Introducing our comprehensive 1-Week Writing Unit, a fascinating exploration and comparison between Behenjy and Enfield, North London. This unit is designed to immerse students in the art of crafting an informative text that delves into the contrasts and similarities between these two unique locations. Key Details: End of Unit (Big Writing): Students will learn to write an informative text providing a comparative study of Enfield and Behenjy. This exercise will not only enhance their writing skills but also broaden their understanding of diverse cultures and environments. Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities: Our resource-rich package includes engaging Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and interactive activities to facilitate a dynamic learning experience. Learning Objectives Encountered in This Unit: Reading – Comprehension: Students will engage with a variety of non-fiction texts including information, explanations, instructions, recounts, reports. They will discuss and understand how information is organized within these texts using elements like text boxes, sub-headings, bullet points, glossaries, and diagrams. Spoken Language: The unit encourages students to ask relevant questions, participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates, fostering their communication skills and knowledge extension. Writing – Composition: Students will plan, discuss, and write about real and fictional events. They will learn to use specific text features for various audiences and purposes such as instructing, informing, entertaining, explaining, discussing, and persuading. They will also edit, improve, evaluate their writing with adults and peers, and proofread for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Writing - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will guide students to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives like ‘and’, ‘but’ and ‘or’. They will learn to use sentences with different forms: statement, question, command, exclamation. They will also use commas to separate items in a list and apply present tense for non-chronological reports. This 1-Week Writing Unit is more than just a writing exercise; it’s a journey into the world of informative text creation, stimulating curiosity, fostering language skills, and enhancing cultural understanding.

Dive into our invigorating 1-Week Writing Unit, meticulously crafted to guide students in the creation of captivating narrative stories. This all-encompassing package is themed around the intriguing topic of ‘Discover Behenjy’, offering students a chance to immerse themselves in the process of storytelling while exploring a unique locale. Key Elements: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the conclusion of this unit, students will have honed their skills to confidently write an engaging narrative story. Imagine the tales they’ll tell! Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities: The unit includes dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and interactive activities that foster an engaging learning environment and facilitate the writing process. Text Type/s: Our focus for this unit is narrative stories linked to the intriguing topic of ‘Discover Behenjy’. Can you imagine the adventures your students will dream up? Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Our unit emphasises developing oral communication skills. Students will learn to give well-structured descriptions, explanations, and narratives for different purposes, participate actively in collaborative conversations, use spoken language to explore ideas, speak audibly and fluently with a command of Standard English, and take part 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. What stories will resonate with your students? Composition: Students will 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. How will your students’ writing evolve? Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will guide students to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives like ‘and’, ‘but’ and ‘or’. They’ll learn to 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. What new words will they discover? Embark on this creative journey with our 1-Week Writing Unit and let’s transform your students into budding storytellers!

Discover the power of storytelling with our 2-week writing unit. This immersive learning experience is designed to help you craft your own version of a familiar story, honing your writing skills and fostering your creative imagination. Our comprehensive program includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Plans, and Activities, providing a rich array of resources to support your learning journey. The main learning outcomes are progressive, allowing you to revisit each stage in the teaching cycle as needed. Familiarisation with Text: Learn to listen, re-tell, read, and explore a story, delving deep into the text and understanding its nuances. Capturing Ideas: Develop your ability to generate words and phrases from the text, while also learning to collaborate effectively in a group setting. Analysing Text, Language Features, and Organisation: Enhance your understanding of sentence structure, focusing particularly on the role of subordinate clauses. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: Plan and write an imaginative, sequenced story, drawing upon your knowledge and experiences of a text. By the end of the unit, you’ll be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to write your own version of a familiar story, truly bringing your creativity to life. Join us for this transformative writing journey, where you’ll not only learn but also discover the joy of creating your own narrative. Let’s unlock your potential and dive into the world of storytelling together.

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.

Introducing our comprehensive “Year 1 Class Assembly Script” resource, meticulously designed to provide a vivid snapshot of everything taught in Year 1. This assembly script is an entertaining and educational way for students to showcase their learning journey in front of the entire school. The resource includes a detailed script that focuses on key subjects such as Maths, English, and Science. It highlights essential topics like counting, addition and subtraction facts, simple multiplication and division, shapes, phonics, storytelling, letter formation, sentence sequencing, punctuation, and understanding plants, animals, materials, and seasonal changes. But this isn’t just a script! Our resource also comes with a well-structured character list, a list of recommended props to bring the performance to life, and practical suggestions for adaptions for other year groups and school types. This ensures inclusivity and adaptability, making it a valuable tool for any school assembly. One of the standout features of our resource is its flexibility. If you need to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs, and voila - it becomes editable to suit your specific needs! We encourage you to explore other resources we have available on the TES website. For more helpful resources, do visit our website at The Teaching Couple. We’re committed to providing quality educational materials that engage students and make learning fun and memorable. Our “Year 1 Class Assembly Script” is more than just a script- it’s a celebration of a year’s worth of exploration, discovery, and growth. Grab your copy today and let the learning shine on stage!

This script is designed to be performed in front of the entire school, making it a memorable event that highlights the educational milestones achieved throughout the year. The resource includes a detailed script that covers all the key subjects taught in Year 5: Maths, English, and Science. It also provides a character list, a list of recommended props, and adaptions for other year groups and school types, ensuring inclusivity and adaptability to suit various educational environments. In Maths, the script discusses how students have mastered addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with larger numbers. It highlights their understanding of fractions, decimals, percentages, area and perimeter calculations, angle measurements, and data interpretation through line graphs and tables. The English section showcases the range of genres studied and the development of inference skills regarding characters’ motives and feelings. It emphasizes the growth in vocabulary, the use of adverbs, presentational devices, and correct punctuation usage, including brackets, dashes, and commas. For Science, the script explores various themes like living things and their habitats, human development from birth to old age, properties and changes of materials, earth and space, and forces such as gravity, air resistance, water resistance, and friction. Our resource is more than just a script; it’s a celebration of the hard work, progress, and achievements of your Year 5 students. To make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs where it’s fully editable. Discover more of our resources on the TES website, and don’t forget to visit The Teaching Couple for additional helpful resources. Enhance your teaching experience with our meticulously crafted resources, designed with an informative, instructional, professional, and approachable tone. Engage, educate, and celebrate your students’ learning journey with our Year 5 Class Assembly Script.

This meticulously crafted script is a complete guide for conducting a memorable and educational class assembly focused on the Year 4 curriculum. It’s not just a script; it’s a journey through the academic year that paints a vivid picture of the learning experience in Year 4. The Resource includes a detailed script, a character list, and a list of recommended props to bring the assembly to life. Each aspect of the script is designed to reflect the essence of Year 4, from tackling advanced mathematics concepts to exploring fascinating science topics like food chains, sound, electricity, and gases. History and geography aren’t left behind, with engaging discussions about the Stone Age, the Romans, and the Anglo-Saxons. In English and maths, the script reinforces key skills such as the correct usage of apostrophes and commas, times tables, and essential spellings. But what truly sets this script apart is its focus on fostering independence and confidence in learning, a critical aspect of Year 4. But that’s not all. Our Resource also comes with a list of Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types, making it versatile and adaptable. Want to make edits to the PDF? No problem! Simply upload it to Google Docs, and it becomes editable, allowing you to tailor the script to your school’s specific needs. We encourage you to check out our other resources on the TES website for more quality educational materials. And don’t forget to visit The Teaching Couple for a plethora of other helpful resources designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Our “Year 4 Class Assembly Script” isn’t just a product; it’s a tool for transformation, enabling educators to create an enriching, engaging, and educational assembly that will leave a lasting impression. So why wait? Embark on this exciting journey of learning with our Resource today!

Year 3 Class Assembly Script Resource Immerse your school community in the wonders of Year 3 with our comprehensive Class Assembly Script Resource. This meticulously crafted resource provides an engaging and informative script that showcases the exciting curriculum milestones covered in Year 3. The script focuses on key learning areas, including: English: The script highlights the year’s increased focus on spelling, understanding spelling rules, prefixes, and suffixes. It also emphasizes the development of creative writing skills, exploring different settings, language styles, and character development within students’ writing. Maths: The script brings to life the progression in mathematical knowledge, from column addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers to multiplication, division, and times tables. It also delves into fractions, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, area, perimeter, and shapes. Science: Make science fun and engaging as the script explores life processes, rocks, light, forces and magnets, and animals (including humans). Our resource comes complete with a detailed character list and a recommended props list to bring the assembly to life. With additional features like a list of adaptations for other year groups and school types, this resource offers flexibility and inclusivity. Moreover, we understand that each class is unique. To cater to this, our PDF is editable. Simply upload it to Google Docs, and you can make all the adjustments you need to suit your specific class assembly. Visit the TES website to explore more of our educational resources. For further assistance, don’t hesitate to visit The Teaching Couple where you’ll find a trove of helpful resources designed with your teaching needs in mind. Remember, maintaining a consistent tone is key to effective content marketing. Our Year 3 Class Assembly Script Resource does just that, offering an informative, instructional, professional, yet approachable voice that engages and educates the audience. Make your Year 3 class assembly a memorable learning experience with our resource!

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!"

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The Great Fire of London Comprehension Quiz Spark curiosity and ignite historical interest in your students with our comprehensive quiz about the Great Fire of London. This resource is meticulously designed to challenge young minds while making learning fun and interactive. Our quiz consists of 10 thoughtfully crafted questions, incorporating a mix of retrieval, inference, and vocabulary queries. These questions are designed to test your students’ understanding and recall, encouraging them to delve deeper into the topic. The beauty of this resource lies in its versatility. Whether you’re teaching online or in a physical classroom, this quiz can be easily integrated into your lesson plan. Each question is accompanied by a detailed answer, providing immediate feedback to your students and aiding in their learning process. But the journey doesn’t stop here! If you want to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs, and voila! It becomes editable, allowing you to customize it to suit your unique teaching style and your students’ specific needs. We encourage you to explore our other resources on the TES website, where you’ll find a wealth of educational materials on a wide array of topics. Remember, history isn’t just about dates and events; it’s about stories, lessons, and insights that shape our present and future. So let’s embark on this fascinating journey through time with the Great Fire of London Comprehension Quiz. Happy teaching!

Explore the Historical Event with Our ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit Delve into the past with our engaging 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed to illuminate the events of the ‘Great Fire of London’. This comprehensive program equips students with the skills to independently craft a detailed newspaper report about the monumental fire that reshaped the history of London. Key Details: Duration: 2-Week Writing Unit Culmination: End of Unit (Big Writing) with objectives such as “I am learning to” and “I can” statements Independent Writing Task: Students will create their own newspaper report on the ‘Great Fire of London’ Resources Provided: Includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Lesson Plans, and Interactive Activities Main Learning Outcomes: The unit’s learning outcomes are structured to be progressive, revisiting each stage throughout the teaching cycle to reinforce understanding and skills. Setting the Context: Students will immerse themselves in the ‘Great Fire of London’ through various engaging activities, including reading newspaper articles, participating in topic-related work, reenacting the historical event, sequencing the fire’s timeline, and conducting interviews with ‘witnesses’. Deconstruction: The unit will guide students in deconstructing the text, identifying key features of newspaper reports, using visual organizers, applying speech marks for direct quotes, writing in the past tense, and understanding historical recount techniques. It will also cover grammatical concepts such as subordination and coordination. Joint Composition: In the first week, the focus will be on joint composition for the big writing task. Students will collaborate to sequence events accurately and understand the structure of a newspaper report text. Independent Writing: Building on the skills developed, students will embark on writing their own newspaper reports about the ‘Great Fire of London’, synthesizing their knowledge and creativity to produce compelling historical accounts. This ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit is an exceptional resource for educators seeking to bring history to life in their classrooms. It not only enhances students’ writing abilities but also deepens their understanding of one of the most significant events in London’s history. Engage your students with this dynamic and educational unit today!

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!

Key Details: Year 5/6 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio - 3 Week Writing Unit Learning Outcomes/Success Criteria: **Week 1: ** identify the language and structural features of the focus text type. Children can write an effective diary selecting language, form, format and content to suit a particular purpose. Children can research, prepare and present orally a reasoned account of a particular life. Week 2: -explore the conventions of formal and informal letters: language features and structure -I am learning to plan and write a formal letter of complaint. -I am learning to plan and write an informal letter. **Week 3: ** Children can write a new scene for a story in the style of an author. They can organise the scene into a sequence of paragraphs. (5 days) Final outcomes: (BIG WRITING): To adopt an appropriate style and tone of writing. (x2) To write an alternative ending in the style of the author. My Toolkits: Week 1: I can write a diary entry from the perspective a character Me Friend Teacher Own target Use pronouns Use a range of connectives First, after a while, later in the day. Write in the past tense Use comments as a descriptive technique You see, speaking honestly Use first person narrative Week 2: I can write a formal letter of complaint Me Friend Teacher Own target Use letter layout Use formal tone and formal language Dear Sir or Madam Use the language of complaint I regret to have to inform you Regretfully, I am writing to complain about… This is unacceptable Use the first person I, me, we, us, our Week 3: I can write an alternative ending in the style of the author. Me Friend Teacher Own target Include thoughts and feelings Use ‘Show, not tell’ to create description Heart pounding, I entered the room. Use a variety of sentence lengths and types Then it happened. You see, it wasn’t an ordinary day but a day that I would end up remembering forever… Use comments as a descriptive technique You see, speaking honestly Use the first person narrative The whiteboard has been created using SmartNotebook, but I have exported the file so there is a Powerpoint version as well, this will require editing to however you want it.

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!

Discover the Magic of Shakespeare with Our ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Writing Unit Embark on a literary adventure with our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, meticulously designed to delve into the whimsical world of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by William Shakespeare. This intensive program is tailored to captivate students’ imaginations, inspiring them to explore the depths of classical literature and refine their writing prowess. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): As students wrap up this ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ unit, they will have honed their ability to craft original narratives, drawing inspiration from Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Watch them animate the iconic characters and intricate plots with the confidence of accomplished wordsmiths! Includes: Our unit is packed with dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative examples, detailed lesson plans, and stimulating activities. These resources are strategically designed to cultivate an interactive and thought-provoking classroom atmosphere, encouraging students to unleash their creative and analytical potential. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Engaging with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ students will refine their oratory skills, delivering structured descriptions and narratives for diverse purposes. They will engage in meaningful conversations, speculate, hypothesize, and express ideas with eloquence, adopting Standard English with ease. Students will partake in discussions, presentations, performances, and debates, all while exploring the rich language of Shakespeare. Comprehension: The unit places a strong emphasis on understanding the sequence of events in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ encouraging students to recount a variety of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales. They will also learn to appreciate and compile a collection of favored words and phrases from the text. Composition: Participants in the unit will be guided in planning and discussing their writing, utilizing tools such as story mapping and vocabulary gathering. They will be taught to employ specific features of text types to communicate effectively with various audiences, narrate real and fictional events, and meticulously proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation: Through ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ students will learn to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences, employ connectives, and understand sentence forms. They will master verb and adjective usage, apply past tense in narratives, and transform adjectives into adverbs with the suffix ‘ly.’ Join us on this enchanting exploration of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and watch as your students blossom into the next generation of writers.

Introducing our dynamic 2-Week Writing Unit, meticulously designed to help students dive into the art of character description. This unit is divided into two parts, with the first week (3 days) focusing on creating captivating character descriptions. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this immersive unit, students will have honed their skills to write vivid character descriptions, transforming ordinary characters into extraordinary ones with their words. Includes: The unit is packed with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities. These resources aim to create a stimulating learning environment that nurtures creativity and critical thinking. Main Learning Outcomes: Setting the Context: In a fun and innovative approach, children will be making puppets in their pupil choice topic - toys. The class puppets will be the focus for the first week’s writing, while their own puppets will be the centerpiece for the second week’s writing. Deconstruction: This stage hones in on the core elements of writing, focusing on adjectives, verbs, nouns, similes, and coordination within their character descriptions. This process helps them understand the structure and components of a well-written character description. Joint Composition: During the second week, children will have the opportunity to collaborate on sections of their stories. Additional joint composition work within Topic lessons will further build on language, description, and creative ideas. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: These collaborative writing exercises allow students to learn from one another, share ideas, and improve their writing skills in a supportive and interactive setting. 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 character descriptions. Can you imagine the characters they’ll bring to life? Embark on this exciting journey with our 2-Week Writing Unit and let’s transform your students into budding writers!

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!

Immerse your students in imaginative storytelling with this 1-week narrative writing unit inspired by the short film “Space Monkey” from The Literacy Shed. Through vivid character development, figurative language, and purposeful story structure, young writers will blast off into outer space to craft their own stellar sci-fi tales. Overview Day 1: Describe the main character using expanded noun phrases and rich details. Day 2: Use figurative language like similes and metaphors to portray the character. Day 3: Plan the story structure - opening, build-up, problem, resolution, ending. Day 4: Write a draft, focusing on past tense, description, and literary techniques. Day 5: Revise and polish the story. Share with peers for feedback. Toolkit for Budding Authors Your students will learn to: Select precise nouns, classifiers, and describers in expanded noun phrases Enliven their writing with powerful verbs, adverbs, similes, metaphors Write in the past tense with consistency Use literary techniques like personification and fronted adverbials Convey not just actions but feelings, observations, and inner dialogue Organize ideas into a compelling narrative arc Let their imaginations blast off! This unit will develop key writing skills while unleashing your students’ creativity. Their space monkey stories are sure to be out of this world.

Dive into the golden world of sunflowers with our captivating PDF resource, “30 Poems about Sunflowers”. This digital anthology features an array of poem styles, each one bringing to life the vibrant beauty and joy of sunflowers in its own unique way. Within this resource, you’ll explore everything from the concise beauty of haiku and tanka poems, to the humorous rhythm of limericks. You’ll also delve into the emotional depth of free verse poems, and experience the structured elegance of sonnets and villanelles. Each poem paints a vivid picture of sunflowers, exploring their radiant color, towering height, and symbolic strength in captivating verses. But there’s more! If you’re feeling inspired to add your personal touch or make edits to these poems, just upload the PDF to Google Docs. Yes, indeed! The PDF is editable, making it a fantastic tool for teaching poetry, nurturing creativity, or adding a personal touch to your reading experience. This resource is more than just a collection of poems. It’s a journey into the world of sunflowers through the lens of poetry. Whether you’re a teacher hunting for engaging material for your students, a poetry enthusiast, or someone who simply savours the beauty of nature expressed in verse, “30 Poems about Sunflowers” is a must-have resource. Don’t forget, there’s plenty more where that came from! Check out our other resources on the TES website for more educational and inspiring content. Fancy more? So, why wait? Step into the sunflower field today and let the verses whisk you away to sunny landscapes bathed in golden hues. Happy reading!