A huge bundle filled with writing, reading and cross-curricular activities based on the first six chapters of these three beautiful books:
Letters from the Lighthouse (WW2 theme)
Rooftoppers (Narrative and letter writing)
Darwin’s Dragons (Darwin and HMS Beagle expedition theme)
Copies of the books are required.
Each unit is filled with SPAG , vocabulary and inspirational activities.
Power Points included
x30 success criteria included
x30 checklists included
x30 extract analysis included.
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A lovely reading list to give out to you children/parents. Includes many popular titles and a section for classic books too.
x30 PDFs to be printed and handed out.
These printable space vocabulary bookmarks and ready to print and laminate-children can slot them inside their science or English books.
These bookmarks will go alongside my space poetry lessons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755227
If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work:
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These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!
These three beautiful poetry lessons all have a space theme.
X3 space poems included with extract analysis.
Focus on poetry figurative devices.
3 poems studied:
‘Harvest Moon’ by Ted Hughes,
‘The Light of the Stars’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Haiku by Tracy Drain ( Nasa Engineer)
x15 PDF NASA photographs included of stars, the moon and Jupiter.
x30 PDF success criteria for each poem.
x30 PDF checklists included.
PDF copies of the 3 poems
Set of space vocabulary bookmarks
If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work:
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These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!
This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284
Great literacy lesson to use when teaching about Nepal.
Resource includes an information text about the Nepal. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges.
PowerPoint included.
X30 sets of success criteria.
x30 sets of information text extract
x 30 Writing checklists
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!
This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284
Great literacy lesson to use when teaching the River Ganges.
Resource includes an information text about the Ganges. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges.
PowerPoint included.
X30 sets of success criteria.
x30 sets of information text extract
x 30 Writing checklists
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!
This Literacy lesson is part of my much bigger bundle (only £5!) based on the beautiful book ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/asha-and-the-spirit-bird-literacy-and-geography-ks2-mountains-and-rivers-12754284
Great literacy lesson to use when teaching the Himalayas.
Resource includes an information text about the Himalayas. Power Point includes SPAG, success criteria and challenges.
PowerPoint included.
X30 sets of success criteria.
x30 sets of information text extract
x 30 Writing checklists
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!
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Mountains, rivers, deserts, Polar biomes and rainforests vocabulary bookmarks-print and laminate for children to tuck inside their science and geography books.
x 30 copies PDF
DEAL
If you buy my large unit based on ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’ book (covering the Himalayas, Ganges River and Nepal, plenty of SPAG, extract analysis and comprehension tasks) please email me and I’ll send you a copy of these bookmarks for FREE!
Email Rebecca on the address below.
eclipseeducation9@gmail.com
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:
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These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!
See DEAL below!!
Galapagos Islands and Evolution vocabulary bookmarks-print and laminate for children to tuck inside their science books.
x 30 copies PDF
DEAL
If you buy my large unit based on ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ book (covering HMS Beagle voyage, Charles Darwin’s biography a narrative lesson, plenty of SP)AG, extract analysis and comprehension tasks) please email me and I’ll send you a copy of these bookmarks for FREE!
Email Rebecca on the address below.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12747660
email: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com
or visit my website: eclipse-education.co.uk
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:
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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!
This exciting letter writing and mock evacuation activity is part of my larger unit base on the fabulous ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ book.
This lesson comes with an evacuee letter ready to analyse and x30 billeting forms ready to fill out for your class.
Power Point with slides and SPAG
x30 evacuee letter copies PDF
x30 letter writing checklists PDF
x30 billeting forms for each child in your class-each with information about a different family.
This lesson is from my larger unit: ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046
Information text ready to analyse with your class about the famous Gokstad Viking longship.
Power Point Slides for the lesson
x30 information text copies PDF
x 30 writing checklist copies PDF
x30 copies of a gokstad longship information grid
x30 copies of a deignin your own longship grid
This information text is included in my extensive unit of work all bases around the fantastic book: ‘Viking Boy’. This larger unit comes with comprehension tasks, letter writing and narrative writing tasks and heaps of resources included.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/viking-boy-reading-writing-6-week-unit-12712091
Saves teachers hours of preparation time!
British woodland information text example, ready to analyse and model as part of a geography/literacy lesson.
Power Point Slides for the lesson
x30 information text copies PDF
x30 report writing checklists PDF
x30 copies of woodland images PDF
This information is part of a much bigger unit of work, all based on the wonderful Carnegie winning book, ‘October, October’. Also, you can buy my ‘Lost Words’ unit of work, with facts, vocabulary and stunning poems all inspired by this beautiful poetry book. These are also available as a bundle!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/autumn-literacy-bundle-lost-words-and-october-october-books-poetry-writing-and-reading-comprehension-12736171
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lost-words-poetry-unit-ks2-12730486
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/autumn-literacy-bundle-lost-words-and-october-october-books-poetry-writing-and-reading-comprehension-12736171
Saves teacher hours of preparation!
Extensive KS2 units based around these two stunning books: Lost Words and this year’s Carnegie Medal Winner ‘October, October’.
These two units go together perfectly and will save teachers hours of work.
Reading comprehension, writing tasks, SPAG, extracts with analysis, vocabulary and more.
X30 PDF copies of writing extracts, success criteria, animal/plant information and more.
If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work:
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These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!
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!
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!
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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!
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!