“Shackleton’s Journey” KS2 Resource Unit, an extremely LARGE upper KS2 unit designed to seamlessly integrate English, geography, and design and technology. **If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com 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.

Beautiful Upper KS2 writing unit based on the captivating book by Hannah Gold ‘The Last Bear’. What’s Included: -Three Writing Exemplars: These examples guide students through their own creative writing, persuasive report writing, and the crafting of a non-chronological report on Bear Island. -Plenty of SPAG throughout. -Arctic Factfile -Polar Quiz: An interactive quiz related to the Arctic and “The Last Bear” serves as an engaging way for students to review what they’ve learned and deepen their engagement with the book’s themes. -Success Criteria Sheets: These sheets outline clear expectations for each writing task, aiding students in self-assessment and helping them strive for their best work. -Extensive PowerPoint and PDF Presentation: Ready-to-use and filled with information to accompany all writing tasks. -All Writing Genre Posters: Visual aids that highlight the key features of each writing genre included in this resource. Editing Bookmarks: Themed bookmarks with editing tips remind students of key considerations to make as they draft and revise their writing. Art Prompts: Creative AI art prompts inspired by “The Last Bear” with maps of Bear Island. This resource is crafted to engage, educate, and inspire Upper KS2 students. Through “The Last Bear,” students will not only develop their writing abilities but also gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the importance of conservation. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Introducing this captivating KS2 teaching resource, inspired by the enchanting book ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ Immerse your students in the wondrous world of the Amazon river and rainforest with this geography and English unit. ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** Key Features: Literary Exploration: Delve into the Amazonian adventure with PDF extracts from ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ These extracts include non-chronological reports on the Amazon river and rainforest, providing rich content for analysis and comprehension. Poetry: Encourage your students to express their creativity with a thought-provoking poetry writing exercise. They can draw inspiration from the provided extract and explore the lush rainforest through verse. Narrative writing: a story writing task included and a narrative extract based on this beautiful book. Included: Black and white PDF of leaflets provided for printing purposes. Visually appealing writing checklists tailored to each genre. Success criteria and planning formats are also included to facilitate effective writing. x2 Non chronological reports about the Amazon rainforest and river. AI-inspired rainforest art. Grammar and Language Skills: Seize numerous opportunities for SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) improvement throughout this resource. Reading Comprehension: Enhance comprehension skills by analyzing the first six chapters of ‘Journey to the River Sea,’ offering a deeper understanding of the novel’s characters and themes. Additional Resources: As a bonus, enjoy a free narrative writing and report writing classroom poster to reinforce essential writing concepts. We also provide bookmarks for easy editing and revision. Your students will be inspired to embark on their own journey of discovery! If you like this resource, please leave a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource for the same value of your choice: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com More from me: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284 Great literacy lesson to use when teaching the Himalayas. Resource includes an information text about the Himalayas. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges. PowerPoint included. X30 sets of success criteria. x30 sets of information text extract x 30 Writing checklists If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Lovely poetry unit with a Power Point presentation exploring the problems facing our oceans and rainforests. If you like my resource, write a positive review, email me and I’ll send you a free resource of your choice!! x2 small poems included with extract analysis. PowerPoint with ocean and rainforest research x30 poems PDF copies x30 Success criteria PDF If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

This lesson is part of my much bigger rainforest bundle based around the beautiful book ‘Journey to the River Sea’: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/journey-to-the-river-sea-rainforests-literacy-and-geography-ks2-unit-12762826 If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com Lovely lesson with a detailed PowerPoint and example leaflet for the Amazon Rainforest and Amazon River. -writing task to write a leaflet (non-chronological report) -Power Point included White background copies of leaflets included for easier printing. -x30 leaflets included ready to analyse -x30 success criteria -x 30 writing checklists -x30 research charts If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Stunning new Carnegie winning book! X 6 week literacy unit. Perfect autumn unit and locational study of a British woodland! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com X6 week Unit of work based on chapters 1-8 of this stunning Carnegie Medal winning book. PowerPoint with 64 slides x30 Success criteria provided ready to print PDF. x30 extract analysis included ready to print PDF Writing checklists for each genre covered provided. Recently added free report writing and narrative writing bookmarks for children to edit their writing. Extensive comprehension tasks linked with content domains (answers included) Key vocabulary Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; opportunities for modelled writing; SPAG; writing activities; editing and publishing ideas. Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Perfect book to accompany a locational study of British woodland. Writing opportunities Information text: write an information text about British woodland. Narrative: write a narrative description of an autumnal woodland. Poetry: write an acrostic poem about a woodland animal or plant. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

This is a beautiful reading, writing and geography unit based a beautiful book: ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’! ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** AI-generated art has been used as a creative stimulus. These beautiful artworks will transport students into the world of the story, sparking their imagination and deepening their connection to the narrative. Discover a wealth of resources that will enrich your teaching. Engage students with detailed comprehension tasks, stimulating writing activities, and geography links that seamlessly integrate with the chapters. This package also includes writing checklists and ample opportunities to improve Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPAG) skills. What’s included: BLACK and WHITE information texts included for easier printing. 30 success criteria for writing tasks in a convenient PDF format, along with ready-to-print extract analysis copies. 30 writing task planning formats and research grids to facilitate student exploration. PDF of all comprehension and critical thinking activities PowerPoint presentation featuring 73 slides. Explore captivating information text extracts on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and Nepal, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of these fascinating topics. Geography takes center stage with substantive knowledge and key geographical vocabulary integrated throughout the package. Your students will gain a greater appreciation for the world around them as they delve into the wonders of the Himalayas. Watch your students’ vocabulary and comprehension skills flourish as they engage with the story’s six chapters. Challenge their critical thinking abilities while providing comprehension answers for easy assessment. The writing tasks included in this package offer clear structures and inspire creativity. From generating ideas and analyzing texts to practicing SPAG skills, students will engage in various writing activities, culminating in the exciting stages of editing and publishing. Additionally, our package features geography-focused research projects on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and a captivating case study of Nepal. This multi-disciplinary approach encourages students to explore these fascinating subjects in depth. Perfectly suited for KS2 If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

This Shackleton classroom display goes with a much larger 6 week scheme of work around the stunning book ‘Shackleton’s Journey’ and other explorer resources. Links below. Lovely classroom display for the topic ‘Shackleton’ This PDF has lettering and images that can be adapted to create any display of your choice-picture is just one example! A set of Antarctica and explorer vocabulary bookmarks also included which can be used on the display of printed and laminated for the children in your class. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/antarctica-and-shackleton-shackleton-s-journey-antarctica-study-12722217 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/explorers-ks2-bundle-shackleton-s-and-darwin-12747688 Saves teachers hours of work!

This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284 Great literacy lesson to use when teaching the River Ganges. Resource includes an information text about the Ganges. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges. PowerPoint included. X30 sets of success criteria. x30 sets of information text extract x 30 Writing checklists If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

88 geography feedback marking stickers ready to print, cut and stick! Cutting down hours of marking. -general geography comments -geography question stickers -geography vocabulary stickers covering all KS2 geography topics. Feedback marking stickers ready to print, cut and stick! Cutting down hours of marking. PRINTABLE NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT

FREE: 5 word documents containing information about animals and plants found in Antarctica. This is a free resource, but goes alongside my Shackleton’s Journey half termly unit plan. In this comprehensive 71 slide scheme there are opportunities to research Antarctica: climate, animals and plants and research stations (shelters). https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-s-journey-writing-and-reading-unit-geography-antarctica-study-12722217https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shackleton-s-journey-writing-and-reading-unit-geography-antarctica-study-12722217 In depth comprehension tasks linked to NC domains; geographical vocabulary and challenges throughout. Writing tasks with plenty of SPAG opportunities and text analysis provided.

This woodland study comes with a much larger unit based on the beautiful book ‘October, October’-link below. This unit is perfect for KS2 ! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/october-october-book-unit-woodland-habitat-study-literacy-and-geography-ks2-12735686