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Having taught primary school for 18 years within the state and private sector, I have honed many skills and creating tried and tested resources in my spare time, is one of them. All of my resources produce exceptional book and lesson outcomes and as well as consistency in writing across the week. I’ve also spent several successful years working as an English Lead leading various initiatives and supporting and advising colleagues.

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Having taught primary school for 18 years within the state and private sector, I have honed many skills and creating tried and tested resources in my spare time, is one of them. All of my resources produce exceptional book and lesson outcomes and as well as consistency in writing across the week. I’ve also spent several successful years working as an English Lead leading various initiatives and supporting and advising colleagues.
The Arrival  by Shaun Tan- prediction based on front cover and blurb
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The Arrival by Shaun Tan- prediction based on front cover and blurb

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This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: The Arrival by Shaun Tan The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
A MONSTER CALLS  by Patrick Ness -prediction from front cover and blurb
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A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness -prediction from front cover and blurb

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This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Letters from A Lighthouse by Emma Carroll -prediction from front cover and blurb
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Letters from A Lighthouse by Emma Carroll -prediction from front cover and blurb

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This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: Letters from A Lighthouse by Emma Carroll The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1
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Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1

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This is a 6-day editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that leads to a long writing task – diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1, Kenusuke’s Kingdom. The lessons include talk tasks, vocabulary and meanings as well as grammar based on the book, and it is pitched at National Curriculum levels for Year 5/6. See breakdown of teaching materials below. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 5 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1: Comprehension: To answer questions. (events - Chapter 1) Lesson 2: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry. (Model text- diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1) Lesson 3 : Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 4 : Grammar/Writing: To use contractions. Lesson 5: Planning: To plan a diary entry (order events logically- based on events of Chapter 1) Lesson 6: Composition: To write a diary entry ( based on events of Chapter 1) ** Bonus lessons: • Vocabulary based on Chapter 1 • Comprehension lessons based on Chapter 2,3 and 4 of the book.
Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman -prediction from front cover and blurb
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Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman -prediction from front cover and blurb

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This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard -prediction from front cover
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Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard -prediction from front cover

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This is a 2 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: **Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard ** The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Holes-character description of Stanley
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Holes-character description of Stanley

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This is an 11 -day editable DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria for each lesson, talk tasks, learner tasks as well as accompanying resources to teach character description -Stanley and is based on the book, Holes. The lessons include comprehension and grammar based on the book and are pitched at National Curriculum levels for Y3, 4 and 5. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task, which is to write a character description of Stanley. Thereafter, the last two lessons are to innovate a plan and write a new character for the story. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 7 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons 11/12 and 13: INDEPENDENT WRITE where children innovate and create a new character in the place of Stanley. Most lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners.This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are progressive and can be modelled on the PowerPoint itself. Lesson 1 : Comprehension: L.O: To raise a range of questions. (about Stanley) Lesson 2: Comprehension: LO: To answer questions. (about Stanley) Lesson 3 : Grammar: LO: To use a range of adjectives or expanded nouns to describe a character. (Role on the wall) Lesson 4 - Grammar: To use inverted commas. Lesson 5: Grammar: To use figurative language (create similes describing Stanley) Lesson 6: Planning: To plan a character description (about Stanley) Lesson 7: Speaking and Listening: To participate in roleplay and ask questions ( about Stanley) Lesson 8: Composition: To write a character description (about Stanley) Lesson 9: Editing: To edit and evaluate my writing. Lesson 10: Planning: To plan a character description. (new character) Lesson 11: Composition: To write a character description. (new character) For other resources for the book, Holes please see : Holes by Louis Sachar- setting description based on Camp Green Lake https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12897649 Holes- Diary entry of Stanley- based on Chapter 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13006019
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 1 and 2
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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 1 and 2

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This is a 7-day editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that leads to a long writing task – diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 1 and 2, of the book, The Explorer. The lessons include talk tasks, vocabulary and meanings as well as grammar based on the book, and it is pitched at National Curriculum levels for Year 5/6. See breakdown of teaching materials below. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 5 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1 and 2 : Comprehension: To answer questions. (events - Chapter 1 and 2) Lesson 3: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry. (Model text- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 1 and 2) Lesson 4 : Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 5 : Grammar/Writing: To use contractions. Lesson 6: Planning: To plan a diary entry (order events logically- based on events of Chapter 1 and 2) Lesson 7: Composition: To write a diary entry ( based on events of Chapter 1 and 2) ** Bonus lessons: • Vocabulary based on Chapter 1,2 3 and 4 • Comprehension lessons based on Chapter 3 and 4 with a focus on answering retrival questions. Answers included.
The Explorer by Katherine  Rundell- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 3 and 4
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The Explorer by Katherine Rundell- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 3 and 4

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This is a 6-day editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that leads to a long writing task – diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 3 and 4, of the book, The Explorer. The lessons include talk tasks, vocabulary and meanings as well as grammar based on the book, and it is pitched at National Curriculum levels for Year 5/6. See breakdown of teaching materials below. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 5 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1 and 2 : Comprehension: To answer questions. (events - Chapter 3 and 4) Lesson 3: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry. (Model text- diary entry of Fred based on Chapter 3 and 4) Lesson 4 : Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 5 : Grammar/Writing: To use contractions. Lesson 6: Planning: To plan a diary entry (order events logically- based on events of Chapter 3 and 4) Lesson 7: Composition: To write a diary entry ( based on events of Chapter 3 and 4) ** Bonus lessons: • Vocabulary based on Chapter 3 and 4 • Comprehension lessons based on Chapter 1,2 with a focus on answering retrival questions.
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 2
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Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 2

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This is a 6-day editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that leads to a long writing task – diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 2, Kenusuke’s Kingdom. The lessons include talk tasks, vocabulary and meanings as well as grammar based on the book, and it is pitched at National Curriculum levels for Year 5/6. See breakdown of teaching materials below. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 5 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1: Comprehension: To answer questions. (events - Chapter 1) Lesson 2: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry. (Model text- diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1) Lesson 3 : Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 4 : Grammar/Writing: To use contractions. Lesson 5: Planning: To plan a diary entry (order events logically- based on events of Chapter 1) Lesson 6: Composition: To write a diary entry ( based on events of Chapter 1) ** Bonus lessons: • Vocabulary based on Chapter 2 • Comprehension lessons based on Chapter 1,2,3 and 4 of the book. Other resources for this book: Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13015164 Kensuke’s Kingdom planning- setting description - Chapter 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12537433 Kensuke’s Kingdom descriptive writing bundle - 13 lessons altogether https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734700 Character description of Kensuke- Kensuke’s Kingdom https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734675 Character description of Michael-Kensuke’s Kingdom https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734665
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 3
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Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 3

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This is a 6-day editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that leads to a long writing task – diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 3, Kenusuke’s Kingdom. The lessons include talk tasks, vocabulary and meanings as well as grammar based on the book, and it is pitched at National Curriculum levels for Year 5/6. See breakdown of teaching materials below. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 5 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1: Comprehension: To answer questions. (events - Chapter 3) Lesson 2: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry. (Model text- diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1) Lesson 3 : Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 4 : Grammar/Writing: To use contractions. Lesson 5: Planning: To plan a diary entry (order events logically- based on events of Chapter 1) Lesson 6: Composition: To write a diary entry ( based on events of Chapter 3) ** Bonus lessons: • Vocabulary based on Chapter 3 • Comprehension lessons based on Chapter 1,2,3 and 4 of the book. Other resources for this book: Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo - Diary entry of Michael based on Chapter 1 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13015164 Kensuke’s Kingdom planning- setting description - Chapter 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12537433 Kensuke’s Kingdom descriptive writing bundle - 13 lessons altogether https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734700 Character description of Kensuke- Kensuke’s Kingdom https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734675 Character description of Michael-Kensuke’s Kingdom https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12734665
CLOCKWORK  by  Philip Pullman -prediction based on the front cover
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CLOCKWORK by Philip Pullman -prediction based on the front cover

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This is a 2 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: CLOCKWORK by Philip Pullman The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Orphans of the Tide  by  Struan Murray -prediction based on front cover
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Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray -prediction based on front cover

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This is a 2 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
The Graveyard Book  by  Neil Gaiman-prediction from front cover and blurb
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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman-prediction from front cover and blurb

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This is a 1 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
The Wolf Wilder  by Katherine Rundell-prediction based on front cover
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The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell-prediction based on front cover

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This is a 2 day DIFFERENTIATED English plan/ TEACHING POWERPOINT complete with success criteria’s for the task and differentiated scaffolds for a prediction based on the front cover and blurb of the book: The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. The learning objective is making a PREDICTION based on the clues given on the FRONT COVER. The teaching input and questions guide children to making predictions and to give reasons for their prediction, teaching them to pay attention to all the clues given on the front cover. The lesson also includes a grammar focus of nouns and adjectives. The teaching powerpoint allows you to model answers on the different task pages. It includes a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners. This lesson gives guidance on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners’ already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their own task (this works wonders for their self esteem), differentiated tasks that are progressive from MILD to Spicy, Spicy to Hot and from HOT to Extra HOT and assessment at the end of the lesson against the success criteria to assess learning and inform future planning.
Flood by Alvaro F. Villa -diary entry of the boy
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Flood by Alvaro F. Villa -diary entry of the boy

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This is a 5-day (47-page) editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that lead to a long writing task – a diary entry of the boy based on the story Flood by Alvaro F. Villa The lessons include talk tasks, a WAGGOL, AFL questions and all resources needed. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 6 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry (The boy – based on the entire story) Lesson 2: Grammar/Writing: To use colons Lesson 3: Grammar: To use contractions. Lesson 4: Planning: To plan a diary entry (Elliot- based on the entire story) Lesson 5 : Composition: To write a diary entry (based on the entire story)
Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo -writing a diary entry based on Chapter 5
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Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo -writing a diary entry based on Chapter 5

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This is a 7-day (58-page) editable Teaching PowerPoint complete with success criteria and differentiated/adapted resources that lead to a long writing task – a diary entry of David based on the story Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. (Chapter 5) The lessons include talk tasks, a WAGOL, AFL questions and all resources needed. All the lessons follow in sequence and each lesson whether comprehension or grammar builds up to the long writing task. This set of lessons is structured based on the best pedagogical approaches to use in the classroom such as AFL questions to gather what learners already know, the use of talk partners to share learning, allowing learners to choose their task from MILD, SPICY and HOT (this works wonders for their self-esteem) The tasks are differentiated and progressive. The PowerPoint allows you to teach and model the writing. The learners can use their work from Day 1 to Day 6 and interweave it into the Long Write. Lessons include a word bank to support EAL/SEN learners and a word bank for all children for the long write. Lesson 1: Comprehension: Vocabulary (based on Chapter 5 Lesson 2: Comprehension: Retrieval skills questions based on Chapter 5 Lesson 3: Grammar: To identify features of a diary entry (Based on Chapter 5) Lesson 4: Grammar/Writing: To use colons (David-based on Chapter 5) Lesson 5: Grammar: To use contractions. Lesson 6: Planning: To plan a diary entry (David : based on Chapter 5) Lesson 7 : Composition: To write a diary (David: based on Chapter 5)