Take your interview or observation lessons to the next level with our exceptional Adverbs Writing Lesson designed specifically for KS2 students. This comprehensive resource pack includes a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources. Empower your students to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively, while fostering their understanding of different types of adverbs. With ready-to-use activities and differentiated challenges, this outstanding lesson ensures students develop their adverb usage skills and enhance their writing abilities. Key Features: ✸ Engaging Starter: Stimulate discussion and critical thinking as students explore the statement “Adverbs are just words that end in ‘ly’.” Encourage students to articulate their thoughts and consider the validity of the statement. ✸ Comprehensive Main Activity: Introduce adverbs to students, explaining how they describe time, manner, place, or frequency of a verb. Engage students with the Table Team Adverb Sorting Challenge, encouraging collaboration as they categorize adverbs into different families. ✸ Reflective Assessment: Encourage self-reflection by having students evaluate their previous writing and assess their use of adverbs. Guide students to identify areas for improvement and set goals for their adverb usage. ✸ Creative Writing Exercise: Utilize the captivating video clip “The Cloud” to inspire students’ writing. Offer differentiated challenges based on difficulty levels, allowing students to incorporate adverbs effectively and demonstrate their understanding. ✸ Mini Plenary: Conduct a mid-lesson check-in, where students share examples of each sentence type to ensure comprehension and reinforce learning. ✸ Engaging Plenary: Challenge students to identify and explain three sentences on the board, showcasing their understanding of adverb usage and sentence construction. ✸ Complete Resources: Access a comprehensive set of resources, including a PowerPoint presentation, picture stimulus, differentiated worksheets, conjunctions sheet, and self-assessment tools. L.O. To be able to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively. Success Criteria ✸ Know different types of adverb. ✸ Add appropriate adverbs to a piece of work. ✸ Know the level that I am working at now when using adverbs. ✸ Know the mistakes that I make regularly when using adverbs, e.g. repeating the same ones. ✸ Identify an area for improvement with my use of adverbs. Files include: ✸ Lesson plan ✸ PowerPoint ✸ The Cloud picture storyboard ✸ Example writing sheet (WAGOLL) ✸ Flash write challenge sheet ✸ Questions sheet ✸ Table team sorting challenge Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Descriptive writing LKS2 UKS2 Year 3 Year 4 Y3 Y4 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 ks2 ofsted observation nqt ect interview

This Athens and Sparta lesson plan, PowerPoint and sorting cards are perfect for teaching KS2 children about the differences between Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece. The lesson plan includes an outstanding teaching approach suitable for interviews, and the PowerPoint provides engaging visuals to enhance students’ understanding. The sorting cards activity allows for differentiated learning, while the plenary encourages students to discuss and reflect on what they’ve learned. Lower ability sorting cards are also included for differentiation. This is a must-have resource for any KS2 history teacher covering Ancient Greece. I used this as an ofsted observation lesson. Looking for an Ancient Greece History Unit? Have a look at our 7 Ancient Greek lessons here: KS2 Ancient Greece Unit - 7 Outstanding Lessons Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A flipchart with 88 slides about the grammar terminology needed for the Y6 SATs. Each slide has quick-fire tasks to complete and example SATs questions for the terminology on the previous page.

Elevate your Year 5/6 students’ writing skills with this Ofsted-rated Outstanding English lesson on sentence openers! This flexible resource, adaptable for 20-minute bursts or a full hour, empowers students to create descriptive writing that’s both engaging and varied. What’s Inside: ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Visually stimulating slides to introduce key concepts, inspire creativity, and guide students through the writing process. ★ Engaging Activities: Three differentiated tasks (mild, spicy, hot) cater to all abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and supported. ★ Starter Activity: “The Openers Doctor” encourages students to analyze and evaluate sentence openers in a given text. ★ ADDSPICE Sentence Openers: Introduce students to the powerful ADDSPICE technique (Adverbs, Drop-in Clause, Describe, Simile, Preposition, -ing Word, Connective, -ed Word) for crafting captivating sentences. ★ Film Clip Inspiration: Spark creativity with a descriptive writing task based on a film clip. ★ Storyboard & Posters: Visual aids to support planning and reinforce learning. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Understand the impact of varied sentence openers on writing. ★ Confidently use a range of openers, including -ed, -ing, and descriptive phrases. ★ Apply the ADDSPICE technique to create engaging and diverse sentences. ★ Reflect on and improve their own writing. ★ Evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary and openers in a given text. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Ofsted-Approved: Proven to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. ★ Flexible & Adaptable: Easily adjust the lesson length to fit your timetable. ★ Engaging & Creative: Inspire students to experiment with language and express their ideas with confidence. ★ Differentiated: Caters to all abilities, ensuring every student can succeed. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided, saving you valuable prep time. Transform your students into confident and creative writers with this exceptional sentence openers lesson! Ideal for: Year 5, Year 6, KS2, English, writing, grammar, sentence structure, descriptive writing, creative writing.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. This ActivInspire Flipchart contains 92 interactive games for all phonics phases. It is a fantastic way to fill your phonics lessons with fun games that all children will love. Check out the file previews for some examples. Phase 1: Playing with Word Picture Cards Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Picture Cards Phase 2: Four in a Row BGFOUL Picture Match BGFOUL Sound Match Caption and Picture Match Caterpillar Game CKMRDE Picture Match CKMRDE Sound Match Correct Words Treasure or Bin CVC Initial Letter Match CVC Loop Card Game Initial Sound and CVC Counter Games Initial Sound Loop Cards Noughts and Crosses SATPINMD New Four in a Row Picture Jigsaw Picture Phoneme Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Jigsaws Rhyming Sheets SATPIN Picture Match SATPIN Sound Match Snakes and Ladders SATPINMD Sound Buttons Sound Mats Whacky Races Words and Pictures Phase 3: Four in a Row At the River Story Ch Loop Card Game Ch th sh ee ai Bingo Ch th sh Matching Word and Pictures CVCC Loop Card Game Final Sound Loop Card Game Igh oo oa Bingo In a Wigwam Story In the Town Story In the Woods Story Initial Sound Match J qu v w x y z Picture Match Matching Rhymes Noughts and Crosses On the Farm Story Phoneme Frames Picture and Caption Match Picture Jigsaw Picture Match Pictures and Captions Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Jigsaws Rhyming Loop Card Game Rhyming Sheets Sentence Substitute Sorting Activity Sorting Captions ‘the’ Sound Buttons Sound Jigsaws Sound Match Sound Mats Spelling ‘the’ Words and Pictures Yes, No Game Phase 4: Board Picture Initial Blend Match I Spy Game Initial Cluster Loop Card Game Matching Sentences Pictures and Sentences Sentence Substitute Snake Counter Games Sound Button Cards Treasure Game Words and Pictures Yes, No Game Phase 5: 3 Right Answers Compound Words HFW Loop Card Games Looking Good Game Magic e Bingo Magic e Game Magic e Matching Game Picture and Phoneme Match Picture Jigsaws Picture Word Match Sentence Substitute Silly Sentences Snake Game Word Picture Match Yes, No Game Phase 6: Four in a Row Picture Jigsaw ks1 key stage 1 phonics lessons jolly phonics read write inc literacy reading spelling phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase 6

Discover the richness of Ancient Greece with our well-structured KS2 History Unit. This unit comprises seven insightful lessons covering a range of topics from Greek mythology to historical inventions. Each lesson offers a blend of interactive activities and thoughtful discussions, providing students with a solid grasp of different aspects of life in Ancient Greece. Included are all lesson plans, PowerPoints and resources needed for each lesson. Lesson 2: Exploring Greek Gods and Mythology This lesson delves into the world of Greek mythology, introducing students to the gods, their roles, and relationships through engaging activities such as “Guess the Gods.” Lesson 3: Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head: A Poetic Tale Experience the art of poetry while immersing in the tale of Perseus and the Gorgon’s head. Students perform and analyze the story to enhance their language skills and comprehension. Lesson 4: Greek Temples: Design and Architecture Gain insights into the architecture of ancient Greek temples. Explore key features and even design a temple, fostering an understanding of Greek architectural concepts. Lesson 5: Athens vs. Sparta: Comparing Two City-States Compare Athens and Sparta, two significant Greek city-states, to comprehend their differences in governance, culture, and lifestyle. Lesson 6: Ancient Greek Olympics: Athletic Excellence and Beyond Explore the ancient Greek Olympics, discovering the sports, participants, and prizes, while understanding the historical importance of this event. Lesson 7: Greek Inventions: Shaping the Modern World Uncover the ingenuity of ancient Greek inventions and their influence on contemporary life. Engage in activities like the “Ancient Greek Dragons’ Den” to creatively present their impact. Our KS2 Ancient Greece History Unit offers a comprehensive exploration of this captivating civilization. Each lesson thoughtfully combines discussions, interactive activities, and presentations, fostering a solid understanding of Ancient Greek culture. Tags: Key Stage 2, History, Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Architecture, City-States, Olympics, Inventions, Interactive Lessons, Comprehensive Learning, Cultural Exploration. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2 ks3