A Short KS1 Writing unit based on the popular children’s picture book: The Pirates Next Door. The unit inspires quality, structured writing that meets the new KS1 writing KPis at Expected and Greater Depth Level The unit covers: Reading phase: inferring a character’s thoughts and actions Writing with a clear purpose and viewpoint Organising related ideas into sections and paragraphs short openings and endings past tense regular and irregular verbs using capital letters for proper nouns I started this unit with drama - getting into the role of the villagers and focusing on their viewpoint. How were they feeling when the Pirates arrived in town? Why were most villagers angry? What did they think? say? Then they completed the reading inference speech bubbles for 2 different character viewpoints. (see example) Then I held a council meeting for the residents of ‘Dull-On-Sea’ and the children were given a format to record the ‘notes of the meeting’ From the notes- they used a structured letter template to create a letter to the council complaining about the Pirates’ arrival. This was highly successful and created fantastic letters with clear viewpoints. The pack includes: 1x character though bubble recording sheet 1x example speech bubbles inferring a character viewpoint 1x template for council notes recording sheet 1x letter to council template/structured support sheet 1x word mat containing regular past tense verbs and character names from the book to support spelling. Powepoint for guided group work- exploring which phrases are preferable for persuassive writing. utube videolink for the audio book (free link via utube)

Engaging Activity and pupil recording sheets to learn about and compare the lives of 3 British Monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria. Resources include: *A3 recording format with structured questions and space for responses *Key information facts for each Queen to use for Hot Seating Covers the NEW National curriculum strand for Primary History: *studying the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. * comparing aspects of life in different periods for example, Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria. Activity: children work in teams of 3- each take on the role of either: Queen Victoria, Elizabeth I or Elizabeth II. Using the relevant key facts card- ask each other 5 key questions (on recording format) and record responses from each other (structured hot seating) Research key events of the time for each monarch and record on format.

A unit of work based around present and future global cities. Powerpoint includes: images of present cities around the world Images of future city designs poem about Mumbai task design criteria to design own futuristic city pictures can be used as a gallery for speaking and listening (discussion) and to inspire own designs.

In depth Reading comprehension question sheets for guided or independent reading assessment. Aimed at upper ks2 - covering the NEW reading KPIs and based on the NEW SATs format. 6 sheets focusing on 6 areas of the book study. Questions related to Guided Reading Book: Bloomin Rainforests in 'Horrible Geography' series Range of genres covered in the book.

5 xFun Call My Bluff games I use these to start a Whole Class Spelling Session The Game allows students to discuss the meanings of prefixes or Suffixes in a fun 5 minute Starter Game.

6 x in depth Reading Comprehensions question sheets based on the novel Shadow by Michael Morpurgo. Questions based on NEW end of KS KPIs and based on the new style SATs questions for reading. Covers 5 different sections of the book. Can be used as question sheet to answer independently or prompts for guided reading session.

2 reading comprehension sheets based on Yoshi and the Stonecutter to assess pupils understanding. Orange book band level. Questions based on NEW end of KS1 National Curriculum KPI's

5x Reading comprehensions based on Project X Alien Adventures series by Oxford Reading Tree books Turquoise Level Comprehensions cover the Turquoise band books: Attack of the Buzzles Battle with the beast Nurp Stampede The empty palace The trap

5x Reading comprehensions based on Project X Alien Adventures series by Oxford Reading Tree books Gold Level Comprehensions cover the Gold band books: Chamber oftreasures One step ahead Race to the Pyramids The Hunt for Nok The Ruby Cage

A selection of poems about earthquakes. Includes: similies, metaphors and personification.

A Reading activity based on Mrs Armitage on Wheels Quentin Blake task aimed at Expected Standard NEW curriculum end of Key Stage One/ Lower Key Stage Two Taks is to list What Mrs Armitage needs for her bike and the cause and effect of this. Quality task covering key reading skills based on new curriculum for English.

A Reading activity based on the Traditional tale: Rumpelstiltskin big cat reading books Reading task aimed at Expected Standard NEW curriculum end of Key Stage One Task covers retrieval, inference and personal response/empathy. Quality Questioning task covering key reading skills based on new curriculum for English.

A Reading activity based on theOxford Reading tree Gold Level Book:William's Mistake Inference task aimed at Expected Standard NEW curriculum end of Key Stage One Quality task covering key reading skills based on new curriculum for English. Tracking a character's feelings throughout the text using inference and providing evidence.

Six reading comprehensions based on The Suitcase Kid Tests a range of the NEW reading kpi statements at UPPER KS2

Travel Guide Writing Modelled on The Popular destination of Florida- Why Visit? Includes key elements of the NEW Geography KS2 Curriculum: Climate , North America Study, Location, Physical and Human Features and Key landmarks. 1 x written modelled guide based on Florida- Why Visit? 1x Student planner to research own state and provides Key Questions to direct the search and structure own guide. (modelled on teacher example) Writing covers the NEW English KPIs and aimed at higher end of expected standard/ Greater Depth. Features include: Parenthesis- Hyphens, commas, dashes and colons Subordinating Conjunctions Fronted Adverbials Balance of Pronouns for Cohesion Noun phrases

Akimbo and The Lions Reading Comprehension Tasks based on the NEW Reading Curriculum Lower KS2 4x comprehension sheets based on the novel. Aimed at Lower KS2 modelling the new curriculum standards.

A tick box quick questionnaire for Primary/secondary pupils to evaluate Pupils independent reading attitudes and values. Supports the New Curriculum and OFSTED focus on children's 'Love for Reading' Effective tool to evaluate current attitudes and inform future whole school focus for the future.

A Reading activity based on the picture book: Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kotamura Character Comparison venn diagram aimed at Greater Depth Standard NEW curriculum end of Key Stage One or Lower Key Stage Two based on Stone Age Topic. Reading skills based on new curriculum for English - Inference

A powerpoint to share with a KS2 or KS3 class on Remembrance day/week. Contains key discussion points and war poetry to share and discuss. This promotes high quality Speaking and Listening. Used this in Year 6 and the poetry that was produced was of a very high standard.

6x In depth Guided Reading Comprehensions for guided group questioning or independent completion. Each comprehension is based on different sections across the text and covers different reading skills. Mainly AF2 Level 3 Reading Skills