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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - y grapheme
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - y grapheme

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜y’ grapheme of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜y’ grapheme and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the TWENTY-FIFTH lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - w grapheme
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - w grapheme

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜w’ grapheme of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜w’ grapheme and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the TWENTY-THIRD lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - x grapheme
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - x grapheme

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜x’ grapheme of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜x’ grapheme and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the TWENTY-FOURTH lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - letter v
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - letter v

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜v’ grapheme of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the letter β€˜v’ and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the TWENTY-SECOND lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - ure trigraph
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - ure trigraph

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜ure’ trigraph of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜ure’ digraph and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the TWENTY- FIRST lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - ow digraph
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - ow digraph

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜ow’ digraph of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜ow’ digraph and the sound that it makes (the /ow/ sound like in β€˜cow’). It is designed to be the SIXTEENTH lesson in a complete course of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - qu digraph
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - qu digraph

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜qu’ digraph of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜qu’ digraph and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the SEVENTEENTH lesson in a series of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - sh digraph
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - sh digraph

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜sh’ digraph of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜sh’ digraph and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the EIGHTEENTH lesson in a complete course of phase 3 phonics lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - th digraph
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Phonics Phase 3 Complete Lesson + Activities - th digraph

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This is a complete lesson teaching children how to identify, read and write the β€˜th’ digraph of phase 3 phonics. This lesson introduces the β€˜th’ digraph and the sound that it makes. It is designed to be the NINETEENTH lesson in a series of phase 3 lessons that build on prior learning from phase 2. In phase 3 of phonics, children learn that multiple letters (digraphs and trigraphs) can make one sound. They also meet some of the less common letters and the sounds they make. They continue to practise segmenting and blending CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words, CCVC and CVCC words as well as some longer, phonetically-decodable words. These lessons follow on from the phase 2 phonics lessons where the most commonly used letters and sounds are learned and children practise segmenting and blending mostly CVC (consonant - vowel - consonant) words. These lessons are designed to teach children how to read and write by practising the skills of identifying, segmenting and blending. Each lesson includes all the information, games, videos and activities needed teach each phase 3 sound. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTION ON EACH SLIDE FOR EXTRA TIPS AND IDEAS FOR TEACHING PHONICS PHASE 3. It is recommended that you teach these lessons in the following order as the lessons build on prior learning: ai air ar ch ear ee er igh j ng oa oi oo (long) oo (short) or ow qu sh th ur ure v w x y zz The presentation includes: √ Learning objective and success criteria √ Phase 3 phonics sound mat √ Review slides for phase 2 phonics √ Games, videos and activities introducing the sound √ Segmenting and blending reading activities √ Segmenting and blending writing activities PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with very few adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Is, are and am - present tense forms of the verb 'to be' - Complete lesson & Activities
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Is, are and am - present tense forms of the verb 'to be' - Complete lesson & Activities

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This is a full lesson teaching the difference between when to use β€˜is’, when to use β€˜are’ and when to use β€˜am’. β€˜Am’ is used only with I and when writing in the present tense. β€˜Is’ is used with singular nouns and pronouns. β€˜Are’ is used with plural nouns and pronouns. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes a full lesson’s worth of activities. The notes section also includes teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity introducing forms of the verb β€˜to be’ √ Teaching input - difference between use of β€˜is’ and β€˜are’ √ Consolidation activity - fill in the blanks √ Extension Input - exceptions (you and I) √ Differentiated independent activity - mistake spotter √ Extension Input - Introduce β€˜was’ and β€˜were’ (whole class activity) √ Consolidation - fill in the table √ Plenary - Sentence maker activity PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Commas in a list - Complete Grammar Lesson with Activities!
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Commas in a list - Complete Grammar Lesson with Activities!

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This is a full lesson teaching how to use commas in a list, complete with consolidation activities. No printing required - all the activities and answer slides are in the PowerPoint. Commas are used to separate items in a list and are used in place of the words β€˜and’ or β€˜or’. The items in the list will be of the same word type (verbs, nouns, adjectives etc.) and we often place β€˜and’ before the final item in a list, except when the list consists of adjectives. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes the activities you need to teach children how to use commas to separate items in a list. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity - assessment for learning √ Teaching input - explaining how to place commas in a list √ Whole class consolidation activity √ Questions and challenges to extend learning √ Differentiated independent consolidation activities (3 levels) √ All answer slides to activities and questions √ Plenary - reasoning task PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Identify the Main Idea - Complete Lesson with Activities
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Identify the Main Idea - Complete Lesson with Activities

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This is a full lesson teaching how to identify the main idea in a text, complete with all the activities you need to consolidate this skill. The main idea in a text is the key point that the writer wants the reader to know. This can be explicitly stated with a β€˜topic sentence’, usually at the start or end of the paragraph, or it can be implied, in which case you may need to use some extra methods for identifying the main idea. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes all the information and activities you need to teach children how to identify the main idea in a text. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTES SECTIONS - The notes section also includes teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity - to engage and get children thinking creatively √ AFL Question √ Teaching input - what is the main idea and how can we find it in a text? √ Examples of explicitly stated main ideas in topic sentences √ Guided/ whole class consolidation activities √ Differentiated review activity √ Differentiated independent consolidation activities (3 levels) √ Extension task - writing activity to deepen learning √ All answer slides √ Plenary - AOL PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
The Present Simple Tense and the Subject Verb Agreement Rule - Full Lesson with Activities
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The Present Simple Tense and the Subject Verb Agreement Rule - Full Lesson with Activities

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A full lesson presentation teaching how to follow the subject-verb agreement rule to write in the present simple tense correctly. The present simple tense is used to talk about our habits and routines and to make statements about general truths. When we use the present simple tense, we need to make sure our subjects and verbs agree with each other. The subject of a sentence is the one that does the verb. If the subject is singular, we add an β€˜s’ to the end of the verb when using the present simple tense. If the subject is plural, we do not add an β€˜s’ to the end of the verb when using the present simple tense. The lesson presentation (PowerPoint) includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity √ Review of relevant prior learning (identify the subjects & verbs activity) √ Teaching input information slides with examples √ Quick review/ mini plenary activity √ Whole class consolidation activities (whiteboard work) √ Group/ paired consolidation activities √ Differentiated independent task (three levels) √ Extension activity √ Apply the learning with reading and writing activities √ All answer slides √ Plenary activity LO: To ensure the subject and verb agree in sentences in the present simple tense Success Criteria: I know that we use the present simple tense to talk about general truths and to describe habits and routines. I understand that when we use the present simple tense, we must ensure our subjects and verbs agree with each other. I can construct sentences in the present simple tense which follow the subject-verb agreement rule correctly. PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Embedded Clauses - Full Grammar Lesson +  Activities
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Embedded Clauses - Full Grammar Lesson + Activities

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Everything you need to teach a complete and outstanding lesson on how to use embedded clauses! Plus, there’s no printing required - all the activities are included in the presentation! A clause is a group of words containing a verb and expressing a complete idea. An embedded clause is a type of clause that comes in the middle of a main clause and which adds extra information. An embedded clause is punctuated with commas either side of it. E.g. The tornado, which the people had been warned about, ripped through the village. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which contains all the information slides and consolidation activities you need to teach children how to use embedded clauses in their writing. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity √ Information and explanation slides √ Shared/ whole class consolidation activities for each learning point √ Independent, differentiated activities (3 difficulty levels) √ Activities reviewing relevant prior learning √ Answer slides √ Written and reasoning activities for applying the learning √ Plenary activity PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Adjectives and Adverbs - Full Grammar Lesson PowerPoint + Activities (No Printing Required)
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Adjectives and Adverbs - Full Grammar Lesson PowerPoint + Activities (No Printing Required)

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A full lesson teaching the difference between adjectives and adverbs and how to use them in your writing. Adjectives describe nouns (people, places and things). Adverbs describe verbs (doing/ action words). This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes a full lesson’s worth of activities. The notes section also includes teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity - your AFL - identifying adjectives and adverbs activity √ Teaching input - exploring what adjectives and adverbs are, the differences between them and examples of each being used in sentences. √ Differentiated speaking & listening activities - group/ paired activity (3 ways of differentiation) √ Differentiated writing tasks (3 ways of differentiation) √ Extension activity - apply learning with a writing activity √ Growth mindset challenges √ Plenary - Extend the learning by looking at exceptions PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Subject and Object Pronouns - Full Grammar Lesson & Activities
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Subject and Object Pronouns - Full Grammar Lesson & Activities

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This is a full lesson teaching the difference between subject and object pronouns. Subject pronouns often come before the verb in a sentence and tell us who or what did the verb (he, she, it, you, I, they, we etc.) Object pronouns often come after the verb in a sentence and tell us who or what the verb was done to. (him, her, it, you, me, them, us etc.) This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes a full lesson’s worth of activities. The notes section also includes teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. The presentation includes: Learning objective Three success criteria Starter activity Teaching input Whole class consolidation activities Extension and reasoning tasks All answer slides Hint and support slides Plenary activity PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Present Perfect Tense - Full Lesson PowerPoint & Activities!
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Present Perfect Tense - Full Lesson PowerPoint & Activities!

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A full lesson presentation (PowerPoint) teaching how to use the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is made from the word β€˜has’ or β€˜have’ plus the past participle of the verb. It is used to: Talk about past experiences & places we have been, Talk about things which happened in the past but the effects of which are still true now etc.) Talk about very recent events The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity reviewing difference between β€˜has’ and β€˜have’ plus answer slide & explanation slides √ Review slides, activities & answer slides - reviewing other uses for present perfect tense (to talk about past experiences & places we have been, to talk about things which happened in the past but the effects of which are still true now etc.) √ Review slide, activity & answer slides - reviewing use of β€˜not’ with present perfect tense (hasn’t, haven’t) √ Input slides teaching how to use the present perfect tense to talk about recent events √ Two consolidation activities (question and answer, drawing review activity) √ Input slide - use of β€˜just’ when using the present perfect tense to talk about recent events √ Consolidation slide - use of β€˜just’ √ Differentiated questions (3 levels) plus answer slides & explanations (blue = tricky; easiest difficulty, orange = very difficult; middle difficulty, red = super duper hard; most difficult √ Consolidation activity - irregular past participles activity & answer slide √ Plenary - spot the slip-up activity, hint slide & answer slide This lesson is designed specifically for Cambridge Stage 6, unit 1 teaching content but can be suitable for any English lesson teaching the present perfect tense. PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Locating Countries on a World Map - (Cambridge Stage 6, Unit 1 - Lesson 5)
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Locating Countries on a World Map - (Cambridge Stage 6, Unit 1 - Lesson 5)

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A full lesson presentation (PowerPoint) teaching how to use the following vocabulary associated with finding places on a map: street, town, city, county, country, continent, global, local, national, international, equator, prime meridian, longitude, latitude, postcode The lesson also introduces the concept of using coordinates to locate countries on a world map using the lines of longitude and latitude. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity (Vocab Volley) involving choosing the correct definition for the given vocabulary - all answer slides included. √ Activity identifying the terms for various parts of an address + answer slide √ Information slides + consolidation activities for learning the following vocabulary: global, continents, countries, international, national. √ Differentiated versions of some activities and questions. √ Information slides explaining lines of latitude, longitude, the equator and the prime meridian. √ Information slides explaing how to use coordinates to locate countries on a world map plus example and consolidation activity. √ Plenary - corners - AOL for parts of an address plus global, international, national and local vocabulary. This lesson is designed specifically for Cambridge Stage 6, unit 1 teaching content but can be suitable for any English lesson about world and map vocabulary. PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Environmental Issues, Problems in the Community & How to help (Cambridge Stage 5, Unit 1 - Lesson 3)
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Environmental Issues, Problems in the Community & How to help (Cambridge Stage 5, Unit 1 - Lesson 3)

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A full lesson teaching about environmental issues such as deforestation and what people are doing to help these issues (sponsorships, raise awareness, community campaigns). The independent activity is to design a project (sponsored activity, community scheme etc.) to help a chosen issue affecting the environment or the local community. The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Four success criteria √ Starter activity designed to engage and help children learn key vocabulary √ Present perfect tense review activity plus answer slide √ Input slide with link to Youtube video of poem as an engaging introduction to the issue √ Mini Plenary - Multiple choice quiz questions to check understanding √ All answer slides √ Reflection questions - speaking and listening activity √ Reading activity about what people around the world are doing to help issues that they are concerned about. √ Consolidation activities (multiple choice questions) √ Writing task - design own project for helping an issue I am interested in √ Extension - Introduction to some adjectives and their associated prepositions (e.g. worried about, interested in etc.) √ Plenary - Memory game LO: TO ANALYSE PROBLEMS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT Success Criteria: I can describe problems that our environment is experiencing. I can analyse the current and future effects of such problems. I can read about what others are doing to help issues they are interested in. I can design my own project. PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.
Present Perfect Tense - Writing & Grammar Full Lesson Powerpoint + Activities (No Printing Required)
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Present Perfect Tense - Writing & Grammar Full Lesson Powerpoint + Activities (No Printing Required)

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A full writing lesson teaching how to write in the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense consists of the word β€˜has’ or β€˜have’ followed by the past participle of the verb. The past participle may be the same as the past tense form with most regular verbs but there are many differences with irregular verbs. The present perfect tense is used for the following reasons: To describe our past experiences and talk about places we have been to To refer to things that have happened very recently To talk about things that started in the past but the effects of which are still true now The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity designed to get children in the writing mood √ Review slides, activities & answer slides - reviewing the present perfect tense & its grammar points √ 3 x writing activities to practise writing in the present perfect tense for 3 purposes: To describe our past experiences and talk about places we have been to To refer to things that have happened very recently To talk about things that started in the past but the effects of which are still true now √ Plenary activity PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the β€˜notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations. This lesson is also suitable for being delivered remotely through online learning with some slight adaptations. It could combine very well with platforms such as Pear Deck and Nearpod.