This SPAG lesson is suitable for KS3 and KS4 and looks at punctuation and how it can be used for dramatic effect. The lesson hinges on quotation/speech marks, ellipsis and exclamation marks. Great as an introduction to each of the punctuation forms before moving on to more in depth study. Please see my other resource ‘Can I learn how to use a range of punctuation accurately?’ as a precursor to this lesson.

This is a reading comprehension resources for Roald Dahl’s Boy. It covers chapter 6 ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’ and includes a series of questions to check student understanding of the chapter. No copyright infringement intended by including the text extract.

Introductory lesson to SPAG for year 7. Included is a punctuation chart (this resource is £1 sold separately on my shop) to asses current knowledge and any blanks can be filled in at the end of the lesson. This PowerPoint will typically take multiple lessons to complete depending on ability level and can be adapted for use in KS2. The lesson covers commas, apostrophes, brackets/parenthesis, colons and semi-colons with practice for each piece of punctuation included. Once the activities are completed, students need to write a description of their classroom using a range of punctuation.

This is a lesson I made for my interview at a Primary school. The lesson was aimed at year 5 but would work for higher ability year 4 and upwards. This resource could also be adapted for a number of different year groups across KS2. The lesson begins by using maths reasoning skills to answer a series of sometimes, always, never questions as a starter (answers on whiteboards). It then transitions into teaching how to complete number pyramids using addition and subtraction and has a chili challenge to differentiate for all abilities (this went particularly well). For those who complete the work quickly or want an extra challenge, there is a super spicy pyramid for higher ability students that includes decimals. Resource sheets and answer sheets are included, students to self mark.

A lesson on identifying the place value of numbers in hundreds, tens and units. Created for Entry Level 3 students studying on Ascentis, this lesson and sequence of work on whole number skills would also be suitable for KS2/early KS3 students. Learning Outcomes: Students can identify the value of a digit based on its place in a number. Students can apply place value understanding to solve problems. PPTX content: Starter Activity (number sequences) Terminology explanation including pictorial representations Interactive place value recognition activity (whiteboards required - teachers guidance given) Introduction to the main task (includes teacher guidance) Worksheet included in bundle or sold separately (third sheet intentionally blank as a stretch and challenge - students create their own tables)

English lesson used as an introduction to Morris Gleitzman’s ‘Once’. This lesson helps students practice their note taking skills to complete a newspaper article about the Holocaust. There are some distressing images in the videos so please, use discretion for the students in your care if necessary. Table resource for who, what, where, when, why and how is included to help students when taking notes on the key information.

Punctuation table activity that works great as a starter and at the beginning of a SPAG module to check current knowledge and understanding. The first copy of the table was used for year 7 and suitable for all abilities. The second copy has been adapted for KS2 middle ability. There are two follow up paragraphs that need punctuating for students in KS2 to practice.

A lesson on organising whole numbers in size order. Created for Entry Level 3 students studying on Ascentis, this lesson and sequence of work on whole number skills would also be suitable for KS2/early KS3 students. Learning Outcomes: Students can organise numbers in ascending and descending order. Students can compare and contrast different numerical values effectively. PPTX content: Starter Activity Introduction to the question with teacher instructions on delivery Skills check Ascending vs Descending and their synonyms Organising numbers challenge activity (students on their feet) Worksheet included in bundle or sold separately

A lesson on how to complete data tables using two and three digit numbers written as words and digits. Created for Entry Level 3 students studying on Ascentis, this lesson and sequence of work on whole number skills would also be suitable for KS2/early KS3 students. Learning Outcomes: Students can complete tables using provided words and numbers. Students can differentiate between different types of data and accurately place them in tables. PPTX content: Starter Activity Introduction to the question with teacher instructions on delivery Interactive skills check Main task (chili challenge - 3 difficulty levels - 12 questions total) Worksheet included in bundle or sold separately

A lesson on recognising and completing number patterns. Created for Entry Level 3 students studying on Ascentis, this lesson and sequence of work on whole number skills would also be suitable for KS2/early KS3 students. Learning Outcomes: Students can identify and continue counting patterns. Students can recognize and predict number sequences in different scenarios. PPTX content: Starter Activity -Interactive pattern recognition game (whiteboard required) Introduction to the activity/question including skills check Main task Worksheet included in bundle or sold separately