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Writing Adventure Stories - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Writing Adventure Stories - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for primary teachers, parents and English subject leaders when delivering ‘Adventure Stories’ writing units. They also double-up as a handy help-mat for children throughout their traditional tales planning and creative writing attempts. Each organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective adventure stories, and contain distinct sections covering: -Adventure Stories Overview; -Content: Settings, Characters, and Quests; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist, Sentence Openers and Sentence Structures, Word Mat; -Structure - Paragraphs, Whole-Text Cohesion, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the National Curriculum age-related expectations for children across Years 1-6 in writing. They are designed to be printed onto A3 (although they can be printed onto A4), and are provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Writing Contemporary Fiction - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Writing Contemporary Fiction - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for primary teachers, parents and English subject leaders when delivering contemporary fiction units. They also double-up as a handy help-mat for children throughout the planning and writing of their contemporary fiction attempts. Each organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective contemporary fiction, and contain distinct sections covering: -Overview: Contemporary Fiction; -Content: Settings, Characters, and Plot; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist, Sentence Openers and Word Mat; -Structure: Titles, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the National Curriculum age-related expectations for children across Years 1-6 in writing. They are designed to be printed onto A3 (although they can be printed onto A4), and are provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Writing Historical Fiction - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Writing Historical Fiction - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for primary teachers, parents and English subject leaders when delivering historical fiction learning units. They also double-up as a handy help-mat for children throughout the planning and writing of their historical fiction creative writing attempts. Each organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective historical fiction texts, and contain distinct sections covering: -Historical Fiction Overview; -Content: Settings, Characters, and Quests; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat; -Structure - Titles, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the National Curriculum age-related expectations for children across Years 1-6 in writing. They are designed to be printed onto A3 (although they can be printed onto A4), and are provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Writing Free Verse Poems - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Writing Free Verse Poems - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offer a complete reference point for primary-aged children when writing free verse poems. The organisers are also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetry form throughout the primary phases. The organisers have a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective free verse poems. They contain distinct sections covering: -Overview: Free verse poems; -Content: What to include, the five senses, communicating a message, dramatic monologues and conversation poems, themes, messages; -Language: Word choices, word types, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, assonance, etc. -Structure: Poem length, syllables, rhythms, line lengths, line breaks, stanzas; -Key Vocabulary. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Ocean Creatures Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Ocean Creatures Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills when reading non-fiction texts. The three sessions include original non-fiction texts and whole class reading lessons on: -Great White Sharks -Blue Whales -Jellyfish 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 years 2-4, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Writing Narratives KS1 Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Writing Narratives KS1 Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for KS1 children when writing for a range of different narrative genres. The organisers are also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for the following narrative types: -Adventure Stories -Mystery -Fantasy -Science Fiction -Historical Fiction -Traditional Tales (inc. myths, legends, fables and fairy tales) -Contemporary Fiction Each organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective narratives. They generally contain the following distinct sections: -Overview of the narrative type; -Content: Settings, Characters. Plot; -Language: Word choices, word types, sentence structures, devices, punctuation checklist and word mat; -Structure: Story mountain, whole text cohesion, paragraphing; -Key Vocabulary. The resources were designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Asian Countries Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Asian Countries Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Asia, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Timeline; Key Vocabulary. There are 12 knowledge organisers in total: -Bangladesh -China -India -Indonesia -Japan -Mongolia -Nepal -Pakistan -Russia -Saudi Arabia -Thailand -United Arab Emirates Each organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and other regions.’ -‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ They are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
Buddhism - KS2 Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Buddhism - KS2 Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills when reading a range of texts related to Buddhsim. The three sessions include everything needed for whole class reading sessions on: -The Story of the Buddha; -Buddhist Monks and Worship (non-fiction text); -Buddhist Stories of Anger and Patience. The extracts/ texts needed for each session are included, in addition to a colourful, step-by-step PowerPoint presentation to guide you through each session. Each 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 KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Planets of the Solar System Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Planets of the Solar System Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers and students building knowledge relating to the planets of the Solar System. Each organiser contains comprehensive sections on: Planet Overview; Physical Characteristics; Key Facts; Comparison with Earth; Important Vocabulary; Position in the Solar System. The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
African Countries Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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African Countries Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Africa, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Timeline; Key Vocabulary. There are 12 knowledge organisers in total: -Algeria -Democratic Republic of Congo -Egypt -Ghana -Kenya -Libya -Madagascar -Morocco -Nigeria -Somalia -South Africa -Tanzania Each organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and other regions.’ -‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ They are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
Computing - Programming - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Computing - Programming - Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for subject leaders, teachers, parents and children covering knowledge relating to programming throughout the primary computing curriculum. Included are two knowledge organisers for each year group in years 1-6 (so 12 in total), each with a particular focus that builds on prior knowledge: -Year 1: Moving A Robot -Year 1: Animations in Scratch Jr -Year 2: Robot Algorithms -Year 2: Quizzes in Scratch Jr -Year 3: Sequencing in Scratch -Year 3: Events and Actions in Scratch -Year 4: Repetition in Shapes -Year 4: Repetition in Scratch -Year 5: Selection in Physical Computing -Year 5: Quizzes in Scratch -Year 6: Variables in Games -Year 6: Using Micro:bits The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for primary children in computing. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and are provided as both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
People of Discovery Volume 2 - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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People of Discovery Volume 2 - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children learning about people of discovery, including explorers, inventors and scientists. Included in this bundle are the following 11 knowledge organisers: Abel Tasman; Alexander Mackenzie; Amelia Earhart; Amy Johnson; Buzz Aldrin; David Attenborough; Edmund Hillary; Ibn Battuta; Joseph Banks; Roald Amundsen; Vasco Da Gama. Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Key Times in their Life; Important Vocabulary; Timeline of their Life; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
World Continents - Big Lesson Bundle!
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World Continents - Big Lesson Bundle!

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These interesting and highly-stimulating lessons enable students to describe and understand the key aspects of physical geography (e.g. climates, vegetation belts, flora, fauna, mountains, and rivers) and human geography (e.g. types of settlement, populations, use of resources, and trade) for each of the different continents of the world. Each lesson follows the same clear, logical, bite-size learning journey, which guides students towards relevant and constructive learning objectives. Students become able to: -Identify the continent on a map, and identify the countries and regions within the continent; -Understand key information about the physical and human geography of the continent, through a fun, interactive quiz; -Retrieve, share, and describe their understanding of the physical and human geography of specific locations in the continent through comprehending information texts about the main geographical features; -Complete case studies of the physical and human geography of a location of their choice in each continent, and describe their findings to others; -Peer assess each others’ descriptions using the learning objectives. This resource pack includes seven lessons (one for each continent), each containing: -A visually engaging whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation; -Key case-study information sheets on 4 geographical features of the continent; -A blank case study template; All images are licensed for commercial use. These resources can be easily adapted to suit home/remote learning.
UK Countries Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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UK Countries Geography Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the countries of the United Kingdom, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with other countries of the United Kingdom; Timeline; Key Vocabulary. There are 4 knowledge organisers in total: -England -Scotland -Wales -Northern Ireland Each organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ -‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ They are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
Stone Age - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Stone Age - Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills whilst introducing them to an interesting range of texts focusing on the theme of the Stone Age. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -Stig of the Dump - Clive King; -Wolf Brother -Michelle Paver; -Stone Age Non-Fiction Text - Who Were the First Britons? 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 KS2 (I have used them before with children in years 3-4) 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.
Thomas Hardy Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
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Thomas Hardy Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!

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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.’
Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Lesson Bundle!
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Lesson Bundle!

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This 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.
Lower KS2 Computing Systems and Networks - Big Bundle!
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Lower KS2 Computing Systems and Networks - Big Bundle!

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This resource pack contains the six engaging and informative lessons AND both of the knowledge organisers - all of which have been designed to develop lower KS2 children’s understanding of computers and information technology. The lessons aim to provide children with a foundation understanding of ideas relating to computers, information technology, networks and the internet. The lessons included are: 1.Computers and their Benefits 2.Information Technology 3.Computers and IT in the World Around Us 4.Connecting Computers 1 5.Connecting Computers 2 6.The Internet Each lesson is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and all of the templates/ worksheets needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF). The key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing for these year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Lord Byron Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
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Lord Byron Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!

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These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of Lord Byron 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.’
Michael Morpurgo Animal Stories - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Michael Morpurgo Animal Stories - Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Michael Morpurgo. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -The Butterfly Lion -Adolphus Tips -Born to Run 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 3-5, 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.