This knowledge organiser is based on the novel The Iron Man (Ted Hughes) and supports children writing a discussion text (Should the Iron Man be called upon to fight the space dragon?). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Varjak Paw’ by SF Said and supports children writing a diary (the day Varjak escapes to the city after his grandfather is killed by the black cats). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph

This knowledge organiser supports children writing instructions for children making a Mayan Mask. It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y5, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph

An A4 knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

A knowledge organiser (1 page of A4) based on the novel ‘Room 13’ by Robert Swindells to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe’ by CS Lewis to support children when writing fantasy stories, when studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, sentence openers etc. Used in Y4, so objectives link to Y3/4 curriculum requirements. A4 - using publisher

This display (can be used as a teaching tool shared with the class) explains the meaning of PEE (Point, Evidence and Explanation) and gives examples, first using pictures (appropriate for KS1 or lower ability children in KS2) followed by texts for KS2/3. It includes one example of each, followed by a chance for the children to try themselves. This includes an extract from 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman - copyright.

This is a display to share the content domain with the children in class. Each one is on A4 size.

These writing medium term plans are for Years 1 to Y6. They include a recommended class novel for each half term, links to Science Geography/History. All planning is in line with the new 2014 curriculum.

This PowerPoint includes helpful hints and reminders about the key areas which the Y6 children will be tested on for the Grammar SATs test. It includes questions from past years, with related prompts.

These are the Teacher Led questions for Guided Reading sessions based on the ORT Stage 16 Classics. It is based on the teacher reading once a week with the children and may require children to read following chapters at home (therefore questions do not cover each chapter). Preparation questions can be given to the children the day before the teacher led session. 6 Novels are included (Treasure Island, The Lost World, Sherlock Holmes, Oliver Twist, Frankenstein and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde).

Included are the Guided Reading Questions for the Teacher Led session based on the ORT Stage 14-15 Classics (Jungle Book, White Fang, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Black Beauty). It is based on the teacher leading a session once a week with a group, requiring the children to read chapters between at home (therefore the questions do not cover every chapter). Preparation questions are given.

This display is for children studying the novel Once. It includes extracts and questions to engage the children and develop their inference skills at a deeper level.

This pack was aimed at Y5 during the summer holidays, however it could be adapted slightly for Y3-6. It consists of various activities including maths, spellings, descriptive writing and geography. It is meant to be fun to engage the children (e.g. wordsearch and time tables raps). Each task is awarded points (thus ensuring all children in the class can access it) which children accumulate during the pack to obtain broze, silver, gold or platinum award....you can decide whether you give any prizes in return.

This display is based upon the novel by David Almond. It is used to challenge children's understanding of the obvious, yet also subtle themes within the book. The resource is 16 pages and includes lettering, pictures, a topic page, extracts and related questions to challenge thinking. It also includes links to William Blake. It should form an interactive display with children responding to questions and discussion points. The extracts are all copyright of the author, David Almond.

This resource includes 3 articles taken from The Guardian (football, technology and environmental) with related questions. Suggested answers are included. These questions are aimed at supporting Y6 children in preparation for their SATs.

A selection of challenging vocabulary (to place on your display) with definitions, which challenges the children to use more complex choices. I have used it this year in my class and the impact on the children's writing was immediate. During an observation by an OFSTED inspection, it was high lighted as a really strength. The topics links to class novels and include: narratives, discussions, persuasion, poetry (rap and WW1), newspapers, reports and Britain Since 1948. The vocabulary links to both the writing genre and the medium (class novel). Class novels include: Skellig, Kensuke's Kingdom, Holes, Coraline and Once. These topics covered my whole year's teaching.

A Guided Reading lesson using extracts from the novel 'Matilda'. There is an introduction PowerPoint to share with the class, which introduces them to the concept of PEE (point, evidence and explanation), followed by an example. There are 3 differentiated comprehensions. This would ideally be used in KS2 All extracts are copyright to Roald Dahl

Included are the Guided Reading Teacher Led questions related to the ORT non-fiction Stage 13-16 books. It is based on the teacher reading once a week with each group and spread over 1-2wks (depending on the book). Included: Stage 13: Hard Work Stage 14: Animals and Us Stage 16: Explosions Stage 16: Our Earth is Unique Stage 16: Pests, plagues and parasites Stage 16: What's Left Behind

Included are the Teacher Led questions for Guided Reading using the ORT books. It is based on the teacher reading once a week with each group. Included: Stage 14: Grace the Pirate Stage 14: The Canterville Ghost Stage 15: The Powder Monkey Stage 16: Melleron's Monsters Stage 16: Melleron's Magic Stage 16: Sister Ella Stage 16: Swivel-Head