KS1 & 2 Poetry review blank template. A quick review resource for pupils to use to comment on poems they have read in class and as part of a special Book Day or library events. Space to write a short summary, identify key vocabulary, repetition, rhyme and a space to rate/recommend the poem. Great to use in a class library for pupils to share ideas about their favourite poems and poets.
KS1 & 2 New Year 2018 Power-point lesson /Assembly which can be used as a single lesson or as a stimulus for cross curricular work. 21 slides presented in simple text focusing on New Year greetings (in different languages) and historical information. The lesson encourages pupils to work in small groups of three / four to discuss and explain questions about the images and information presented on the slides. Slides include information on Janus the Roman God of new beginnings, reviewing the previous year and resolutions for the forthcoming year. There are a range of humorous images demonstrating resolutions and prompting ideas for pupils to use.
Pupils are encouraged to record their resolutions, refer to them daily and try to stick to them!
KS1/2 Transition and new pupils : All about me blank information template.
A simple template for pupils to complete to share facts and information about themselves in written form. Information includes family, friends, interests and likes/dislikes plus a space to draw a self -portrait or stick on a photo.
Great to use with a new class or for a new pupil or as a transition exercise for a new teacher.
Whole school Teaching & Learning Policy. Written for Primary but could be adapted. Includes key headings and statements on what constitutes good teaching, knowledge of pupils, prior learning, planning, learning environment, resources, teaching strategies, assessment and expectations. This policy can be used as a structured starting point for sharing views on T&L with staff prior to adapting the content or creating own policy.
KS1 & 2 Power-point lesson which can be used as a single lesson or as a stimulus for cross curricular work. 24 slides presented in simple text focusing on Valentine’s day traditions, historical information and traditions. The lesson encourages pupils to work in small groups of three / four to discuss and explain questions about the images and information presented on the slides. Slides include information on Cupid, Venus, St.Valentine, Tudor traditions and Valentine symbols. Pupils are encouraged to record their responses on a group paper in different forms of writing, drawing, solving a riddle and labelling diagrams.
Bundle of 5 resources including :
Halloween powerpoint lesson of 34 slides including a simple history of Halloween and customs with activities for pupils including writing a spell.
How to write a horror story A KS2 power-point of 19 slides which can be used as one lesson or extended over a longer period. Included are examples of 2 short horror stories (not too scary!) for pupils to use in the lesson to analyse against a Horror story features checklist. There are key questions to promote discussion and paired work. Also included is a simple planning and drafting grid. Pupils can use the grids to give paired feedback to improve their work prior to writing the final story. The lesson culminates in a spooky story reading presentation.
Horror story template for pupil use with a reminder of the features of a horror story.
Halloween word searches x 2 (one simple - forward words, one more challenging with words arranged up, down, f/w, b/w, diagonally).
Halloween quiz of 15 questions and answers. Can be played as a team or pairs/individually following topic or lesson on Halloween. Useful as a post lesson assessment.
Behaviour for Learning pupil self-evaluation/assessment template. Suitable for Primary/Secondary. Pupils identify their strengths and areas for development in individual lessons, specific subjects or over an identified timescale. This template makes it easy for pupils to identify ways to improve their behaviour for learning and set realistic targets. Can be used as part of a single lesson or at the end of a series of lessons. Also suitable for PSHCE/Tutor time, behaviour management reviews or for SENCOs or TAs to support pupils with SEN. Can be used as a record to monitor pupil progress over an academic school year and share with parents.