This is a large unit with detailed analysis for five ‘Lost Words’ poems. It can be used as five separate lessons throughout the year and wonderful for world poetry day celebrations! Alternatively, it can be used as your larger poetry unit. It which would make a stunning display for your classroom! **If you like my resource, write a positive review, email me and I’ll send you a free resource of your choice!!-eclipseeducation9@gmail.com ** Creative poetry writing unit all around this beautiful book! Unit covers five poems from the book: Kingfisher, Dandelion, Willow, Heron and Otter. Copy of the book is needed for this resource. 63 page Power Point presentation with poems for animals and plants included and poetry features analysed. x30 poem extracts included x30 poetry checklists included x30 facts about animals and plants included x30 vocabulary and poetry features included. Modelled writing activities and SPAG opportunities included. Ideas for some art activities. if you like this unit, please take a look at my other resources around KS2 books: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education Book units include Rooftoppers, Letters from the Lighthouse, Shackleton’s Journey, Viking Boy and more resources! These units will save teachers hours of work!

An extensive reading and writing unit for KS2 students, designed to enhance their understanding and engagement with the wonderful book: ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’. This comprehensive package includes 3 PowerPoint presentations, a range of engaging comprehension worksheets covering the first five chapters of this book and narrative and report writing tasks linked to these chapters. If you like my unit, please leave a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com The comprehension sheets are thoughtfully designed to help students develop their reading skills, with questions that encourage retrieval, explanation, prediction, vocabulary building, and inference. Writing Tasks: Narrative writing task and extract to analyse with your class Newspaper Report writing task to analyse with your class. FREE NARRATIVE WRITING AND REPORT WRITING CLASSROOM POSTER WITH THIS UNIT!! Take a look at my other English resources, all base don stunning fiction books for KS2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Unit of work based on chapters** 1-6 of ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’**. If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com Large PowerPoint and PDF version Success criteria for each written task PDF extracts for each writing task Report writing and narrative poster and checklist bookmarks included. Comprehension activity worksheets fro chapters 1-6 PDFs Extensive comprehension tasks linked with content domains with answers Key vocabulary Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; opportunities for modelled writing; SPAG; writing activities; editing and publishing ideas. Challenge activities/ideas provided throughout. Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: -Designing an outfit for Edward. Narrative writing about Edward’s outfit with modelled SPAG examples. -Design a ship like the Queen Mary. Write a persuasive report about the ship using a range of SPAG modelled in the slides. -Narrative description of Edward’s fall into the ocean. Modelled SPAG activities included. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Reading and writing unit based on the first 5 chapters of this enchanting book aimed at KS2 students. This comprehensive package includes 2 PowerPoint presentations and a range of engaging worksheets for the first 5 chapters. ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** The comprehension sheets are thoughtfully designed to help students develop their reading skills, with questions that encourage retrieval, explanation, prediction, vocabulary building, and inference. Writing Tasks: Narrative description of the ‘Gateway’ Newspaper report based on the discovery of the ‘Gateway’. There is a narrative writing task and extract to analyse with your class. There is a newspaper report task linked to analyse with your class Plenty of SPAG opportunities. The worksheets are perfect for whole class teaching or guided reading sessions, and are suitable for a range of abilities. What you get: x2 PowerPoint presentations Vocabulary flashcards x2 writing extracts for analysis Take a look at my other English resources, all base don stunning fiction books for KS2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Beautiful Upper KS2 writing unit based on the captivating book by Hannah Gold ‘The Last Bear’. What’s Included: -Three Writing Exemplars: These examples guide students through their own creative writing, persuasive report writing, and the crafting of a non-chronological report on Bear Island. -Plenty of SPAG throughout. -Arctic Factfile -Polar Quiz: An interactive quiz related to the Arctic and “The Last Bear” serves as an engaging way for students to review what they’ve learned and deepen their engagement with the book’s themes. -Success Criteria Sheets: These sheets outline clear expectations for each writing task, aiding students in self-assessment and helping them strive for their best work. -Extensive PowerPoint and PDF Presentation: Ready-to-use and filled with information to accompany all writing tasks. -All Writing Genre Posters: Visual aids that highlight the key features of each writing genre included in this resource. Editing Bookmarks: Themed bookmarks with editing tips remind students of key considerations to make as they draft and revise their writing. Art Prompts: Creative AI art prompts inspired by “The Last Bear” with maps of Bear Island. This resource is crafted to engage, educate, and inspire Upper KS2 students. Through “The Last Bear,” students will not only develop their writing abilities but also gain a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the importance of conservation. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Introducing this captivating KS2 teaching resource, inspired by the enchanting book ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ Immerse your students in the wondrous world of the Amazon river and rainforest with this geography and English unit. ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** Key Features: Literary Exploration: Delve into the Amazonian adventure with PDF extracts from ‘Journey to the River Sea.’ These extracts include non-chronological reports on the Amazon river and rainforest, providing rich content for analysis and comprehension. Poetry: Encourage your students to express their creativity with a thought-provoking poetry writing exercise. They can draw inspiration from the provided extract and explore the lush rainforest through verse. Narrative writing: a story writing task included and a narrative extract based on this beautiful book. Included: Black and white PDF of leaflets provided for printing purposes. Visually appealing writing checklists tailored to each genre. Success criteria and planning formats are also included to facilitate effective writing. x2 Non chronological reports about the Amazon rainforest and river. AI-inspired rainforest art. Grammar and Language Skills: Seize numerous opportunities for SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) improvement throughout this resource. Reading Comprehension: Enhance comprehension skills by analyzing the first six chapters of ‘Journey to the River Sea,’ offering a deeper understanding of the novel’s characters and themes. Additional Resources: As a bonus, enjoy a free narrative writing and report writing classroom poster to reinforce essential writing concepts. We also provide bookmarks for easy editing and revision. Your students will be inspired to embark on their own journey of discovery! If you like this resource, please leave a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource for the same value of your choice: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com More from me: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

This is a beautiful reading, writing and geography unit based a beautiful book: ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’! ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** AI-generated art has been used as a creative stimulus. These beautiful artworks will transport students into the world of the story, sparking their imagination and deepening their connection to the narrative. Discover a wealth of resources that will enrich your teaching. Engage students with detailed comprehension tasks, stimulating writing activities, and geography links that seamlessly integrate with the chapters. This package also includes writing checklists and ample opportunities to improve Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPAG) skills. What’s included: BLACK and WHITE information texts included for easier printing. 30 success criteria for writing tasks in a convenient PDF format, along with ready-to-print extract analysis copies. 30 writing task planning formats and research grids to facilitate student exploration. PDF of all comprehension and critical thinking activities PowerPoint presentation featuring 73 slides. Explore captivating information text extracts on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and Nepal, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of these fascinating topics. Geography takes center stage with substantive knowledge and key geographical vocabulary integrated throughout the package. Your students will gain a greater appreciation for the world around them as they delve into the wonders of the Himalayas. Watch your students’ vocabulary and comprehension skills flourish as they engage with the story’s six chapters. Challenge their critical thinking abilities while providing comprehension answers for easy assessment. The writing tasks included in this package offer clear structures and inspire creativity. From generating ideas and analyzing texts to practicing SPAG skills, students will engage in various writing activities, culminating in the exciting stages of editing and publishing. Additionally, our package features geography-focused research projects on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and a captivating case study of Nepal. This multi-disciplinary approach encourages students to explore these fascinating subjects in depth. Perfectly suited for KS2 If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic new Carnegie award shortlisted book! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘When the Sky Falls’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history WW2 objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout. History inspired activity researching and writing a leaflet (non-chronological report) about rationing in the war. Narrative and poetry writing activities. Role playing and listening to music. PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 60 slides. X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included. x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print. x 30 Writing checklists for each writing genre included. Comprehension worksheet PDFs included History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 topic. Extensive Vocabulaly and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters Comprehension and critical thinking challenges Comprehension answers included Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: Write a rationing leaflet (non-chronological report) Narrative writing: continuation of chapter 6 (Blitz street scene). Poetry writing If you are interested in more writing opportunities and history activities including an evacuee research topic, letter writing and designing and writing about a lighthouse in the war- you may be interested in my ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ unit. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046 Or purchase my two book bundle: Letters from the lighthouse alongside ‘When the Sky Falls’ https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046 If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

KS2 Darwin’s Dragons Book Unit: Teaching Evolution and English with Engaging Resources and AI-Generated Dragon Art If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com Embark on an exhilarating educational journey with this captivating unit of work based around the enchanting book ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’ This engaging resource is designed to teach at the same time as your evolution topic. it includes Darwin’s groundbreaking discoveries, and the remarkable HMS Beagle expedition. Here’s what’s included: Information text: A detailed account of Darwin’s HMS Beagle voyage. Biography: Explore the life of Charles Darwin through a compelling biography. Narrative description: Immerse students in a captivating narrative inspired by ‘Darwin’s Dragons.’ 63-slide PowerPoint: An interactive presentation covering chapters 1-6. Extract analysis: In-depth analysis for each text type to enhance understanding. Writing tasks: A variety of structured writing activities, including non-chronological reports and narrative writing. Science objectives: Comprehensive coverage of evolution-related concepts and vocabulary. Vocabulary and comprehension activities: Extensive exercises to strengthen language skills and critical thinking. Challenges: Comprehension and critical thinking challenges to engage students. Writing checklists: Handy checklists for self-assessment and improvement. AI-generated art images: Stunning depictions of dragons to captivate students’ imagination. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Extremely fun and engaging unit of work based on this fantastic book! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com A six week unit of work based on chapters 1-6 of the book ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ with comprehension tasks, writing tasks, history objectives and activities and a plenty of challenges included throughout. History inspired activities include holding a mock evacuation with billeting cards provided. Designing and making a lighthouse using an electrical circuit and writing about their designs. Role playing a scene during the Blitz and writing narrative descriptions about the experience. PowerPoint** for chapters 1-6 with 76 slides. X30 sets of success criteria for each writing task included. x30 sets of extract analysis for each genre ready to print. Planning skeletons for each writing genre included. Writing checklists for each writing genre included. Newly added writing checklist bookmarks for report writing, narrative writing and letter writing-print, laminate and children can use these all year-30 provided. History focus including substantive knowledge and vocabulary for WW2 topic. Extensive Vocabulary and comprehension linked to the domains for all 6 chapters Comprehension and critical thinking challenges Comprehension answers included Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; plenty of SPAG opportunities ; writing activities, editing and publishing Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: Instructional and explanation writing about a lighthouse children have designed. Letter writing from Devonshire home to London as an evacuated child. Narrative writing: writing a description of bombing during the Blitz in a London street. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Year 5/6 Spelling flashcards and practice bookmarks for each word. Each card features a carefully selected word commonly used in Year 5 and 6, along with its phonetic and syllable breakdown, making it easier for children to understand and remember how to spell each word correctly. The flashcards are designed with bright and engaging visuals to capture the attention of young learners, while the phonetic and syllable information helps to reinforce spelling rules and patterns. These bookmarks provide an additional opportunity for children to practice spelling the words featured on the flashcards. Each bookmark contains the word, its phonetic and syllable breakdown, and space for children to write the word multiple times. The practice bookmarks are a great way for children to reinforce their spelling skills and gain confidence in their ability to spell these challenging words. They are also a useful tool for parents and teachers to track a child’s progress as they work through each word. What you get: x4 zip files with png images pdf files with all flashcards and bookmarks Please see my other English resources and units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Stunning new Carnegie winning book! X 6 week literacy unit. Perfect autumn unit and locational study of a British woodland! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com X6 week Unit of work based on chapters 1-8 of this stunning Carnegie Medal winning book. PowerPoint with 64 slides x30 Success criteria provided ready to print PDF. x30 extract analysis included ready to print PDF Writing checklists for each genre covered provided. Recently added free report writing and narrative writing bookmarks for children to edit their writing. Extensive comprehension tasks linked with content domains (answers included) Key vocabulary Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; opportunities for modelled writing; SPAG; writing activities; editing and publishing ideas. Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Perfect book to accompany a locational study of British woodland. Writing opportunities Information text: write an information text about British woodland. Narrative: write a narrative description of an autumnal woodland. Poetry: write an acrostic poem about a woodland animal or plant. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

**Fun and challenging history investigation! Source analysis and vocabulary work. ** 54 page Power Point presentation with historical sources, slides, written text analysis, SPAG tasks and challenges. x30 writing success criteria x30 extract analysis for the writing task ready to print. writing checklist provided for report writing KS2 Why was Stonehenge built? Including substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and chronological time line for the Stone Age: all components of an excellent history lesson. Discussion, group activity culminating in a written task. Visual and written source cards; fact cards; question cards; source analysis sheet to fill out with open ended historical investigation questions. Writing opportunity: write an information text reviewing the theories about why Stonehenge could have been built. Includes writing checklist, text analysis of an information text and plenty of SPAG opportunities. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!