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Adolphus Tips - Michael Morpurgo - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Adolphus Tips - Michael Morpurgo - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening chapter of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Adolphus Tips.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 3 to 5, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
William Wordsworth - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
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William Wordsworth - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!

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These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of William Wordsworth poems. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Ode on a Grecian Urn - Comprehension Activities Booklet!
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Ode on a Grecian Urn - Comprehension Activities Booklet!

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This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of John Keats’ poem 'Ode on a Grecian Urn.’ Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for revision or guided reading sessions. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. It is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Mr Popper's Penguins - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Mr Popper's Penguins - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through reading the opening two chapters of Florence and Richard Atwater’s ‘Mr Popper’s Penguins.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 for reading is hyperlinked at the bottom of the first slide. The session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with only a few minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older and younger classes. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Collective Worship - Big Bundle!
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Collective Worship - Big Bundle!

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These fun and original collective worships sessions aim to aid children in developing their understanding of Christian themes. The bundle contains collective worship sessions on compassion, honesty, endurance, humility and celebrating differences. All of the sessions have been tried and tested, and have always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in, in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives. Each session also links to an apt bible story, each of which has been modified to suit a younger audience. There are also fun role-play activities, beautiful, thought-provoking videos exemplifying each theme, and various discussion activities regarding how to show the skills in different areas of their own lives. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the sessions is included. Each set of slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included two pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
Esio Trot - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Esio Trot - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension of the opening chapter of Roald Dahl’s The Twits. It contains a link to the online chapter (on the first slide) and a PDF version if needed. This 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 session is best suited for children in years 2-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Boy in the Tower - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Boy in the Tower - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening chapter of Polly Ho Yen’s ‘Boy in the Tower.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 4-6, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Owen and the Soldier - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Owen and the Soldier - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening chapter of Lisa Thompson’s ‘Owen and the Soldier.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 3 to 4, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Night Spinner - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!
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The Night Spinner - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the prologue and opening chapter of Abi Elphinstone’s ‘The Night Spinner.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 4-6, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Dream Snatcher - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!
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The Dream Snatcher - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the prologue and opening chapter of Abi Elphinstone’s ‘The Dream Snatcher.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 4-6, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Sky Song - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Sky Song - Abi Elphinstone - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the prologue and opening chapter of Abi Elphinstone’s ‘Sky Song.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 4-6, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
The Silver Sword - Whole Class Reading Session!
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The Silver Sword - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening chapter of Ian Serraillier’s ‘The Silver Sword.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in Years 4-6, but it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Diana, Princess of Wales - Knowledge Organiser!
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Diana, Princess of Wales - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Diana, Princess of Wales, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about prominent campaigners in PSHE. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in Her Life; Important Vocabulary; Diana, Princess of Wales Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, 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.
Comparing London with other World Regions - Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Comparing London with other World Regions - Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing lknowledge organisers offer a complete reference point for students securing place knowledge as a part of their geography study, enabling them to compare and contrast London with other regions of the world. The organisers are designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and another European region/ region from North/South America. -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. The organisers included in the bundle compare London and the following regions: European region: Andalusia European region: Bavaria North American region: California South American region: Patagonia Other region: Comparing Siberia The resources are designed to be printed onto either 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.
Comparing the East of England with other World Regions - Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Comparing the East of England with other World Regions - Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing knowledge organisers offer a complete reference point for students securing place knowledge as a part of their geography study, enabling them to compare and contrast the East of England with other regions of the world. The organisers are designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and another European region/ region from North/South America. -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. The organisers included in the bundle compare The East of England and the following regions: -European region: Andalusia -European region: Bavaria -North American region: California -South American region: Patagonia -Other region: Comparing Siberia The resources are designed to be printed onto either 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.
Comparison of the UK and Mexico - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Comparison of the UK and Mexico - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the UK and Mexico, as a part of their study of their place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Key Facts Overview and Maps; Physical Geography Comparison; Human Geography Comparison; 10 Key Comparison Facts; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and another non-European country; -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. 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.
Swan Song - Gill Lewis - Whole Class Reading Session!
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Swan Song - Gill Lewis - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension of the blurb and opening chapter of Gill Lewis’s ‘Swang Song.’ The extract needed is provided as a PDF. 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 session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Comparison of the UK and Germany - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Comparison of the UK and Germany - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the UK and Germany, as a part of their study of their place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Key Facts Overview and Maps; Physical Geography Comparison; Human Geography Comparison; 10 Key Comparison Facts; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and another European country; -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. 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 (included).
Comparison of the UK and USA - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Comparison of the UK and USA - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the UK and the United States, as a part of their study of their KS2 place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Key Facts Overview and Maps; Physical Geography Comparison; Human Geography Comparison; 10 Key Comparison Facts; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in North America. -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. 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).
Comparison of the UK and Nepal - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Comparison of the UK and Nepal - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the UK and Nepal, as a part of their study of their KS2 place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Key Facts Overview and Maps; Physical Geography Comparison; Human Geography Comparison; 10 Key Comparison Facts; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a another country. -physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes -human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy. 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).