I created these presentations/resources for my class as a series of cross curricular lessons on minibeasts. The resource bundle has simple and appealing presentations to introduce minibeasts and food chains. I have included tasks and active learning throughout the presentations. I feel that young learners benefit from clear and concise minibeast facts as many of the relevant non fiction texts are too difficult for early readers to access. The Butterfly Presentation includes: simple factual information about butterflies to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘butterfly’ vocabulary before writing ( mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task and life cycle sequencing task ‘butterfly’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple ‘draw a butterfly’ task & alternative ‘cut and stick’ task The Spider presentation includes: simple factual information about spiders to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘spider’ vocabulary before writing (mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task ( spider’s body) ‘spider’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple art lesson for a spider web The Minibeast Poetry presentation provides an opportunity for learners to compose a minibeast poem. It details the structure of the poem and has appealing graphics and suggestions to aid composition. In addition, there is a basic introduction to food chains with pupil tasks. Links are also provided throughout all the presentations to appropriate minibeast songs/stories that enhance and enrich the learners’ experience as well as active tasks/games e.g. complete the food chain. Finally, some more general resources are included on living & non-living things and a ‘roll a dice’ task (minibeast body parts) which would be an ideal starting point for very young learners. Would be delighted if you could leave feedback.

Two presentations that contain a variety of literacy tasks based on a Winter/ Arctic theme. The first presentation contains: winter word walls, winter handwriting, winter writing tasks, winter drawing and labelling tasks, winter key words task ( mini whiteboards), 'Jack Frost' poem , drawing and writing task, winter weather cut and stick task, winter clothes drawing and labelling task, The second presentation has literacy tasks based on animals of the Arctic. It contains: factual passages about 4 Arctic creatures - Snowy Owl, Arctic Fox, Polar Bear and Arctic Wolf, grammar tasks about each creature, writing tasks about each creature. All of these resources are ideal for a winter themed topic. I have included simple tasks for learners who need more support as well as more demanding tasks for learners that enjoy challenge.

These resources support the persuasive writing genre. The tasks involve designing a poster to advertise: a fireworks sale a cauldron shop a magic wand shop and can easily be adapted to include : a broomstick shop/sale or spell shop. Both presentations detail the signposts of persuasion - ‘catchy phrases’, ‘bold slogans’ etc. I have included a homework task which could be used as a warm up before a ‘Big Writing’ class session. The word wall activity promotes independent dictionary referencing or thesaurus work. The word mat supports composition for any children who need more support and helps with illustrations - a key feature of a persuasive poster. A very enjoyable task which engages the learners and particularly relevant in this season.

This pack introduces children to early sentence construction using an autumnal theme. The ’ Let’s write about Autumn’ presentation allows the teacher to model simple sentence construction on a smart board. The teacher then has the option to scaffold a few sentences from the visual prompt on the following slide. Alternatively, the children can actively ‘share the pen’ with the teacher and write on whiteboards using the visual prompt. They could also record on whiteboards after the teacher has modelled using the simple word wall provided. I have also included a printer friendly version where children can record sentences on sheets which provides independent tasks. The ’ Autumn Scarecrows’ presentation provides simple information in a clear and engaging way. It is followed by a factual writing task, a ‘cut and stick’ activity with background provided, a colour coded scarecrow task and a symmetrical task. There is also an online link provided for a ‘scarecrow’ action song. This is particularly suited as a cross curricular link for Autumn. Hope your learners enjoy the seasonal resources. I welcome feedback/reviews. Enjoy Autumn with your classes.

This presentation helps children to structure simple sentences about winter. The initial slides ask the children to read a simple sentence with pictorial prompt. Then they trace over the sentence and write the sentence within handwriting lines. Lastly, they cut out each word, order them and glue them on the sentence strip. Ideal for early writers. Further tasks ask the children to look at 3 winter pictorial prompts. They then ‘turn and talk’ to a writing partner to aid sentence composition. The children ‘have a go’ and write 3 simple sentences to match each picture. Each slide can be displayed on a smart board for a ‘talk for writing’ session. Children can also compose on whiteboards before recording on task sheet. Finally, some slides ask more confident writers to compose 2 sentences independently using connectives, An additional colouring task is provided with a writing opportunity.

There are 3 colourful, clear and concise PowerPoint presentations included in this pack. Presentation A - The 5 Sentence Challenge presents summer visual prompts with added vocabulary. The learning intentions are to compose 5 sentence paragraphs with an emphasis on: crafting short/long sentences descriptive language choices including a question to the reader using sentences with exclamation marks Presentation B & C- Seashore and Outdoors Spelling Whiteboard Tasks The learning intentions are to study, cover and write specific 'summer' vocabulary. To compose a 'seashore' word wall and an 'outdoors' word wall for sentence and/or short burst writing tasks.

There are 3 comprehensive presentations which deal with adjectives in phrases, sentences and text. They provide grammar differentiation, revision and reinforcement in a colourful and engaging manner. Lots of opportunities to involve the learners with additional answer slides that give immediate feedback plus easily edited to provide further practice. I have also included several grammar tasks on Word documents as follow up written work. These can be used individually or as booklet. I would be grateful for feedback.

This comprehensive PPt allows children to craft paragraphs following a 5 sentence challenge format. It deals with description of a variety of scenes and characters. It follows a tight planning structure to build confidence and quality of description. The graphics are colourful and engaging with supportive vocabulary that can aid more reluctant writers. The slides can be easily edited to include other graphics which might enhance a topic or a novel study. Learners can be initially supported through the writing process and many will then embrace the planning and writing more independently. Although vocabulary is provided as an aid, learners can add their own alternatives. Teachers can also use the provided word banks as a prompt to encourage expansion of word choices. There is a self edit grid provided on the planning sheet. I welcome feedback.

This bundle composes of 3 attractive , colourful PowerPoint presentations. PowerPoint 1 & 2 Christmas Spelling & Nativity Spelling provides: active tasks with key words clearly and thematically displayed spelling words embedded in sentences so children can experience words in context writing sentences activity to reinforce learning easily editable presentation for further spelling tasks PowerPoint 3 Christmas Maths provides : opportunity to calculate subtraction sums ( clearly and thematically shown) answers displayed for immediate correction and assessment easily editable presentation for further maths tasks Three enjoyable and seasonal lessons which your classes will actively enjoy whilst practising their spelling and maths skills.

This poetry resources pack consists of two colourful presentations: Poetry Techniques ‘Sea Fever’ by John Masefield - An Analysis ‘Poetry Techniques’ covers the use of language to create effect within poems such as figurative language,similes and metaphors. It enables the learners to develop an insight into basic poetry word/phrases that are employed by poets and writers. It sets the learners up before reading, appreciating and analysing the poem, ‘Sea Fever’ by John Masefield. ‘Sea Fever’ is a presentation which details the language used in this popular and engaging poem. The poem is analysed and the poet’s technique is examined as well as the effects of the word choices, A printable copy of the poem is provided for the learners to highlight or annotate. There is an additional artistic opportunity to produce a drawing of a tall ship as a finishing task. It could be also used for a seascape art lesson.

This pack composes of 2 colourful and engaging presentations about Robert Burns - Scotland’s treasured poet. The first presentation deals with his life from boyhood to man. The visuals provided for each slide enhance and encourage class/group discussion. There are also some online links provided to add to the lesson. It is ideal as an introductory experience/lesson for learners in preparation for a study of Robert Burns’ life and the celebration of 25th January each year. The second presentation is a quiz about his life and times. I have provided questions about his life and poetry. Each slide is followed by an ‘answer’ slide to provide learners with immediate recall. It is intended as an active learning experience for a group or a whole class. I would welcome feedback and hope your learners enjoy and engage with these resources.

Writing Complex Sentences and Extending Simple Sentences - suitable from Primary 2/3/4( Scotland) onwards and Year 1/2/3( England) onwards as well as a support for children experiencing barriers to their learning. Learning Intentions include: To write complex sentences To order complex sentences To extend complex sentences with connectives** This resource pack consists of: a colourful , comprehensive and concise PPT presentation which provides a scaffolded approach to sentence construction plus word documents that provide follow on activities engaging visuals that promote composition of complex and extended sentences (interactive white board pupil activities) straightfoward tasks that allow children to learn about sentence construction and build writing skills ( writing tasks) precise instruction in extending complex sentences using connectives (interactive white board pupil activities) explicit instruction on adding sentence starters to enhance simple sentences opportunities to order complex sentences (interactive white board pupil activities) scaffolded tasks that require children to compose sentences (visuals provided and sentence stems to support learners) written tasks on word documents for completion ( word bank provided to support learners) slides and word documents are editable so that teachers can personalise the visuals and sentences e.g. to correspond with topic or PSE etc. I have included several images in the preview so that teachers can see the quality of the resources offered and my efforts to make the literacy activities as engaging as possible. The font I have chosen is one which is installed in most systems- Bradley Hand. However, when uploading the preview shots to the site , the TES system sometimes changes it -not sure why! Be assured that within the presentation and word documents provided within the pack, the font is the same throughout. I welcome feedback and reviews from fellow teachers and hope that their learners enjoy the unit of work on sentence construction as much as my classes. Enjoy!

Writing Simple Sentences and Extending Simple Sentences - suitable from Primary 2( Scotland) onwards and Year 1( England) onwards as well as a support for children experiencing barriers to their learning. Learning Intentions include: To write simple sentences To order simple sentences To extend simple sentences with connectives This resource pack consists of: a colourful , comprehensive and concise PPT presentation which provides a scaffolded approach to early sentence construction plus word documents that provide follow on activities engaging visuals that promote composition of simple and extended sentences (interactive white board pupil activities) straightfoward tasks that allow children to learn about sentence construction and build writing skills ( writing tasks) precise instruction in extending simple sentences using connectives (interactive white board pupil activities) explicit instruction on adding adjectives to enhance simple sentences opportunities to order simple sentences (interactive white board pupil activities) scaffolded tasks that require children to compose sentences (visuals provided and sentence stems to support learners) written tasks on word documents for completion ( word bank provided to support learners) slides and word documents are editable so that teachers can personalise the visuals and sentences e.g. to correspond with topic or PSE etc. I have included several images in the preview so that teachers can see the quality of the resources offered and my efforts to make the literacy activities as engaging as possible. The font I have chosen is one which is installed in most systems- Bradley Hand. However, when uploading the preview shots to the site , the TES system sometimes changes it -not sure why! Be assured that within the presentation and word documents provided within the pack, the font is the same throughout. I welcome feedback and reviews from fellow teachers and hope that their learners enjoy the unit of work on sentence construction as much as my classes. Enjoy!