Suitable for year 6. Worked very well for me. For instance the first day : Grammar Starter L.O: Know one of Shakespeare’s stories. Success Criteria  Know some background information about William Shakespeare, his time and his work.  Describe the basic plotline of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’  Start to talk about the main characters; their hopes, desires and challenges. Main teaching: Who was William Shakespeare? Use above website to read about his background – note that he wrote plays – his works were intended to be acted. Use the above website to look at the list of plays – discuss terms tragedy, comedy and historical play. Read ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ shortened, story version. Explain that this was written in 1595.

I taught in Catholic schools for years. Now happily retired, I have assembled all my planning for Lent. Packed full of stuff. Powerpoints, planning, worksheets, masses etc etc. This will really make your life easy. Over 300 mb of stuff. Nearly 500 files. Sample planning : PRAYER Start with prayer, light candle, music – look at and reflect on the temptations of Jesus. INTRODUCTION Read the text of the temptations of Jesus. Why was Jesus in the desert in the first place? What had just happened to him before this episode in his life? Recall the three things the devil asked Jesus to do. What was Jesus’ response on each occasion? Why do you think these three things were chosen to tempt Jesus? Jesus was as human as you and me, in all but sin, and yet at the same time he was Gods’ Son. Do you really think it was difficult for him to say no to the devil? Why do you think it might have been difficult? Look at the text again. Are there any indicators, which show that this was easy? MAIN ACTIVITY Imagine you are Jesus. Write a diary entry about the temptations and how it affected you. LA to use writing frame MA to work with partners and write a diary entry about the temptations and how it affected them. HA to work independently and write a diary entry about the temptations and how it affected them. They will need to also discuss the different responses given by Christ. Assistant to support LA group. TA n/a PLENARY AND PRAYER Reflect on the temptations of Jesus in the desert. End with prayer – reflect on Jesus’ response to the devil. PRAYER Start with prayer, light candle, music – look at and reflect on the temptations of Jesus. INTRODUCTION Using the following: read the text of the temptations of Jesus. In groups, children to brainstorm the word “temptation” and create a mind map of associated words. What is it like when you are tempted to do something you shouldn’t? How can we tell the difference between doing something that is right or wrong? How can we resist the things that are wrong? MAIN ACTIVITY Children to write of a time when they resisted temptation or when somebody gave into temptation. Explore the consequences of the different actions. LA to use writing frame MA to work with partners and write of a time when they resisted temptation HA to work independently and write of a time when they resisted temptation and when they gave into temptation. They will need to explore the consequences of the different actions. Mr Mayor to support LA group TA n/a PLENARY AND PRAYER Reflect on the difference between doing something that is right and something wrong. End with prayer – reflect on how we can resist the things that are wrong.

For the European day of languages, but can be used anytime. Useful info on France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Sweden and Wales. Brilliant for assemblies. Great value as there is a lot of stuff.

Lesson four in my nice Christmas unit. Please look at the others to get the idea. Nice powerpoint ion this one.

Great planning for year 5 for the Spring Term. Jam packed with plans, ideas, powerpoints etc. You get 200 mb of material, so great value. e.g. Persuasive writing, recounts, stories from other cultures, descriptive writing, model writing Plus you get some year 5 Autumn planning I did in one school I taught in.