This is an assembly presentation on the topic of Guy Fawkes and bonfire night celebrated on 5 November in the UK. The presentation can also be used as part of a lesson as there are 42 slides with optional follow-up activities. Depending on how long your assembly is, you can choose what to include in as the presentation is editable. It is divided into four sections: • Celebrating with fireworks • Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot • How we celebrate today and fireworks code • Ending assembly with our freedom to practise our own religion and a prayer. You can begin your assembly from Slide 11 which covers the gunpowder plot and why 5th November is a special day. The presentation contains a glossary and the list of conspirators. The follow-up activities relate to what they have learnt in assembly or if using as a lesson, to consolidate their learning. Teacher Notes (4 pages) - Slides are referred to in the teacher notes. 4 Worksheets: Worksheet 1 : Children draw and write simple sentences relating the five senses they use during a fireworks display. An example of this is on Slide 33. Worksheet 2: Children write and draw four things they have learnt about the Gunpowder Plot. Worksheet 3: This is a Guy Fawkes rhyme activity - using the well-known rhyme Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, children answer some questions on the rhyme, there is phonic and word work and children are asked to write in their own words ‘Why should 5th November never be forgot?’ The more able children may be able to complete this and the less able can discuss it. Wordsearch with solution Please see preview pane for worksheets and presentation slides included. Thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This resource contains two sets of reading comprehension passages relating to the Pilgrims (known as Separatists) and the Puritans (non Separating Puritans) and the Church of England. The aim of each reading comprehension is to show the differences and similarities between these Puritan sects. You could use this resource as additional information to your Thanksgiving lesson or history lesson on the Puritans in England. Please note: It does not include the Mayflower Compact or the Thanksgiving Feast with the Wampanoags. Content: Teacher Notes Card 1: Who are the Pilgrims with 12 comprehension questions Card 2: Who are the Puritans with 7 comprehension questions Worksheet - Gap filling activity on the Pilgrims Worksheet - Gap filling activity on the Puritans Information sheet on the Congregational Way Also includes PDF fillable spaces which can be completed on digital devices. UK and US spelling. The comprehension activities include: Finding evidence in the reading passages Vocabulary work Comparing Card 1 and Card 2 Tick box answers Students giving their own opinion Includes specimen answers - Gap filling activities: Student A and B work together to complete their worksheets. Student A has the information that is missing on Student B’s worksheet and vice versa. The students are encouraged to read together to complete the activity. Learning Objectives: To know the differences and similarities of the Pilgrims and the Puritans. To know that the Pilgrims and the Puritans settled in different colonies. Thank you for visiting my shop:)

Reading comprehension passage and questions relating to the Greensboro sit-in (led by four African American students) which was part of the Civil Rights Movement. It was not the first sit-in protest but the most effective. This product also includes other associated tasks and optional map work and watching video with question sheets to complete. Key words - civil rights, segregation, Jim Crow Laws, North Carolina, Woolworth Department Store, nonviolent protests, the Greensboro Four. Now includes PDF fillable boxes which students can complete on screen. Content: Reading comprehension passage 10 Questions to answer – evidence in text and students’ own views Word work: Match words to sentences definition activity Word Search with Answer Key Optional map activity Optional video link (6.21 mins duration) with question sheets (2 pages) The reading passage introduces students to sit-ins as part of the nonviolent protests during the 1950/1960s to challenge the United States Jim Crow Laws. Students look for text-based evidence and also give their own views. Word work The matching activity entails students reading sentences and then matching the definition to the correct word. Word Search: To reinforce vocabulary found in the text. Map activity This is optional - North Carolina has already been identified on the map as one of the southern states that passed the Jim Crow laws soon after the Reconstruction period. Students find out which other southern states did the same then color or shade in the areas on the map. Video on Greensboro Four sit-in (6:21 mins duration) - 3 Civil rights leaders describing their experiences. US and UK paper sizes Thank you for visiting my shop:)

This resource is on the topic of Saint George and The Dragon legend. A great introduction to myths and legends. Aimed at: KS1/2 The legend of St. George the dragon-slayer is on PowerPoint. The Presentation includes whole class activities and comprehension questions. Children are encouraged to participate in discussion about the story and check their understanding. The second PowerPoint Presentation explains what mythical stories are and why they were told (6 Slides). The third PowerPoint Presentation is on different dragons for whole class activity and to prepare children for their worksheet activity. The resource also contains:- Flexible detailed lesson plans covering 3 lessons (includes learning objectives and plenaries). Each PowerPoint slide is referred to in the lesson plans. Lesson 1: Children are presented with the legend of St. George and then there are 7 comprehension questions. The Myths Presentation is also referred to set the story in context. Differentiated worksheets - With support - LA children read, cut/paste sentences to match pictures; MA/HA write sentences for each picture using time words. Extension: Complete George’s Day Factsheet (colour in/3 questions). Lesson 2: The lesson focus is adjectives. Children review describing words using the Dragons Presentation. Build a word bank of adjectives; model sentence for describing dragon on Slide 12). Differentiated Activity 1 - LA children label the dragon and then write simple sentences after colouring it in. MA/LA - Draw/colour in their dragon and write sentences describing it. Early finishers: Print off one or two dragon slides for children to describe. Lesson 3: Retelling myth in own words. Quick review of the story. Children draft their story and also use their description of their dragon in the previous lesson to add into the story. There is a worksheet to write up the final draft.

UPDATED with quick Answer Sheet for Partner A/Partner B cloze activity. There is a variety of reading comprehension worksheets and cloze activity to choose from relating to Saint George’s Day. A useful addition to topic work. Aimed at: KS1/Lower KS2 <strong>Differentiated Worksheet activities include:</strong> - Close reading of text and answering questions - Scan for specific answers - Inference There is a worksheet on George Cross and George Medal. Many people think there is a link but the worksheet gives children the opportunity to explain why people would think there is a link as they are medals of bravery. Both medals depict St George slaying a dragon. - Tick box - multiple choice questions - Cloze activities - Drawing/colouring - Dictionary work - Short writing tasks - Sorting jumbled sentences and then add capitals and punctuation with Answer Sheet. - Sorting jumbled words - Cooperative partner work - Partner A and Partner B work together to read and complete the missing words on their worksheets. File Type: Choice of Word format or PDF

This is a reading comprehension with questions and activities relating to 6 year old Ruby Bridges who was the first African American to go to an all-white school in New Orleans. Her brave action paved the way for integration in schools. Topic can be used in Black history and Women’s history months. It can be used in guided reading. The story can be read aloud to the class. Content: Story of Ruby Bridges with colour and b/w pictures. The paragraphs are set out clearly with common sight words. Two question sheets with Answers. One sheet has 4 questions with handwriting guide lines. The other sheet has 5 questions which includes a short writing activity. Word work includes finding sight words and circling them; find words that rhyme; counting syllables; and ticking adjectives to describe Ruby. Cloze/Missing word activity - There are six sentences with missing words. Children reread story and insert the missing words. There is a word bank to help them. Cut/paste activity - Matching simple sentences to 4 pictures - ideal for reception children. Includes Answer Key. Learning Objectives: To learn about Ruby Bridges and how brave she was going to a school that did not want her because she was different. You may be interested in Ruby Bridges Reading Comprehension and writing for older students: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-comprehension-and-writing-ruby-bridges-black-history-12257654 Thank you for visiting my shop:) Includes UK and US spelling:)

This product is divided into reading and writing. It contains a reading comprehension and questions, gap filling activities and an optional project-based activity which entails drafting and writing about Ruby Bridges. Ideal as a standalone lesson. Teacher notes included. Content: Reading comprehension passage (1 page) Comprehension Questions 1 (6 questions) - with Answer sheet Comprehension Questions 2 (6 questions) - with Answer sheet Section A: Making list activity - students list good/bad things they liked about the Ruby Bridges story; Section B: Students write questions they would like to ask if they met Ruby Cloze Activity/Filling in missing words using the word banks Drafting and writing: Cards 1 to 9: With questions and information for students to research and write notes. The cards are in colour and b/w - laminate and cut out. Blank writing sheet for drafting Blank writing sheet for final draft Example notes and writing to show students. UK and US Spelling included (1 page) Option of two paper sizes: A4 and US letter size:) Thank you for visiting my shop:) You may be interested in another Ruby Bridges reading comprehension for younger children: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-comprehension-passage-questions-worksheets-ruby-bridges-black-history-month-12256410

Simpson and his donkey with factsheets and worksheets. This is a PowerPoint presentation on one of the most well-known ANZAC, John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey. It is a resource linked to ANZAC Day and bravery. Content: • Teacher’s Notes/Guide • PowerPoint Presentation (20 Slides) • 1 Worksheet • 5 Factsheets • 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheets relating to the Factsheets • 1 Word Search Worksheet 1 – Students write and draw 4 facts about Simpson. The less able students can write one sentence in each square. The last part of the worksheet asks students to think about a question they would ask Simpson. 5 Reading Comprehension Factsheets The story is divided into five sections. The texts are contained in text boxes to make it easier to read and extract information. Background: Simpson, The Early Days, Simpson becomes an ANZAC, Simpson’s Bravery and Simpson’s Death: The Memory Lives On. The comprehension sheets can be given out in any order. A teacher/assistant can work with a particular group that requires support. The worksheets cover sentence work, word work, spelling errors and jumbled words, true/false questions, short description writing and gap filling. Word Search for early finishers relating to the same topic. The resources can be edited to tailor them to the needs of your ability groups. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF formats Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This resource relates to St. Patrick’s Day (17 March). It is versatile in that you can save as a different name and then adapt to suit the timing of your assembly. It can also be used as a lesson resource where you can focus on a particular topic such as St Patrick’s life from when he was born, taken as a slave and the becoming the patron saint of Ireland. Content: A Presentation (69 Slides) on facts about St. Patrick and how the day is celebrated. The presentation starts with a welcome to the whole school. It then shows a stain glass window of St Patrick holding a shamrock. There are questions and answers throughout the presentation to involve the children. It is divided into sections:- Background to St. Patrick’s life Around the World Myths and legends Celebrations Reflection -A prayer (optional) (3 pages)- Teacher’s notes on assembly referring to each slide. Optional Follow-up worksheets: Write and draw 4 things you can remember about St Patrick Flags of Ireland : Children colour in the flag of Ireland and the cross of St Patrick (Answer key provided) 2 Differentiated cut and paste picture sequencing activities (Answers provided) Symbols of Ireland: Sort out the three jumbled words and write them opposite the pictures. Worksheet on three well-known myths: Sort out the jumbled headings and then draw lines to the correct picture for each heading (Answers provided) Word Search - Find 10 words Please see preview pane of some of the slides in the presentation. Thank you for your interest:-) Maths Activities https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/st-patrick-s-day-maths-block-graph-patterns-sequencing-puzzles-numbers-1-20-match-up-worksheets-12080124

This resource relates to St. David’s Day celebrated on 1 March. An editable presentation on the facts of Saint David/Saint David’s Day which can be used in assembly or as a lesson. Content: A Presentation (55 Slides) on facts about St. David and how the day is celebrated. There are questions and answers throughout the presentation to involve the children. Questions to recap on what they have learnt. It is divided into sections:- Background to St. David’s life Connection between Wales and Argentina Myths and legends - E.g. Why is St David seen with a dove on his shoulder standing on a small hill. Celebrations Reflection -A prayer (optional) (3 pages)- Teacher’s notes on assembly referring to the slides. Optional Follow-up worksheets: Write and draw 4 things you can remember about St David Flags of Wales : Children colour in the flag of Wales and the cross of St David (Answer key provided) Puzzle pieces to put together then label the picture. (colour & b/w) (Welsh flag) 2 video links: You can click on the links in the Presentation. Video 1 is a commentary by children on St David’s Day Preparation - Tour around St David’s City (4 mins 3) Video 2 is a commentary by children on St David’s Day Parade and making a dragon. (3 mins 40) Please see preview pane of some of the slides in the presentation. Thank you for your interest:-)

This resource relates to St. George’s Day (23 April). In contains: A Presentation (48 Slides) on St. George. The presentation starts with a welcome to the whole school. It then shows a stain glass window of St George and arrows pointing to the cross and the shield with St. George cross. There are questions and answers throughout the presentation to involve the children. It is divided into sections:- Background to St. George’s life Courage Around the World The Legend Celebrations Reflections It ends with a prayer relating to courage. A detailed Teacher’s notes on assembly referring to each slide Follow-up worksheet There are follow-up activities in the presentation that children can find out about using non-fiction books and the ICT, e.g. find out more about countries that celebrate St. George’s Day. A short playscript for assembly - this is optional if you want a group of children to act out the legend. Please see preview pane of some of the slides in the presentation.

This resource relates to ANZAC Day on 25 April. Clear and straightforward - Ideal for assemblies or as a standalone lesson. Each slides takes you through what ANZAC day is and what it means, symbols are explained (rosemary, laurel and the poppy), why do we need ceremonies and what a typical ANZAC day ceremony involves, the dawn service and why people march. During the presentation students are asked questions that relate to their personal experiences of celebrations and why the Anzac spirit legacy is still important today. Content: • Teacher’s Notes/Guide - Slides are referred to in the notes. • PowerPoint Presentation Lesson/Assembly (42 Slides) - You can edit the presentation to suit the time limit of your assembly/lesson. • 4 Worksheets Optional Worksheets The four worksheets consolidate the meaning of the day. Worksheet 1 – Read the text and answer the questions. Worksheet 2 – Write sentences about what each symbol means and then draw a symbol that means something to them. Worksheet 3 – Students write a sentence or two for each of the ANZAC Day activities that take place – wreath-laying the red poppy, the Last Post, one minute’s silence and the Reveille. Worksheet 4 – Students complete 5 tasks on the poem For the Fallen: gap filling and four short questions. Please see preview of worksheets. File Type: PowerPoint Presentation, MS Word and PDF formats Thank you for visiting my shop. You may be interested in: The Legend of John Simpson and his Donkey Hardtack and ANZAC Biscuits

Learning Objective: To learn why it is traditional to eat Anzac biscuits on ANZAC Day. <strong>Content:</strong> • PowerPoint Presentation (7 Slides) • Reading Comprehension divided into 4 sections A to D. <strong>PowerPoint Presentation - 7 Slides</strong> Slides 1 to 6: Explains the difference between hardtack and ANZAC Biscuits which are traditionally baked on 25 April. Slide 5: Students are asked to identify the difference between the two recipes for hardtack and ANZAC biscuits. Slides 7: The presentation ends with a review and questions on the topic. <strong>Reading Comprehension</strong> The reading comprehension is divided into four sections from A to D. In each section there are four questions to answer. The reading comprehension sections include: • Close reading • Multiple choice questions • Punctuation • Providing their own opinion • Using their imagination • Examining differences • Spellings Answer Sheet provided. Triangular page borders by SillyOMusic File Type: Powerpoint, Word and PDF format Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This is a fun problem-solving activity for St. Valentine’s Day as an introduction to using glyphs in the shape of whole and half-shaped hearts to work out addition and subtraction sums. Aimed at: Reception/KS1 Content: - 12 Slide PowerPoint Presentation - 3 Addition Worksheets - 4 Subtraction Worksheets - Answer Sheets Start the lesson by asking students if they know what hieroglyphs and/or glyphs are and who used them and why they were used instead of the number system we use today. Slides 3-4 The presentation lesson begins by briefly explaining how the Aztecs and the Mayans used hieroglyphs/glyphs to represent numbers and then the class have a go at working out the numbers. Main lesson Slides 5 – 13 The lesson goes on to explain using whole hearts and half-shaped hearts as glyphs and then using these symbols to solve addition and take away sums. It includes whole class activity and detailed examples of how the students work out the answers. Remind the students that the number of half-shaped hearts tells you how many whole hearts to take away. Students can use different methods to work out the problems, for example, if the students see 7 whole hearts, they add them up to make 7 as one whole heart is equal to 1. For subtraction, if the children see 7 whole hearts and 4 half-shaped hearts, they hold up 7 fingers and then fold down 4 fingers to take away the 4 half-shaped hearts. Consolidation There are three worksheets for students to add up the hearts and four worksheets on taking away. Answer sheets included. File Type: PowerPoint Presentation and PDF Thank you for visiting my store:-)

Labelling the 4 countries of the UK - Flag of St George, St Andrew, St Patrick & the Welsh Dragon - The Union Jack Flag to colour in. Differentiated Worksheets - Unscramble the four cities and correctly match them to the countries. There is basic information on the UK and the development of the UK flag together with worksheets. Please adapt to suit lessons. The cut/paste activity has been taken from Curriculum Bank (Scholastics) - Geography KS1 Text. I have not included Southern Ireland as part of the UK. The location of Southern Ireland is shown so that educators and children can see where Northern Ireland is located. New editable worksheets added and Presentation

There is some basic information about the Crimean War - opportunity for children to research more and how it prompted two pioneering nurses to go to the Crimea to use their nursing skills. Please adapt Information Sheet to suit needs of pupils to complete the missing information in Worksheet 1. Worksheet 2 is Cross-curricula - Geography link - See how many countries the chn can label by comparing Worksheet 2 with labeled map of the world. Desired Outcome is to understand why we still remember Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole in the UK. There is a English Language Arts link - using adjectives to describe the nurses. Use this resource to compare with US pioneering nurses.

This resource contains a display of Roman numbers and words. Use as a lesson starter for recalling Roman numbers. Print and laminate flashcards for repeated use. Thank you for visiting my shop!:)