Using Suffixes to Make Adjectives - Year 2 (14-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with four differentiated worksheets) This KS1 resource explains how nouns can be turned into adjectives with the addition of suffixes, using ‘-ful’ and ‘-less’ as examples. A whole-class activity is included to promote discussion and address misconceptions before the children work on the differentiated activities. Full answer keys are provided. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Suffixes - Year 1 The Suffix ‘-ous’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ly’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ed’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ing’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ation’ - Year 3/4 The Suffixes ‘-er’ and ‘-est’ - Year 2 The Suffixes ‘-tion’, ‘-sion’, ‘-ssion’ and ‘-cian’ - Year 3/4 Using Suffixes to Make Adjectives - Year 2 Add Suffixes to Spell Longer Words - Year 2 Suffixes - Developing KS2 Reading Skills

Planning, Drafting and Writing - Year 3/4 (28-slide PowerPoint teaching resource with 3 worksheets) This Year 3/4 English resource provides a range of ideas for how to plan a story, including techniques for visual, practical and auditory learners. The PowerPoint presentation takes learners through an example story, from first idea, to plan to rough draft. The lesson gives children the opportunity to write their own story and develop their planning and drafting skills.

Homophones and Near-Homophones - Year 2 (18-slide editable PowerPoint lesson with 3 differentiated worksheets) This KS1 English resource explains the difference between homophones and near-homophones and provides clear examples of each. It also includes techniques for making visual reminders to help tell homophones apart. Included are differentiated worksheets with full answer keys.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 19 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3, but can be used with high ability Y6) covers Chapters 211 and 223 of the novel ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ by Mark Haddon. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, pupils respond to three levelled statements that relate to the novel’s key themes and ideas. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to suggest the significance of six images in terms of what they have encountered in chapters 211 and 223. Recommended answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 18 (11-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 197 and 199 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the Do Now activity, pupils respond to three levelled tasks in relation to six statements about the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to decipher three points about what they have read using a simple numerical code. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Big 2021 Christmas Quiz for KS3 and KS4 Our ever-popular Christmas quiz is back for 2021. This fun Christmas quiz is the ideal end of term activity ahead of the Christmas holidays. It’s made up of 8 rounds that cover celebrity Santa, music, film, the year 2021, anagrams, Christmas and a lot more - click on the images for a full preview. The resource comes with a 102-slide PowerPoint (including the quiz questions and answers) and student answer sheets for each round in PDF form. The resource contains everything you need to carry out the quiz and has been carefully pitched so that the questions are targeted at students aged 11-16.

Causal Conjunctions - Year 3 and 4 (13-slide editable PowerPoint presentation with 3 differentiated worksheets) Introduce the concept of causal conjunctions and allow learners to practice using them in sentences. The resource begins with whole-group activities before letting children attempt differentiated individual worksheets where they match sentences, choose appropriate causal conjunctions and write conjunction sentences of their own. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Subordinating Conjunctions - Year 2 Co-ordinating Conjunctions - Year 2 Conjunctions Bundle - Year 2 Conjunctions - Year 3/4 Time Conjunctions - Year 3/4 Causal Conjunctions - Year 7 Time Conjunctions - Year 7

Christmas Numbers - Year 1 In this Year 1 Christmas themed maths teaching resource, pupils practise reading and writing numbers up to 20 in numerals and words as per the curriculum requirements of the Year 1 maths programme of study (Number - number and place value). Content includes: 3 animated activities with accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers 1 colouring page ‘Christmas Numbers - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt each slide to suit teaching needs.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 191 and 192 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to solve a series of maths puzzles using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to respond critically to three statements about Christopher’s decision to go to London. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks. To preview The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 17 click on the images.

The Great Big 2021 Christmas Quiz for KS2 Our popular KS2 Christmas quiz is back for 2021. Ideal for the end of term, it’s made up of eight rounds that cover Secret Santa, music, film, the year 2021, anagrams, Christmas and a lot more - click on the images for a full preview. The resource comes with a 102-slide PowerPoint (including the quiz questions and answers) and PDF answer sheets for each round. The resource contains everything you need to carry out the quiz and has been carefully pitched so that the questions are targeted at KS2 children.

Add Suffixes to Spell Longer Words - Year 2 Includes a 16-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 6 differentiated worksheets. This Year 2 resource explains how to use suffixes to spell longer words. It focuses on the suffixes ‘-ly’, ‘-ful’, ‘-less’, ‘-ness’, and ‘-ment’ and includes a range of activities for all abilities through six differentiated (Gold, Silver and Bronze level) worksheets. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Suffixes - Year 1 The Suffix ‘-ous’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ly’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ed’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ing’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ation’ - Year 3/4 The Suffixes ‘-er’ and ‘-est’ - Year 2 The Suffixes ‘-tion’, ‘-sion’, ‘-ssion’ and ‘-cian’ - Year 3/4 Using Suffixes to Make Adjectives - Year 2 Suffixes - Developing KS2 Reading Skills

Dividing Fractions by Integers - Year 6 In this KS2 maths teaching resource, pupils are introduced to dividing fractions by whole numbers. They begin by focusing on fractions where the numerator is a multiple of the integer and then move on to dividing fractions where the numerator is not a multiple of the integer. This lesson covers the year 6 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - fractions) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 6 - Autumn - Block 3 - Fractions. Content includes: An animated teaching PowerPoint presentation with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers (numerator a multiple of the divisor) 3 differentiated worksheets with answers (numerator not a multiple of the divisor) ‘Dividing Fractions by Integers - Year 6’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 16 (14-slide PowerPoint and 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 179 and 181 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The Do Now activity asks pupils to match seven plot-focused questions in the left-hand column of a table to their correct answers on the right. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to place ten statements outlining Christopher’s experience in chronological order. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

Multiplying Fractions by Fractions - Year 6 In this KS2 maths teaching resource, pupils learn how to multiply a unit and non-unit fraction by a fraction. This lesson covers the year 6 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - fractions) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 6 - Autumn - Block 3 - Fractions. Content includes: An animated teaching PowerPoint presentation with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Multiplying Fractions by Fractions - Year 6’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers by Integers - Year 6 In this KS2 maths teaching resource, pupils practise multiplying fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers (work covered in year 5) prior to beginning multiplying fractions by fractions. This lesson supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 6 - Autumn - Block 3 - Fractions. Content includes: Teaching PowerPoint presentation with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers by Integers - Year 6’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 15 (12-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (which is aimed at KS3 pupils but can be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 167 and 173 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated Do Now activity asks pupils to complete a ‘five-a-day’ recall task using their knowledge of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to consider how the writer Haddon has hinted at Christopher’s father being Wellington’s killer. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

Solving Problems Involving Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers - Year 6 In this KS2 maths teaching resource, pupils practise solving problems that involve adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. This lesson covers the year 6 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - fractions) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 6 - Autumn - Block 3 - Fractions. Content includes: Teaching PowerPoint presentation with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Solving Problems Involving Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers - Year 6’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 14 (12-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (designed for KS3 but could be used with a high ability Y6 class) covers Chapters 157 and 163 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The differentiated ‘Do Now’ activity asks pupils to identify eight characters from the novel based on their descriptions. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks learners to rate three differentiated statements about Christopher and his father on a scale of 1-5, based on the extent to which they agree. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Year 6 In this KS2 maths teaching resource, pupils will learn to subtract mixed numbers using three different methods: adding the whole numbers and fractions separately; exchanging a whole for a fraction; converting the mixed numbers into improper fractions. This lesson covers the year 6 curriculum objectives in the maths programme of study (Number - fractions) and supports the White Rose small steps guidance for year 6 - Autumn - Block 3 - Fractions. Content includes: Teaching PowerPoint presentation with class activities 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Subtracting Mixed Numbers - Year 6’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

Identifying Bias KS3 English - Non-fiction - Reading 15-slide PowerPoint-based lesson with worksheet Identifying Bias explains how to identify the use of bias and rhetoric in non-fiction and media texts. This fully editable PowerPoint-based lesson includes: What is bias? Understanding what bias is. How to identify bias in a text Bias and rhetorical devices consolidation / assessment task