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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch

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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch This weeks guided reading plan focuses on The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to draw inferences. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Things you infer from the text, it about what you think its saying using your reasoning rather than sing concrete evidence. Read between the lines and make a well informed guess. Using Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Why do you think the school was more like a prison? Can you explain why Mildred and her friend Maud were a ‘funny pair’? Why do you think it was unlikely Mildred would get the Witches Higher Certificate? How do you feel about the character Mildred? What kind of person is Mildred? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. I am learning to draw inferences about a character. Activity: Ch to use what they have read about Mildred to write a paragraph about her personality. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words with the /k/ sound spelt ch (Greek in origin) scheme, chorus, chemist, echo, character Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?
Year 2 - Half Term Recount - Writing Unit
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Year 2 - Half Term Recount - Writing Unit

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Introducing our engaging 1-Week Writing Unit, designed to guide students in the art of writing personal recounts. This comprehensive unit offers a rich blend of learning materials and activities that will help students delve into their own experiences and bring them to life on paper. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this unit, students will have developed the skills to write compelling personal recounts. Imagine the satisfaction they’ll feel as they master the art of recounting their experiences in an engaging way! Includes: Our package is enriched with dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, well-planned activities, and detailed lesson plans. These resources are designed to create an interactive and engaging learning experience for students. Main Learning Outcomes: Setting the Context: To kickstart their creative journey, children will be encouraged to discuss and recount exciting events from their holidays. This step helps learners tap into their personal experiences, setting the stage for authentic, engaging recounts. Deconstruction: This stage focuses on the crucial elements of writing – adjectives, verbs, nouns, time connectives, chronological order, conjunctions, and subordination. Students will learn how to use the “5 Ws” (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to explain events in their recounts. This process helps them understand the structure and components of a well-written recount. End of Topic (Big Writing): As the culmination of the unit, students will put their newly acquired skills to the test by writing their own personal recounts. Can you imagine the stories they’ll share? Through our 1-Week Writing Unit, students will not only improve their writing skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for their own experiences. Embark on this exciting journey with us and let’s transform your students into eloquent storytellers!
Year 2 Class Assembly Script
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Year 2 Class Assembly Script

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Introducing our comprehensive Year 2 Class Assembly Script Resource – your all-in-one guide to creating an engaging and educational class assembly performance that brings Year 2 curriculum to life. This resource provides you with a detailed script that encapsulates the key learning points from Year 2. It includes a character list, ensuring each child has a role, and a recommended prop list to enrich the performance visually. Our script focuses on three core subjects: Maths: The script reflects how children in Year 2 build on their Year 1 skills, learning to add and subtract two-digit numbers, spotting simple fractions in shapes and quantities, measuring and weighing objects, telling time up to five minutes, and describing properties of 2D and 3D shapes. English: The script showcases the development of children’s phonics understanding, introduction to exception words, and their burgeoning writing skills, including handwriting and narrative composition about personal experiences. Science: Even though science isn’t part of the KS1 SATs exams, the script introduces key topics such as living things and their habitats, working scientifically, plants and their lifecycle, animals, humans and their basic needs, and uses of everyday materials. In addition to the main script, we have included a list of adaptions for other year groups and school types, ensuring this resource can be tailored to suit different educational contexts. If you need to make edits to the PDF script, simply upload it to Google Docs, where it becomes editable, providing flexibility to adjust the content to your specific needs. This unique resource is designed to be informative, instructional, professional, and approachable, embodying our commitment to support teachers in creating rich, engaging learning experiences. We encourage you to explore our other resources on the TES website for more quality educational materials. For additional support, visit The Teaching Couple, where you’ll find a wealth of helpful resources designed to enhance your teaching journey. Take the stress out of planning your class assembly with our Year 2 Class Assembly Script Resource, a tool that combines education and entertainment in a format that both students and teachers will love.
Year 2 - How to Grow a Dinosaur - 2 Week Writing Unit
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Year 2 - How to Grow a Dinosaur - 2 Week Writing Unit

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Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed around the delightful story ‘How to Grow a Dinosaur’ by Caryl Hart. This immersive unit encourages students to delve into their creativity and weave their own narrative stories. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this engaging two-week journey, students will have mastered the skills necessary to write compelling narrative stories. Picture your students crafting tales that captivate and inspire! Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and fun-filled activities. These resources aim to foster an engaging and dynamic learning environment. Curriculum link: Narrative stories linked to the fascinating topic of plants, allowing students to explore and learn about the natural world while honing their writing skills. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Students will learn to give well-structured descriptions, explanations, and narratives for various purposes, including expressing feelings. They’ll participate actively in collaborative conversations, use spoken language to explore ideas, speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English, and engage in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Comprehension: Students will work on sequencing and discussing the main events in stories, retelling a wider range of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales, and identifying, discussing, and collecting favourite words and phrases. Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will help students construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use subordination for reason, generate and effectively use verbs and adjectives, use past tense for narrative, and use the suffix ‘ly’ to turn adjectives into adverbs. Embark on this exciting 2-week journey with our Writing Unit and let’s nurture your students’ storytelling skills while they delve into the captivating world of plants and dinosaurs!
Year 6 Class Assembly Script
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Year 6 Class Assembly Script

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This comprehensive package offers a detailed script that encapsulates the entire curriculum of Year 6, with a focus on English, Maths, and Science. The script is designed to be performed by the students in front of their school, transforming the process of learning into an engaging and interactive experience. The resource comes with a character list that brings out the unique traits of each student, along with a list of recommended props that add a visual element to the performance. The script emphasizes key learning outcomes for Year 6, including advanced punctuation and sentence structure, vocabulary expansion, long multiplication and division, working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and a host of scientific methods and processes. What sets our assembly script apart is its adaptability. We understand that each class, each year group, and each school type has its unique requirements. Therefore, we’ve included a list of adaptations for other year groups and school types, making this resource versatile and easy to integrate into any educational setting. Want to make edits to the PDF? No problem! Simply upload it to Google Docs, and it becomes editable, giving you the flexibility to tailor the script to your specific needs. We encourage you to explore our other resources available on the TES website. For more helpful tools and materials, visit our website at The Teaching Couple. Our aim is to make teaching and learning a fun, engaging, and rewarding journey for both educators and students. Add our Year 6 Assembly Script Resource to your teaching toolkit and watch the magic unfold in your classroom!"
Year 3/4 - Cinquain Poem - One Week Unit
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Year 3/4 - Cinquain Poem - One Week Unit

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Dive into the Art of Poetry with Our ‘Cinquain Poem’ Unit for Year 3/4 Unlock the beauty and brevity of poetry with our one-week ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit, tailored for Year 3/4 students. This educational journey introduces the unique structure and linguistic elements of a Cinquain poem, providing pupils with the chance to create their very own poetic masterpieces. Throughout the week, your class will not only learn the intricacies of crafting a Cinquain poem but also explore other poetic techniques to enhance their creative expression. Engaging games and activities are integrated to spark their imaginations and encourage the use of vivid language. Leverage the engaging content from Simon Mole’s YouTube channel as specified in the lesson plan, including the interactive ‘Yes and…’ game, to further inspire your students’ poetic endeavors. Weekly Timetable: Day 1: Students will learn to identify the key features of a Cinquain poem, setting the foundation for their understanding of this poetic form. Day 2: The focus will be on incorporating alliteration to add a lyrical twist to their Cinquain poems, enriching the sound and rhythm of their words. Day 3: Students will gather a palette of language ideas, collecting words and phrases that evoke emotion and imagery for their Cinquain poem. Day 4: The culmination of the unit sees students applying their newfound knowledge and creativity to write their very own Cinquain poem. This ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit is a fantastic way to immerse Year 3/4 students in the world of poetry, fostering a love for language and encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings through this concise and impactful poetic form. Get ready to witness the blossoming of young poets in your classroom!
Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird.
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird.

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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird. This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Robot and the Bluebird by David Lucas. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Robot and the bluebird Children to have the front cover of the text and complete inference grid: -What can I see? -What might happen? -What questions do I have? Children to read the text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? Which page has the most engaging language? (p19/20) Which words stand out? How do they make you feel? Why? What features has the author used? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?
Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night

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Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night This is a two week plan for guided reading based around Allan Ahlberg’s It was a dark and stormy night. The plan suggests activities for each day including follow up tasks and comprehensions. Example plan: Text: It Was A Dark and Stormy Night by Allan Ahlberg Children to have the front cover of the text and complete inference grid: -What can I see? -What might happen? -What questions do I have? Children to read chapter 1, 2 and 3 text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Possible Questions: Who was Antonio? What happened to him? What did they want Antonio to do? Who took over the story? Follow Up Tasks: Activity: Give ch a selection of words from the story that read yesterday. Ch to have a go with a partner to define what the words mean, once they have done that they check them with a dictionary. Torrents brigands sodden jaws lashing Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Prefix: Inter and Super inter– means ‘between’ or ‘among’. super– means ‘above’. Spelling words: interact, intercity, international, interrelated, supermarket, superman, superstar Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read the firework poem and answer differentiated questions about it. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?
LKS2 - Fly, Eagle, Fly by Christopher Gregorowski - 2.5 week Writing Unit
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LKS2 - Fly, Eagle, Fly by Christopher Gregorowski - 2.5 week Writing Unit

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Key Details: Contains Notebook slides, resources, differentiated Work Based of the Power Of Reading Scheme 2.5 week unit, could be extended. Aimed at year 3 or 4. Fly, Eagle, Fly! is an adaptation of an African tale, a parable about reaching your potential. A farmer finds an eagle chick, takes it home and rears it as a chicken. The eagle comes to believe he is a chicken; he cannot fly or hunt. When the farmer’s friend comes to visit one day, he tells the farmer that an eagle should be flying high in the sky, not scrabbling on the ground for grain. Over time, the farmer’s friend proves that the bird can be an eagle again, and while watching the sun rise at a mountain top, he finally soars into the sky. Archbishop Desmond Tutu writes in the foreword: ‘we are not mere chickens but eagles destined to soar to sublime heights… We should be straining to become what we have it in us to become.’ Overall aims of this teaching sequence • To enjoy a story and discuss its meanings. • To understand the themes of a text. • To broaden understanding of writers’ use of language and build a varied vocabulary. • To write narratives from a character’s perspective. This teaching sequence is approximately 3 weeks long if spread out over 15 sessions. The book supports teachers to teach about setting, plot and to explore strong themes in narrative fiction. Settings are well drawn, and the language of the text offers young readers a good model for their own narrative writing.
Year 2 - Nonsense Poetry
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Year 2 - Nonsense Poetry

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Introducing our immersive 1-Week Writing Unit, designed to immerse students in the whimsical world of nursery rhymes. Using “There Was An Old Woman” and “Pussy Cat, Pussy” as starting points, this unit will guide students along a creative journey to craft their own versions of nonsense nursery rhymes. Key Details: Starting Point/Text: We begin with two classic nursery rhymes, “There Was An Old Woman” and “Pussy Cat, Pussy”, serving as inspiration and a foundation for students’ creative exploration. End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of the unit, students will have mastered the art of writing their own version of a nonsense nursery rhyme. Imagine how exciting it would be to create your own piece of whimsical verse! Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities: Our comprehensive package includes captivating Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and interactive activities, all designed to foster an engaging and enriching learning experience. Main Learning Outcomes: Familiarisation with Text: Students will listen to poems, identifying expressive words that add color and life to the verses. Have you ever noticed how certain words can make a poem sing? Capturing Ideas: Students will learn to identify and choose language for use in humorous text. Can you imagine the fun they’ll have playing with words and phrases? Analysing Text, Language Features and Organisation: This stage guides students to use the known structure of a verse to compose and create humorous verse. They will also learn how tools like rhyme and alliteration can inject humor into a poem. Ever wondered why “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” sounds so amusing? Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: In this collaborative phase, students will be guided through the process of writing their own nonsense nursery rhymes. Can’t you just imagine the joy and pride they’ll feel when they recite their own creations? It’s packed with insightful articles and useful resources for educators at all levels, from seasoned teachers to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Senior Leadership Teams (SLTs). Embark on this exciting journey with us and transform your students into budding poets with a knack for nonsense verse!
KS1 - Letter to new teacher Lesson
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KS1 - Letter to new teacher Lesson

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Introducing our concise yet comprehensive 1/2-Lesson Unit on “Writing a Letter to Their New Teacher for the Next Year”. This unique and interactive package is expertly designed to guide students in expressing their thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the upcoming academic year in a personal letter. Key Features: Smart Notebook Slides: Our engaging Smart Notebook slides serve as an effective visual aid, guiding students through the process of crafting their letters with clarity and creativity. Word Banks: To assist students in articulating their ideas, we provide specially curated word banks that inspire them to use rich, descriptive language and ultimately enhance their written communication skills. Scaffold: Our lesson comes with a scaffold, a step-by-step guide that offers structured support, helping students to organize their thoughts and present their ideas coherently and effectively. Customizable Content: Understanding the diverse needs of different classrooms, we’ve made our content easily editable to fit your specific topics, ensuring a personalized and relevant learning experience for your students. Our 1/2-Lesson Unit is more than just a writing exercise; it’s a bridge fostering communication between students and their future teachers, promoting self-expression, and enhancing writing skills. Let us help you facilitate this enriching experience in your classroom!
Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant

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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant This three week guided reading plan focuses on The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Iron Giant Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Iron Man going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? Children to read the text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? What does the front cover tell us? How is this different from the writing? What do you think will happen? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Children put in negative/positive ideas in table and then write prediction. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?
Guided Reading - The Lighthouse
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Guided Reading - The Lighthouse

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Guided Reading - The Lighthouse This week long guided reading plan focuses on The Lighthouse short story. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Lighthouse Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to draw inferences. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Things you infer from the text, it about what you think its saying using your reasoning rather than sing concrete evidence. Read between the lines and make a well informed guess. Using Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. What do you think Kittiwakes, Terns and Guillemots are? Why? What does “Thy way is in the sea, and my path in the great waters” Mean? What do we think the men were? Why? What phrase makes you think that the boy is scared? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. I am learning to draw inferences about a character. Activity: Ch to use what they have read and write a paragraph describing what the men/creatures look like. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?
Year 3/4 - Pebble in my Pocket by Meredith Hooper - 3 Week English Unit
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Year 3/4 - Pebble in my Pocket by Meredith Hooper - 3 Week English Unit

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Key Details: Year 3/4 - Pebble in my Pocket by Meredith Hooper - 3 Week English Unit 3 Week English Unit Contains Notebook IWB Slides, Models, Scaffolds for SEN, Activities, Resources. Based on Power of Reading Scheme This information book does what all information books should do: excite the reader’s interest, curiosity and sense of wonder where none may have existed. Meredith Hooper, an award winning science writer, brings her expertise and storytelling skills to the subject of the Earth’s history, beginning with the contemplation of a pebble and a question. The absorbing text and illustrations take the reader through the 480 million years of the pebble’s journey, from the spectacular furnace of volcanic eruptions to the cool seashore and the grassy field. There’s a useful timeline at the back of the book to help children grasp the enormity of geological time and the very recent appearance of humans in that story of the planet. Overall aims of this teaching sequence: ● To explore an information book in depth ● To explore themes and issues, and develop and sustain ideas through discussion ● To use creative responses to the text through drama, storytelling and artwork ● To develop creative responses to the text ● To write with confidence for real purposes and audiences
KS1  - Information texts - 2 Week Unit
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KS1 - Information texts - 2 Week Unit

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Key Details 2 Week Writing Unit - 1st Week (3 days) End of Unit (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: I am learning to write an information text about an ocean. -Includes: Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities Learning Objectives: Reading – comprehension: Pupils should be taught to: -Reading a range of non-fiction texts including information, explanations, instructions, recounts, reports Discussing how specific information is organised within a non-fiction text e.g. text boxes, sub-headings, contents, bullet points, glossary, diagrams Spoken language. Pupils should be taught to: Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates Writing – composition. Pupils should be taught to: -Plan and discuss what to write about e.g. story mapping, collecting new vocabulary, key words and ideas Use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes e.g. to instruct, inform, entertain, explain, discuss, persuade Write about real and fictional events Edit and improve their own writing in relation to audience and purpose Evaluate their writing with adults and peers Proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. Pupils should be taught to: -Say, write and punctuate simple and compound sentences using the connectives and, but and or Use sentences with different forms: statement, question, command, exclamation Use commas to separate items in a list Use present tense for non-chronological reports
Emotive Language Examples: Ignite Your Child's Writing Skills
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Emotive Language Examples: Ignite Your Child's Writing Skills

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Are you in search of an engaging and effective resource to help your child master the art of emotive language? Look no further! Our ‘Emotive Language Examples’ PDF is the perfect tool to enhance their understanding and use of expressive language in their writing. This comprehensive PDF offers a wide range of emotive language examples, showcasing the power of words to evoke emotions and create vivid imagery. The resource covers key topics such as adjectives, verbs, and adverbs that elicit strong feelings, making it an exceptional choice for parents and teachers who want to immerse their children and students in a fun, interactive learning journey! By obtaining this resource, you’ll not only be supporting your child in developing their writing skills, but you’ll also be endorsing our commitment to create high-quality educational materials for learners of all levels. So, don’t delay! Download ‘Emotive Language Examples’ now and watch your child’s creativity flourish! But there’s more! If you’re seeking additional outstanding resources, make sure to explore our vast collection on the TES website. We provide quizzes, worksheets, and lesson plans tailored to various subjects and age groups, all crafted to make learning both enjoyable and effective. Join our community of passionate teachers and parents, and together, let’s positively influence the lives of our children! Download ‘Emotive Language Examples’ today and empower your child with the opportunity to excel in their writing skills!
Year 4/5 - English - Persuasive Letter
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Year 4/5 - English - Persuasive Letter

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English - Persuasive Letter Year 4/5 - Persuasive Letter - 1 week unit. In this 1 week unit your class will write a persuasive letter to Horrid Henry about the benefits of reading. Lesson LO’s: Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand the purpose and styles of a persuasive text Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to understand the language and structural features of a persuasive text Capturing ideas: I am learning to role-play, plan, orally rehearse a persuasive text Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: I am learning to jointly construct a persuasive text End of topic (Big Writing) I can write a persuasive text independently This unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class.
Inverted Commas Poster
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Inverted Commas Poster

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Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks, play a crucial role in writing. They are used to indicate when someone is speaking or to highlight a specific segment of text that is being quoted or referred to directly. Understanding how to use inverted commas correctly is fundamental for clear communication and accurate writing. Our poster provides a clear and concise explanation of how and when to use inverted commas, with examples that are easy to follow. The vibrant and engaging design captures students’ attention, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. Teachers can utilize this vibrant poster to: Reinforce Lessons: After teaching a lesson on direct speech and quotations, use the poster as a visual reinforcement, helping students to remember and apply the rules. Classroom Reference: Display the poster prominently in the classroom, so students can refer to it during writing activities, ensuring they punctuate dialogue and quotations correctly. Writing Centers: Incorporate the poster into writing centers where students can practice composing and punctuating direct speech within their own writing pieces. Editing and Proofreading: Encourage students to use the poster as a checklist when editing and proofreading their work or their peers’ work, fostering attention to detail and the importance of proper punctuation. Interactive Activities: Create interactive activities where students can add inverted commas to unpunctuated dialogue or identify errors in a piece of text, promoting active engagement with punctuation rules. Dramatic Readings: During reading sessions, have students practice using inverted commas by identifying and performing dialogue, enhancing their understanding of how punctuation affects the way text is read and understood. The “Inverted Commas Poster” is not just a teaching aid but a launchpad for developing confident and competent writers. By making this poster a staple in your classroom, you can ensure that your students will grasp the importance of inverted commas, paving the way for their success in writing and beyond. Equip your classroom with this indispensable resource today, and take the first step towards punctuation perfection!
Antonyms Quiz: Strengthen Vocabulary and Hone Critical Thinking Skills
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Antonyms Quiz: Strengthen Vocabulary and Hone Critical Thinking Skills

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Empower your child to excel in language and critical thinking with our captivating Antonyms Quiz PDF! This thought-provoking quiz is meticulously designed to help young learners recognize, understand, and use antonyms – essential tools for developing a versatile vocabulary and fostering analytical thinking. Our Antonyms Quiz features a diverse array of words and examples that will challenge and expand your child’s vocabulary. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll become proficient at identifying antonyms, enabling them to think more critically about word choice and meaning in their writing. But there’s more to discover! Our Antonyms Quiz is just one of the many outstanding resources available on the TES website. We invite you to explore our extensive collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our passion for education shines through in the wealth of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all aimed at helping children unlock their full potential. Seize this opportunity to enhance your child’s vocabulary and critical thinking skills with our Antonyms Quiz. Download it now and watch as they skillfully navigate the world of language, using antonyms to enrich their understanding and expression in writing!