**Fun and challenging history investigation! Source analysis and vocabulary work.
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54 page Power Point presentation with historical sources, slides, written text analysis, SPAG tasks and challenges.
x30 writing success criteria
x30 extract analysis for the writing task ready to print.
writing checklist provided for report writing KS2
Why was Stonehenge built? Including substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and chronological time line for the Stone Age: all components of an excellent history lesson.
Discussion, group activity culminating in a written task.
Visual and written source cards; fact cards; question cards; source analysis sheet to fill out with open ended historical investigation questions.
Writing opportunity: write an information text reviewing the theories about why Stonehenge could have been built.
Includes writing checklist, text analysis of an information text and plenty of SPAG opportunities.
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Year 6 SATs Writing-narrative and non-chronological reports. An information text ( non chronological report) about the Scottish Isles and a narrative description based on chapter 23 of The Secret Garden- perfect for Year 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2!
What you get (all PDFs)
*Non-chronological report about the Scottish Isles
+2 narrative descriptions of a Secret Garden
*Writing checklists
*Success Criteria
*Report writing bookmarks
*Report writing classroom poster
*narrative prompt bookmarks
*Narrative writing classroom poster
*x 2 Powerpoint slides
Focuses on writing an information text about the Scottish Isles. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of these fascinating islands, while also developing their writing skills.
The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task.
The Scottish Isles report lesson is perfect for teachers looking to combine geography and writing in a meaningful way. The Scottish Isles are a unique and interesting topic, and students will love learning about the different islands and their individual characteristics.
All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.
2 exciting English lesson units-write information texts (non chronological report) about the Taiwan and the Scottish Isles -perfect for Year 5 or 6 and easily adapted to students in Key Stage 2!
What you get (all PDFs)
*Non-chronological report about Taiwan and Scottish Isles
*Writing checklists
*Success Criteria
*report writing prompt bookmarks
*Report writing classroom poster.
*Powerpoint slides x2
*Planning formats
This lesson focuses on writing an information text about the Taiwan and the Scottish Isles. Students will learn about the geography, history, and culture of these islands, while also developing their writing skills.
The lesson plan includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. In addition, there are success criteria and writing checklists included to guide students in their writing process and ensure they meet the necessary requirements for a successful SATs writing task.
All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed.
Year 5/6 Spelling flashcards and practice bookmarks for each word.
Each card features a carefully selected word commonly used in Year 5 and 6, along with its phonetic and syllable breakdown, making it easier for children to understand and remember how to spell each word correctly.
The flashcards are designed with bright and engaging visuals to capture the attention of young learners, while the phonetic and syllable information helps to reinforce spelling rules and patterns.
These bookmarks provide an additional opportunity for children to practice spelling the words featured on the flashcards. Each bookmark contains the word, its phonetic and syllable breakdown, and space for children to write the word multiple times.
The practice bookmarks are a great way for children to reinforce their spelling skills and gain confidence in their ability to spell these challenging words. They are also a useful tool for parents and teachers to track a child’s progress as they work through each word.
What you get:
x4 zip files with png images
pdf files with all flashcards and bookmarks
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A lovely lower KS2 bundle packed full of reading, writing and SPAG activities based on the enchanting books, ‘Clockwork’ and ‘Firework Maker’s Daughter’.
Lovely bundle exploring the beautiful books The Last Bear and Edge of the World. Explore the Scottish isles and Svalbard archipelago with you class. Plenty of writing tasks, genre posters, SPAG and research activities.
These beautiful poems and writing tasks will allow your class to explore climate change issues with the world’s oceans and rainforests. Explore the melting Arctic with writing tasks inspired by the beautiful book, ‘The Last Bear’.
Plenty of writing tasks, SPAG activities, genre posters and research projects.
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“Shackleton’s Journey” KS2 Resource Unit, an extremely LARGE upper KS2 unit designed to seamlessly integrate English, geography, and design and technology.
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This unit offers:**
Large PDF version of slides
PDFs of all extracts and activities
Abundant comprehension tasks
Thought-provoking critical thinking tasks
Extended writing opportunities
Comprehensive SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) exercises
Rich vocabulary exploration
Design and Technology project: Designing a shelter
Study of the Haley Antarctic shelter
Research project on Antarctica with animal fact files
Two large writing tasks with extract PDFs included:
Explanation text of Antarctica
News report about their own Antarctica shelter they designed
Detailed success criteria
Writing extracts
Comprehension tasks
Planning formats
Writing genre checklists
This unit has been meticulously developed to help immerse students in the world of exploration, resilience, and adventure while fostering their literacy, geography, and DT skills. It’s a valuable resource for teachers looking to provide an enriched learning experience for their students.
A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Viking Boy’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks and a plenty of challenges included throughout.
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PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 72 slides.
PDF version included too.
X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included.
x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print.
Planning skeletons for each writing genre included.
Writing checklists and posters for each writing genre included.
Now includes newly added writing bookmark prompt cards for each child. Covers narrative writing, letter writing and report writing.
History focus including substantive knowledge, chronological timeline for the Vikings and Viking vocabulary.
Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters
Comprehension and critical thinking challenges
Comprehension answers included
Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing
History focus with a case study of a famous Viking longship and writing opportunities linked to longships.
Planning overview.
Suitable for KS2
Perfect book to accompany the Viking topic and study of longships.
Writing opportunities:
Information text writing: writing an information text about a Viking longship with a case study of the famous Gokstad Viking longship
Letter writing from Gunnar to Odin
Narrative writing: writing a description of a Viking battle
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**30 Days of Engaging English Activities for KS2. **These tasks are designed to supercharge children’s attainment and prepare them for KS2 SATs assessments. This resource focuses on key areas such as comprehension, year 5 and 6 statutory spellings, and grammar preparation, ensuring a well-rounded approach to SATs readiness.
With a specific focus on the reading domains, these resources offers a wide range of carefully crafted reading comprehension tasks. These tasks cover essential skills such as vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarisation. By incorporating these tasks into daily activities, students can sharpen their comprehension abilities and develop the necessary tools to excel in SATs assessments.
**Speaking and listening prompt cards.
**These visually stimulating prompts are accompanied by carefully selected adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and prepositions. By engaging in these activities, students can practice speaking, listening, and SPAG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) skills, developing their communication abilities for SATs and beyond.
Extremely fun and engaging unit of work and printable classroom display based on this fantastic book! Great unit to use when teaching evolution, Darwin and the HMS Beagle expedition.
Resource includes an information text about Darwin’s HMS Beagle voyage, a biography of Charles Darwin and a narrative description inspired by the book. Power Point includes an extract analysis for each text type.
A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, science objectives, cross curricular links and plenty of challenges included throughout.
PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 63 slides.
X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included.
x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print.
x 30 Writing checklists for each writing genre included.
Science focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for evolution topic.
Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters
Comprehension and critical thinking challenges
Comprehension answers included
Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing
Planning overview.
Suitable for KS2
Extremely fun and engaging unit of work and printable EVOLUTION classroom display!
Great unit to use when teaching evolution, Darwin and the HMS Beagle expedition.
Resource includes an information text about Darwin’s HMS Beagle voyage, a biography of Charles Darwin and a narrative description inspired by the book. Power Point includes an extract analysis for each text type.
A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, science objectives, cross curricular links and plenty of challenges included throughout.
PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 63 slides.
X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included.
x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print.
x 30 Writing checklists for each writing genre included.
Science focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for evolution topic.
Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters
Comprehension and critical thinking challenges
Comprehension answers included
Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing
Planning overview.
Suitable for KS2
Beautiful poetry, writing and reading comprehension unit bundle based on the mesmerising books ‘Lost Words’ and ‘October, October’.
Plenty of writing extracts, writing tasks, comprehension activities, genre posters and more!
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Extensive KS2 units based around these two stunning books: Lost Words and this year’s Carnegie Medal Winner ‘October, October’.
These two units go together perfectly and will save teachers hours of work.
Reading comprehension, writing tasks, SPAG, extracts with analysis, vocabulary and more.
X30 PDF copies of writing extracts, success criteria, animal/plant information and more.
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A selection of writing genre checklists and posters. Checklist are bookmark size and can be printed, laminated (if required) and slotted inside children’s books. Bookmarks can be used across the curriculum.
*Narrative writing
*Explanation Writing
*Diary Writing
*Biography Writing
*Letter Writing
*Report Writing
*Persuasive Writing
x30 PDF of each bookmark provided
x1 classroom A4 poster for each genre included
Extensive poetry bundle covering themes of climate change, space and nature based on the beautiful ‘Lost Words’ nature poetry book.
Plenty of poetry extracts with analysis included.
x30 success criteria included
x30 writing checklists included
Plenty more!
HUGE bundle based on the beautiful books ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ and ‘When the Sky Falls’.
These units are packed full of writing, SPAG, comprehension and even DT activities and writing. tasks.
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Extensive bundle based on the captivating books Journey to the River Sea, Asha & the Spirit Bird.
Packed full of information texts on the Amazon rainforest, Amazon river, Ganges river, Himalaya mountains, Nepal and more. Detailed writing extracts provided, writing genre posters, plenty of SPAG and other activities.
Extensive PowerPoints provided.
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Huge bundle of reading and writing resources linked to these two captivating books.
This bundle is perfect for studying two contrasting locations: Amazon rainforest and British woodlands.
Plenty of research tasks, writing activities, SPAG and reading tasks included.
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“Rooftoppers” KS2 English Unit: this is a HUGE unit with 2 Power Point presentations and heaps activities: reading comprehension, vocabulary, SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar), and writing skills through the enchanting world of the book “Rooftoppers.”
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Writing Tasks:
Abundant writing tasks encompassing report writing, narrative writing, and letter writing.
Explore the magic of Paris through a Parisian blog.
Craft creative stories inspired by Paris and a dramatic storm at sea.
Practice formal letter writing using Miss Eliot’s perspective.
Describe the thrilling experience of walking the rooftops of Paris.
Assess students’ writing skills with a comprehensive writing assessment.
Included Resources:
All success criteria in convenient PDF format.
Writing extract PDFs to support analysis and discussion.
An extensive collection of comprehension worksheets, covering summarisation, retrieval, prediction, explanation, vocabulary, and inference.
Newly added writing genre posters and checklists for a complete and organized teaching toolkit.
All resources are printable, laminate-friendly, and designed for year-round use.
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