A simple introduction to the topic Rainforests. Photos to support simple text to encourage and promote discussion about this environment. Ideal as a start to the topic - Rainforests.

This poetry resources pack consists of two colourful presentations: Poetry Techniques ‘Sea Fever’ by John Masefield - An Analysis ‘Poetry Techniques’ covers the use of language to create effect within poems such as figurative language,similes and metaphors. It enables the learners to develop an insight into basic poetry word/phrases that are employed by poets and writers. It sets the learners up before reading, appreciating and analysing the poem, ‘Sea Fever’ by John Masefield. ‘Sea Fever’ is a presentation which details the language used in this popular and engaging poem. The poem is analysed and the poet’s technique is examined as well as the effects of the word choices, A printable copy of the poem is provided for the learners to highlight or annotate. There is an additional artistic opportunity to produce a drawing of a tall ship as a finishing task. It could be also used for a seascape art lesson.

Traditional Tale Powerpoint Presentation- Initial ppt. used to familiarise children with initial passage and to explore several possible continuations. Provides questions for discussion & opportunities to discuss writer’s style, choice of vocabulary and structure. ‘Sentence Stems’ scaffold the continuation task for pupils. Further questions can extend task for extension work.

Humorous letter from teacher about: ‘unbelievable’ homework excuses cut and stick activity for sequencing letter starts for scaffolding pupils replies pro - forma for 2nd draft or display purposes.