Writing Using Paragraphs Writing - composition In 'Writing Using Paragraphs' pupils learn about why paragraphs are needed in our writing and how to use them. Content includes: * An animated PowerPoint lesson (fully editable) * An activity to support the teaching of these objectives with an accompanying worksheet

Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade (93-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade contains a range of tasks for all abilities and a detailed analysis of both poems. Dulce et Decorum Est includes: A biography of Wilfred Owen. The historical and social context of Dulce et Decorum Est - World War One, trench warfare, propaganda posters and poetry. An introduction to the poem, including a video and audio reading of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. A copy of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks. Wilfred Owen’s use of imagery in Dulce et Decorum Est. Structure and poetic techniques in the poem. The theme and message of Dulce et Decorum Est. Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, an audio video reading of Dulce et Decorum Est, BBC history WWI resources, Recruiting and war propaganda posters. Comparing the poems framework. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Social and historical context of the poem. Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson’s style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis of the poet and the battle and clips from the film. A framework for comparing the poems.

Commas for Lists This resource covers how to use commas in a list as required by the year 2 English programme of study. It provides definitions, examples of how and why commas are used in lists and contains engaging consolidation activities to assess understanding. ‘Commas for Lists’ is made up of a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation (fully editable) accompanied by two worksheets.

English Teaching Resources: Christmas Word Search ‘Christmas Word Search’ is an animated activity that can be used individually using the accompanying worksheet or as a whole class activity using the animated PowerPoint slide. It also comes with 2 additional Christmas themed colouring pages. ‘Christmas Word Search’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Christmas Counting - EYFS In ‘Christmas Counting - EYFS’ pupils practise counting to 10 and reading numbers to 10 in words. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets Two further worksheets with answers A Christmas pudding colouring page ‘Christmas Counting - EYFS’ is fully editable so teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.

Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1 In ‘Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1’ pupils are taught how to use capital letters and full stops in their writing as per the curriculum requirements of the Year 1 and 2 English programmes of study (Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation). Content includes: Using a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and a full stop at the end explanation Using capital letters and full stops in a sentence activity with an accompanying worksheet Using capital letters for proper nouns explanation Using capital letters for proper nouns activity and an accompanying worksheet 2 further worksheets with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1’ 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 for similar resources: Full Stops and Capital Letters Capital Letters for Names Capital Letters - Year 3/4

Brothers by Andrew Forster (GCSE Contemporary Poetry - Relationships). A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster and an accompanying 8 page worksheet booklet. A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of Brothers and accompanying worksheets. English 2010 Teaching Resources: Brothers (Andrew Forster) includes: A brief biography of Andrew Forster. Analysis of the poem Ghazal and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Storyboarding the poem Brothers activity Structure & language - Discuss how Forster creates mood/tone and how he uses structure and imagery in Brothers Style and form - Analysis of Forster’s use of poetic devices in Brothers. Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E to write about the poem. Themes of Brothers explored, consolidation of Forster’s meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis about Andrew Forster. 33 slide PowerPoint resource for analysis and teaching the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster. 8 Worksheets to accompany the Brothers (Andrew Forster) Powerpoint.

Bayonet Charge - AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology This two-lesson mini-unit covers Ted Hughes' 'Bayonet Charge' in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA Power and Conflict poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 53-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 6 accompanying worksheets. The lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of World War One, trench warfare and going 'over-the-top'. First Reading – A reading of ‘Bayonet Charge’ with glossary and comprehension / consolidation questions - answers included. Language and imagery – Analysing 'Bayonet Charge' in detail. Exploring language and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess students' initial understanding of the poem. An example response is included. Lesson Two Imagery - Analysing Hughes' use of imagery. Themes – Exploring the themes of 'Bayonet Charge'. Structure and Form – How Hughes uses form, structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE exam – Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ with ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade' and explaining how to write a comparison essay in the exam. This is a comprehensive resource containing a range of activities, however it can also be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs.

At the border, 1979 includes a 41 slide PowerPoint presentation and 15 pages of worksheets. The resource covers a range of lesson ideas and activities ideal for teaching the poem at GCSE. CONTENTS: -A brief biography of Choman Hardi -The historical and social context of the poem -Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks -Hardi’s use of language -Structure and poetic techniques -The theme and message of At the border, 1979

AQA GCSE English Teaching Resources - AQA GCSE English Paper 2 Section B (108-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 18 worksheets) AQA GCSE English Paper 2 Section B has been created to support students as they work towards Section B of the AQA GCSE English Paper 2 exam. The resource includes: - An introduction to the examination and the requirements of Paper 2, Section B - A step-by-step guide to achieving the best possible marks on Paper 2, Section B - Exploring the exam questions in detail - Understanding the importance of audience, purpose and format - Writing to Persuade and persuasive devices - Making writing engaging to read - Writing to argue – structure, language and devices - Writing letters and articles - How to build an argument - Producing a leaflet and writing a speech - Writing to Advise

Wow Words - KS2 Year 3 and 4 - Writing - transcription Wow Words has been designed to help pupils develop and improve their vocabulary as per the objectives of the English curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to use alternative synonyms for the words - nice, big, small, said, happy, ran, walked, went, sad, looked, scared and laughed. Content includes: interactive synonym activity with 12 accompanying worksheets improving sentences activity with an accompanying worksheet ‘Wow Words - KS2’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource, if they wish, to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3 In ‘Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3’ pupils practise counting in multiples of 8 as per the year 3 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - number and place value). This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: a timed interactive quiz 1 worksheet with answers a colourful wall display ‘Counting in Multiples of Eight - Year 3’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

English Teaching Resources: The Nativity Story - KS1 ‘The Nativity Story - KS1’ has been designed to cover many of the year 1 and 2 curriculum objectives for ‘Reading - comprehension’ and ‘Writing - composition’ outlined in the English programme of study. ‘The Nativity Story’ is a bright and engaging PowerPoint presentation that includes: Colourful telling of the story with quiz questions to assess understanding Story sequencing activity with cut out worksheet Story re-telling with accompanying worksheets Select a character from the story and then draw and describe them Nativity scene colouring page ‘The Nativity Story - KS1’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit each class they teach.

Halloween Taking Away - EYFS In ‘Halloween Taking Away - EYFS’ children practise subtraction by finding 1 less, 2 less and 3 less. This engaging animated PowerPoint resource includes: Beginning to subtract activities with 9 accompanying worksheets 1 Halloween colouring page ‘Halloween Taking Away - EYFS’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt each slide to suit their individual teaching needs.

Counting in Multiples of Four - Year 3 In ‘Counting in Multiples of Four - Year 3’ pupils practise counting in multiples of 4 as per the year 3 curriculum objective in the maths programme of study ( Number - number and place value). This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: link to a counting in multiples of 4 song a timed interactive quiz 1 worksheet with answers ‘Counting in Multiples of Four - Year 3’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Counting Ladybirds - Counting to 10 In this EYFS teaching resource children practise counting to 10 by counting ladybirds and ladybird spots. Content includes: 2 interactive activities with accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers 1 colouring page A link to a counting to 10 song Slides can be printed to make a colourful wall display ‘Counting Ladybirds - Counting to 10 ’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Counting Spiders - EYFS Children use this colourful and animated teaching resource to practise counting within ten as per the curriculum objectives of the EYFS mathematics statutory framework. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation A link to a short numbers to ten video Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets One further worksheet with answers One colouring page ‘Counting Spiders - EYFS’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

Halloween Adding - EYFS In ‘Halloween Adding - EYFS’ children practise addition by adding 1 more, 2 more and 3 more. This engaging animated PowerPoint resource includes: Beginning to add activities with 9 accompanying worksheets 1 Halloween colouring page ‘Halloween Adding - EYFS’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt each slide to suit their individual teaching needs.

Spooky Subtraction - Year 1 In this Halloween themed maths teaching resource pupils use a number line to help solve subtraction problems within 10 as per the year 1 maths programme of study (Number - addition and subtraction). Content includes: An interactive subtraction activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet and answers 'Spooky Subtraction - Year 1’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. To preview ‘Spooky Subtraction - Year 1’ click on the images.

More Monsters - EYFS In this colourful and animated maths teaching resource, children compare groups of monsters to find the group that has more. Content includes: ‘more’ explanation Comparing groups of monsters to find the most activities with 2 accompanying worksheets 2 further worksheets with answers 1 colouring page ‘More Monsters - EYFS’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt each slide to suit their individual teaching needs.