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Malorie Blackman - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Malorie Blackman.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-A Dangerous Game
-Contact
-Grandpa Bert and the Ghost Snatchers
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children with years 2-4, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
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Thomas Hardy Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of Thomas Hardy’s poems. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all of the Florence Nightingale lessons, in addition to the knowledge organiser!
The series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale. Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals.
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of six of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poems. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
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Dinosaurs Non-Fiction Texts - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to a number of dinosaur non-fiction texts.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-Everything You Know about Dinosaurs is Wrong! Nick Crumpton;
-Tyrannosaurus Rex - Ben Garrod;
-The Insiders Children’s Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs.
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children across KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
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Natural Disasters - Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to a range of natural disasters. The organisers included focus on the following subject matter:
-Flooding
-Volcanoes
-Earthquakes
-Cyclones and Tornadoes
-Tsunamis
The resources are designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. The resources are most suitable for students in KS2 or KS3.
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KS1 RE - Special Words and Stories Lesson Bundle!
These engaging and informative lessons develop children’s understanding of the Bible, the Megillat Esther, and the Guru Granth Sahib, as special books of the Christian, Jewish and Sikh faiths respectively. Children learn key facts about the books, important information about stories that these books contain, and how the books are treated by worshippers. Furthermore, they consider their own personal spirituality, considering the stories and books that are special to them.
The are six lessons included, which should be taught in the following order:
The Bible
Personal Beliefs
The Lord’s Prayer
The Megillat Esther
The Guru Granth Sahib
Comparing Special Books
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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RE - Special Ways of Living - Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all 6 of the ‘Special Ways of Living’ RE lessons, in addition to the ‘Special Ways of Living’ knowledge organiser.
These engaging and informative lessons develop KS1 children’s understanding of how people of different faiths choose to live their lives in special ways. There are two lessons each focusing on the Christian, Buddhist and Muslim faiths respectively.
The lessons should be taught in the following order:
Christianity - The Good Samaritan (belief in compassion/ forgiveness);
Christianity - The Life of a Vicar
Buddhism - How Buddhists Live
Buddhism - Buddhist Monks and Nuns
Islam - Muslim Prayer
Islam - The Holy Month of Ramadan
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons.
In the past, I have used these resources with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Mothers - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s readng fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously focusing their attention upon the dedication, love and care of mothers.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-The Best Mother: C.M. Surrisi;
-Her Mother’s Face: Roddy Doyle;
-Mother Teresa Non-Fiction Text.
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each text is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children across years 2-3, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
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Wisdom - Collective Worship Bundle!
This series of three fun and original collective worship sessions has been designed to develop children’s understanding of the value of wisdom. Each session focuses on a different feature of ‘being wise’:
Seeking Help
Dealing with Hazards
Collaborating
Each session follows a similar structure for developing children’s knowledge and understanding:
-Gathering: bringing the worship together, thinking about the key themes and vocabulary;
-Engaging: Using a variety of strategies to engage the children in the main idea, before linking the theme to different stories and quotes from the Bible (with a range of discussion opportunities);
-Reflecting: Relating the key ideas to a modern context and the lives of the children, thinking about what has been learnt and can be applied;
-Sending: Opportunities for linked song and prayer.
Each session includes a comprehensive, engaging PowerPoint presentation and a hyperlinks to the necessary videos and hymns, in addition to copies of any readings/ stories and speaker guidance notes.
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Fractions - Complete Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for teachers, parents and children when covering 'Fractions’ in mathematics across Years 1 to 6.
Included are 6 organisers:
-Year 1 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
-Year 2 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
-Year 3 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
-Year 4 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
-Year 5 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
-Year 6 Fractions Knowledge Organiser
Each organiser contains clear sections covering the key learning areas, including an overview, the specific learning content, and important vocabulary. The knowledge is sequenced in alignment with the National Curriculum and most commonly-used mathematics schemes. Images are used to present and clarify ideas.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
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Emma Carroll Whole Class Reading Big Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular author Emma Carroll.
The eight sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for whole class reading sessions on:
-Escape to the River Sea;
-Frost Hollow Hall;
-In Darkling Wood;
-Letters from the Lighthouse;
-Secrets of a Sun King;
-Sky Chasers;
-The Girl Who Walked on Air;
-When We Were Warriors.
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children in upper KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
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Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Complete Lesson Bundle!
This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to gradually develop towards creating their own land art/ Earth sculptures. The resources were originally created to guide children towards creating art in the school grounds and a local forest, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular local landscapes.
The lessons guide teachers and learners through the entire unit. It is composed of four double length lessons focusing on:
Researching/ Understanding this type of art;
Exploring and Developing Ideas;
Creating
Evaluating
Each lesson contains an eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, in addition to any physical worksheets/ activity resources needed (in both Word and PDF).
These lessons were originally created for children in year 2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 28-30 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the final chapters of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘Only Charlie Left,’ ‘The Other Children Go Home’ and ‘Charlie’s Chocolate Factory.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;
-Summarising key events.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
These lessons have a particular focus summarising the main events of the story. A storyboard template (included as both Word and PDF) are included, to aid children in completing the main summarising activity.
There’s a lot in the session (20 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 4-6 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 4 to 6 of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘The Secret Workers,’ ‘The Golden Tickets’ and ‘The First Two Finders.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;
-Empathising with characters.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
There’s a lot in the session (21 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl - KS2 Comprehension Activities Booklet!
This resource booklet contains a wide range of age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' Teachers have found them particularly useful in comprehension or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of children towards meeting the KS2 expectations within the new National Curriculum framework. Children love learning from these resources, whilst they are also of great use to teachers, as there is explicit information within each task regarding which comprehension strands the task is designed to demonstrate. They also relate to key extracts, characters, and themes from the story, ensuring that children gain a deep understanding of the text.
Activities within the booklet include:
- 'An Interview with Charlie Bucket' - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: 'Understand what is read by drawing on information from more than one paragraph, identifying key details that support the main ideas, and using quotations for illustration;'
- 'Dahl's Description' - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: 'Explain meanings of words that they know and ask the meaning of new words. Link the meaning of new words to words that they already know;'
- 'Willy Wonka' - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: 'Understand what is read by drawing on information from more than one paragraph, identifying key details that support the main ideas, and using quotations for illustration;'
- 'Figurative Language' - to enable students to demonstrate that they can: 'Discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, to create an impact on the reader.'
Plus many, many more activities (the booklet is around 20 pages in length!) I've also added it as a PDF in case the formatting differs on your computer.
All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on a separate document (included).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 7-9 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 7 to 9 of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘Charlie’s Birthday,’ ‘Two More Golden Tickets Found’ and ‘Grandpa Joe Takes a Gamble.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;
-Exploring the writer’s use of language.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
There’s a lot in the session (21 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 1-3 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 1 to 3 of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘Here Comes Charlie,’ ‘Mr Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Mr Wonka and the Indian Prince.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Making predictions;
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
There’s a lot in the session (21 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 19-21 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 19 to 21 of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘The Inventing Room,’ ‘The Great Gum Machine’ and ‘Goodbye Violet.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;
-Analysing the writer’s language.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
These lessons have a particular focus on the way that language is crafted by Dahl in order to create vivid images in the mind of the reader.
There’s a lot in the session (21 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapters 10-12 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 10 to 12 of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ The chapters covered in these lessons are ‘The Family Begins to Starve,’ ‘The Miracle’ and ‘What it said on the Golden Ticket.’
The lessons are guided by a comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation, and enables students to understand the text through:
-Retrieving information;
-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;
-Explaining key ideas.
The sessions include a range of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation and deeper thinking activities. A clear, colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides students through the learning.
A newspaper template is also included for the deeper thinking task, in which children take on the role of a reporter sharing the story of Charlie finding the golden ticket.
There’s a lot in the session (21 slides in total) so I have always broken the content into 2-3 lessons in the past. The lessons are most suitable for children in lower key stage 2, (they were originally used for those in years 3 and 4).