Ignite your students’ interest in history with our engaging “Great Fire of London: Class Assembly Script”. This comprehensive guide is perfect for teachers looking to create a memorable and educational assembly performance for their class. Immerse your students in the historical event that shaped London, as they step into the shoes of teachers and students discussing the aftermath of the Great Fire. With clear role designations and dialogue, this script makes preparation for the class assembly straightforward and hassle-free. Our script not only educates about the Great Fire but also emphasizes the importance of fire safety, community unity, and learning from past events. It’s an excellent way to make history come alive while fostering public speaking skills and teamwork among your students. This PDF includes detailed stage directions and a list of props needed, providing a complete roadmap for your class assembly. It’s designed to be versatile, allowing you to adapt it to suit your specific classroom needs and resources. Remember to check out our other resources on the TES website for more quality educational materials. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! Give your students the opportunity to relive the historic Great Fire of London and learn valuable lessons from it. Let our “Great Fire of London: Class Assembly Script” PDF guide you in crafting an unforgettable, educational class assembly.

Introducing our captivating and informative World War I Class Assembly Script – a comprehensive PDF designed to help teachers create memorable and educational class assemblies that delve into the significant events of the Great War. This meticulously crafted script transports students back in time, immersing them in the complex history and inspiring stories of courage, perseverance, and camaraderie during WWI. Our Class Assembly script is tailored to captivate your students’ attention, fuel their curiosity, and instill a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this monumental period in history. Featuring poignant speeches from notable figures and vivid descriptions of key events, the script encourages students to explore the far-reaching consequences of the war on a global scale. Beyond the battlefield, our script also delves into the experiences of ordinary people whose lives were forever changed by the war. This unique approach offers a valuable perspective on the resilience and adaptability of communities during these trying times. With content adaptable for various subjects and age groups, this script serves as an indispensable resource for any educator. For more outstanding resources to support your teaching journey, be sure to check out our extensive collection on the TES website. You’ll discover a wealth of materials designed to cater to your specific classroom needs. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! The Teaching Couple is committed to providing educators with innovative and engaging content that inspires both teachers and students alike. Elevate your class assemblies and lessons with our exceptional resources and discover the difference today!

In this unit children will be re-introduced to the topic of electricity. This 7 lesson unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class. Pupils will be taught to: • identify common appliances that run on electricity • construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers • identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery • recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit • recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors. Working scientifically skills to be worked on: • asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them • setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests • making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers • gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions • recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables • reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions • using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions • identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes • using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings.

Introducing our comprehensive ‘Living Things & Their Habitats’ unit, designed for Year 2 students and inclusive of 6 detailed lessons. This meticulously crafted unit comes with engaging whiteboard slides, in-depth lesson plans, and an array of supporting resources. The core curriculum revolves around: • Delving into the distinctions among living, dead, and never-alive entities. • Comprehending how diverse habitats cater to the distinct needs of various animals and plants, and their interdependencies. • Identifying and naming a wide range of plants and animals within their specific habitats, including micro-habitats. • Understanding how animals source their food from plants and other creatures through the concept of a simple food chain, and identifying different food sources. Moreover, the unit also emphasizes ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ including: • Encouraging curiosity through asking simple questions and understanding that there can be multiple answers. • Observing keenly with the aid of simple equipment. • Identifying and classifying based on observations. • Using observations and ideas to propose answers to questions. • Gathering and recording data to facilitate answering questions. The whiteboard content is developed using SmartNotebook and also includes a PowerPoint version for your convenience. Please note, the PowerPoint version may require personal editing to suit your teaching style.

Introducing our comprehensive KS2 Hinduism study resource, designed to make teaching this complex religion accessible and engaging. This package includes a Smart Notebook slideshow and a host of supporting resources for an immersive learning experience. Over the course of six detailed lessons, your students will delve into the fascinating world of Hinduism. Our interactive whiteboard slides, meticulously crafted lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities are all designed to support your class through this journey. The key learning objectives for your pupils include: Understanding the relationship between Hindu stories like those of Krishna and Rama, and the belief that God descends to Earth when evil threatens good. Recognizing the connection between Hindu stories and the concept of a personal, devotional relationship between God and the individual. Comprehending the significance of service (seva) to others in expressing devotion to God. Learning about the existence of well-established Hindu communities in Britain and their traditionally-designed mandirs in cities like London. Grasping the importance of devotion in Hindu worship practices at home and in the mandir, such as puja, arti, prashad. Appreciating the belief that God is in everyone and everything, and its implications on how Hindus lead their lives. Drawing parallels between Hindu narratives about gods and human experiences in striving to live a good life. Our resource also focuses on developing students’ skills in: Utilising specialist vocabulary to communicate their understanding of Hindu beliefs, teachings, practices, and symbols. Using and interpreting various sources — including Hindu scriptures, traditional stories, murtis, the mandir, artefacts, pictures, symbols, songs, music, festival food, media, and ICT/the internet — to gain insight into Hindu beliefs, teachings, and practices. With our KS2 Hinduism study resource, we aim to provide a rich, engaging, and informative exploration of Hinduism for your students. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.

Dive into the Art of Poetry with Our ‘Cinquain Poem’ Unit for Year 3/4 Unlock the beauty and brevity of poetry with our one-week ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit, tailored for Year 3/4 students. This educational journey introduces the unique structure and linguistic elements of a Cinquain poem, providing pupils with the chance to create their very own poetic masterpieces. Throughout the week, your class will not only learn the intricacies of crafting a Cinquain poem but also explore other poetic techniques to enhance their creative expression. Engaging games and activities are integrated to spark their imaginations and encourage the use of vivid language. Leverage the engaging content from Simon Mole’s YouTube channel as specified in the lesson plan, including the interactive ‘Yes and…’ game, to further inspire your students’ poetic endeavors. Weekly Timetable: Day 1: Students will learn to identify the key features of a Cinquain poem, setting the foundation for their understanding of this poetic form. Day 2: The focus will be on incorporating alliteration to add a lyrical twist to their Cinquain poems, enriching the sound and rhythm of their words. Day 3: Students will gather a palette of language ideas, collecting words and phrases that evoke emotion and imagery for their Cinquain poem. Day 4: The culmination of the unit sees students applying their newfound knowledge and creativity to write their very own Cinquain poem. This ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit is a fantastic way to immerse Year 3/4 students in the world of poetry, fostering a love for language and encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings through this concise and impactful poetic form. Get ready to witness the blossoming of young poets in your classroom!

Immerse your students in imaginative storytelling with this 1-week narrative writing unit inspired by the short film “Space Monkey” from The Literacy Shed. Through vivid character development, figurative language, and purposeful story structure, young writers will blast off into outer space to craft their own stellar sci-fi tales. Overview Day 1: Describe the main character using expanded noun phrases and rich details. Day 2: Use figurative language like similes and metaphors to portray the character. Day 3: Plan the story structure - opening, build-up, problem, resolution, ending. Day 4: Write a draft, focusing on past tense, description, and literary techniques. Day 5: Revise and polish the story. Share with peers for feedback. Toolkit for Budding Authors Your students will learn to: Select precise nouns, classifiers, and describers in expanded noun phrases Enliven their writing with powerful verbs, adverbs, similes, metaphors Write in the past tense with consistency Use literary techniques like personification and fronted adverbials Convey not just actions but feelings, observations, and inner dialogue Organize ideas into a compelling narrative arc Let their imaginations blast off! This unit will develop key writing skills while unleashing your students’ creativity. Their space monkey stories are sure to be out of this world.

Introducing our comprehensive unit pack on migration, meticulously designed to provide an all-encompassing learning experience for your students. This resource kit includes overview plans, interactive whiteboard (IWB) materials, a plethora of resources, ideas for differentiated instruction, and key questions to stimulate critical thinking. Here is an outline of the first six lessons: Lesson Breakdown: Lesson 1: Kickstart the unit with an engaging discussion using images that share a common thread. Introduce the concept of migration through a video here. Utilize maps and atlases to extract information and draw conclusions. Find additional resources here, here, and here. Wrap up the session with reflective questions on migrants’ emotions. Lesson 2: Dive into the ‘push and pull’ factors of migration with pre-planned activities. Discuss personal feelings in a guided group setting, followed by reflection. Lesson 3: Explore how migration impacts people and places through real-life stories. Encourage students to evaluate the negatives and positives. Examine the UK’s changing dynamics due to migration. Lesson 4: Understand economic migration with this resource. Analyze statistics on work migration within the EU and the top destinations for economic migrants. Discuss the reasons and impacts of this type of migration. Lesson 5: Use this PowerPoint to discuss climate change and its role in creating climate refugees. Students will write letters to the government expressing their understanding of the issue and suggesting solutions. Lesson 6: Consolidate learning with a follow-up task that asks students to apply their understanding of migration. Use these resources, here, here, and here to discuss refugees. Finally, engage students in a reflective debate on whether they agree with this perspective. Our migration unit pack is not just a teaching resource; it’s an immersive journey through the complex world of human migration, offering a multifaceted approach to learning. Don’t forget to check out our other resources available on the TES website. We offer a variety of teaching aids designed to enrich your classroom experience.

Key Details: Focus Text: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce Contains plans, slides, resources 4 Week Writing Unit Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce This humorous adventure is seen through the eyes of twelve year old Liam Digby a ‘gifted and talented’ child whose physical appearance ages him beyond his years. Follow Liam and his friend, Florida Kirby on this humorous, action packed adventure exploring the ups and downs of being a parent and the consequences of a ‘little white lie’. Overall learning aims of this teaching sequence. • To enjoy exciting stories with memorable characters • To consider how particular situations make individuals behave as they do • To explore dilemmas, empathising with characters • To build an imaginative picture of a fantasy world, based on real life experiences This teaching sequence is approximately 3 weeks long if spread out over 15 sessions. The book supports teachers to teach about emotional response to strong themes in narrative fiction. The narrative structure is carefully crafted to be thought-provoking and the characters and settings are well drawn, offering young readers a good model for their own persuasive writing, debate and to structure written arguments.

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Introducing our 3-week English Unit, designed to engage students in a deep exploration of ‘Gorilla’ by Anthony Browne, published by Walker Books. This meticulously crafted educational package includes Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Slides, highly differentiated worksheets, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) worksheets. It’s based on the proven Power of Reading scheme, ensuring a structured and effective approach to learning. ‘Gorilla’ is an intriguing picture book from the esteemed author and illustrator Anthony Browne. The narrative uniquely examines serious themes like loneliness and parent-child relationships through the lens of a human-gorilla transformation. Central to the story is a young girl’s solitude and her relationship with her father. The narrative is layered with subtlety, inviting children to interpret the story in their unique ways. The intricate beauty of the illustrations not only appeases the eye but also encourages children to share and revisit the book. What will your students learn through this teaching sequence? Comprehend the core themes of the text: By exploring the themes of loneliness and parent-child relationships, students will gain a deeper understanding of the human experience. Draw inferences from written and visual text: Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by interpreting the story and artwork, supporting their understanding of the characters. Understand how illustration and text contribute to meaning: This unit emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between text and illustration, demonstrating how they work together to convey a story’s message. Write in-role to explore and develop an understanding of character: By writing from the perspective of the characters, students will gain a deeper empathy for them and a more nuanced understanding of their motivations and emotions. In essence, this English unit offers a comprehensive, engaging, and insightful exploration of ‘Gorilla’, equipping students with valuable literacy skills and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.

Key Details: Focus Text: Way Home by Gregory Rogers Contains Plans, slides, activities. 4 Week Unit Shane is a boy who lives alone on the streets. We don’t realise this until the end of the book, when he takes the cat he has found back home with him to a shelter filled with his possessions, to be his friend. Shane’s fast paced story is told to the cat. The illustrations in this picture book are very evocative, full of symbols and meanings that add to what we learn about Shane and his life. Overall aims of this teaching sequence: To engage children with a story with which they will empathise To explore themes and issues, and develop and sustain ideas through discussion To develop creative responses to the text through drama, storytelling and artwork To write in role in order to explore and develop empathy for characters To write with confidence for real purposes and audiences This teaching sequence is approximately 5 weeks long if spread out over 20 sessions. The book supports teachers to teach about emotional response to strong themes in narrative fiction. This text offers readers a good stimulus for writing. Teachers will need to be aware of any children who may have experienced homelessness or who live in shelters or temporary accommodation before sharing this text with a class.

Explore the Historical Event with Our ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit Delve into the past with our engaging 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed to illuminate the events of the ‘Great Fire of London’. This comprehensive program equips students with the skills to independently craft a detailed newspaper report about the monumental fire that reshaped the history of London. Key Details: Duration: 2-Week Writing Unit Culmination: End of Unit (Big Writing) with objectives such as “I am learning to” and “I can” statements Independent Writing Task: Students will create their own newspaper report on the ‘Great Fire of London’ Resources Provided: Includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Lesson Plans, and Interactive Activities Main Learning Outcomes: The unit’s learning outcomes are structured to be progressive, revisiting each stage throughout the teaching cycle to reinforce understanding and skills. Setting the Context: Students will immerse themselves in the ‘Great Fire of London’ through various engaging activities, including reading newspaper articles, participating in topic-related work, reenacting the historical event, sequencing the fire’s timeline, and conducting interviews with ‘witnesses’. Deconstruction: The unit will guide students in deconstructing the text, identifying key features of newspaper reports, using visual organizers, applying speech marks for direct quotes, writing in the past tense, and understanding historical recount techniques. It will also cover grammatical concepts such as subordination and coordination. Joint Composition: In the first week, the focus will be on joint composition for the big writing task. Students will collaborate to sequence events accurately and understand the structure of a newspaper report text. Independent Writing: Building on the skills developed, students will embark on writing their own newspaper reports about the ‘Great Fire of London’, synthesizing their knowledge and creativity to produce compelling historical accounts. This ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit is an exceptional resource for educators seeking to bring history to life in their classrooms. It not only enhances students’ writing abilities but also deepens their understanding of one of the most significant events in London’s history. Engage your students with this dynamic and educational unit today!

Introducing our concise yet comprehensive 1/2-Lesson Unit on “Writing a Letter to Their New Teacher for the Next Year”. This unique and interactive package is expertly designed to guide students in expressing their thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the upcoming academic year in a personal letter. Key Features: Smart Notebook Slides: Our engaging Smart Notebook slides serve as an effective visual aid, guiding students through the process of crafting their letters with clarity and creativity. Word Banks: To assist students in articulating their ideas, we provide specially curated word banks that inspire them to use rich, descriptive language and ultimately enhance their written communication skills. Scaffold: Our lesson comes with a scaffold, a step-by-step guide that offers structured support, helping students to organize their thoughts and present their ideas coherently and effectively. Customizable Content: Understanding the diverse needs of different classrooms, we’ve made our content easily editable to fit your specific topics, ensuring a personalized and relevant learning experience for your students. Our 1/2-Lesson Unit is more than just a writing exercise; it’s a bridge fostering communication between students and their future teachers, promoting self-expression, and enhancing writing skills. Let us help you facilitate this enriching experience in your classroom!

Introduce your class to the engaging world of letter writing and diary writing with this 3-week teaching unit based on the Amnesty International endorsed book, “Azzi Inbetween” by Sarah Garland. This touching and thought-provoking story follows Azzi and her family as they embark on a perilous journey to escape danger and start anew in a foreign land. Key Features: Comprehensive 3-week unit of work Includes detailed plans, SEND support, greater depth questions, interactive whiteboard slides, models, and in-depth reflections In “Azzi Inbetween,” Azzi and her parents must navigate a challenging journey by car and boat to reach safety in a new country. Once there, they face the daunting tasks of learning a new language, finding a home, and adjusting to new surroundings. At school, Azzi encounters a kind helper who guides her through learning English and realizing she is not alone in her experiences. As Azzi adapts to her new life with courage and resourcefulness, she makes a new friend but continues to miss her grandmother who was left behind. Drawing from her own experiences working with refugee families, acclaimed author and illustrator Sarah Garland weaves a tender and humorous adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. This comprehensive bundle offers everything you need to guide your students through the captivating narrative while developing their skills in letter and diary writing. With detailed lesson plans, support for students with special educational needs, questions for deeper understanding, interactive slides, and model examples, this teaching unit provides a rich and immersive learning experience.

In this 3 week unit the children will be writing their own adventure narrative based on the story ‘Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs’. In this Unit pack there are highly detailed plans, interactive whiteboard slides and highly differentiated worksheets to suit all children. Learning Outcomes: Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand and investigate adventure and mystery stories. I am learning to identify characters’ emotions and behaviors. Capturing ideas: I am learning to use the language features of an adventure and mystery story. Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to plan, present and write an adventure story. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: End of Unit (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: write a pirate adventure story. Toolkit for children: I can write an adventure story opening. Own target I can write in the past tense. e.g. saw, asked, replied, looked. I can use adjectives, verbs and nouns e.g. They sailed towards the island on the sapphire ocean. I can use a variety of punctuation. e.g “Could that be his cave?” I can use a variety of openers. e.g. Slicing his sword towards him…, As he sailed to the island…, When the battle was over…

English - Persuasive Letter Year 4/5 - Persuasive Letter - 1 week unit. In this 1 week unit your class will write a persuasive letter to Horrid Henry about the benefits of reading. Lesson LO’s: Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand the purpose and styles of a persuasive text Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to understand the language and structural features of a persuasive text Capturing ideas: I am learning to role-play, plan, orally rehearse a persuasive text Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: I am learning to jointly construct a persuasive text End of topic (Big Writing) I can write a persuasive text independently This unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class.

Key Details: Theme: Beliefs and Practices Key Question: What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? Learning outcomes, differentiated for this group from the ‘I can’ statements AT1 (B) Practices and Ways of life and AT2 (F) Values and Commitments Level 1 I can use the right names for things that are special to Christians. I can talk about how I feel towards an issue that is important to me, (assessed in Lesson 1). Level 2 I can talk about one of the ways Christians show commitment to God. I can decide which way I think is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God. Level 3 I can describe some of the ways that Christians choose to show commitment to God and am starting to understand that they may do this in different ways. I can start to understand there are different degrees of commitment and that’s up to individual Christians. Level 4 I can describe how different practices enable Christians to show their commitment to God and understand that some of these will be more significant to some Christians than others. I can explain why I think some ways of showing commitment to God would be better than others for Christians. Level 5 I can explain why it is important to Christians to show their commitment to God and can describe different ways they choose to do this. I can explain that individuals choose to show different degrees of commitment to their religion and can relate this to commitments I make in my life.

Introducing our immersive 1-Week Writing Unit, designed to immerse students in the whimsical world of nursery rhymes. Using “There Was An Old Woman” and “Pussy Cat, Pussy” as starting points, this unit will guide students along a creative journey to craft their own versions of nonsense nursery rhymes. Key Details: Starting Point/Text: We begin with two classic nursery rhymes, “There Was An Old Woman” and “Pussy Cat, Pussy”, serving as inspiration and a foundation for students’ creative exploration. End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of the unit, students will have mastered the art of writing their own version of a nonsense nursery rhyme. Imagine how exciting it would be to create your own piece of whimsical verse! Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities: Our comprehensive package includes captivating Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and interactive activities, all designed to foster an engaging and enriching learning experience. Main Learning Outcomes: Familiarisation with Text: Students will listen to poems, identifying expressive words that add color and life to the verses. Have you ever noticed how certain words can make a poem sing? Capturing Ideas: Students will learn to identify and choose language for use in humorous text. Can you imagine the fun they’ll have playing with words and phrases? Analysing Text, Language Features and Organisation: This stage guides students to use the known structure of a verse to compose and create humorous verse. They will also learn how tools like rhyme and alliteration can inject humor into a poem. Ever wondered why “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” sounds so amusing? Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: In this collaborative phase, students will be guided through the process of writing their own nonsense nursery rhymes. Can’t you just imagine the joy and pride they’ll feel when they recite their own creations? It’s packed with insightful articles and useful resources for educators at all levels, from seasoned teachers to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Senior Leadership Teams (SLTs). Embark on this exciting journey with us and transform your students into budding poets with a knack for nonsense verse!

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Reluctant Dragon This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Reluctant Dragon by David Lucas. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Reluctant Dragon Day 1: Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Reluctant Dragon going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? Children to read pages 1 - 11 in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: pp2-5 What is the difference between “terrible” and “terrified”? Does the shepherd’s wife look frightened? What about his son? p8 The boy says “Don’t worry.” Do you think his parents are: very worried – a little bit worried – not at all worried? p11 What kind of questions would you ask a dragon? Activity: Make a prediction about what might happen in the story Day 2: Follow Up Task Content Domain: Identifying main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph and summarising these Children to read pages 12 - 30 in pairs. Activity: Look at pages 12- 30 in pairs. Write down any figurative language. Pick out similes, metaphors adjectives that evoke the scene. e.g I suppose the Earth sneezed or shook itself. Day 3: Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] See Slides on IWB Day 4: Comprehension Children to read pages 31 - 40 in pairs. Content Domain: Analysing and comparing a range of plot structures. Activity: Children to complete a range of questions using different skills. True/False, matching different sentence starters and endings, ordering the story. Day 5: Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to The Reluctant Dragon. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?