This engaging English unit is designed for Year 5/6 and takes pupils on a journey from descriptive writing inspired by The Gobi Desert to narrative writing based on Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. It follows a clear sequence of Familiarisation, Capturing Ideas, and Writing, building pupils’ confidence and skills lesson by lesson. Unit Overview Descriptive Writing – The Gobi Desert -L1: To make predictions linked to a text -L2: To retrieve information from a text -L3: To understand characters -L4: To use descriptive language -L5: To write descriptively Narrative Writing – Cosmic -L6: To use relative clauses -L7: To give justifications for my response -L8: To write from a character’s perspective -L9: To identify a character’s feelings -L10: To collect ideas -L11: To use dialogue to advance the action -L12: To plan a narrative -L13–L14: To write a narrative -L15: To edit and improve What’s Included -Engaging PowerPoints for every lesson -All resources and activities provided -‘Retrieve It’ tasks for each lesson to consolidate learning -Two focus vocabulary worksheets -Lesson toolkits to support pupils in achieving the end goal -Clear progression from descriptive to narrative writing End Goal Pupils will plan, write, and edit their own narrative, engaging the reader through description, suspense, and humour. Audience: Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5/6) Purpose: To develop confident writers who can craft imaginative and engaging stories. Toolkit Focus -Relative clauses and parenthesis -Past tense consistency -Expanded noun phrases -Figurative language -Relative clauses and parenthesis -Past tense consistency -Expanded noun phrases

Art Sculpture Unit – Mayan-Inspired Creations (Chichen Itza & Mayan Calendar) This exciting 5-lesson art unit is designed for Year 5/6 and immerses pupils in Mayan culture through hands-on sculpting projects. Over the course of the unit, pupils will design and create their own Chichen Itza models using recycled materials and Modroc, and then craft a Mayan calendar using clay. Unit Overview L1: Know how to cut and join sculpting materials Know how to use tools and materials to add shape L2: Know how to use tools and materials to add texture L3: Know how to use tools and materials to add pattern L4: Know how to use line to depict movement and dynamics L5: Finishing and presentation of final piece What’s Included Step-by-step PowerPoints for each lesson Clear learning intentions and success criteria Example photos of final outcomes for inspiration Materials guidance (recycling, Modroc, and clay) Engaging, creative outcomes linking to the Mayan topic End Goal Pupils will develop their sculpting skills by experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques to create textured, patterned, and dynamic 3D artworks inspired by Mayan architecture and symbolism. Audience: Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5/6) Focus: Sculpture, texture, pattern, and form Materials Used: Recycled materials, Modroc, clay

International Women’s Day Quiz – KS2 (Year 5/6) Celebrate International Women’s Day with this fun and inspiring interactive quiz, perfect for Year 5/6! This PowerPoint is packed with engaging rounds that get pupils thinking, guessing, and celebrating incredible women from history, culture, and modern times. Quiz Rounds Who Am I? – Guess the famous woman from the clues True or False? – Bust myths and learn amazing facts Picture Quiz – Identify influential women from around the world Music Round – Match the song or artist to their empowering message Heroines – Celebrate everyday and historical heroes who changed the world What’s Included Fully editable PowerPoint quiz Answer sheet for easy marking Ideal for classroom activities, assemblies, or House competitions Designed to be fun, inclusive, and educational

5 Weeks of Guided Reading – Frozen Planet & Inspirational WomenTheme (KS2) Immerse your pupils in the wonders of the Frozen Planet with this beautifully presented 5-week guided reading unit, designed for KS2. Each week includes 3 engaging lessons, following the VIPERS reading approach to build key comprehension skills. What’s Included 5 weeks of fully planned lessons (3 per week) Engaging PowerPoints following the VIPERS structure Vocabulary checks to deepen understanding Individual, partner, and independent tasks to support all learners Linked handwriting activities All worksheets and resources included Focus Each text is topic-based around the Frozen Planet, exploring themes of adventure, wildlife, and discovery, while strengthening reading fluency, inference, and vocabulary development. Perfect For Whole-class or small-group guided reading Cross-curricular links with Geography or Science Developing confident, independent readers

The Viewer by Shaun Tan 10 Narrative Writing Lessons for Year 5/6 This two-week unit guides students in crafting their own narratives inspired by The Viewer. By the end of the unit, students will have developed their skills in narrative writing, focusing on effective editing techniques and cohesion within their stories. They will also learn how to summarise their narratives for publication on a “disk” template. Learning Intentions (L.I.): To plan a short narrative To write a short narrative – beginning To write a short narrative – build-up To write a short narrative – problem To write a short narrative – resolution with direct speech To write a short narrative – ending To understand and apply cohesive devices in editing and improvement To publish a short narrative To illustrate a short narrative To finalise illustrations for the narrative

Embark on an exciting and educational adventure with a ‘Year 6 Treasure Hunt’ lesson! This engaging activity is designed to reinforce and assess the knowledge gained during the first term in the White Rose scheme (v3). The lesson includes a dynamic PowerPoint presentation featuring 20 thought-provoking questions. Teachers can cut out these questions and strategically place them around the classroom, creating a challenging and interactive scavenger hunt. Each student or pair receives an answer sheet, and the treasure hunt begins. It doesn’t matter where they start, as completing each question guides them to the next. The answer to one question becomes the clue to the next, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, if a student’s answer is ‘12,’ they must search for a card labeled ‘12’ in the top left corner to find their next question. Upon successfully navigating the hunt and returning to the starting point, students could be rewarded for their achievement. Teachers can choose to offer prizes like Dojo points or house points to motivate and recognise the winning pair. For students who may need additional support, lower ability questions are also provided in a separate PowerPoint, these could be printed on different colored paper for easy differentiation. This thrilling and collaborative lesson typically takes around 45-60 minutes to complete, making it a fun and enriching experience for all involved. Engage your Year 6 class in a memorable learning journey with this captivating treasure hunt!"