The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Do you want to inspire your year 3 or year 4 pupils to write creatively and imaginatively? Do you want to teach them how to use descriptive language effectively and confidently? Do you want to have fun with your class while covering the explanation text genre?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this lesson is for you! This lesson will engage your pupils in a descriptive writing task that will challenge them to create their own mythical creature and explain how to care for it. From dragons to cyclops, your pupils will use their teamwork skills to build vocabulary as groups before going onto an independent task. They will discuss verbs, adjectives, similes, adverbs and conjunctions, and use them to enhance their writing.
This lesson is easily adapted from 20 minutes to an hour or even longer, depending on your needs and objectives. It is suitable for both lower and higher ability pupils, as it includes many differentiated resources such as:
★ Detailed lesson plan with differentiated questions for assessment for learning
Interactive PowerPoint that guides you and your pupils through the lesson
★ Vocabulary sheet for lower ability pupils that provides them with useful words and phrases
★ Vocabulary sheet for middle and higher ability pupils that challenges them to find their own words and phrases
★ Sentence starters that help pupils structure their writing
★ WAGOLL (what a good one looks like) that models an explanation text about dragons
★ Activity one sheets that give pupils a choice of five different creatures to describe
★ Activity two sheets that are differentiated four ways with different activities for each (cloze activity, fill in table, success criteria, and extension task)
This lesson is rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors, who praised its creativity, motivation, and differentiation. It is also aligned with the national curriculum objectives for writing in key stage 2. Your pupils will love this lesson and will produce amazing descriptive writing pieces that you can proudly display in your classroom or school.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spark your pupils’ imagination and enthusiasm for writing. Download this lesson today and get ready to enter the magical world of mythical creatures!
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Immerse your KS2 students in the pivotal events of World War I with this comprehensive and engaging history unit! Meticulously crafted for Years 3-6, this resource provides everything you need to deliver outstanding lessons that spark curiosity, develop historical skills, and foster a deep understanding of the Great War’s impact.
What’s Inside:
★ 12 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, stimulating activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all learners.
★ Engaging PowerPoint Presentations: Bring history to life with visually rich slides featuring historical photos, maps, and thought-provoking questions.
★ Diverse Resources: A wealth of printable resources, including timelines, propaganda posters, trench diagrams, poetry analysis worksheets, and more.
★ Creative Activities: Encourage students to express their understanding through creative projects like designing propaganda posters and writing their own WWI poems.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Causes & Consequences: Students will understand the complex causes of World War I and its profound impact on the world.
★ Life in the Trenches: Gain a vivid insight into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the daily lives of soldiers.
★ Home Front: Explore how the war affected people on the home front, including rationing, women’s roles, and the impact on children.
★ Propaganda & Communication: Analyze the role of propaganda and communication in shaping public opinion during the war.
★ Remembrance & Legacy: Reflect on the significance of Remembrance Day and the lasting legacy of World War I.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 History.
★ Outstanding Quality: Expertly designed to engage and challenge learners, fostering a deep understanding of historical events.
★ Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with all materials provided in a clear and organized format.
★ Cross-Curricular Links: Explore connections to geography, English, and art, enriching the learning experience.
Inspire a lifelong love of history with this exceptional World War I unit!
Ideal for: KS2 History, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, World War 1, WW1, the Great War, trench warfare, propaganda, remembrance, British history, European history.
Embark on an epic journey through history with this outstanding Anglo-Saxons and Vikings unit! Designed for Year 4/5 (easily adaptable for Year 3 or 6), this comprehensive resource brings the past to life with engaging lessons, detailed PowerPoints, and ready-to-use worksheets.
What’s Included:
★ Comprehensive Coverage: Explore the Vikings’ origins, their longships, reasons for coming to England, the Lindisfarne raid, and their daily life. Also delve into Anglo-Saxon life and Viking gods.
★ Engaging Lessons: 10 meticulously planned lessons with clear learning objectives and success criteria.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Visually rich presentations to enhance understanding and spark curiosity.
★ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: All the worksheets you need to support learning and assess progress.
★ Differentiated Activities: Cater to different learning styles and abilities with varied activities and extension tasks.
★ Creative Projects: Inspire students to express their learning through drawing, labeling, and poetry writing.
★ Research Skills Development: Guide students in using the internet effectively for research and note-taking.
★ Thought-provoking Discussions: Encourage critical thinking and communication skills with open-ended questions about the Vikings.
Key Topics Covered:
★ Who were the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons?
★ The Viking Longship and their travels
★ Reasons for Viking invasions and settlements
★ The Lindisfarne Raid
★ Viking and Anglo-Saxon daily life
★ Viking gods and mythology
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Outstanding Quality: Expertly crafted to engage and challenge learners, fostering a deep understanding of historical events.
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 History.
★ Teacher-Friendly: Detailed lesson plans and resources save you valuable prep time.
★ Student-Centered: Varied activities cater to different learning styles and promote active participation.
Bring history to life and inspire a love of learning with this exceptional Anglo-Saxons and Vikings unit!
Ideal for: KS2 History, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, British history, medieval history.
Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills.
This unit includes:
☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas
☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations
☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions
☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment
☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story
This unit covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest.
☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest.
☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives.
☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree.
☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review.
☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit.
Curriculum Alignment:
This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.
Transform your English lessons with our top-rated Year 5/6 resource, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Whether you have 20 minutes or a full hour, this lesson flexes to fit your schedule.
Imagine a dragon swooping into the schoolyard — this is the thrilling scenario that will inspire your students to write descriptively. They’ll learn the ins and outs of relative clauses, all while evaluating their own work and that of their classmates.
What’s included? Everything you need:
A detailed lesson plan that guides you every step of the way
A PowerPoint to captivate your class
A ‘dragons word bank’ to spark imagination
A mesmerising CGI dragon video to set the scene
A fun video to sing along to as they learn about relative clauses
We’ve also packed in strategies for assessment and differentiation, along with links to the National Curriculum, ensuring you’re supported in delivering a comprehensive educational experience. And with our clear timings, you can stay on track effortlessly.
Get ready to enchant your Year 5 and Year 6 pupils with the magic of language and storytelling, making this lesson an unforgettable adventure in your KS2 classroom.
Empower your KS2 students to become expert instruction writers with this comprehensive 10-lesson unit!
What’s Included:
☆ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, activities, and differentiation strategies.
☆ 10 Engaging PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides to enhance student learning and engagement.
☆ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and abilities.
☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Students explore a variety of instruction types, including recipes, game instructions, and how-to guides.
Key Skills & Learning Outcomes:
☆ Identifying Features of Instructions: Students learn to recognize the key elements that make instructions clear and effective.
☆ Reading Comprehension: Practice reading and understanding instructions through engaging activities.
☆ Writing Clear and Concise Instructions: Students develop their writing skills by crafting their own instructions for a sandwich, battleships, and snakes and ladders.
☆ Planning and Researching: Students learn the importance of planning and gathering information before writing instructions.
Perfect for: Year 3 and Year 4 teachers looking for a complete and engaging instruction writing unit.
Additional Benefits:
☆ Differentiated Activities: Cater to a wide range of learners.
☆ Easy to Follow: Lesson plans and materials are well-organized and easy to use.
☆ Fun and Interactive: Activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable for students.
☆ Builds Essential Literacy Skills: Develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Fancy trying it out for free? Download lesson one here: Y3/4 INSTRUCTIONS Writing Lesson
Take your interview or observation lessons to the next level with our exceptional Adverbs Writing Lesson designed specifically for KS2 students. This comprehensive resource pack includes a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources. Empower your students to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively, while fostering their understanding of different types of adverbs. With ready-to-use activities and differentiated challenges, this outstanding lesson ensures students develop their adverb usage skills and enhance their writing abilities.
Key Features:
✸ Engaging Starter: Stimulate discussion and critical thinking as students explore the statement “Adverbs are just words that end in ‘ly’.” Encourage students to articulate their thoughts and consider the validity of the statement.
✸ Comprehensive Main Activity: Introduce adverbs to students, explaining how they describe time, manner, place, or frequency of a verb. Engage students with the Table Team Adverb Sorting Challenge, encouraging collaboration as they categorize adverbs into different families.
✸ Reflective Assessment: Encourage self-reflection by having students evaluate their previous writing and assess their use of adverbs. Guide students to identify areas for improvement and set goals for their adverb usage.
✸ Creative Writing Exercise: Utilize the captivating video clip “The Cloud” to inspire students’ writing. Offer differentiated challenges based on difficulty levels, allowing students to incorporate adverbs effectively and demonstrate their understanding.
✸ Mini Plenary: Conduct a mid-lesson check-in, where students share examples of each sentence type to ensure comprehension and reinforce learning.
✸ Engaging Plenary: Challenge students to identify and explain three sentences on the board, showcasing their understanding of adverb usage and sentence construction.
✸ Complete Resources: Access a comprehensive set of resources, including a PowerPoint presentation, picture stimulus, differentiated worksheets, conjunctions sheet, and self-assessment tools.
L.O. To be able to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively.
Success Criteria
✸ Know different types of adverb.
✸ Add appropriate adverbs to a piece of work.
✸ Know the level that I am working at now when using adverbs.
✸ Know the mistakes that I make regularly when using adverbs, e.g. repeating the same ones.
✸ Identify an area for improvement with my use of adverbs.
Files include:
✸ Lesson plan
✸ PowerPoint
✸ The Cloud picture storyboard
✸ Example writing sheet (WAGOLL)
✸ Flash write challenge sheet
✸ Questions sheet
✸ Table team sorting challenge
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Unlock your Year 6 students’ full potential in grammar, punctuation, and spelling (SPaG) with this comprehensive revision booklet! This essential resource covers all the key terms and concepts needed for success on the KS2 SATs grammar test.
What’s Inside:
☆ Concise Glossary: A clear and easy-to-understand glossary of all the essential SPaG terms, from nouns and verbs to clauses and punctuation.
☆ Examples and Explanations: Each term is accompanied by examples and explanations to reinforce understanding and application.
☆ Practice Activities: Engaging activities and exercises to help students practice and apply their knowledge.
☆ Test-Taking Tips: Helpful strategies for approaching the SPaG test with confidence and avoiding common mistakes.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers all the key SPaG skills and knowledge required for the KS2 SATs.
☆ Student-Friendly: Clear explanations and examples make complex grammar concepts accessible to all learners.
☆ Comprehensive Revision: Provides a thorough review of all the essential SPaG topics.
☆ Confidence-Building: Empowers students to approach the test with confidence and achieve their best results.
Ideal for: Year 6 teachers, SATs preparation, grammar revision, KS2 English, homeschooling.
Explore the human experience of World War II through the power of poetry! This engaging unit, perfect for KS2 classrooms studying WWII, delves into historical events and emotions through carefully selected poems.
What’s Included:
★ 5 Engaging Lessons: Comprehensive lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and thought-provoking questions to guide your teaching.
★ Evocative Poems: A curated selection of poems that capture the experiences of those affected by the war.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Visually rich presentations with historical images and vocabulary support to enhance understanding.
★ Skill-Building Worksheets: Activities to develop essential reading comprehension skills like vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising.
Learning Objectives:
★ Express first impressions of a poem, supporting opinions with evidence.
★ Use illustrations to represent scenes from a poem.
★ Employ expression and drama to bring a poem’s verses to life.
★ Identify and discuss the themes explored in a poem.
★ Answer comprehension questions about a poem’s meaning and language.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on reading comprehension and poetry analysis.
★ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of WWII history through a literary lens.
★ Engaging and Thought-Provoking: Promotes critical thinking and empathy through poetry analysis and discussion.
★ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, and worksheets, saving you valuable prep time.
Other resources you may be interested in:
Y5/6 World War I Unit (12 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11988820
KS2 World War 2 Unit - 5 Outstanding lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11881663
Bring history to life and foster a love of poetry with this impactful World War II poetry unit!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 5, Year 6, World War II, poetry analysis, reading comprehension, history, cross-curricular learning.
Tags: KS2 KS3 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 UKS2 reciprocal English
Designed for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3/4), this unit all about Stone Age Boy by by Satoshi Kitamura provides 15 engaging lessons filled with planning, PowerPoints, and activities to enhance reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
What’s Included:
★ 15 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives and activities to guide your teaching.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Enhance engagement with visually appealing presentations for each lesson.
★ Ready-to-Use Resources: Worksheets, word banks, and image prompts to support student learning.
★ Diverse Writing Tasks: Students will explore various writing styles, including character descriptions, instructions, fact files, diary entries, and narrative writing with an alternative ending.
★ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key literacy skills like vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar (conjunctions, tenses), and text organization.
★ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit promote deeper understanding and inference skills.
Lesson Objectives:
★ Understand character feelings and perspectives.
★ Describe settings and characters from the Stone Age.
★ Research and gather information about Stone Age activities.
★ Write clear instructions for a Stone Age task.
★ Express time and place using conjunctions.
★ Create a Stone Age animal fact file.
★ Contrast the present day with the Stone Age.
★ Use consistent past tense in writing.
★ Place story events in chronological order.
★ Write a diary entry from the perspective of the Stone Age Boy.
★ Further develop the diary entry.
★ Use a Thesaurus to expand vocabulary.
★ Plan an alternative ending to the story.
★ Write the problem section of the alternative ending.
★ Write the resolution of the alternative ending.
Try it for Free: Not sure yet? Download the first week’s worth of planning, PowerPoints, and resources to see how this unit can transform your literacy lessons! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12113655
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, reading, writing, fiction, novel study, Stone Age, history.
Tags: Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 3 Year 4 Y3 Y4 English reading writing outstanding fiction novel study
A bundle featuring 10 history lessons about Vikings and Anglo Saxons, 3 design and technology lessons about creating a Viking Shield and a bonus Vikings learning booklet.
This is a great way to save and get a bumper pack of 13 lessons PLUS a learning booklet, an easy way to set a whole term of homework.
Also available separately.
These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 150 questions and their answers on a separate document.
These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying.
These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities.
Kick off your KS2 Romans topic with this comprehensive Escape from Pompeii writing unit! This engaging resource, based on the book Escape from Pompeii, covers 10 structured lessons designed to develop English writing skills through the exploration of Roman myths and legends.
Try Lesson 1 for FREE: Download it here: KS2 Escape to Pompeii Roman Legends Writing Lesson
What’s Inside:
✸ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Objectives, activities, and questions for guided teaching.
✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Engaging visuals to support each lesson.
✸ Differentiated Resources: Word banks, writing frames, and support sheets.
✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Write character descriptions, diary entries, setting descriptions, and craft unique endings.
✸ Skill-Building Focus: Learn prepositional phrases, adverbials, and adverbial openers.
✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Enhance comprehension and inference skills.
✸ Culminating Project: Create a class book of students’ best writing.
Why Choose This Resource?
✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives with a focus on writing and comprehension.
✸ Cross-Curricular Learning: Enhances understanding of Roman history and legends.
✸ Ready-to-Use: Includes lesson plans, PowerPoints, and visual aids, saving prep time.
✸ Differentiated: Caters to various abilities, ensuring all students are engaged.
Help your students master writing skills and immerse them in the epic story of Pompeii with this versatile and comprehensive unit!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Roman history, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, mythology.
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These grammar starters are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. Get week 1 for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563257
These slides cover:
Apostrophes
Prefixes
Standard English
Inverted commas
Commas
Homophones
Adjectives
Adverbs
Paragraphs
‘A’ or ‘an’
Plurals
Conjunctions
Spelling common exception words
Superlatives
Comparatives
Suffixes
Antonyms
Compound words
Alphabetical order
Rhyming
Verbs
Proper nouns
Plural and singular nouns
Pronouns
Past tense
Capital letters
Adverb openers
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These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 930 questions across 186 worksheets and their answers on a separate document.
These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying.
These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities.
Tags: outstanding questions english literacy key stage 2 assessment
An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl.
Files included:
★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed
★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities
★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes)
★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission)
★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils)
★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing)
★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups)
★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers)
These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress.
Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher
Prepare your Year 6 students for SATs Reading success while having a blast with our innovative Y6 SATs Reading Question Guide. This dynamic 18-slide PowerPoint presentation not only breaks down the types of questions found in the SATs reading paper but also infuses humor and emojis to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
Our SATs Reading Question Guide is designed to captivate young learners with its interactive and entertaining approach. By incorporating humor and emojis, we ensure that the top tips for answering each question type are presented in a way that resonates with students, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable.
Inside this comprehensive guide, your students will discover a range of question types commonly encountered in the SATs reading exam. From decoding inference questions to unraveling the secrets of retrieval questions, our PowerPoint empowers students with proven strategies and techniques to tackle each question with confidence.
Let the power of humor and emojis unlock your students’ full potential as they navigate the complexities of the SATs reading paper. Equip them with the skills they need to succeed while igniting their enthusiasm for learning. With our Y6 SATs Reading Question Guide, learning becomes an exciting adventure that guarantees improved comprehension and mastery of SATs reading questions.
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This versatile intervention tracker is designed to streamline your intervention tracking process for students across all year groups. Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, or intervention specialist, this comprehensive tool will help you monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate the impact of your interventions.
Key Features:
☆ Universal Applicability: Suitable for all year groups, making it a valuable resource for any primary or secondary school.
☆ Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor progress in key areas such as reading, writing, maths, phonics, speech and language (S&L), and social and emotional development (S&E).
☆ Clear Structure: Organized by week and day, allowing for detailed tracking of daily or weekly interventions.
☆ Progress Monitoring: Easily track student progress using a simple coding system (J = Met the learning objective, L = Needs more practice).
☆ Individualized Focus: Record specific learning objectives (LO) for each student and track their attainment.
☆ Reflection and Planning: Dedicated space for notes on progress, impact, challenges, and next steps.
☆ Data-Driven Decision Making: Use the collected data to inform future interventions and instructional strategies.
Benefits:
☆ Streamline Intervention Tracking: Simplify your record-keeping and save valuable time.
☆ Evidence-Based Practice: Gather concrete evidence of student progress to inform your teaching and intervention strategies.
☆ Improved Communication: Easily share progress with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
☆ Enhanced Student Outcomes: Identify and address learning gaps effectively, leading to improved academic and personal development.
Ideal for: Teachers, teaching assistants, intervention specialists, SENCOs, and school leaders.
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Prepare for Ofsted inspections with confidence using this comprehensive and adaptable lesson planner template! Designed to meet the rigorous standards of Ofsted inspections, this resource empowers teachers across KS1-KS4 to create well-structured, engaging, and impactful lessons that showcase outstanding teaching and learning.
Key Features:
★ Ofsted-Focused Structure: The template aligns seamlessly with Ofsted's key inspection criteria, ensuring your lesson plans demonstrate effective teaching practices and promote student progress.
★ Clear and Concise Layout: The user-friendly format allows for easy navigation and efficient lesson planning, saving you valuable time.
★ Key Sections: Includes essential sections for learning objectives, key questions, assessment strategies, differentiation, resources, and more, ensuring a thorough and well-rounded lesson plan.
★ Adaptable for All Subjects: Suitable for all subjects and key stages, making it a versatile tool for any teacher.
★ Promotes Reflection and Improvement: Encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and identify areas for further development.
Benefits:
★ Boost Confidence: Approach Ofsted inspections with peace of mind, knowing your lesson plans are well-structured and demonstrate effective teaching practices.
★ Save Time: Streamline your lesson planning process with this ready-to-use template.
★ Enhance Student Learning: Create engaging and impactful lessons that cater to diverse learning needs and promote student progress.
★ Demonstrate Professionalism: Showcase your commitment to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement.
Invest in your teaching success and impress Ofsted inspectors with this indispensable lesson planner template!
Ideal for: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 teachers, NQTs, supply teachers, and anyone looking to improve their lesson planning and teaching practice.
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A freebie taster of the new Grammar Starters for KS2. These are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. These are perfect for Autumn term 1. Find the rest of Autumn term 1’s grammar starters here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563265
These slides cover:
silent letters
apostrophes
Standard English
pronouns
prefixes
Find even more grammar starters in my shop.
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