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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.

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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
The boy in the striped Pyjamas - Narrative writing SOW - Lesson 4 (Chapter 1 retrieval )
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The boy in the striped Pyjamas - Narrative writing SOW - Lesson 4 (Chapter 1 retrieval )

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’The Boy In The Striped Pyjama’s ’ By John Boyne This is a lesson that explores chapter one, and asks the children to retrieve and apply information found there. This is lesson 4 in a series of 12. The whole scheme of work is available. The whole scheme includes 12 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a short story, along a similar theme to the original text, using all of the descriptive techniques learned and developed during the series of lessons. The unit begins with a cold task, and ends with the short story planning and writing (hot task) This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. Images sourced from Pixabay.
Topic Write Lesson - A child's War Poem
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Topic Write Lesson - A child's War Poem

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A complete, ready to teach creative writing lesson. Designed and planned to be used as a standalone lesson or used as a BIG write/topic lesson. Aimed at KS2, children write a poem based on the Topic ‘A CHild’s War’ Everything needed is included, apart from internet access for a short video clip (link in the PPT) Images from PIXABAY
BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS   3  WEEK NARRATIVE UNIT (YEAR 6)
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BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS 3 WEEK NARRATIVE UNIT (YEAR 6)

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A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 12/13 lessons. The unit starts with a cold task, and ends by writing a short story (hot task) on a similar theme to the text. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways. All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. Editable versions are included wherever possible. Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. Images sourced from Pixabay.
Persuasive Writing - LEAFLETS.  2 COMPLETE LESSONS
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Persuasive Writing - LEAFLETS. 2 COMPLETE LESSONS

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A set of 2 complete writing lessons. Each lesson has a seperate PowerPoint and resources. The only thing that is missing is a range of leaflets to look through (web link for download and printing of PDF leaflets is included) The aim of the lessons is to analyse and apply the features of ZOO attraction leaflets. The children will create a leaflet for a fictitious zoo. The lesson is linked to a Charles Darwin topic, however it is very easily adapted if necessary as all resources are fully editable. IMages sourced from PIXABAY Charles darwin images are used with permission from ARTIFEX (teacherspayteachers.com/store/artifex ) and are non reproducable without prior purchase or consent.
CLIMATE CHANGE -GRETA THUNBERG-  SPEECH ANALYSIS
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CLIMATE CHANGE -GRETA THUNBERG- SPEECH ANALYSIS

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources based around Greta Thunberg’s Ted Talk on climate change. This lesson begins by looking at the recent ‘School strike for climate change’ movement. It then moves on to explore the features of Persuasive Speeches and the students will annotate the speech to show their understanding. The lesson uses AFORRESTPIE as a vehicle for exploring the features. All images sourced from Pixabay.
PIG HEART BOY -YEAR 6 - LESSON 3 - VARYING SENTENCES
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PIG HEART BOY -YEAR 6 - LESSON 3 - VARYING SENTENCES

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’ PIG HEART BOY’ by Malorie Blackman. This lesson is ready to teach and covers the use of varying our sentence types in narrative writing. it is based around chapter 1 of the book. This is lesson 3 in a series of 14. The whole scheme of work is also available The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a dilemma story This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
Alan Peat’s DE:DE Sentences - Complete Lesson
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Alan Peat’s DE:DE Sentences - Complete Lesson

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat’s DE:DE Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
The London Eye Mystery - Lesson 11 - Writing an effective resolution and ending to my story
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The London Eye Mystery - Lesson 11 - Writing an effective resolution and ending to my story

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’ The London Eye Mystery’ by Siobhan Dowd. (lesson 11 in a series of 14). Differentiated 3 ways. The lesson focuses on how to structure and write an effective resolution and ending. This is lesson 11 in a series of 14. The whole scheme of work is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-london-eye-mystery-full-scheme-of-work-14-days-of-planning-presentation-and-resources-11696150 This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
How We Keep You Safe in School (Pre-Ofsted Assembly for KS1 and 2)
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How We Keep You Safe in School (Pre-Ofsted Assembly for KS1 and 2)

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A Primary school assembly, written and delivered to our school as we waited for the Ofsted call! This really helped children to understand how we keep them safe, including lots of ways that they are less likely to know about. This really improved the pupil response in both our in-school pupil survey and for Ofsted when they eventually called in November 2023. We were graded good in all areas. Fully editable.
The boy in the striped Pyjamas - Narrative writing SOW - Lesson 12 and 13 (planning and writing)
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The boy in the striped Pyjamas - Narrative writing SOW - Lesson 12 and 13 (planning and writing)

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A complete DOUBLE lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’The Boy In The Striped Pyjama’s ’ By John Boyne This is a lesson thattakes the children though planning and writing a story based around the themes of the novel This is lesson 12 in a series of 12. The whole scheme of work is available. The whole scheme includes 12 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a short story, along a similar theme to the original text, using all of the descriptive techniques learned and developed during the series of lessons. The unit begins with a cold task, and ends with the short story planning and writing (hot task) This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. Images sourced from Pixabay.
Child on Child Abuse - KS2/3 Assembly, Lesson, Staff and Pupil Statements.
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Child on Child Abuse - KS2/3 Assembly, Lesson, Staff and Pupil Statements.

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A whole school assembly for KS2 and KS3 that explains in child friendly language what is meant by ‘Child on Child’ abuse, to raise awareness of the different forms it takes and to let children know what to do if it happens to them. There is also a lesson on child on child abuse if you would like to teach this in more detail. The staff statement can be used in a staff briefing or email to ensure that staff understand what the term means, The pupil statement can be shared with children (KS2 and 3) and discussed in class. All documents can be personalised to your school and shared on your website. The approach was praised by OFSTED in our 2023/4 inspection. All documents are fully editable.
THE JABBERWOCKY - LESSON 5 AND 6 -PLANNING AND WRITING AN IMITATION POEM.
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THE JABBERWOCKY - LESSON 5 AND 6 -PLANNING AND WRITING AN IMITATION POEM.

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A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the poem - THE JABBERWOCKY, by Lewis Carroll. This lesson focuses on planning and writing our own version of the poem. This is lesson 5 in a series of 5. The whole scheme of work is available here: The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a narrative poem in the style of the original. All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.
Advent Assembly
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Advent Assembly

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An assembly that explains what Advent is and the various advent traditions that exist, including the use of leaves, candles and a wreath, It looks at the four weeks of advent and also touches on how it is celebrated in other parts of the world.
Extremes of Antarctica    Complete Scheme of Work KS1/2
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Extremes of Antarctica Complete Scheme of Work KS1/2

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This is a complete 5-week GEOGRAPHY scheme of work, based on the Extremes of Antarctica . Written for Upper Key Stage 1, but easily adapted to suit KS2. Objectives covered: To locate Antarctica and the 7 continents and 5 Oceans To compare conditions in Antarctica and the UK. To locate and identify features of the North and South poles. To find out about a range of explorers who have reached the poles. To understand the importance of preserving Antarctica and what we can do to help. Each lesson comes with all resources and an editable powerpoint. There is also a medium term plan for all 5 lessons.
The Kingdom of Benin - Complete Scheme of Work  (5 Lessons) for  KS2
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The Kingdom of Benin - Complete Scheme of Work (5 Lessons) for KS2

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This is a complete 5-week HISTORY scheme of work, based on the The Kingdom of Benin. . Written for Upper Key Stage 2, but easily adapted. Objectives covered: To find out where the Kingdom of Benin was and when the events happened. To find out about the leaders of the Kingdom of Benin To find out about the trade network of the Benin Empire. To find out about the Benin Empire’s Golden Age. To find out about the decline of the Benin Empire Each lesson comes with all resources and an editable powerpoint. There is also a medium term plan for all 5 lessons.
Wizard of Oz - Complete Scheme of Work. Narrative Writing.
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Wizard of Oz - Complete Scheme of Work. Narrative Writing.

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A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the book ’ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ by L Baum. Aimed at year 6/7 but easily adaptable. Differentiated at least 3 ways. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. The original text is in the public domain and available online. Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as narrative, non-fiction and descriptive writing skills. Touches on, and links well to American History at turn of the 20th century. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay. Original illustrations are in the public domain.