This resource features a series of 15 lessons designed to develop student knowledge and understanding of the novel Heroes by Robert Cormier. It includes a range of activities including: A brief biography of Robert Cormier and the historical context of 1940s USA and the Second World War Activities to explore narrative structure and develop knowledge of the plot of Heroes In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of the key themes of Heroes Developing awareness of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language The role of setting and the significance of place in the book Use of symbolism, foreshadowing and powerful imagery Hot seating activities to explore characters, motives and themes Diary writing to develop a deeper understanding of character Mind mapping the key themes and issues of Robert Cormier's Heroes A 15 lesson unit of work (following the four part lesson structure) A 125-slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) 12 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint To view a selection of slides from this teaching unit, click on the images.

Punctuation Perfection This English punctuation teaching resource is designed to help pupils consolidate their knowledge and understanding of punctuation. Content includes: A PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 2 accompanying worksheets A link to further punctuation videos and games ‘Punctuation Perfection’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom, if needed, to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.

SATs Survival GPS (46-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 13 worksheets) ‘SATs Survival GPS’ is designed to help learners revise for the KS2 SATs paper. The resource covers key spelling, punctuation and grammar skills including: Word types Tenses Prepositions Prefixes ricky spellings Homophones Synonyms and antonyms Modal verbs Pronouns Determiners Relative clauses Subordinate clauses Active and passive voice Each short lesson includes a class activity and individual pupil worksheet which are ideal for English warm-ups or homework tasks.

Syllables Writing - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation This ‘Syllables’ teaching resource is designed to help KS2 children improve their reading and spelling skills by gaining secure knowledge and understanding of syllables. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets A link to further online syllables activities One further worksheet with answers

The Big 2023 Christmas Quiz for KS2 Our annual KS2 Christmas quiz is back for 2023. Ideal for the end of term, it’s made up of eight rounds that cover Secret Santa, music, film, the year 2023, anagrams, Christmas and a lot more - click on the images for a full preview. The resource comes with a 108-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 Yr3 - Yr 6 children.

The Great Big 2023 Christmas Quiz for KS3 and KS4 Our ever-popular Christmas quiz is back for 2023. 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 2023, anagrams, Christmas and a lot more - click on the images for a full preview. The resource comes with a 108-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.

Homophones - Years 3 and 4 'Homophones - Years 3 and 4 is a handy KS2 English teaching resource, ideal to use in a lesson covering the years 3 and 4 curriculum objectives of the English programme of study (Writing - transcription - spelling). Content includes: A homophone explanation Thinking of pairs of homophones actvity Naming the corresponding homophone for the given word activity Complete the sentence with the correct word activity A worksheet to accompany all the above activities 1 further worksheet ‘Homophones - Years 3 and 4’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit their teaching requirements.

Identifying Genre ‘Identifying Genre’ is an English teaching resource focusing on identifying the genres of books. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets ‘Identifying Genre’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit the requirements of each class they teach.

How to Write About Fictional Characters - KS3 English (12-slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation with 2 worksheets) ‘How to Write About Fictional Characters’ is a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation which includes several tasks and activities designed to help KS3 students write about fictional characters in detail. The resource contains: How Dickens presents Scrooge in the opening pages of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Exploring how writers convey character through description, dialogue and action An examination of the key ingredients of effective character creation Investigative quotations - word choices and their effects A writing frame to help students produce a clearly organised and detailed paragraph about a character To preview ‘How to Write About Fictional Characters’ please click on the images from the PowerPoint slideshow.

Presentational Devices is a 10-slide PowerPoint lesson with one worksheet designed to help pupils learn how presentational devices are used by writers to influence the reader. The lesson includes: • An introduction with examples of presentational devices and magazine covers. • A writing activity to help develop knowledge of presentational devices. • A consolidation task to reinforce understanding. To preview ‘Presentational Devices’ please click on the images.

Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 2, Term 2. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. To preview ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 2’ click on the images.

Making Words - ‘og’, ‘ot’ and ‘op’ EYFS English Teaching Resource In this English teaching resource, children practise spelling CVC words ending in ‘og’, ‘ot’ and ‘op’. 'Making Words - ‘og’, ‘ot’ and ‘op’’ is a 14 slide Powerpoint presentation that includes an interactive activity with an accompanying worksheet. ‘Making Words - ‘og’, ‘ot’ and ‘op’’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 1 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 1, Term 2. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. To preview ‘Sentence Dictation 2 - Year 1’ click on the images.

Making Ten - Kindergarten In this math resource, students use a ten frame to help them make 10 (K.OA4). Content includes: A ten frame explanation Ways of making 10 Making 10 animated activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet Making 10 flashcards that can be cut out and folded and then unfolded to reveal the addition sum As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Making Ten - Kindergarten’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. To preview ‘Making Ten - Kindergarten’ in full and to find more EYFS/KS1 maths resources please click on the images.

Texts to Argue, Persuade or Advise ‘Texts to Argue, Persuade or Advise’ contains activities focusing on identifying the key features of writing to argue, persuade and advise. This fully editable PowerPoint lesson can be used as a starter activity, a stand alone lesson or developed into further lessons on language. The activities include: What is the difference between writing to argue, persuade and advise? Key features of writing to argue persuade and advise Argue, persuade, advise consolidation / assessment task

Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3: Essential English Skills Our ‘Year 7 Essential English Skills’ resources are designed to help Year 7 learners master key English skills which were not fully developed at KS2. ‘Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3’ explains how to use pronouns effectively in written work. It recaps nouns and pronouns and contains whole group and individual activities designed to help children understand when and how to use pronouns to avoid repetition. The resource is differentiated (lower, middle and higher ability tasks) and fully editable giving you the freedom to use it as it is or adapt it for your needs.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - KS3 Unit of Work (93-slide editable PowerPoint presentation, 14 lesson plans, unit of work overview and 3 worksheets) Our ‘The Invisible Man’ teaching unit explores the popular Oxford Playscripts drama interpretation of the classic C19th H.G. Wells novel. It includes the following activities: Examining the cover and blurb and making predictions Using P.E.A.R. to construct an extended response Writing and redrafting responses to texts Character analysis Writing an empathetic response Understanding the P.A.F. of a text Individual, pair and group activities Exploring and understanding the key themes of the story Creating storyboards and quizzes to consolidate knowledge of the text Uncovering the context of ‘The Invisible Man’ - H.G. Wells research task Role play, Hotseating and other speaking and listening opportunities Writing a review of ‘The Invisible Man’

Texts to Inform or Entertain ‘Texts to Inform or Entertain’ is a handy English reading teaching resource focusing on identifying the differences between texts written to inform and texts written to entertain. Content includes: A PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Texts to Inform or Entertain’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.