A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media? This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.

Pupils work in pairs to decode the word cloud to find the hidden internet safety rules. Answer sheet included. This is a challenging task.

Beneath the waves of Cardigan Bay, there is a lost land, so they say….. It‘s name is Cantre’r Gwaelod. Suitable for learners in Year 5&6 with differentiated questions for three groups. The story text and a PowerPoint presentation with a range of images are also included.

Two differentiated sheets for making notes on presentations given by a guest speaker • Listen to the speaker carefully and copy down the main points. • Use these notes to write summary paragraphs of your own about the talk LO: To develop note taking skills

Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)

This first PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the history, life and times of the 1960's. The second is a 'Guess Who' activity which encourages further research. There a focus on the Beatles in the first section of the slides. Also included is a follow up KWL grid and a comprehension / research task for the more able reader. These resources were used with upper KS2.

LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. 3 Levels of differentiation: MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing original science fiction stories. * The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*

A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2 10 resources are attached including: *Engaging PowerPoint presentations *Recipe ideas *Planning worksheets *Evaluation activities *Instructional sequencing activity *Model text *Template for an advertising poster *Success criteria (WMG)

Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource. Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example. Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils. *Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.

Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far! Formal letter writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Learners will look at the main features of a letter of complaint. They will then write their own letter from Headteacher, Professor Dolores Umbridge, to Mr and Mrs Weasley using the information provided. Video clip, example power words, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around the inventors of the mobile phone, YouTube and the motion picture. Answers are included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around the Roman invasion of Britain. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 5&6. Questions based around Sparrows and Hummingbirds using poetry, factual information and diagrams. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around a fictional story of a young dog that saves the day during a house fire. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around Tudor punishments and (bad) education! The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

Blank word square which allows pupils to fill in Christmas vocabulary ideas from A-Z. Word search also included.

Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2. Ideal Asessment for learning activity when beginning the new topic. Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term. K - What I Know W - What I want to know L - What I have learnt

An original and engaging learning resource which was created to teach multiplication through the topic of superheros. BS (Lower) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10 AA (Middle) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10 &100 MAT (More able) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10, 100 & 1000 Superhero qualities include - Intelligence, speed, strength, combat and power!

Pupil need to copy the text and replace the 'x' with the required basic punctuation marks. This activity has three levels of differentiation. Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.