Cirque Du Freak - Unit of Work Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan (Unit of work, 91 slide PowerPoint and 10 worksheets) This engaging Year 6/7 teaching unit (it can be used with a high ability Year 6 or a Year 7 group) explores the novel Cirque Du Freak in detail and covers the following areas of study: Developing inference and deduction skills and active reading skills and strategies The novel’s context and background – Victorian freak shows (research task) Character study and creating character profiles How to use embed quotes in an answer Writing a P.E.A.R.L. response Summarising and reporting Individual, pair and group activities Identifying, understanding and using adverbs effectively The author’s use of language in Cirque Du Freak Using speech marks in writing Structuring and writing an extra chapter for Cirque Du Freak for assessment Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for popular KS3 novels: Boys Don’t Cry Face Holes Noughts and Crosses Skellig Stone Cold The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night The Demon Headmaster The Silver Sword

KS4/GCSE English Teaching Resources: The History Boys by Alan Bennett (131 slide PowerPoint and 12 worksheets) This KS4/GCSE teaching resource explores Alan Bennett’s award winning play in detail and covers the following areas of study: - An introduction to Alan Bennett - The play’s context – 1980s: Educational change and attitudes to sexuality - Structure and form as used by Bennett in The History Boys - Character study – Hector, Irwin, Lintott, Dakin, Headmaster, Posner and Rudge - How to embed quotes into an answer - Key themes of The History Boys – history, education sex and sexuality - Alan Bennet’s use of language - Role play – hot seating characters - Essay questions - Links to external materials for The History Boys

Seasonal Sums - Year 1 ‘Seasonal Sums - Year 1’ is a Christmas themed maths teaching resource covering some of the the year 1 curriculum objectives (Number - addition and subtraction). Pupils practise addition within 20 using a number line. ‘Seasonal Sums - Year 1’ is a colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation containing: A using a number line to add explanation Addition within 10 activity with accompanying worksheet Addition within 20 activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with answers 2 colouring pages ‘Seasonal Sums - Year 1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

Seasonal Subtraction - Year 1 ‘Seasonal Subtraction - Year 1’ is a Christmas themed maths teaching resource covering some of the the year 1 curriculum objectives (Number - addition and subtraction). Pupils practise subtracting within 20 using a number line. ‘Seasonal Subtraction’ is a colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation containing: A using a number line to subtract explanation Subtracting within 10 activity with accompanying worksheet Subtracting within 20 activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet Colouring page ‘Seasonal Subtraction - Year 1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet their individual teaching needs.

Christmas Crackers - More and Less In this EYFS/KS1 Christmas themed teaching resource pupils practise finding 1, 2 and 3 more and 1, 2 and 3 less of a given number. 'Christmas Crackers - More and Less ’ is a colourful and animated Powerpoint presentation that includes: 1 more and 1 less explanation with activity and accompanying worksheet 2 more and 2 less explanation with activity and accompanying worksheet 3 more and 3 less explanation with activity and accompanying worksheet 3 further worksheets 1 Christmas themed colouring page ‘Christmas Crackers - More and Less’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Equivalent Fractions - Year 2 This year 2 fractions teaching resource introduces equivalent fractions focusing on the equivalence of one half and two quarters as per the curriculum objectives of the year 2 maths programme of study (Numbers - fractions). Content includes: Equivalent fractions explanation Equivalent fractions activity with an accompanying worksheet Equivalent fractions of 1/2 animated sorting activity Equivalent fractions of amounts explanation Equivalent fractions of amounts activity with an accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Equivalent Fractions - Year 2’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Year 2 Fractions resources: Fractions - Year 2 Equal Parts - Year 2 Halves - Year 2 Quarters - Year 2 Thirds - Year 2 Unit Fractions - Year 2 Non-Unit Fractions - Year 2 Equivalence of One Half and Two Quarters - Year 2 Finding Three Quarters - Year 2 Counting in Fractions – Year 2 Counting in Halves, Thirds and Quarters - Year 2

Halloween Adjectives Lower KS2 English Teaching Resource Halloween Adjectives is a 24 slide PowerPoint presentation focusing on using effective adjectives. This Halloween themed PowerPoint looks at word choice and vocabulary and teaches children how to use a wider vocabulary to improve written work. Halloween Adjectives can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into an existing lesson or added to a larger unit of work that explores language. As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Halloween Adjectives ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section A (Additional Prep 1) PowerPoint teaching resource with accompanying worksheets GCSE exam question practise This resource is designed to help pupils prepare for Section A of the AQA GCSE English Paper 1 exam. It includes: An introduction - How the exam paper works. An example exam using the opening to 'The Red Room’ by HG Wells. Example exam questions with prompts and marks. A step-by-step walk through of Section A. How to use the text when answering questions in detail. Discussing AO1, AO2 and AO4 and understanding they are represented by different questions on the exam.

Patterns and Sequences - Year 2 In this Year 2 teaching resource, pupils are taught to recognise and continue repeating and growing patterns and sequences as required by the Year 2 Programme of Study – Geometry - position and direction. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation A link to an introductory video Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 4 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Patterns and Sequences - Year 2’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt the presentation to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Onomatopoeia English SPaG Teaching Resource This English vocabulary teaching resource explores the use of onomatopoeia to create aural description and teaches pupils how to use onomatopoeia to improve their own writing. Content includes: 1. A definition of onomatopoeia with examples 2. Onomatopoeia matching activity (includes worksheet) 3. Using onomatopoeia to improve sentences task (includes worksheet) 4. Descriptive writing using onomatopoeia worksheet with example answers 5. A link to onomatopoeia games 'Onomatopoeia' can be edited, differentiated and personalised to suit your exact teaching needs.

MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY CARD English Resources: Make a Mother’s Day Card. Resources include: 20 slide PowerPoint. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes a range of activities for younger pupils. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different events or themes. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience The greeting card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet

LIFE IN A ROMAN TOWN KS2 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town PowerPoint KS2 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town is a 14 slide PowerPoint resource ideal for teaching pupils about life in Roman towns and cities. KS2/KS3 History Teaching Resources: Life in a Roman Town includes: A short film about life in Rome An introduction to Roman town life A labelled plan of the Roman town of Silchester Exploration and explanation - what everyday life was like for rich and poor The key buildings and places of a Roman town - the forum, town hall, law courts, etc The importance of health and hygiene Design a Roman town consolidation task 'A day in the life of a Roman' diary entry task

GCSE English Teaching Resources: The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Sign of Four is made up of a 173-slide PowerPoint presentation, a 28 page booklet of worksheets and notes and an 18 lesson by lesson, scheme of work overview. The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle contains 18 lessons designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes and the social and historical context of the novel. English Teaching Resources: The Sign of Four includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: -A brief biography of Conan Doyle and the crime novel genre -An explanation of the social and historical context of the novel (Victorian Britain, 1880s London and the British Empire) -Plot tracking and consolidation activities -Activities to explore the narrative structure of The Sign of Four -Analysis of the characters of Shelock Holmes, Dr John Watson, Mary Morstan, Jonathan Small and others -Exploration of the key themes of The Sign of Four - good and evil, crime and punishment, justice, the British Empire, C19th Britain -Developing understanding of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language -Examining Conan Doyle’s use of language and narrative structure - setting, description and pathetic fallacy -Reading and discussion tasks and questions -Links to additional The Sign of Four teaching and learning resources -An 18 lesson unit of work (following the four part lesson structure) -A 173 slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) -28 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint The Sign of Four follows the four part lesson structure. Each lesson begins with a starter activity, moves through an introduction and development and ends with a plenary activity. All PowerPoint slides are fully editable so you can personalise and differentiate the resources as much or as little as you want. Add extra slides, delete pages, change the text and imagery and update it as is necessary to suit your teaching needs. In addition, the resource contains a scheme of work overview and a student booklet packed with worksheets created to be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint.

The Monkey’s Paw – Teaching Unit ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ is a unit of work with a lesson by lesson overview, a 78-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 23 worksheets. The unit contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the literary context, plot, characters, language and themes of this classic short story. These teaching resources include the following activities: A unit of work overview with four-part lessons covering social, historical and literary context, plot, characters and language Analysis of the characters of Mr White, Mrs White, Herbert and Sergeant Major Morris Consolidation exercises and questions to assess students’ knowledge and understanding Literary context - the gothic genre A copy of the text Links to TV versions of The Monkey’s Paw Analysing how W. W. Jacobs’ uses language to create mood and build tension Essay question with planning guidance and much more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for KS3/4 short stories: The Red Room The Landlady The Darkness Out There My Polish Teacher’s Tie

The Red Room by HG Wells (PowerPoint, worksheets and overview) The Red Room by H.G. Wells unit of work is made up of a 63-slide editable PowerPoint presentation, a five lesson overview, a copy of the story, and 9 worksheets. The resources contain a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the literary context, plot, characters, language and themes of this widely C19th short story. The Red Room by HG Wells teaching resources include a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: A scheme of work overview with 5 four part lessons covering social, historical and literary context, plot, characters and language Analysis of the characters of the narrator and custodians Extension activities Cloze exercises and questions to consolidate knowledge and understanding Literary context understanding influences - the Gothic influence - activity and notes A copy of the text to display Analysing HG Wells’ use of language to build mood and suspense in the story Essay question with planning guidance 5 lesson unit of work overview A 63 slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) 9 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint slideshow Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for KS3/4 short stories: The Monkey’s Paw The Landlady The Darkness Out There My Polish Teacher’s Tie

Autumn Haiku Poetry This 3-lesson mini-unit is designed to cover creative writing and poetry. It includes 3 lessons with activities for pupils of all abilities. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow, child-friendly language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different seasons or themes. Content includes: Discussion - what is a haiku? Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Create a class haiku activity Individual, pair and group work opportunities Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism Writing an individual haiku about autumn Using colour photographs of autumn scenes as writing stimulus Drafting - how and why we redraft How to plan and structure a haiku Exemplar poems Writing assessment opportunity - write a simple haiku poem about autumn 3 accompanying worksheets