A week's worth of planning for The Tin Forest book. Could be used as an in depth Guided Reading resource or a whole class Literacy resource. The plan covers key questions and curriculum links to the year 3/4 reading objectives. Could be easily pitched down to year 2 level. Includes a postcard writing activity.

A short plan well-suited for small group or whole class guided reading poetry sessions. Michael Rosen's poem 'Don't' is an effective way of teaching rhyming couples and has been thoroughly enjoyed by lower key stage two classes.

A three week unit of planning for Guided Reading sessions, with resources. The MTP includes relevant links to year 3/4 reading objectives taken from the 2014 NC, however this was originally used for a lower ability year 5/6 class. Planning includes useful questions to be asked verbally throughout shared reading time, in addition to written comprehension tasks and a book review activity. Prepared WALTS are especially useful for supporting those children who lack writing pace. A successful unit when used for my own teaching.

<p>Planning that could be used in Guided Reading small group work or whole class Literacy lessons, focusing on The Widow’s Broom story. Includes planning and resources. Links to year 3/4 curriculum included.</p>

This placemat was designed to encourage children to participate in discussions about the books they have read with partners, within small groups or as part of a whole class. Recommend sponge dice when being used as a whole class resource!