Used within a Year 4 writing unit, where children were retelling the story of Beowulf. This is an example story opening for the children’s Beowulf recount, used to show children a model and the grammatical features that were expected. Full lesson where children are identifying features of the story opening available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13119752

A lesson aimed at Year 4 where children are learning about identifying the features of a story opening, themed to the story of Beowulf. Used as part of the first writing unit for Y4 in September. Children should already have learned about a noun, adjective, expanded noun phrase and prepositions to be able to identify these within the text. Differentiated by support in class and HA children to receive a blank grid on their worksheet/locate their own features and then improve the sentences/vocab as a challenge. Includes pptx and worksheets/example story as docx and pdf formats.

A simple sheet of Wow Words (adjectives) for children to use as a scaffold when writing descriptions. Children could use these as part of a learning journal or have them available on their desks whilst writing to improve their vocabulary. It could also be printed A3 for the children to add to as a group task. Aimed at and used with a Year 4 class. This document is also included in the Norwegian Fjord setting description unit here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12641564

This activity is aimed at a Year 5 class covering the conversion of improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. The worksheets are differentiated for HA, MA and LA pupils. Children will be completing missing numbers questions and using the symbols <, > or = to compare improper fractions and/or mixed numbers to each other. A possible learning objective could be: I can convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers. Includes answers!

In this 3-way differentiated worksheet, children are completing fluency and reasoning questions for converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. Children will; Use bar models to convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers (and vice versa) Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions Fill in the missing numbers to complete the conversions Spot and correct mistakes when converting Answer word problems that involve conversions 3 way differentiated and aimed at Year 5, although this could also be useful in Year 6 for revision. Word document and pdf (for easy printing A4 and A5) included. Answers included!

These are an update of one my resources for the Grid Multiplication method. Children are completing fluency and reasoning questions before moving onto worded problems. The worksheets are differentiated and aimed at a Year 3 class. Learning Objective: I can use the grid method to multiply. I have created a follow on resource for this (link below). It looks at using the grid method to multiply by 3, 4 and 8. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/grid-multiplication-mastery-questions-3x-4x-and-8x-12050751 Answers are included as a pdf. Worksheets are docx format for easy editing.

This is a Comparing Fractions activity, aimed at Upper Key Stage 2 children. The activity is differentiated for HA, MA and LA children. Children will use bar modelling to compare fractions, before moving onto using < , > or =. Children will then move onto reasoning questions and missing number problems. I found it beneficial for the LA children to complete a more visual style activity (e.g. one using circles to show the comparisons before moving onto this task). Children will need to understand how to find the common denominator in order to complete this activity. In addition, HA children will need to be able to order fractions. Learning Objective: To be able to compare fractions. Answers included.

A worksheet of word problems for Comparing Fractions. Both docx and pdf file provided. Aimed at a Year 5 class but could also be used in Year 6 for revision. Answers included.

This resource is aimed at KS2 studying the formal method of multiplication. Children will be multiplying 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. There are no fluency activities in this worksheet as this activity is solely based on reasoning and problem solving questions. The activity is differentiated 3 ways and consists of reasoning and problem solving questions, for example missing numbers, odd one out and then worded problem (including multi-step problems). Includes answers!

Lesson 2 in the setting description unit, where children are learning to write a setting description. Lesson contains; Discussion about preposition Preposition song linked on YouTube Identifying prepositions in sentences - whole class and individual Writing sentences that describe the Taj Mahal independently Completing a worksheet where children identify the preposition and prepositional phrases, add prepositions to sentences and then write their own sentences. Differentiated worksheet for the task included and powerpoint presentation. Both are pptx and docx files so you can easily adapt. Used with a Year 4 class.

A short lesson I used for an interview based on Column Addition with a mixed Year 3 and 4 class. This lesson is probably suitable for a 30 minute slot. Learning Objective: To be able to use the column method of addition. Included in this lesson: Notebook file 3 way differentiated activity in docx and pdf format (pdf worksheets available here free: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12088888) Human number line starter activity Lesson plan Extension task Super extension task (This is an nrich activity, I did not create this) Answer sheet There are only 6 questions on each worksheet, but each differentiated pathway (Bronze, Silver, Gold) has its own extension activities. Alternatively, if the Bronze children finish their worksheet then they could choose a Silver one. Children self-assess which level is right for them (with this being an interview lesson this is the only way unless you can get the info beforehand) so be aware the children may not have self assessed correctly and may require the sheet swapping during the lesson.

Lesson 5 in the writing unit where children are learning to write a setting description - used with a Year 4/5 class. In this lesson, children explore their different senses and then write sentences inspired by their senses to describe the setting of the Taj Mahal. The activity is differentiated 4 ways. Lesson flow; Recap with a partner - what is an adjective/synonym etc Learn about our senses Watch a video of the Taj Mahal Class discussion about the video Shared writing about our senses Independent work where children are writing their own descriptions

A short lesson/activity based around instructions and relative clauses on How to Make Toast. The children are asked to add more information and description to the basic instructions, using fronted adverbials of time, relative clauses and relative pronouns. Taught in Year 4/5 - the children loved making actual toast (and eating it too!). A silly teacher demonstration of making toast taking their instructions literally goes down a treat Differentiated 4 ways and easy edit word documents so you can adjust for your own class. Could be used as a full lesson or revision activity! Learning Objective: To be able to use a relative clause beginning with; this, that or where.

Used as part of an observed lesson with Year 5 and 6 that received outstanding feedback, this worksheet was used as a revision task for recapping equivalent fractions. Children use bar models to find equivalent fractions, write their own equivalent fractions, complete reasoning questions such as odd one out and missing numbers, before completing problem solving questions involving equivalent fractions. The worksheets are differentiated 3 ways and also include answers. Worksheets include docx and pdf formats, whilst answers are pdf only.

In this activity, children are completing questions on equivalent fractions. Includes; Fluency questions with pie charts Reasoning (odd one out, completing the missing numbers) Finding equivalent fractions Problem solving with worded problems The sheets are differentiated 3 ways and include answers. Used with a Year 5 class. Includes pdf and docx for worksheet. Answers are pdf only.

This activity is aimed at a Year 5 class, who are studying adding and subtracting fractions. It is differentiated for the HA, MA and LA children. All worksheets are aimed at the mastery approach, with fluency, reasoning and worded problems. I have used these with a Year 5 class. This is worksheet day 2 of 2 as I spread adding and subtracting over a few days. Children are also encouraged to simplify and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers where possible Day 1 worksheets available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12046732 Answers are included. Learning Obejctive: To be able can add and subtract fractions.

This resource is aimed at Year 3 children, who are learning how to multiply using the Grid Multiplication method. This worksheet covers 3x, 4x and 8x. Another sheet covers worded problems for the HA children. Learning Objective: I can use the grid method to multiply two-digit numbers by 3, 4 and 8. Includes answers.

A short English activity focusing on evaluating the children’s trip to the National Space Centre in Leicester. The children are asked to complete the following; Write down 2 things that you learned at the space centre: What was your favourite thing to see and why? Write a short diary entry to describe the day – focus on your experience at The Space Centre and not on the coach. Used with a Year 5 class following a school trip. Both the docx and pdf for easy editing, as well as a version that can be completed on the sheet and an A5 explainer for completing in books.

A model setting description of the Taj Mahal in India. I used this with a Year 4/5 class as part of the topic Around the World in 80 days. Fully editable word document so you can customise for your own class. The writing unit that links with this description is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12641568