Narrative Writing Lesson for Upper Key Stage 2, based on the classic novel, The Secret Garden. This lesson is designed to help students develop their creative writing skills and deepen their understanding of narrative techniques.
Included in the lesson are PowerPoint slides that guide students through the writing process, using Chapter 23 of The Secret Garden as a basis for analysis and inspiration. The lesson also includes two narrative extracts ready for analysis, allowing students to practice identifying and deconstructing literary techniques such as personification, metaphors, similes, and expanded noun phrases.
To support students in their writing, I’ve also included writing checklists and narrative writing prompt bookmarks, helping them to stay on track and incorporate literary devices in their own writing.
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*Powerpoint Slides
*x2 Narrative extracts
*Narrative prompt bookmarks
*free Narrative classroom poster
Success criteria
172 Maths feedback marking stickers ready to print, cut and stick! Cutting down hours of marking.
-general maths comments
-maths question stickers
-vocabulary stickers covering all KS2 maths topics: shape and space, statistics, measurement, calculations, number an place value.
-error stickers
100 English feedback marking stickers ready to print, cut and stick! Cutting down hours of marking.
-general English comments
-vocabulary stickers covering English genres.
-punctuation stickers
-language feature stickers
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A comprehensive set of Spelling Flashcards designed specifically for Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 students. These visually appealing flashcards are a valuable resource to enhance spelling skills and support language development in the classroom.
Each flashcard features a carefully selected word, presented in an eye-catching format that captures students’ attention. The phonetic pronunciation is included, making it easier for students to grasp the correct pronunciation and reinforce their phonetic awareness. Additionally, the flashcards provide a breakdown of syllables, aiding students in understanding word structure and improving their spelling accuracy.
These flashcards are not only beneficial for native English speakers but also highly suitable for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. The visual cues, along with the phonetic pronunciation and syllable breakdown, offer valuable support for ESL learners as they navigate the complexities of English spelling.
An extensive reading and writing unit for KS2 students, designed to enhance their understanding and engagement with the wonderful book: ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’. This comprehensive package includes 3 PowerPoint presentations, a range of engaging comprehension worksheets covering the first five chapters of this book and narrative and report writing tasks linked to these chapters.
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The comprehension sheets are thoughtfully designed to help students develop their reading skills, with questions that encourage retrieval, explanation, prediction, vocabulary building, and inference.
Writing Tasks:
Narrative writing task and extract to analyse with your class
Newspaper Report writing task to analyse with your class.
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Unit of work based on chapters** 1-6 of ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’**.
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Large PowerPoint and PDF version
Success criteria for each written task
PDF extracts for each writing task
Report writing and narrative poster and checklist bookmarks included.
Comprehension activity worksheets fro chapters 1-6 PDFs
Extensive comprehension tasks linked with content domains with answers
Key vocabulary
Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; opportunities for modelled writing; SPAG; writing activities; editing and publishing ideas.
Challenge activities/ideas provided throughout.
Planning overview.
Suitable for KS2
Writing opportunities:
-Designing an outfit for Edward. Narrative writing about Edward’s outfit with modelled SPAG examples.
-Design a ship like the Queen Mary. Write a persuasive report about the ship using a range of SPAG modelled in the slides.
-Narrative description of Edward’s fall into the ocean. Modelled SPAG activities included.
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Reading and writing unit based on the first 5 chapters of this enchanting book aimed at KS2 students.
This comprehensive package includes 2 PowerPoint presentations and a range of engaging worksheets for the first 5 chapters.
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The comprehension sheets are thoughtfully designed to help students develop their reading skills, with questions that encourage retrieval, explanation, prediction, vocabulary building, and inference.
Writing Tasks:
Narrative description of the ‘Gateway’
Newspaper report based on the discovery of the ‘Gateway’.
There is a narrative writing task and extract to analyse with your class.
There is a newspaper report task linked to analyse with your class
Plenty of SPAG opportunities.
The worksheets are perfect for whole class teaching or guided reading sessions, and are suitable for a range of abilities.
What you get:
x2 PowerPoint presentations
Vocabulary flashcards
x2 writing extracts for analysis
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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.
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This is a beautiful reading, writing and geography unit based a beautiful book: ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’!
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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
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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.
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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!
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Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic new Carnegie award shortlisted book!
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A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘When the Sky Falls’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history WW2 objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout.
History inspired activity researching and writing a leaflet (non-chronological report) about rationing in the war.
Narrative and poetry writing activities.
Role playing and listening to music.
PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 60 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.
Comprehension worksheet PDFs included
History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 topic.
Extensive Vocabulaly 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
Writing opportunities:
Write a rationing leaflet (non-chronological report)
Narrative writing: continuation of chapter 6 (Blitz street scene).
Poetry writing
If you are interested in more writing opportunities and history activities including an evacuee research topic, letter writing and designing and writing about a lighthouse in the war- you may be interested in my ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ unit.
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KS2 Darwin’s Dragons Book Unit: Teaching Evolution and English with Engaging Resources and AI-Generated Dragon Art
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Embark on an exhilarating educational journey with this captivating unit of work based around the enchanting book ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’ This engaging resource is designed to teach at the same time as your evolution topic. it includes Darwin’s groundbreaking discoveries, and the remarkable HMS Beagle expedition. Here’s what’s included:
Information text: A detailed account of Darwin’s HMS Beagle voyage.
Biography: Explore the life of Charles Darwin through a compelling biography.
Narrative description: Immerse students in a captivating narrative inspired by ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’
63-slide PowerPoint: An interactive presentation covering chapters 1-6.
Extract analysis: In-depth analysis for each text type to enhance understanding.
Writing tasks: A variety of structured writing activities, including non-chronological reports and narrative writing.
Science objectives: Comprehensive coverage of evolution-related concepts and vocabulary.
Vocabulary and comprehension activities: Extensive exercises to strengthen language skills and critical thinking.
Challenges: Comprehension and critical thinking challenges to engage students.
Writing checklists: Handy checklists for self-assessment and improvement.
AI-generated art images: Stunning depictions of dragons to captivate students’ imagination.
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Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic book!
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A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout.
History inspired activities include holding a mock evacuation with billeting cards provided.
Designing and making a lighthouse using an electrical circuit and writing about their designs.
Role playing a scene during the Blitz and writing narrative descriptions about the experience.
PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 76 slides.
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 for each writing genre included.
Newly added writing checklist bookmarks for report writing, narrative writing and letter writing-print, laminate and children can use these all year-30 provided.
History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 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
Writing opportunities:
Instructional and explanation writing about a lighthouse children have designed.
Letter writing from Devonshire home to London as an evacuated child.
Narrative writing: writing a description of bombing during the Blitz in a London street.
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Stunning new Carnegie winning book! X 6 week literacy unit.
Perfect autumn unit and locational study of a British woodland!
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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.
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**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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