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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.

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I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt. I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
Complete sentence skills lesson - correcting splices, fragments and run  on sentences
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Complete sentence skills lesson - correcting splices, fragments and run on sentences

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A complete lesson, which builds on children's understanding of basic sentences. Children learn how to/ to revise how to identify, avoid and correct fragments, run on's and fragmented sentences. Also available as part of a 4 lesson scheme of work here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sentence-skills-unit-4-complete-lessons-for-ks2-based-on-on-the-alchemist-s-letter-short-film-11716460 The stimulus for the unit is the short film 'The Alchemist's letter' which is available on You Tube and Literacy Shed. All images are from Pixabay
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe  4 Fantasy Lessons  Upper KS2
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 4 Fantasy Lessons Upper KS2

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A bundle of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. **Objectives covered include: ** To know and use the perfect tenses To punctuate direct speech correctly. To use role play to explore fantasy settings To apply the features of the fantasy genre. There is a presentation for each lesson and all resources are included. Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns All additional images are from PIXABAY,
Complete sentence skills lesson   - Word classes and simple sentences
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Complete sentence skills lesson - Word classes and simple sentences

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A complete lesson, which revises the main word classes. Children then go on to learn/revise what a simple sentence needs. THe independent activity uses slow writing to apply what they have learned and revised. Also available as part of a 4 lesson scheme of work here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sentence-skills-unit-4-complete-lessons-for-ks2-based-on-on-the-alchemist-s-letter-short-film-11716460 The stimulus for the unit is the short film 'The Alchemist's letter' which is available on You Tube and Literacy Shed. All images are from Pixabay
Medieval Ballads  (BLACK  DEATH) Complete Week of English  KS2
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Medieval Ballads (BLACK DEATH) Complete Week of English KS2

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A complete weeks worth of planning and resources. It is based around the novel 'Fire bed and bone' about the black death and the peasants revolt. Easy to adapt if the novel has not been used though (simply create a ballad about the black death instead) Prezi presentation and all resources also included.
Alice in Wonderland 4 Fantasy Lessons  Upper KS2
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Alice in Wonderland 4 Fantasy Lessons Upper KS2

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A bundle of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. **Lesson Objectives covered include: ** To revise and identify the features of the fantasy genre To use brackets and dashes for parenthesis To use effective integrated dialogue To use precise vocabulary. There is a presentation for each lesson and all resources are included. All original images (from book) are in the public domain, as are the text extracts. All additional images are from PIXABAY,
CHARLIE MERRICK'S FRIENDS, FOULS AND FOOTBALLS - COMPLETE  SCHEME OF WORK (8 DAYS)
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CHARLIE MERRICK'S FRIENDS, FOULS AND FOOTBALLS - COMPLETE SCHEME OF WORK (8 DAYS)

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A complete 8 day unit of work which includes planning, detailed PowerPoints and resources for the brilliant book - CHARLIE MERRICK’S FRIENDS, FOULS AND FOOTBALLS A PERFECT PLANNING UNIT FOR THE WORLD CUP The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a first person narrative based on the book. All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.
PROGRESSIVE TENSE POETRY - Year 6 - COMPLETE REVISION   LESSON
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PROGRESSIVE TENSE POETRY - Year 6 - COMPLETE REVISION LESSON

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A complete lesson that revises the use of all tenses taught in KS2 (Simple, perfect and progressive) It is perfect for SATS revision or to apply an understanding of how to vary tenses in writing. The lesson runs through the different types of tenses, and gives PPT based tasks which ask the children to apply each of the tense changes. The final activity is a ‘slow write’ type poem that uses the progressive tenses (past, present and future) All images from PIXABAY
Complete sentence skills lesson - using, adapting and moving subordinate clauses
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Complete sentence skills lesson - using, adapting and moving subordinate clauses

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A complete lesson, which builds on children's understanding of basic sentences. Children learn how to/ to revise how to add subordinate clauses. The lesson also shows them how to move and adapt the clauses for the greatest effect on the reader. Also available as part of a 4 lesson scheme of work here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sentence-skills-unit-4-complete-lessons-for-ks2-based-on-on-the-alchemist-s-letter-short-film-11716460 The stimulus for the unit is the short film 'The Alchemist's letter' which is available on You Tube and Literacy Shed. All images are from Pixabay
Complete sentence skills lesson - combining sentences using conjunctions
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Complete sentence skills lesson - combining sentences using conjunctions

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A complete lesson, which builds on children's understanding of simple sentences. Children learn/revise how to combine simple sentences in order to build both compound and complex sentences. Also available as part of a 4 lesson scheme of work here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sentence-skills-unit-4-complete-lessons-for-ks2-based-on-on-the-alchemist-s-letter-short-film-11716460 The stimulus for the unit is the short film 'The Alchemist's letter' which is available on You Tube and Literacy Shed. All images are from Pixabay
The London Eye Mystery - Lessons 6 and 7 - How to start a story for impact on the reader.
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The London Eye Mystery - Lessons 6 and 7 - How to start a story for impact on the reader.

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2 complete lessons with PowerPoints and resources for the book ' The London Eye Mystery' by Siobhan Dowd. (lessons 6 and 7 in a series of 14). Differentiated 3 ways. The lesson focuses on how to open a story for greatest impact on the reader These are lessons 6 and 7 in a series of 14. The whole scheme of work is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-london-eye-mystery-full-scheme-of-work-14-days-of-planning-presentation-and-resources-11696150 This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
2A  SENTENCES   COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT)  KS2
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2A SENTENCES COMPLETE LESSON (ALAN PEAT) KS2

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A complete English lesson, based around Alan Peat's 2a Sentences. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated) Children will learn about the special sentence type, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson has a dragon/monster theme. All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
The Kraken (sea Poetry)  7 COMPLETE days of  planning - fully resourced.
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The Kraken (sea Poetry) 7 COMPLETE days of planning - fully resourced.

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A scheme of poetry, across 7 lessons for Upper KS2. The unit is based around the iconic poem 'The Kraken' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Each lesson is fully resourced, and includes full planning and a PowerPoint presentation. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lessons explore figurative techniques and word effects. They then create a poem based around a sea monster of their own creation. All images from Pixabay, pexels and openclipart.org.
Descriptive Writing Scheme Of Work (Winter)  Upper KS2/KS3
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Descriptive Writing Scheme Of Work (Winter) Upper KS2/KS3

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A descriptive writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 8 lessons. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways. All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. Editable versions are included wherever possible. Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
Cinderella Around The World - 7 Complete Lessons - Lower KS2
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Cinderella Around The World - 7 Complete Lessons - Lower KS2

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A 7 lesson unit of work, with presentations and resources for a range of Cinderella stories from different world cultures. The lessons explore a range of World Cinderellas and the common features and similarities between the different stories. Aimed at Lower KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways. All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. Editable versions are included wherever possible. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.
Ancient Greek Poetry   COMPLETE WEEK
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Ancient Greek Poetry COMPLETE WEEK

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A complete week (5 days) of English planning, planned for year 4/5 but easily adaptable. There is a strong emphasis on word classes, noun phrases and adverbs - highlighting the need for precision throughout the week. All resources are included, along with a PowerPoint for each day. At the end of the week, the chdn write and perform a poem about the god of their choosing. Any questions please feel free to ask: D Please leave feedback. Thank you :)
Suspense Writing - Linked to the Titanic
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Suspense Writing - Linked to the Titanic

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A 4 day unit of work, written for Year 6 as part of a wider topic on the sinking of the Titanic. The unit starts, as we meet a passenger who somehow mysteriously disappeared during the voyage. The children then went on to write the account of the mysterious Mary Butts. All resources are included, including a prezi here: https://prezi.com/dfb1ignzqaqg/mary-butts-titanic-mystery/ Please leave feedback
Wizard of Oz - Complete Scheme of Work. Narrative Writing.
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Wizard of Oz - Complete Scheme of Work. Narrative Writing.

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A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the book ’ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ by L Baum. Aimed at year 6/7 but easily adaptable. Differentiated at least 3 ways. Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources. The original text is in the public domain and available online. Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as narrative, non-fiction and descriptive writing skills. Touches on, and links well to American History at turn of the 20th century. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay. Original illustrations are in the public domain.
Egyptian themed  narrative writing.  COMPLETE WEEK of planning and resources.
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Egyptian themed narrative writing. COMPLETE WEEK of planning and resources.

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A whole week of planning and resources, aimed at year 3/4. Linked to the Egyptian book of the dead. This week long unit really improved the writing in my class, taking the process step by step and modelling at each stage. They were then able to do the process independently in our subsequent units. The week opens by watching an animated version of the myth. Children then spend the week learning how to structure and write a 5 part action story, using description, showing not telling, suspense and detail. Designed to incorporate lots of shared writing and modelling as a class and in pairs.
Shakespeare  English Full scheme of work (Richard III)
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Shakespeare English Full scheme of work (Richard III)

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A 3 week fully resourced Shakespeare unit based on Richard the third. I have written it for upper KS2 but it could be adapted for any age or key stage, Each day is differentiated and resourced. This is linked to the SOW for the wars of the Roses (also available on TES) and was taught as part of a cross-curricular unit All the resources are included and there is a link for adaptable prezi presentations for each lesson. Here is a sneaky peek at the first one:https://prezi.com/tkkv-eemcyk4/shakespeare-opening-day/ Please leave feedback and enjoy :)
Sentence skills unit - 4 complete lessons for KS2  (Based on on The Alchemist's  Letter short  film)
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Sentence skills unit - 4 complete lessons for KS2 (Based on on The Alchemist's Letter short film)

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4 complete lessons, based on the skills and building blocks of good quality sentences. Lesson 1 - Word classes and clauses (simple sentences) Lesson 2 - Combining simple sentences (compound and complex sentences) Lesson 3 - Subordination and positioning of additional clauses Lesson 4 - preventing and fixing run on's, fragments and splices. The stimulus for the unit is the short film 'The Alchemist's letter' which is available on You Tube and Literacy Shed. All images are from Pixabay