I have been teaching over 15 years with 13 years experience in Year 6. I lead English and Maths and support numerous schools with T&L and leadership. Children I work with are EAL, SEN, G&T and are from a diverse background. I adore my job and try to find ways for the children to thrive.
I have been teaching over 15 years with 13 years experience in Year 6. I lead English and Maths and support numerous schools with T&L and leadership. Children I work with are EAL, SEN, G&T and are from a diverse background. I adore my job and try to find ways for the children to thrive.
A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Time Travelling Cat and the Egyptian Goddess’ by Julia Jarman to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.
This knowledge organiser is based on the novel Arthur, High King of Britain (Michael Morpurgo) and supports children writing a ‘Myth/legend’.
It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.
This knowledge organiser is based on the novel Arthur, High King of Britain (Michael Morpurgo) and supports children writing a ‘Anglo-Saxons Leaflet’.
It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.
This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl and supports children writing instructions (‘How to project a newt onto Mrs Trunchbull’).
It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.
This knowledge organiser supports children writing a non-chronological report based on studying the ‘Iron Age’.
It was used in Year 3, so includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, EOY objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance. It also offers suggested sentence openers for each paragraph.
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This knowledge organiser supports children writing a leaflet based on the Mayans.
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.
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This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by E.B. White and supports children writing a diary (when Wilbur met Charlotte).
It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and suggested planning guidance.
A knowledge organiser based on the poem 'Dulce et Decorum Est’ by Wilfred Owen to support children when writing a ‘classical narrative poem’ (based on the life of soldiers in WW1), when studying the poem/topic at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, line openers etc. Used in Y6, so objectives link to Y5/6 curriculum requirements.
A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Skellig’ by David Almond to support children when writing a contemporary narrative, when studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, sentence openers etc. Used in Y6, so objectives link to Y6 writing curriculum requirements.
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
This resource was used during Guided Reading for Y6, using the novel 'Kensuke's Kingdom'. It focuses on the children using clues to try to determine where exactly Michael may be lost/located in an effort to find him. The clues include an SOS letter, letter from the school, coast guard reports and the ship's log. It also includes the PowerPoint.
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.
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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.
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 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 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.