Here is a comprehensive set of guided reading questions for Ace Detective by Shelley Holmes.
The questions cover all of the question types including recall, inference and evaluation and are segmented into six sets of questions.
There are over 30 questions here. I've written the questions, all you have to do is read the book with the children!
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This document textbook maps 34 lessons, each differentiated 4 ways to ensure all the learning needs of pupils in your class are met.
This Excel sheet contains 34 lessons on the subjects listed below, differentiated into 4 ability groups per lesson. That's 136 tasks already organised into ability groups to save you time!
Number and place value - 6 lessons
Multiplication and division - 11 lessons
Addition and subtraction - 5 lessons
Fractions, decimals and percentages - 8 lessons
Area and perimeter - 4 lessons
I have left directions to find every piece of work by the book title, page number and question numbers. All you have to do is find and photocopy the correct page!
Here's a bundle of five lessons focusing on place value with detailed lesson plans, notebooks and worksheets for UKS2. These were originally taught to Year 5 but the worksheets are differentiated 4 ways so they are also relevant to older and younger yeargroups.
Don't reinvent the wheel when you can buy it for £4!
A week of lessons focused on rounding, adjusting and column method ending in a fun-filled lesson on the Friday. Originally designed for a mixed Year 5 and 6 class but can be used for older children.
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Week 4 of planning and resources for a book based Literacy/Topic unit originally for Years 5&6. Five lessons all for under £1 each! The first, second and third week can be found on my page too.
Children may need a session on iPads or laptops to research information on Easter Island to have enough to put in their brochure on Friday.
This is the first week of planning and resources based around a book by Clive Gifford. It's a brilliant book -especially for boys who are reluctant to write- and will get lets of writing from them!
This topic was taught in the morning in the run up to the submission of writing data for Year 6 as a way of gaining evidence ready for moderation. It came in very useful when moderation day did arrive!
This is the first week of planning and resources based around a book by Clive Gifford. It's a brilliant book -especially for boys who are reluctant to write- and will get lets of writing from them!
This topic was taught in the morning in the run up to the submission of writing data for Year 6 as a way of gaining evidence ready for moderation. It came in very useful when moderation day did arrive!
This is the second week of planning and resources based around a book by Clive Gifford. It's a brilliant book -especially for boys who are reluctant to write- and will get lets of writing from them!
This topic was taught in the morning in the run up to the submission of writing data for Year 6 as a way of gaining evidence ready for moderation. It came in very useful when moderation day did arrive!
A lesson plan taken from SEAL and adapted to be suitable for Lower KS2 pupils Years 3&4. Ideal for anti-bullying week or discussing bullying in class.
A high-quality information text about volcanoes which is specifically designed to match the writing expectations for Key Stage 2. Your class can use this text as a WAGOLL, research or use it as a starter to search for the features of the information text using the writing checklists included which are differentiated for LKS2 and UKS2.
A high-quality information text about space which is specifically designed to match the writing expectations for Key Stage 2. Your class can use this text as a WAGOLL, research or use it as a starter to search for the features of the information text using the writing checklists included which are differentiated for LKS2 and UKS2.
This 8 lesson Literacy unit (15 files) supports children in writing a high-quality voice over for the animated video ‘The Piano’. It is designed for a mixed Year 5/6 class however it can be easily edited for a younger or even older class. It is differentiated four ways and there are PowerPoint slides and sheets for every lesson.
A week of Literacy planning which is very well resourced for a mixed Year 3 and 4 class. This planning resulted in great diary entries written as Howard Carter.
Every lesson is resourced fully and has a set of matching PowerPoint presentations. This pack is ready to use straight away and works especially well with classes who are learning about Ancient Egypt in their topic lessons.
As subject leader for Computing, I was asked to compile a list of the best Maths apps suitable for primary curriculum. This extensive list is organised by the following subject areas:
-Addition and subtraction
-Multiplication and division
-Mental maths
-Measuring
-Shape
-Angles
-Symmetry
-Coordinates
-Ratio and proportion
-Fractions, decimals and percentages
-Time
-Money
-Data Handling
-Place value
These apps will support your teaching in all of these subject areas and keep pupils engaged, happy and enjoying Maths. Use them in lessons, tutoring sessions, booster groups or an after school club, it’s up to you!
As Computing subject leader, I was tasked with trying and testing a multitude of apps for use on the school iPads. After testing a multitude of apps (some poor, some great) I made a full list of the best apps for each subject. This list is the EYFS group of apps for Literacy, Numeracy, programming, Design and Technology, imaginative play and a section of really useful apps for staff iPads.
All apps are priced and available on iTunes currently which ensures your iPads stay current and engaging rather than becoming expensive cameras for staff!
As subject leader for Computing, I was asked to compile a list of the best Literacy apps suitable for primary curriculum. This extensive list is organised by the following subject areas:
-Spelling and grammar
-Emergent writing and handwriting
-Reading
-Phonics
These apps will support your teaching in all of these subject areas and keep pupils engaged, happy and enjoying Literacy. Use them in lessons, tutoring sessions, booster groups or an after-school club, it’s up to you!
A week of Literacy lessons based on Roald Dahl’s Matilda. This is a set of 5 lessons for LKS2 focusing on character descriptions.
The week starts by the pupils reading good examples of character descriptions from other Roald Dahl books before moving onto two days of differentiated skills lessons focusing on using adjectives and similes before planning and writing their character descriptions.
All lessons come with a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and paper resources!
This is a lesson which was created to be used in Anti-bullying Week across Years 1 and 2 to help children identify what bullying is, to empathise with someone being bullied and to say what to do if someone is being bullied. All resources are included.
This lesson is part of a long term plan which can be found at my shop below. Just click my name to be taken there or follow the link below.
A lesson created for Anti-Bullying Week. Ideal for discussing bullying and encouraging role play with EYFS. It is part of the long term plan which can be found at my shop below.
A lesson to encourage pupils to have a positive body image and to celebrate who they are. This is part of a PSHE unit which promotes healthy living and mental well-being.