The Roman Army (14-slide PowerPoint-based lesson) This Year 6 / Year 7 resource includes: An introduction to the Roman Army and the life of a soldier A short film about army life What a Roman soldier carried The life of the auxiliaries in the army Images from Trajan’s Column in Rome showing the life of a soldier Two films exploring life as a soldier of the Empire A consolidation of understanding task ‘Design a recruitment poster for the Roman army’ activity Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Introducing the Romans The Romans in Britain Life in a Roman Town Roman Roads

The Main Clause English SPaG Teaching Resource 'The Main Clause' explores how to identify the main clause in a sentence and how to use the main clause with confidence in sentence construction. Content includes: - Definition of the main clause with example sentences. - Identify the main clause in a sentence activity with an accompanying worksheet - Complete the sentences using a main clause activity with an accompanying worksheet - 1 further worksheet with answers The Main Clause can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a bigger unit of work or developed into a wider lesson on language, grammar and word choices.

History Teaching Resources: The Gunpowder Plot. The Gunpowder Plot examines the traditional story of the Gunpowder Plot as well as modern conspiracy theories. The resource explores Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot and contains consolidation activities and two lessons which investigate the traditional and modern interpretations of the story. History Teaching Resources: The Gunpowder Plot includes: A 22 slide PowerPoint presentation Links to online Horrible Histories films about the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes A summary of the traditional story of the Gunpowder Plot Comprehension and understanding questions and activities A copy of Guy Fawkes’s confession and signature A summary of the modern conspiracy theory surrounding the Gunpowder Plot A diary writing task to convey understanding of both interpretations A ‘write a newspaper article’ task to consolidate understanding

The 5 Senses - KS1 In this KS1 science teaching resource pupils are introduced to the five senses. Content includes: What are the 5 senses explanation Match the sense to the correct picture activity with accompanying worksheet Label the diagram with the correct sense activity with accompanying worksheet Choose 5 objects and describe them using the 5 senses activity with accompanying worksheet ‘The 5 Senses - KS1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource as much or as little as needed.

Similes - Year 5 and 6 ‘Similes - Year 5 and 6’ teaches pupils how to use similes in their written work. This fully editable PowerPoint lesson can be used as a starter activity, a standalone lesson or developed into lessons for improving vocabulary and language skill. Content includes: What is a simile? Definition and examples of similes Using super similes and avoiding cliché Using similes to create better sentences Two accompanying worksheets Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Metaphors Similes

Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6 Upper KS2 English Teaching Resource In ‘Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6’ pupils develop their understanding and application of silent letters in both reading and writing as per the curriculum objective of the Year 5 and 6 English programme of study - Writing (transcription). This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: An introduction - what are silent letter words? A class activity - choose the correct spelling of a silent letter word A silent letter words sorting activity A link to further silent letter games and activities One further worksheet with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Show Not Tell ‘Show Not Tell’ teaches UKS2/LKS3 pupils how to use show sentences in their written work. This fully editable PowerPoint lesson can be used as a starter activity, a standalone lesson or developed into lessons on wider writing styles. Content includes: What is the show not tell style of writing? Examples of show not tell sentences Why use show sentences? Writing show not tell sentences activity with an accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with example answers Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar writing resources: Creating Characters Writing Effective Story Openings Descriptive Writing - KS2 Descriptive Writing - KS3 Adjectives in Stories Complex Sentences Words Instead of Said Drafting - How to Improve Writing

Sequencing Events - Year 1 In this KS1 Maths teaching resource pupils are taught to sequence events in chronological order using language such as (before, after, next, first etc) as per the statutory requirements of the year 1 maths programme of study (Measurement). This colourful PowerPoint presentation includes an interactive class activity and an accompanying cut out worksheet. ‘Sequencing Events - Year 1’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar Year 1 time measurement resources: Days of the Week - Year 1 Measurement Months of the Year - Year 1 Beginning to Tell the Time - Year 1 Seconds, Minutes and Hours - Year 1 Year 1 Measurement - Time

Searching for Shakespeare (Reading Non fiction, research and note making skills) is a 40 slide Powerpoint unit of work for teaching research and note making skills. This series of lessons teaches pupils the cross curricular skills of how to research a topic efficiently. The resources cover skills such as skimming & scanning, using contents and index pages, searching on the web and how to make independent notes. Designed for KS2 English.

Roman Roads is a 10 slide Powerpoint resource ideal for teaching pupils about Roman road building. History Teaching Resources: Roman Roads includes: A short film about the how the Romans built their roads An introduction to the role of the road in expanding the Roman Empire How roads created wealth and prosperity Two BBC video films about Roman roads in Britain Understanding and consolidation questions

Nutrition - Year 3 In this KS2 teaching resource pupils are taught that animals, including humans need the right types and amount of nutrition as per the year 3 science curriculum objective - Animals. including humans. Areas covered: What is nutrition? Why we need food? Food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. A balanced diet (The Eatwell Plate). Animal foods: carnivores and herbivores Nutrition is an engaging PowerPoint presentation that includes class activities, interactive activities, 7 accompanying worksheets and links to useful videos and activities. 'Nutrition' can be fully edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Muscles - Year 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11772940 Skeletons - Year 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11043459

The 20 Train - Counting to 20 - EYFS In ‘The 20 Train - Counting to 20 - EYFS’ children practise counting to 20, covering the EYFS curriculum objective. The ‘The 20 Train - Counting to 20 - EYFS’ is a colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation containing: an interactive quiz 2 worksheets a colouring page ‘The 20 Train - Counting to 20 - EYFS’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit each class they teach.

Counting Frogs on the Log - EYFS ‘Counting Frogs on the Log - EYFS’ is a colourful and animated EYFS teaching resource designed to help pupils practise their counting forwards and backwards skills to and from 10. Content includes: an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet 1 colouring page link to a counting to 10 song ‘Counting Frogs on the Log - EYFS’ is completely editable allowing teachers the ability to adapt the resource to meet each teaching requirement. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar EYFS counting resources: Busy Bee Counting Game Counting Hippos - EYFS Ten Green Bottles - EYFS Counting to 10 - EYFS Counting to 20 - EYFS The Number Line - EYFS

3-D Shapes - Year 2 In this maths geomtery teaching resource, children are taught how to describe 3-D shapes and how to find 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 2 maths programme of study (Geometry - properites of shape). Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of these objectives 3 accompanying worksheets ‘3-D Shapes - Year 2’ can be fully edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar Year 2 properties of shapes resources: Comparing and Sorting Shapes - Year 2 2-D Shapes - Year 2 Describing 2-D Shapes - Year 2 Describing 3-D Shapes - Year 2 Year 2 Geometry Bundle

Position and Direction - Year 1 In ‘Position and Direction - Year 1’ pupils are taught the language of position, direction and movement. This teaching resource covers the year 1 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study - Geometry (position and direction). 'Position and Direction - Year 1' is an animated PowerPoint presentation containing: 1. Activities to support the teaching of this objective. 2. 2 accompanying worksheets. 'Position and Direction - Year 1' is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Counting in Fractions - Year 2 In this year 2 maths teaching resource pupils practise counting to ten in halves and quarters as per the curriculum objective of the year 2 maths programme of study (Number - fractions). ‘Counting in Fractions - Year 2’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs. Content includes: A counting in halves explanation Counting in halves on a number line explanation A counting in halves activity with an accompanying worksheet A counting in quarters explanation Counting in quarters on a number line explanation A counting in quarters activity with an accompanying worksheet Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Year 2 Fractions resources: Fractions - Year 2 Equal Parts - Year 2 Halves - Year 2 Quarters - Year 2 Thirds - Year 2 Unit Fractions - Year 2 Non-Unit Fractions - Year 2 Equivalence of One Half and Two Quarters - Year 2 Equivalent Fractions - Year 2 Finding Three Quarters - Year 2 Counting in Halves, Thirds and Quarters - Year 2

Fractions - Year 2 In this year 2 maths teaching resource pupils are taught to recognise, find, name and write fractions of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity as per the curriculum objectives of the year 2 maths programme of study (Number - fractions). ‘Fractions - Year 2’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs. Content includes: Finding equal parts explanation with 3 activities and accompanying worksheet Writing fractions explanation and activity with accompanying worksheet Fractions of quantities explanation and activity with accompanying worksheet Finding three quarters explanation 2 further worksheets with answers Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Year 2 Fractions resources: Equal Parts - Year 2 Halves - Year 2 Quarters - Year 2 Thirds - Year 2 Unit Fractions - Year 2 Non-Unit Fractions - Year 2 Equivalence of One Half and Two Quarters - Year 2 Equivalent Fractions - Year 2 Finding Three Quarters - Year 2 Counting in Fractions – Year 2 Counting in Halves, Thirds and Quarters - Year 2

Science Teaching Resources – Recycling and Reusing. In this teaching resource, pupils will learn about recycling and reusing.

Recognising 3-D Shapes - Year 1 In this Year 1 geometry teaching resource, pupils are taught to recognise and name common 3-D shapes (as per the year 1 maths programme of study Geometry - properties of shapes) regardless of their orientation and overall size. They recognise and name shapes in everyday objects. Content includes: 1. PowerPoint presentation 2. Activities with 3 accompanying worksheets 3. A link to a short clip about recognising 3-D shapes 4. 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Recognising 3-D Shapes - Year 1’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Reading Non-fiction and Media Texts Teaching Resources is a 104 slide PowerPoint presentation with 12 worksheets and ten step by step lessons specifically designed to teach reading non-fiction and media texts at both KS3 and GCSE. This resource has been constructed with the four-part lesson plan in mind (starter activity, introduction, development and plenary) and all lessons can be edited, adapted and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. English teachers can preview the Reading Non-fiction and Media Texts Teaching resource by clicking on the images at the bottom of the page. The Reading Non-fiction and Media Texts lessons contain a range of skills and activities, including: * What are non-fiction and media texts? * How do audience and purpose affect non-fiction and media texts? * How are fact and opinion used in media and non-fiction texts? * Developing awareness of how rhetorical techniques can affect the reader * Bias, rhetoric and exaggeration; Generalisations and counter arguments * Presentational devices * Comparing texts and exploring exam success