Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3: Essential English Skills Our ‘Year 7 Essential English Skills’ resources are designed to help Year 7 learners master key English skills which were not fully developed at KS2. ‘Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3’ explains how to use pronouns effectively in written work. It recaps nouns and pronouns and contains whole group and individual activities designed to help children understand when and how to use pronouns to avoid repetition. The resource is differentiated (lower, middle and higher ability tasks) and fully editable giving you the freedom to use it as it is or adapt it for your needs.

Writing for Different Purposes Our ‘Writing for Different Purposes’ teaching resource explains how the purpose of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 learners in mind, but it can be easily adapted for use with KS4 students. This fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource covers the following: What do we mean by the purpose of a text? How to identify the purpose of a text. Exploring different purposes. Adapting written work to fit an explicit purpose.

Writing to Entertain English Writing Unit of Work ‘Writing to Entertain’ is a ten lesson unit of work focusing on writing an entertaining short story. Content includes: What makes a good story opening? Using narrative hooks to engage the reader Developing and improving pupils’ vocabulary How to structure a piece of creative writing How to write a vivid description Using a five-stage narrative structure effectively Using literary devices such as similes, metaphors, verbs, adjectives and adverbs to improve writing How to improve written work by drafting and redrafting 16 accompanying worksheets Although it has been produced with KS3 students in mind, ‘Writing to Entertain’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required to suit Year 6 and KS4 pupils.

Texts to Inform or Entertain ‘Texts to Inform or Entertain’ is a handy English reading teaching resource focusing on identifying the differences between texts written to inform and texts written to entertain. Content includes: A PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Texts to Inform or Entertain’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

SATs English Reading Test Prep - Thoughts and Feelings In this KS2 English reading teaching resource, pupils practise using evidence from a text to work out what a character is thinking and feeling in preparation for the KS2 SATs reading test. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint lesson covering long answer style questions A worksheet booklet containing examples of these long answer questions

The Merchant of Venice is a 143-slide PowerPoint-based unit of work with 9 accompanying worksheets. It contains a progressive series of lessons that develop pupil knowledge and understanding of plot, characters, themes, context and language. This KS3 unit contains 12 lessons which cover a range of activities, including: Understanding the play’s plot Analysing the characters Exploring Shakespeare’s language and use of imagery Discussing the key themes and ideas of The Merchant of Venice Studying stagecraft - how Shakespeare creates and resolves conflict Context - women’s rights, Christianity and antisemitism in Elizabethan England Comprehension questions (with model answers provided) for each act. And a lot more. Click the images to preview this unit of work for The Merchant of Venice.

‘Using a Thesaurus’ is a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation focusing on how to use a thesaurus to improve writing skills. For use with either Upper KS2 or Lower KS3 depending on ability. This PowerPoint-based lesson explores how the use of a thesaurus can help to develop word, sentence and text level skills in writing. It includes the following activities: Definition of synonyms. Explanation of how a thesaurus works. Using a traditional thesaurus. Using a digital or online thesaurus such as the Microsoft thesaurus in Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. Using a thesaurus to improve vocabulary task. Peer assessment and consolidation of understanding plenary activity.

GCSE English Language Reading Comprehension Skills 2 This three-lesson mini-unit is designed to help GCSE students develop their Reading Fiction comprehension skills. It is made up of a 48-slide PowerPoint presentation, 8 worksheets and a comprehension task that uses an extract from the novel ‘Extra Life’ by Oliver Kean. Contents: Lesson One An introduction to the ‘Reading Fiction’ section of the GCSE English Language exam How to approach the exam task Analysing an extract - first and second reading Consolidation and using deduction skills How to write an extended answer about language Lesson Two How to refer to the text and use quotes effectively How to write about structure How to answer a 20-mark evaluation question effectively A 45-minute assessment task Lesson Three Feedback and discussion of student responses All five GCSE-type assessment questions and answers explored in detail Exemplar answers for all five questions ‘GCSE English Language Reading Comprehension Skills 2’ has everything you need to help you develop essential ‘Reading Fiction’ exam skills. Click the images to preview the resource.

Writing for Different Audiences ‘Writing for Different Audiences’ English teaching resource explains how the audience of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 students in mind but it can be easily tweaked for use with upper KS2 or lower ability KS4 students. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective 1 accompanying worksheet

Subtraction - Taking Away and Crossing Out - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils explore subtraction through the process of taking items away or crossing them out. 'Subtraction - Taking Away and Crossing Out - Year 1’ supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 1 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 4 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Subtraction - Taking Away and Crossing Out - Year 1’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Fact Families - the eight facts - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils build on their knowledge of addition fact families to include all eight facts in a fact family. ‘Fact Families - the eight facts - Year 1’ supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 1 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 2 accompanying worksheets 2 further worksheets with answers ‘Fact Families - the eight facts - Year 1’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Improving Reading Skills - Year 7 ‘Improving Reading Skills’ has been created to help pupils develop their prose reading skills. The resource explores a range of key reading skills including: Examining form, language and mood Developing reading for meaning and understanding skills Inference and deduction Non-fiction (travel writing and autobiography) Improving Reading Skills also includes two example texts and assessment materials within a worksheet booklet. ‘Improving Reading Skills - Year 7’ is fully editable, giving teachers the freedom, if required, to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Subtraction on a Number Line - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils use the method of counting back on a number line to find the answers to subtraction calculations within 10. 'Subtraction on a Number Line - Year 1’ supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 1 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 2 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Subtraction on a Number Line - Year 1’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Subtraction - Taking Away - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils build on their knowledge of taking away/crossing out by beginning to record their findings in a number sentence. 'Subtraction - Taking Away - Year 1’ supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 1 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 3 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Subtraction - Taking Away - Year 1’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Make a Father’s Day Card Writing > Non-fiction ‘Make a Father’s Day Card’ is a fully editable teaching resource which is ideal for KS2 or lower KS3 students studying non-fiction. The resource includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft 1 accompanying worksheet

Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade (93-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade contains a range of tasks for all abilities and a detailed analysis of both poems. Dulce et Decorum Est includes: A biography of Wilfred Owen. The historical and social context of Dulce et Decorum Est - World War One, trench warfare, propaganda posters and poetry. An introduction to the poem, including a video and audio reading of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. A copy of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks. Wilfred Owen’s use of imagery in Dulce et Decorum Est. Structure and poetic techniques in the poem. The theme and message of Dulce et Decorum Est. Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, an audio video reading of Dulce et Decorum Est, BBC history WWI resources, Recruiting and war propaganda posters. Comparing the poems framework. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Social and historical context of the poem. Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson’s style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis of the poet and the battle and clips from the film. A framework for comparing the poems.

Number Bonds to 10 - Year 2 FREE Maths Teaching Resource In this FREE addition and subtraction teaching resource, pupils revisit number bonds to 10 and consolidate their previous learning. ‘Number Bonds to 10 - Year 2’ covers the national curriculum learning objectives (Year 2 - Number - addition and subtraction) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 2 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 1 accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Number Bonds to 10 - Year 2’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Add or Subtract 1 or 2 - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils practise deciding which operation is required to solve problems involving adding or subtracting 1 or 2 within 10. 'Add or Subtract 1 or 2 - Year 1’ supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 1 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this small step with 2 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Add or Subtract 1 or 2 - Year 1’ is fully editable, allowing teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.