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Pointless - Template to Create Your Own Games!
Template for you to create your own Pointless games - whatever subject or topic you are teaching!
Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', this resource is perfect for use as a starter activity, plenary, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change the questions/answers. Containing almost 30 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning.
There are several built-in rounds of questions to build students' understanding in your topics, including:
- Identifying terms from definitions
- Anagrams of key terms round
- Recalling the highest level knowledge.
The nature of the game ensures that this resource can challenge students of all levels.
NOTE: You can buy this resource alone, or in a bundle of 8 Pointless games, for only £1 more!
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All About Newts - KS2 Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading an information factfile about newts (the text is two A4 sides in length).
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The extract needed is provided in both PDF and Word format.
The session is best suited for children across KS2, I have previously used the resources with years 3, 4, and 5.
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All About Caves - KS2 Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading an information factfile about caves. It includes information about how caves are formed, use of caves, cave wildlife and well-known examples of caves.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The extract needed is provided in both PDF and Word format.
The session is best suited for children across KS2, I have previously used the resources with years 3, 4, and 5.
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Year 5 Earth and Space Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Sound’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
The Solar System;
The Sun and the Moon;
The Planets;
Planets Facts;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 5 children relating to ‘Space’:
-describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the
solar system
-describe the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth
-describe the Sun, Earth and Moon as approximately spherical bodies
-use the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent
movement of the sun across the sky.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Year 4 Sound Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Sound’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
How Sounds are Made;
Pitch;
Volume;
High and Low Pitch Sounds Continuum;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 4 children relating to ‘Sounds’:
-Identify how sounds are made, associating some of them with something vibrating;
-Recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear;
-Find patterns between the pitch of a sound and features of the object that produced it;
-Find patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it;
-Recognise that sounds get fainter as the distance from the sound source increases.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Year 4 States of Matter Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘States of Matter’, as a part of their science learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Overview;
Solids, Liquids and Gases;
Changing States of Matter;
Role in the Water Cycle;
Solids, Liquids and Gases Continuum;
Key Vocabulary.
The content is fully aligned with the NC expectations for Year 4 children relating to ‘States of Matter’:
-Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids
or gases
-Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and
measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C)
-Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and
associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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EYFS Learning in Science - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource helps to detail and categorise the foundation Science learning that takes place in the EYFS stage.
It is an important resource for EYFS teachers and parents, but also Science subject leaders to aid the development of a clearly-mapped and well-sequenced Science curriculum across the school.
This organiser groups the D+T- related learning into the relevant EYFS areas of learning, including:
-Understanding the World;
-Expressive Arts and Design;
-Physical Development.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading Britta Teekuntrup’s ‘Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go.’
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text is hyperlinked (first slide) for ease of access.
The session is best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, whilst enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of life cycles, through reading a short, age-appropriate ‘Life Cycle of a Butterfly’ non-fiction text.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text is freely available on Epic - the hyperlink is provided on the first slide.
The session is best suited for children in years 1-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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Planet Earth Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Earth. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Earth Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Other Planets;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Animal Classes - Pointless Game!
Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I've also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing almost 30 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning.
There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of different animal classes and types - an important KS1 Science topic within the National Curriculum.
Round 1. Reptiles
Round 2. Animal Classes
Round 3. Anagrams Round
Round 4. Birds
The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels.
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Grandpa's Garden - Two Whole Class Reading Sessions!
This resource pack of 2 whole class reading sessions aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, through reading Stella Fry’s 'Grandpa’s Garden.’ The text reinforces science learning about seasonal changes, plants, and living things and their habitats.
Children read the text (hyperlinked - free to read on Epic) in two stages. Each reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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The Rainforest - Pointless Game!
Based on the popular game show ‘Pointless,’ this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I’ve also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing 25 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of The Rainforest.
Round 1. Countries with Rainforests
Round 2. Birds of the Rainforest
Round 3. Name the Rainforest!
Round 4. Anagrams Round - (Layers of the Rainforest)
Round 5. Mammals of the Rainforest
The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels.
A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!
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Pluto (Dwarf Planet) Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the dwarf-planet Pluto. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Pluto Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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The Moon - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to Earth’s Moon. It contains comprehensive sections on:
The Moon Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Mars Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Mars. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Mars Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Neptune Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Neptune. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Neptune Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Uranus Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Uranus. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Uranus Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Jupiter Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Jupiter. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Jupiter Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Saturn Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planet Saturn. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Saturn Overview;
Physical Characteristics;
Key Facts;
Comparison with Earth;
Important Vocabulary;
Position in the Solar System.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).