocolate Cake reading comprehension 3 lessons
Week 5 Chocolate Cake
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 7 The Wild Robot reading comprehension 3 lessons
Week 7 The Wild Robot
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 1 The Gingerbread Star / Bill's New Frock
Week 1 The Gingerbread Star / Bill’s New Frock
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

Cluedo Maths main teaching Powerpoint
A fun and engaging lesson for upper KS2 but easily adaptable for lower KS2. Tried and tested in Y6 (upper mid-low ability).
Pupils will use prior knowledge and extend learning of fractions of amounts and mixed number and improper fractions to work out ‘who done it’. Based on the popular game of Cluedo (most recently known as Clue) the task is to solve where, when and who committed the maths crime by calculating fractions of amounts, converting mixed number and improper fractions and identifying equivalent fractions.
Perfect for Ofsted, an observation, an interview or in addition to your weekly teaching.
*FIND LESSON PLAN IN FREE RESOURCES.
*Find all supporting worksheets in our PREMIUM resources. A ready-made, tried and tested, successful and highly rated lesson. Fully differentiated oral/mental starter, main session teaching and independent tasks.*

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 6 Stuart Little reading comprehension 3 lessons
Week 6 Stuart Little
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

Key Stage 2/KS2 Short multiplication -Maths Observation
Lesson plan and resources for a tried and tested maths observation about short multiplication. I used this for a mid to low ability Year 6 class but resources could be easily adapted for any key stage 2 class. All resources are provided including starter 'Train your Brain' PPT and all differentiated worksheets.

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 2 Paddington / The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Week 2 Paddington / The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

2022 KS2/YEAR6/YEAR2End of Year Leavers' Song
6 SONGS IN TOTAL!!!
4 songs for end of year/leavers’ events and assemblies
2 songs for end of year/staff leaving/retirement
Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender (11 MOVING ONWARDS)
Encanto - What Else Can I Do? - Diane Guerrero (WHAT ELSE WILL I DO?)
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor (END OF AN ERA)
The Final Countdown - Europe
Eye of the Tiger and Final Countdown also have retirement/staff leaving versions.
If you would like a sound file with a recording of the new lyrics drop us a message with your email to ksimpson@hedworthlane.s-tyneside.sch.uk and we’ll send it to you after you’ve downloaded this resource.
Hope they are of some use-enjoy!

End of year - Key Stage 2/KS2 Leavers Assembly Song Bundle
Four song ideas for leavers’ assemblies. All lyrics rewritten to fit a school/year 6 context. Tried and tested in previous years - very successful and enjoyed by the year group (all songs required parental tissues at hand!)
Songs included are:
Seven Years Old by Lukas Graham
Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran
Hold by the River by James Bay
2002 by Anne Marie
Coming Soon-Look out for more song ideas to use with your summer 2019 leavers!

Year 2 (Key Stage 1 KS1) or Year 6 (Key Stage 2 KS2) Leavers' Song/Assembly 2019
I’ve re-written the lyrics to Lewis Capaldi’s 'Someone You Loved’
It’s easy to sing and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Tissues will definitely be needed for this one! Enjoy. Only teaser verses have been included on the preview. Full versions are included!
JUST ADDED - a more upbeat song by Sigrid - Don’t Feel Like Crying
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1!!

2020 special lyrics End of year Year6/Year2 Leavers' Songs
2 songs for end of year/leavers’ events and assemblies (virtually if required!)
Maroon 5 - Memories
JP Saxe/Julia Michaels - If the World was Ending (renamed as When Year 6 is ending)
Both sets of lyrics reflect the events of the current academic school year.
If you would like a sound file with a recording of the new lyrics drop us a message with your email and we’ll send it to you after you’ve downloaded this resource.
Hope they are of some use-enjoy!

Year 3 & Year 4 Whole Class Reading Week 3 Winnie The Pooh guided reading 3 lessons
Week 3 Winnie The Pooh
Whole class reading/extract comprehension/guided reading resource with an adaptive teaching approach for independent tasks (3 levels of differentiation).
3 lessons which can be taught across one week depending on your timetable or over 3 weeks. The lesson duration is between 30-45 minutes.
Each lesson covers a different reading focus:
Lesson 1 - Vocabulary and prediction
Lesson 2 - Retrieval and inference
Lesson 3 - Sequence/summarise/explain
Included is the text extract linked to the lesson; a main teaching presentation which is delivered whole class with opportunities to practice the skill needed for the independent task. This covers a blurb, information about the author, practice questions based specifically on the skill being taught and a differentiated/adapted independent task (3 levels).
The independent task is sized to fit on a sticky labels (A4 page with 4 labels) which pupils stick into reading comprehension books to then answer the questions.
The texts chosen are specific to the ability of Year 3 and Year 4 but due to the nature of whole class reading, are suitable for those working below ARE.
There are 8 weeks (24 lessons) in this block to cover a half term which have been uploaded separately, week by week.
If you have time (ha!), please leave us a review. We would love to hear your feedback.

Y5/Y6 The Day The Crayons Came Home - PLANNING and RESOURCES
A follow-up resource to our planning and resources on The Day the Crayons Quit.
A lesson plan with 15 lessons and associated resources, including the main teaching Power Point. There are also 10+ ideas for additional lessons to extend the topic or to use at other times in the sequence of lessons provided. There are also several suggestions given for extra SPAG opportunties linked to the text.
Objectives covered are:
Prediction and inference about a character
Drama-hotseating
Vocabulary - using words in context/finding meaning
Using a thesaurus and dictionary
Locating and summarising information
Research on a topic to produce a leaflet
Writing - a postcard
Writing - an interview
Writing- book review
Punctuating speech
Using ISPACED
Persuasive writing
Reading comprehension: retrieval, inference, true/false, word meaning and APE
PLUS LOTS MORE IDEAS!

Discrimination assembly
A script to accompany a class assembly on the subject of discrimination and diversity

Djembe rhythm patterns (to accompany assembly script and PPT)
Fantastic repertoire of rhythms, which has been put together to result in a class performance for a whole school assembly. Tried and tested!

Cluedo Maths Lesson plan - ofsted/interview/observation lesson
A fun and engaging lesson for upper KS2 but easily adaptable for lower KS2. Fast paced for accelerated progress. Tried and tested in Y6 (upper mid-low ability)
Pupils will use prior knowledge and extend learning of fractions of amounts and mixed number and improper fractions to work out 'who done it'. Based on the popular game of Cluedo (most recently known as Clue) the task is to solve where, when and who committed the maths crime by calculating fractions of amounts, converting mixed number and improper fractions and identifying equivalent fractions.
Perfect for Ofsted, an observation, an interview or in addition to your weekly teaching.
*Find all supporting worksheets and main teaching PowerPoint in our PREMIUM resources. A ready-made, tried and tested, successful and highly rated lesson. Fully differentiated oral/mental starter, main session teaching and independent tasks.*
Another time saver from us to you!