Just A Minute Starter Activity This fun starter (or plenary) activity will help children recap prior learning and can provide an engaging start to, or end of, a lesson. ‘Just a Minute’ is ideal for upper KS2 and KS3 but it could also be used with KS4 students. It can be enjoyed by all abilities and is easily edited to fit into whatever topic is being taught. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Stop the Express Starter Activity Quickfire Questions Starter Activity One Word Story Starter Activity Guess Who? Starter Activity Hot Potato Starter Activity Noughts and Crosses Starter Activity Blockbusters Starter Activity

Hot Potato Starter/Plenary Activity This handy teaching activity can be used as a starter to help students revise or recap prior learning or as a plenary activity to help consolidate knowledge and understanding at the end of a lesson. The exercise is suitable for all abilities and can be edited to fit into the specific topic being studied. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Stop the Express Starter Activity Quickfire Questions Starter Activity One Word Story Starter Activity Guess Who? Starter Activity Just A Minute Starter Activity Noughts and Crosses Starter Activity Blockbusters Starter Activity

Counting in 6s to 72 - Year 4 In ‘Counting in 6s to 72 - Year 4’ pupils practise counting in multiples of 6 as per the year 4 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - number and place value). Content includes: What counting in multiples of 6 means Top tips for remembering the 6 times table Counting in 6s out loud activity Find the missing number in the sequence timed activity Link to a counting in multiples of 6 game Counting in 6s to 72 worksheet with answers ‘Counting in 6s to 72 - Year 4’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 4 number resources: Counting in 7s Counting in 9s Counting in 25s to 500 - Year 4 Counting in 1000s - Year 4

Common Word Endings 2 English SPaG Teaching PowerPoint Resource with worksheets This spelling teaching resource is designed to help KS2 children consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the common word endings ‘ary’, ‘ery’ and ‘ory’. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of these objectives with 4 accompanying worksheets ‘Common Word Endings 2’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Common Word Endings Doubling the Consonant Avoiding Double Negatives Root Words The Suffix ‘-ed’ The Suffix ‘-ing’

This unit of work is designed to cover GCSE Descriptive Writing as required by the AQA and WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language exam. GCSE English Writing Fiction - Descriptive Writing is a complete lesson by lesson unit of work (includes lessons and activities, a 91 slide PowerPoint presentation and 8 accompanying worksheets). Activities for pupils include: An introduction to descriptive writing Examples of GCSE English Language examination tasks and questions Planning and structuring writing Using the senses to create effective imagery How to use devices in writing Using the MASSIVE mnemonic How to write using metaphors, adjectives, similes, sentence variety, imagery, vocabulary, effective verbs and powerful adverbs Creating setting using the 5Ws Transforming notes into prose Checking, drafting and redrafting descriptive writing

'Hyphens and Brackets' is an 8-slide PowerPoint presentation with 2 accompanying worksheets. This PowerPoint lesson explains why hyphens and brackets are used and teaches students how to use this form of punctuation for a range of purposes. The resource contains punctuation definitions, examples of hyphenated words, a dictionary game, question and answer activities, when and how to add brackets to writing task and a consolidation of understanding activity. To preview 'Hyphens and Brackets' click on the images.

Negative Numbers - Year 6: KS2 Maths Teaching Resource This KS2 mathematics teaching resource is an aid to delivering a lesson on using negative numbers in context, and calculating intervals across 0, covering the curriculum objectives of the year 6 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). Content includes: A negative numbers recap with link to explanatory video Comparing negative numbers using the > and < signs activity and accompanying worksheet Ordering negative numbers activity with accompanying worksheet Identifying temperatures and calculating the difference between two temperatures activity with accompanying worksheet A negative numbers addition and subtraction explanation A negative numbers addition and subtraction activity with accompanying worksheet Adding and subtracting negative numbers explanation Adding and subtracting negative numbers activity with accompanying worksheet Printable ‘Connect Three’ negative numbers game links to external negative numbers videos and games ‘Negative Numbers - Year 6’ can be edited so teachers can adapt it to use with all abilities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar negative numbers resources: Understanding Negative Numbers - Year 6 Negative Numbers - Year 5 Introducing Negative Numbers - Year 4 Negative Numbers - Year 4

Negative Numbers - Year 4 This KS2 mathematics teaching resource is an aid to delivering a lesson on negative numbers, counting forwards and backwards through 0, covering the curriculum objectives of the year 4 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). Content includes: A negative numbers explanation using the number line Counting forwards and backwards across 0 activity and accompanying worksheet Negative Numbers Ladders Worksheet - fill in the missing numbers in the sequence ‘Negative Numbers - Year 4’ can be edited so teachers can adapt it to use with all abilities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar negative numbers resources: Introducing Negative Numbers - Year 4 Negative Numbers - Year 5 Negative Numbers - Year 6 Understanding Negative Numbers - Year 6

Drawing Lines and Angles Accurately - Year 5 In this KS2 geometry teaching resource, pupils learn how to draw angles and lines accurately. This lesson covers the year 5 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Geometry - properties of shape) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 5 - Summer - Block 2 - Geometry - properties of shape. Content includes: Centimetres and millimetres recap Converting centimetres and millimetres recap How to draw lines within 1 millimetre accurately explanation Types of angles recap How to draw angles accurately explanation 3 differentiated worksheets ‘Drawing Lines and Angles Accurately - Year 5’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 5 geometry resources: Measuring Angles in Degrees - Year 5 Measuring Angles with a Protractor - Year 5 Calculating Angles on a Straight Line - Year 5 Calculating Angles Around a Point - Year 5

Number Words - Eleven to Twenty In this KS1 teaching resource pupils practise reading number words eleven to twenty as per the statutory requirements of the year 1 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: a link to a short video clip about numbers 11 to 20 2 interactive activities with accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers The PowerPoint can be used exactly as it is or it can be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 1 number resources: Number Words to Ten - Year 1

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare - KS3 Unit of Work (14 lesson unit of work, 133-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 24 worksheets) This unit is perfect for either a high ability Year 7 group or a Year 8/9 class. It contains a series of engaging lessons that explore the plot, characters, themes and language of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream in detail. Lessons cover: Elizabethan theatre and Shakespeare Character analysis Examining structure Analysing language Key themes Shakespeare use of comedy Extension activities, questions, and video links And much more!

Adding Numbers with More than 4 Digits - Year 5 In this KS2 addition teaching resource, pupils focus on adding numbers with more than 4 digits. This lesson covers the year 5 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - addition and subtraction) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for Year 5 - Autumn - Block 2 - Addition and Subtraction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint lesson with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Adding Numbers with More than 4 Digits - Year 5’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource, if needed, to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 5 addition and subtraction resources: Adding Four-Digit Numbers with Exchanges Revision - Year 5 Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with Exchanges Revision - Year 5 Subtracting Numbers with More than 4 Digits - Year 5 Rounding to Estimate and Approximate - Year 5 Inverse Operations - Year 5 Multi-step Addition and Subtraction Problems - Year 5 Year 5 Addition and Subtraction Bundle

Addition and Subtraction - Year 6 This Year 6 maths teaching resource includes a PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through using addition and subtraction to solve calculations and multi-step problems as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 6 maths programme of study (Number - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). It will help children understand how to solve addition and subtraction problems in context and to learn which operation to use and why. The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. The resource contains two lessons, which support the White Rose Small Steps guidance, and are designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths. Content includes: Lessons 1 and 2: Addition and Subtraction with 2 accompanying worksheets with answers ‘Addition and Subtraction - Year 6’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar addition and subtraction resources: The Four Operations - Year 6 The Four Operations Challenge Cards - Year 6 Adding Four-Digit Numbers with Exchanges Revision - Year 5 Subtracting 4-Digit Numbers with Exchanges Revision - Year 5 Subtracting Numbers with More than 4 Digits - Year 5 Rounding to Estimate and Approximate - Year 5 Inverse Operations - Year 5 Multi-step Addition and Subtraction Problems - Year 5 Year 5 Addition and Subtraction Bundle

Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10, 100 and 1,000 - Year 5 This Year 5 maths teaching resource has been created following the White Rose Small Steps guidance for week 1 - Autumn - Block 1 - Place Value. The resource consists of 1 lesson, including a PowerPoint presentation and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 5 maths programme of study (number and place value. The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: Lesson 1: Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10, 100 and 1,000 with accompanying worksheet and answers. ‘Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10, 100 and 1,000) - Year 5’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 5 number and place value resources: Counting Forwards or Backwards in Powers of 10 Numbers to 10,000 - Year 5 Roman Numerals to 1000 (M) - Year 5 Negative Numbers - Year 5 Number and Place Value - Year 5

Rounding to the Nearest 10 - Year 4 In ‘Rounding to the Nearest 10 - Year 4’ pupils practise rounding numbers to the nearest 10. This teaching resource covers the year 4 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 4 - Autumn - Block 1 - Place Value. Content includes: Multiples of 10 recap with activity and accompanying worksheet A rounding numbers to 10 explanation Activities to practise rounding numbers to the nearest 10 with 3 accompanying worksheets 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Rounding to the Nearest 10 - Year 4’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar rounding numbers resources: Football Rounding - Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10, 100 and 1000 Rounding to the Nearest 100 - Year 4 Rounding to the Nearest 1,000 - Year 4 Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10, 100 and 1,000 - Year 5 Rounding to Estimate and Approximate - Year 5 Rounding Whole Numbers - Year 6 Rounding Numbers - Year 6

Of Mice and Men contains 29 lessons which explore Steinbeck’s classic novella in detail. Resources include a unit lesson overview, an editable 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. All lessons are structured using the four-part lesson format and the resource has a range of activities for students of all abilities. CONTENTS: • Background information about Steinbeck and the context of the novel • Activities to develop knowledge of the plot • Analysis of the characters of George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Curley and Slim • Exploration of themes - dreams, loneliness, racism, marginalisation, friendship • Steinbeck’s viewpoint and purpose and the role of Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Candy and Lennie • Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes • Steinbeck’s use of tension and suspense • Speaking and listening activities • Empathy writing activities - diary and letter writing • Sequencing activities to consolidate plot knowledge • Developing inference and deduction skills And much more!

Creating Characters - Year 6 ‘Creating Characters - Year 6’ is designed to help pupils improve their creative writing skills through effective character creation. It covers many of the curriculum requirements of the Year 5 and 6 English programme of study (Writing - composition). Content includes: A study of how Charles Dickens presents the character of Magwitch in the opening pages of Great Expectations An analysis of how writers convey character through the use of description, dialogue and action An exploration of the key ingredients of effective character creation A guide to building a character profile - with an example text A guide to transforming a character profile into a piece of prose which presents a credible character to the reader A model text to help pupils through the creative process 4 accompanying worksheet ‘Creating Characters - Year 6’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar writing resources: Show Not Tell Writing Effective Story Openings Descriptive Writing - KS2 Adjectives in Stories Complex Sentences Words Instead of Said Drafting - How to Improve Writing

An Inspector Calls - Sybil Birling GCSE English Literature – Post 1914 Drama ‘An Inspector Calls’ This resource teaches learners about the character of Sybil Birling in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils, it explores the character in depth and explains how to write an essay in exam conditions. It is made up of a 23-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 4 accompanying worksheets. The resource contains the following: Exploring students’ impressions of Sybil using stage directions, action and dialogue. Creating a Sybil Birling character profile. Exploring Sybil’s role in the play. Discussing key quotes that reveal Sybil’s character. Comprehension questions to assess understanding of character, theme and Priestley’s purpose (with example answers provided). Exam essay writing activity with example essay plan and model response. To view a selection of PowerPoint slides from ‘An Inspector Calls – Sybil Birling’, please click on the images. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: An Inspector Calls - GCSE Unit of Work An Inspector Calls - Arthur Birling An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling An Inspector Calls - Shelia Birling An Inspector Calls - Gerald Croft An Inspector Calls - Comparing Goole and Birling An Inspector Calls - Dramatic Irony An Inspector Calls - Context (Capitalism and Socialism) An Inspector Calls - Themes An Inspector Calls - Plot Summaries An Inspector Calls - The Eduqas GCSE English Literature Exam Question An Inspector Calls - Year 9 Unit of Work

Numbers to Ten Million - Year 6 This Year 6 maths teaching resource includes a PowerPoint and differentiated worksheets for independent learning, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 6 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). In ‘Numbers to Ten Million - Year 6’ pupils recap the concept of place value and practise reading, writing, recognising and representing seven digit numbers. The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. The resource contains two lessons, which support the White Rose Small Steps guidance, and are designed to support a mastery approach to teaching maths. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 6 number and place value resources: Number and Place Value - Year 6 Number and Place Value Challenge Cards - Year 6 Comparing and Ordering Numbers - Year 6 Place Value - Year 6 Place Value to Millions - Year 6 Rounding Numbers - Year 6 Rounding Whole Numbers - KS2 Understanding Negative Numbers - Year 6