Writing - Poetry - Rhythm & Rhyme - Lesson 4 - Part 2 (KS1/KS2) This is a second lesson that is based on the use of rhythm and rhyme . Also included are a few examples of poems using rhythm and rhyme. This lesson is in PowerPoint format and can be taught as it is or changed to suit individual classes. Detailed PowerPoint Lesson with 12 slides. This lesson comes with suggested activity or task that is also attached. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that involves writing a poem with rhythm and rhyme. Learning objectives • To write a poem with a rhythm and rhyme

Writing - Season Poetry - Autumn - Nature Walk - Lesson 2 - KS1/KS2 With the National Curriculum in mind, I have created this season-based lesson. As reinforced by the National Curriculum, children should experience high-quality discussions on a wide range of poems and learn the poetry tools to create their own. The season focus for this lesson is autumn. Many detailed pictures and videos are attached of fallen leaves, nature walks/hikes, autumnal spices, bonfires, deciduous trees, and camps. A few teaching slides with a range of autumnal leaves (aspen, ash, sycamore, oak, apple, white poplar, birch, beech, field maple, crack willow, and hawthorn). With more of a focus on the most common leaves (sycamore, ash, and oak). Also discussed in the lesson; What do people do in Autumn? Have you been on a nature walk? Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and task to recite the class poem to perform. There are 21 slides teaching slides and pictures/videos. The task for this lesson is to complete a leaf worksheet that includes drawing the leaf and describing how the leaf looks like. Ideally children will go out and explore the outdoors to choose a leaf. Learning Objective: To explore autumn leaves

Writing - Season Poetry - Autumn - Class Poem - Lesson 1 - KS1/KS2 With the National Curriculum in mind, I have created this season-based lesson. As reinforced by the National Curriculum, children should experience high-quality discussions on a wide range of poems and learn the poetry tools to create their own. The season focus for this lesson is autumn. Many detailed pictures are attached of fallen leaves, nature walks/hikes, autumnal spices, bonfires and camps. A class poem is also included in the powerpoint and in word format (ready to print). Also discussed in the lesson, What is Autumn? What reminds you of Autumn? What do people do in Autumn? Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and task to recite the class poem to perform. The discussions throughout the lesson are also part of the task for lesson 1. There are 20 slides teaching slides and pictures/videos. Learning Objective: To learn an autumn-based poem.

ESOL - Entry 1 - English - All About Me - Lesson 2 - Where are you from? English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) refers to learning English as a new resident in an English-speaking country. ESOL classes can include areas such as survival English, functional language, specific speaking and listening skills, and sociocultural information. The purpose is to support learners whose first language is not English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. The focus for this lesson is learning how to pronounce countries and nationalities. Students will discuss where they are from. Where are you from? What is your nationality? What language(s) do you speak? Can you share an interesting fact? (extension) Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and worksheet as shown (two pages). There are 16 slides. Learning Objective: To learn to say countries, nationalities and talk about where they are from.

ESOL - Entry 1 - English - All About Me - Lesson 1 - What is your name? English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) refers to learning English as a new resident in an English-speaking country. ESOL classes can include areas such as survival English, functional language, specific speaking and listening skills, and sociocultural information. The purpose is to support learners whose first language is not English, helping them gain the communication skills needed to progress in the workplace, education and beyond. The focus for this lesson is learning how to introduce one’s self. How to ask questions related to personal information and how to respond. What is your name? What is your surname? How old are you? Where do you live? Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and worksheet as shown (two pages). There are 16 slides. Learning Objective: To learn how to self-introduce. To practice asking introduction questions

Writing - Season Poetry - Winter - Similes & Alliteration - Lesson 5 - KS1/KS2 With the National Curriculum in mind, I have created this season-based lesson. As reinforced by the National Curriculum, children should experience high-quality discussions on a wide range of poems and learn the poetry tools to create their own. The season focus for this lesson is winter. Many detailed pictures are attached of snow, snowball, snowman, snow angel, snow fights, snow covered park/mountains, fireplace, hot drinks (hot chocolate), snow in the city and snow in London. With mention of the religious holidays that often occur in the winter months (Hanukkah, Christmas, and Diwali). Click on the link on the first page, and slowly discuss the imagery on the slides. Children will learn what a simile is and how to use them in a poem about winter. Children will also learn about alliteration. Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and task to start writing a winter poem with similes & alliteration. There are 40 slides (mainly imagery). Learning Objective: To write a winter poem with similes and alliteration.

Writing - Season Poetry - Winter - Descriptive Poem - Lesson 3- KS1/KS2 With the National Curriculum in mind, I have created this season-based lesson. As reinforced by the National Curriculum, children should experience high-quality discussions on a wide range of poems and learn the poetry tools to create their own. The season focus for this lesson is winter. Many detailed pictures are attached of snow, snowball, snowman, snow angel, snow fights, snow covered park/mountains, fireplace, hot drinks (hot chocolate), snow in the city and snow in London. With mention of the religious holidays that often occur in the winter months (Hanukkah, Christmas, and Diwali). Click on the link on the first page, and slowly discuss the slides using different descriptive words to add more details that will be essential in their poetry. Try using detailed words for inspiration and encourage discussion of some photos to share descriptive words (snow- cold, soft, freezing, fluffy and crunchy. Children will use work produced in lesson 2 (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12886531) to start writing a descriptive poem using their completed Senses Star. Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and task to start writing a descriptive poem. There are 34 slides (mainly imagery). Learning Objective: To write a descriptive winter poem.

Writing - Season Poetry - Winter - Acrostic Poem - Lesson 4 - KS1/KS2 With the National Curriculum in mind, I have created this season-based lesson. As reinforced by the National Curriculum, children should experience high-quality discussions on a wide range of poems and learn the poetry tools to create their own. The season focus for this lesson is winter. Many detailed pictures are attached of snow, snowball, snowman, snow angel, snow fights, snow covered park/mountains, fireplace, hot drinks (hot chocolate), snow in the city and snow in London. With mention of the religious holidays that often occur in the winter months (Hanukkah, Christmas, and Diwali). Click on the link on the first page, and slowly discuss the imagery on the slides. Children will learn what an acrostic poem is? Children will then create a word mat using the letters W,I,N,T, E and R to later make an acrostic poem that spells Winter. Included in this pack is a fully editable PowerPoint with a learning objectives and and task to start writing an acrostic poem. There are 35 slides (mainly imagery). Also included in this resource pack is a filled word mat, a blank word mat, an acrostic poem template and an example of a WINTER acrostic poem in the powerpoint. Learning Objective: To write an acrostic winter poem

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Dashes & Hyphens - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as using dashes and hyphens to add clarity and avoid ambiguity in children’s writing. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 16 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that requires the children to identify, write and correct sentences with dashes and hyphens. Learning Objective: To use dashes and hyphens.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Possessive Apostrophes - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as using possessive apostrophes to add clarity to children’s writing. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 12 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that requires the children to identify, write and correct sentences with possessive apostrophes. Learning Objective: To understand singular and plural possessive apostrophes.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Paragraphs - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as writing in paragraph to add clarity and avoid ambiguity in children’s writing. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 17 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that requires the children to identify paragraphs and why they are important. To improve children’s writing. Learning Objective: LO: To use paragraphs to improve writings.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Formal & Informal English - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as understanding English formalities to add clarity and avoid ambiguity in children’s writing. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 26 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. There is also a interactive quiz within the teaching slides. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that requires the children to understand the difference between formal and informal English. To ensure children write in formal sentences. Learning Objective: To understand the importance of formal English. To identify the difference between formal and informal English.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Homophones - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as identifying homophones and choosing the correct word to improve their writings. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). An interactive quiz is also included. There are 24 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. Also included a range of homophones, their/they/re/there and where/we’re/wear. The task for this lesson is to complete a Homophones worksheet Learning Objectives: To identify homophones To differentiate words with the same sounds.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Determiners - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as adding the appropriate determiners in their writings. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 22 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. The task for this lesson is to complete a worksheet that requires the children to identify and use determiners. Learning Objective: LO: To identify and use determiners.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) Inverted Commas - KS2. Since the 2014 national curriculum, when the SPaG test was introduced and updated to became more challenging. Now, children are taught and officially tested on these specific skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar in year 2 and 6. Children are expected to learn and develop essential English skills that improves their speech and writing quality overall. Hence, it is important children learn these skills such as understanding how to use inverted commas and how use them to improve their writings. This lesson comes with a fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 11 PowerPoint slides for this lesson. The task for this lesson is to complete a Inverted Commas’ worksheet. Learning Objective: To understand when to use inverted commas. To use inverted commas in writing.

Success Steps - Writing Checklists - Y5- Upper KS2 This resource enables teachers to mark children’s writing with regards to their level (working towards, working at expected and working at greater depth) and expectation for their age group. There is a self-assessment and teacher assessment checklist. This resource includes 3 writing checklists: working towards, working at expected and working at greater depth. The resources are ready to print.

Success Steps - Writing Checklists - Y4- Lower KS2 This resource enables teachers to mark children’s writing with regards to their level (working towards, working at expected and working at greater depth) and expectation for their age group. There is a self-assessment and teacher assessment checklist. This resource includes 3 writing checklists: working towards, working at expected and working at greater depth. The resources are ready to print.

Reading Resource - Blank - True or False, Prove it! - KS1/KS2 This reading resource is in an editable word document. This is a blank resource which means teachers can create a statement based on the text they provide. These statements can be true or false. The purpose is to get children to ‘prove it’ by using the text to retrieve and record key information and then identifying whether the the statement is true or false. The activity can be extended by asking the pupils to write down two true and one false statement themselves. They then exchange these with other group members and repeat the above process.