Need a lesson all about tornadoes? This practical lesson is an outstanding way to teach children about how tornadoes are formed using easy to source materials. This lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets, word bank, extension task and plenary. Files included: ✸ Lesson plan ✸ PowerPoint ✸ Pictures of tornado in a cup ✸ Extension task ✸ Word bank L.O. To become familiar with what a tornado is and how it is formed. Success Criteria: I can create a tornado in a glass using lemonade and salt. I can use the practical task to explain how a tornado is formed and how it works. I can create quiz style questions for the class based on tornadoes and using books from the reading corner. **Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: interview ofsted ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 humanities atlas map mapping weather climate nqt ect interview Climate change Weather Travel and tourism What is Geography Structure of the earth extreme earth earthquakes world uk tornadoes for kids tornados facts worksheet tornadoes lesson explanation ppt assessment

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a newspaper report. This newspaper report is actually based on Kensuke’s Kingdom, however no knowledge of this text is needed. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a newspaper report. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a newspaper report. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a newspaper report. To infer and deduce information from a newspaper report. To evaluate and respond to a newspaper report. To identify and compare the features of a newspaper report. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a balanced argument. The included text is based on reasons for and against school uniform. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a balanced argument text. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features and structure of a balanced argument and to express their own opinion on the topic. To compare and contrast different points of view on school uniforms and to use conjunctions to link ideas. To analyse the language and techniques used to present the negative aspects of school uniforms and to evaluate the strength of the arguments. To evaluate the validity and reliability of the statements in a balanced argument and to justify their own opinion on the topic. To summarise the main points of a balanced argument and to write a conclusion that states the writer’s opinion and the reasons for it. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about diary entries. The included text is based on the diary of a ghost, including descriptive vocabulary. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a diary entry. Excitingly, this diary entry does not give away that a ghost has written it, but leads children to figure it out for themselves. Learning objectives: To understand the features and structure of a diary entry and to infer the feelings and motives of the writer. To infer the meaning and mood of a diary entry and to make predictions based on the text and illustrations. To analyse the language and imagery of a diary entry and to write a comprehension question based on the text. To evaluate the writer’s perspective and feelings in a diary entry and to compare it with other diary entries. To synthesise the information and ideas from a diary entry and to write a creative diary entry from a different perspective. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about character descriptions. The included text is based on the character of a fairy, including descriptive vocabulary. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a character description. Also included is a Character Description Toolkit, full of features of character descriptions that they can use to create their own character description at the end of the unit. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a character description. To infer and deduce information from a character description. To infer and deduce information from a character description. To understand how the author uses language and punctuation to create suspense and describe a character. To understand and respond to a descriptive text about a mythical creature. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

Take your interview or observation lessons to the next level with our exceptional Adverbs Writing Lesson designed specifically for KS2 students. This comprehensive resource pack includes a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources. Empower your students to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively, while fostering their understanding of different types of adverbs. With ready-to-use activities and differentiated challenges, this outstanding lesson ensures students develop their adverb usage skills and enhance their writing abilities. Key Features: ✸ Engaging Starter: Stimulate discussion and critical thinking as students explore the statement “Adverbs are just words that end in ‘ly’.” Encourage students to articulate their thoughts and consider the validity of the statement. ✸ Comprehensive Main Activity: Introduce adverbs to students, explaining how they describe time, manner, place, or frequency of a verb. Engage students with the Table Team Adverb Sorting Challenge, encouraging collaboration as they categorize adverbs into different families. ✸ Reflective Assessment: Encourage self-reflection by having students evaluate their previous writing and assess their use of adverbs. Guide students to identify areas for improvement and set goals for their adverb usage. ✸ Creative Writing Exercise: Utilize the captivating video clip “The Cloud” to inspire students’ writing. Offer differentiated challenges based on difficulty levels, allowing students to incorporate adverbs effectively and demonstrate their understanding. ✸ Mini Plenary: Conduct a mid-lesson check-in, where students share examples of each sentence type to ensure comprehension and reinforce learning. ✸ Engaging Plenary: Challenge students to identify and explain three sentences on the board, showcasing their understanding of adverb usage and sentence construction. ✸ Complete Resources: Access a comprehensive set of resources, including a PowerPoint presentation, picture stimulus, differentiated worksheets, conjunctions sheet, and self-assessment tools. L.O. To be able to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively. Success Criteria ✸ Know different types of adverb. ✸ Add appropriate adverbs to a piece of work. ✸ Know the level that I am working at now when using adverbs. ✸ Know the mistakes that I make regularly when using adverbs, e.g. repeating the same ones. ✸ Identify an area for improvement with my use of adverbs. Files include: ✸ Lesson plan ✸ PowerPoint ✸ The Cloud picture storyboard ✸ Example writing sheet (WAGOLL) ✸ Flash write challenge sheet ✸ Questions sheet ✸ Table team sorting challenge Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Descriptive writing LKS2 UKS2 Year 3 Year 4 Y3 Y4 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 ks2 ofsted observation nqt ect interview

Engage your Year 3 students in an exceptional learning experience with our Y3 Outstanding Rounding Interview Lesson. This comprehensive lesson is designed to equip students with the essential skills to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. With clear learning objectives and success criteria, this resource ensures that students develop a solid understanding of rounding principles. Starting with an engaging discussion on the concept of rounding, students explore how rounding can simplify numbers while keeping their value close to the original. They are introduced to the helpful rounding rhyme “4 or less, let it rest. 5 or more, let it soar!” This catchy phrase aids students in identifying when to round up or down. Through interactive activities and guided instruction, students practice rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 using number lines. They analyze various numbers on a number line to determine which ten or hundred they are closest to. Engaging videos and visual aids further reinforce their understanding and provide additional support. The resource includes differentiated activities to cater to students’ needs and provide appropriate challenges. Students choose tasks based on their level of difficulty, with options ranging from mild (easier) to hot (harder). The activities cover rounding to the nearest 10 and 100, allowing students to practice their skills in a structured manner. To assess student progress and understanding, the lesson includes a plenary activity where students reflect on their learning, identify challenges, and summarize key takeaways. Additionally, the resource provides extension tasks for early finishers and blank lines for additional support and intervention. This Y3 Outstanding Rounding Interview Lesson includes: A well-structured PowerPoint presentation Interactive and engaging activities Differentiated tasks for varying abilities Reasoning extension tasks for early finishers Plenary activity for reflection and assessment Supplementary resources for additional support Download this exceptional resource today and guide your Year 3 students towards mastery in rounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. Elevate their mathematical skills and foster a deep understanding of rounding principles through this outstanding lesson. Year 3 LKS2 ks2 observation mastery ofsted Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Engage your students with this outstanding lesson on Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in civil rights history. This resource provides a comprehensive package, including a detailed lesson plan, a dynamic PowerPoint presentation, two information sheets catering to different ability levels, an information poster template, and an exemplary information poster. Lesson Highlights: ★ Biographical Exploration: Delve into the life of Rosa Parks and her significant role in the civil rights movement. ★ Interactive Learning: Test students’ understanding with multiple-choice questions that reinforce key concepts. ★ Creative Expression: Foster creativity as students craft their information posters, consolidating their knowledge. Files Included: ☆ Lesson Plan ☆ PowerPoint Presentation ☆ x2 Information Sheets (differentiated) ☆ Information Poster Template ☆ Example Information Poster ☆ Images of Rosa Parks Customer Support: Encounter any challenges or have specific requests? Reach out directly to our support team at explore_education@outlook.com for a prompt response. Special Offer: Love this resource? Leave a review, and you’ll receive a resource of your choice for FREE! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Rosa Parks, Civil Rights, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Information Poster, KS2, History, Differentiated Learning, black history, black history month, october 2024, black history month 2024

This Athens and Sparta lesson plan, PowerPoint and sorting cards are perfect for teaching KS2 children about the differences between Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece. The lesson plan includes an outstanding teaching approach suitable for interviews, and the PowerPoint provides engaging visuals to enhance students’ understanding. The sorting cards activity allows for differentiated learning, while the plenary encourages students to discuss and reflect on what they’ve learned. Lower ability sorting cards are also included for differentiation. This is a must-have resource for any KS2 history teacher covering Ancient Greece. I used this as an ofsted observation lesson. Looking for an Ancient Greece History Unit? Have a look at our 7 Ancient Greek lessons here: KS2 Ancient Greece Unit - 7 Outstanding Lessons Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2

Sink your teeth into this captivating KS2 science lesson that explores the fascinating world of teeth! Designed for Years 3-6, this comprehensive resource will equip your students with a deep understanding of the different types of teeth, their functions, and how they compare to those of other animals. What’s Included: ★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives, hands-on activities, and differentiation options for all abilities. ★ Informative PowerPoint: Visually appealing slides filled with teeth facts, diagrams, and discussion prompts to spark curiosity and learning. ★ Types of Teeth Fact Sheet: A handy reference sheet for students to consolidate their knowledge of incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. ★ Types of Skulls Activity: A unique and engaging plenary activity where students compare and contrast the teeth of different animals, fostering critical thinking and observation skills. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Identifying Teeth Types: Students will learn to recognize and name the four main types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. ★ Understanding Tooth Functions: Students will discover the specific functions of each type of tooth, from cutting and tearing to grinding and crushing. ★ Comparing Animal Teeth: Students will explore the diverse world of animal teeth, comparing and contrasting their shapes and functions to those of humans. ★ Developing Scientific Vocabulary: Students will learn and use key scientific terms related to teeth and their functions. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science, covering living things and their environments. ★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively participate in investigations, discussions, and the unique skull comparison activity, promoting deeper understanding and engagement. ★ Teacher-Approved: Created by an experienced educator with a passion for science education. ★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. Spark a lifelong love of science and a healthy smile with this exciting lesson on teeth! Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, teeth, human body, animal adaptations, science investigation.

Ignite your KS1 students’ passion for dance and creativity with this engaging 3-lesson unit! Designed to foster self-expression, physical coordination, and an appreciation for movement, this resource is perfect for introducing young learners to the joy of dance. What’s Included: ✬ 3 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, warm-up activities, creative movement explorations, and cool-down exercises. ✬ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are adaptable to various skill levels, ensuring all students feel successful and challenged. ✬ Cross-Curricular Connections: Integrate dance with art and music, enhancing students’ understanding of colour and its emotional impact. ✬ Focus on Expression: Encourage students to explore different moods and feelings through movement, fostering creativity and confidence. ✬ Collaborative Learning: Promote teamwork and communication through partner and group activities. Key Learning Outcomes: ✬ Movement Skills: Students will develop fundamental movement skills like locomotor skills, non-locomotor skills, and spatial awareness. ✬ Expressive Skills: Students will learn to express different moods and feelings through movement, using their bodies as a creative tool. ✬ Observation Skills: Students will develop their ability to observe and appreciate the movements of others, fostering a deeper understanding of dance as an art form. ✬ Collaboration: Students will work together to create and perform dances, building teamwork and communication skills. Why Choose This Resource? ✬ Engaging and Fun: Children will love exploring movement through the lens of colour, making learning a joyful experience. ✬ Easy to Implement: Lesson plans are clear, concise, and require minimal preparation. ✬ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS1 PE. ✬ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for dance and movement education. Spark a lifelong love of dance in your KS1 students with this outstanding dance unit! Ideal for: KS1 PE, dance, movement, creativity, expression, physical education, primary school, elementary school.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A rated outstanding interview lesson about writing a diary entry from visited Mount Everest. Can be flexibly used from 20 minutes to an hour. Includes: lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, SEN, LA, MA and HA task and starter activity. Bonus freebie resources about world mountain ranges and rivers (you could show this at interview to demonstrate ideas about the next lesson in the sequence). Allows children to improve and reflect on their work. Rated Outstanding by an OFSTED inspector. ks2 lks2 year 4 geography mountains mountain extreme earth countries English ofsted interview observation english grammar sen resourced

Take your rounding skills to the next level with our exceptional Year 5 Maths Interview Lesson focused on rounding to the nearest 1000, 10,000, and 100,000. This outstanding lesson is designed to empower students with a deep understanding of place value and equip them with essential rounding techniques. Engage your students from the start with a thought-provoking starter activity that challenges them to explore the significance of rounding numbers and its practical applications. As they dive into the main part of the lesson, they will discover the power of memorable rounding rhymes, enabling them to confidently navigate the rounding process. Through interactive activities and guided practice, students will solidify their grasp of rounding rules and develop the ability to identify the correct place value. They’ll gain invaluable experience adjusting numbers to ensure they end in zero and rounding to increasingly larger numbers. Activities like rounding Lake Victoria’s area and exploring the mileage of a car will keep their curiosity and problem-solving skills sharp. To deepen their understanding, students will participate in class discussions, engaging in rounding challenges and uncovering fascinating properties of numbers. They’ll embark on a journey of discovery, exploring patterns and connections while honing their ability to explain their reasoning. This comprehensive lesson also includes purpose-built resources, such as a PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities, and a handy rhyme sheet to support students throughout their rounding journey. As a plenary activity, students will showcase their mastery by creating step-by-step instructions for rounding any given number. Get ready to witness exceptional progress in your students’ rounding abilities. Grab this outstanding Y5 Rounding Maths Interview Lesson today and set your students on the path to mathematical success! Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com interview, ofsted, observation

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com An outstanding rated maths lesson based around ordering and comparing decimals including reasoning and mastery. Ideal for a 30 minute - 1 hour lesson. observation interview ofsted nqt ks2 uks2 year 5 year 6 decimal money problem solving

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 5 Christmas Reading Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. These lessons are based on the text Haunted Christmas by S. E. Schlosser, which has been divided up in small sections to be able to evaluate and discuss. Slightly spooky, these lessons are suitable for KS2. In the PowerPoint, there are visual pictures to represent the key vocabulary for each day. Resources included: x5 lesson plans PowerPoint with images for each lesson Comprehension questions Haunted Christmas text - divided into sections Lesson 1: L.O. To describe my first impressions of the story. Lesson 2: L.O. To predict what might happen next in the story. Lesson 3: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters Lesson 4: L.O. To create my own questions about the text. Lesson 5: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive horror reciprocal reading activities

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A flipchart with 88 slides about the grammar terminology needed for the Y6 SATs. Each slide has quick-fire tasks to complete and example SATs questions for the terminology on the previous page.

A great way to turn your classroom into something OUT OF THIS WORLD! This classroom decor set lets you jazz your classroom up in style with a range of resources, some of them editable for you to adapt to your class. This brilliant galaxy inspired set includes: Binder covers (including teacher binder, NQT/ECT folder, assessment, pupil progress and more) Two different types of bunting Days of the week Drawer labels Editable labels Alphabet letters Months of the year Numbers Schedule (a visual timetable) Table names Voice level-o-meter Welcome signs (all years, American and English)

Do you want to inspire your year 3 or year 4 pupils to write creatively and imaginatively? Do you want to teach them how to use descriptive language effectively and confidently? Do you want to have fun with your class while covering the explanation text genre? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this lesson is for you! This lesson will engage your pupils in a descriptive writing task that will challenge them to create their own mythical creature and explain how to care for it. From dragons to cyclops, your pupils will use their teamwork skills to build vocabulary as groups before going onto an independent task. They will discuss verbs, adjectives, similes, adverbs and conjunctions, and use them to enhance their writing. This lesson is easily adapted from 20 minutes to an hour or even longer, depending on your needs and objectives. It is suitable for both lower and higher ability pupils, as it includes many differentiated resources such as: ★ Detailed lesson plan with differentiated questions for assessment for learning Interactive PowerPoint that guides you and your pupils through the lesson ★ Vocabulary sheet for lower ability pupils that provides them with useful words and phrases ★ Vocabulary sheet for middle and higher ability pupils that challenges them to find their own words and phrases ★ Sentence starters that help pupils structure their writing ★ WAGOLL (what a good one looks like) that models an explanation text about dragons ★ Activity one sheets that give pupils a choice of five different creatures to describe ★ Activity two sheets that are differentiated four ways with different activities for each (cloze activity, fill in table, success criteria, and extension task) This lesson is rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors, who praised its creativity, motivation, and differentiation. It is also aligned with the national curriculum objectives for writing in key stage 2. Your pupils will love this lesson and will produce amazing descriptive writing pieces that you can proudly display in your classroom or school. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark your pupils’ imagination and enthusiasm for writing. Download this lesson today and get ready to enter the magical world of mythical creatures! You may also be interested in… ☆ Outstanding Y3/4 English Interview Lesson - Apostrophes Writing Lesson ☆ x2 Y3 / 4 Sentence Types Outstanding Interview Lessons ☆ Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Relative Clauses Tags: descriptive writing, explanation text, mythical creatures, year 3, year 4, LKS2, KS2, Ofsted, outstanding, differentiated, vocabulary, verbs, adjectives, similes, adverbs, conjunctions, dragons, cyclops

Elevate your Year 5/6 students’ writing skills with this Ofsted-rated Outstanding English lesson on sentence openers! This flexible resource, adaptable for 20-minute bursts or a full hour, empowers students to create descriptive writing that’s both engaging and varied. What’s Inside: ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Visually stimulating slides to introduce key concepts, inspire creativity, and guide students through the writing process. ★ Engaging Activities: Three differentiated tasks (mild, spicy, hot) cater to all abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and supported. ★ Starter Activity: “The Openers Doctor” encourages students to analyze and evaluate sentence openers in a given text. ★ ADDSPICE Sentence Openers: Introduce students to the powerful ADDSPICE technique (Adverbs, Drop-in Clause, Describe, Simile, Preposition, -ing Word, Connective, -ed Word) for crafting captivating sentences. ★ Film Clip Inspiration: Spark creativity with a descriptive writing task based on a film clip. ★ Storyboard & Posters: Visual aids to support planning and reinforce learning. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Understand the impact of varied sentence openers on writing. ★ Confidently use a range of openers, including -ed, -ing, and descriptive phrases. ★ Apply the ADDSPICE technique to create engaging and diverse sentences. ★ Reflect on and improve their own writing. ★ Evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary and openers in a given text. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Ofsted-Approved: Proven to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. ★ Flexible & Adaptable: Easily adjust the lesson length to fit your timetable. ★ Engaging & Creative: Inspire students to experiment with language and express their ideas with confidence. ★ Differentiated: Caters to all abilities, ensuring every student can succeed. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided, saving you valuable prep time. Transform your students into confident and creative writers with this exceptional sentence openers lesson! Ideal for: Year 5, Year 6, KS2, English, writing, grammar, sentence structure, descriptive writing, creative writing.

An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl. Files included: ★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed ★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities ★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes) ★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission) ★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils) ★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing) ★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups) ★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers) These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress. Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher