Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about chocolate and its origins, production, history and impact? Do you want to inspire them to write creatively, think critically and design their own perfect town? If so, this chocolate unit is perfect for you! This unit consists of five outstanding geography lessons that cover the following topics: ★ Where chocolate comes from and how Fairtrade helps the farmers who grow it ★ How chocolate is made from bean to bar and the steps involved ★ How to write a diary entry as a cacao bean and use personification and descriptive language ★ How to sequence historic events using a timeline and learn about the history of chocolate ★ How to design and describe a perfect town based on preferences and values and use persuasive techniques Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for geography, literacy and art. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information. This chocolate unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who love chocolate and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as fair trade, sustainability or global issues. Download this chocolate unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of chocolate! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 Fairtrade Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons ☆ KS2 Food Unit - 8 Outstanding Lessons - Geography / Food Technology ☆ FOOD Art Unit - 3 Outstanding Lessons Customer Support If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer. SEO tags: KS2, key stage 2, chocolate, geography, Fairtrade, history, writing, personification, timeline, town, design, persuasive, lks2, uks2, year 3, year 4, y3 y4 y5 y6, year 5 year 6

This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class reading skills through the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ poem by Clement Clarke Moore! Great for KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints and resources to make your Autumn 2 term run smoothly. This unit contains: ★ 6 Lesson plans (with LO, success criteria, input, activity, plenary, key questions and resource list) ★ Accompanying PowerPoint ★ Thought bubble ★ Poem ★ Modern version of the poem Children will learn about vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summarising skills. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com y5 y6 ks2 reciprocal outstanding VIPERS

These six leaflets are great for children to have on their tables or stapled into books to help them write for different purposes. Each PDF leaflet is included in colour and black and white format. They have examples of how to present the writing, a checklist to tick off the features of the writing, examples of texts and a poster page with prompts, including: ✰ Who is the text for? ✰ What is the purpose of the text? ✰ How do you structure and organise the text? ✰ Tricks of the trade ✰ What language styles are included? The six leaflets that are included are: ✸ Discussion ✸ Explanation ✸ Instructions ✸ Persuasion ✸ Recount ✸ Report Brilliant as a writing prompt during independent writing and great to use for teachers to help them plan. These have been road tested in KS2 by our outstanding teachers. KS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 english literacy uks2 lks2 SATs fiction non-fiction success criteria

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A rated outstanding interview lesson about writing a diary entry from visited Mount Everest. Can be flexibly used from 20 minutes to an hour. Includes: lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, SEN, LA, MA and HA task and starter activity. Bonus freebie resources about world mountain ranges and rivers (you could show this at interview to demonstrate ideas about the next lesson in the sequence). Allows children to improve and reflect on their work. Rated Outstanding by an OFSTED inspector. ks2 lks2 year 4 geography mountains mountain extreme earth countries English ofsted interview observation english grammar sen resourced

This 10 lesson guided reading unit is all about informal letters. The three included texts are based on the casual, everyday life, including informal vocabulary and structure. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in informal letters. Learning objectives: To analyse and compare the features and structure of a letter. To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from a letter. To understand and summarise the main points of a letter. To summarise the main points of a letter and to write a question based on the text. To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter. To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter. To analyse and compare the tone and purpose of an informal letter. To understand and summarise the main points of the introduction of an informal letter. To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from the body and the conclusion of an informal letter. To evaluate and improve the organisation and structure of an informal letter. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a newspaper report. This newspaper report is actually based on Kensuke’s Kingdom, however no knowledge of this text is needed. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a newspaper report. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a newspaper report. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a newspaper report. To infer and deduce information from a newspaper report. To evaluate and respond to a newspaper report. To identify and compare the features of a newspaper report. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a balanced argument. The included text is based on reasons for and against school uniform. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a balanced argument text. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features and structure of a balanced argument and to express their own opinion on the topic. To compare and contrast different points of view on school uniforms and to use conjunctions to link ideas. To analyse the language and techniques used to present the negative aspects of school uniforms and to evaluate the strength of the arguments. To evaluate the validity and reliability of the statements in a balanced argument and to justify their own opinion on the topic. To summarise the main points of a balanced argument and to write a conclusion that states the writer’s opinion and the reasons for it. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

Do you want to assess your year 4 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists! These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding. With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning. These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 4 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A 13 page booklet with a range of activities to do at the end of the summer term. Suitable for KS1 or KS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 LKS2 UKS2

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

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Want a simple way to kick off the first week back after Christmas? Start your Spring term the right way with these four English lessons that guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using coordinating conjunctions to extend their sentences. They will retell their Christmas Day through diary writing. These lessons have also been adapted so that they can be used with children who do not celebrate Christmas - they can recount another day of the holidays. This unit includes PowerPoints, differentiated resources and detailed lesson plans to make your first week back as easy as possible. Lesson 1: Using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) Lesson 2: Features of a diary entry Lesson 3: Planning a diary entry (through verbal drama activities and planning sheets) Lesson 4: Writing a short diary entry Resources included: 4 lesson plans 4 PowerPoints Starter task - full stops Lower ability task - using and, but and so Lower ability task - answers Middle ability task - joining main clauses with for, and, but, or, yet and so Higher ability task - joining simple sentences with for, and, now, but, or, yet and so Diary features 3 diary plans (LA, MA, HA) LA Writing template Starter task - co-ordinating conjunctions Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2

Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel. These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard). This resource includes: x4 Lesson plans x4 PowerPoints Editable word mat Colours and Verbs word mat Hogwarts house worksheet House qualities word mat Spells worksheet Potion worksheet Learning objectives: Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house. Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell. Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe. Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description. Tags: year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks2 magic wizarding world Harry broom spells Philosopher’s Potter

Jumpstart your students’ imaginations and enhance their writing abilities with this versatile collection of story starters! This 11-page PowerPoint features a variety of prompts and activities designed to inspire creative narratives and develop essential writing techniques. It is ideal for time fillers and supply teachers to create lessons with no prep. What’s Included: Diverse Story Starters: Explore different approaches to storytelling, including characterization through dialogue and description, action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking one-sentence prompts. Character Development: Encourage students to create well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations. Setting the Scene: Help students craft immersive settings that transport readers into the heart of the story. Action and Suspense: Inspire thrilling narratives with action-packed prompts that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Descriptive Language: Encourage the use of vivid vocabulary and sensory details to paint a picture with words. Flexible Use: Perfect for English lessons, morning work, writing centers, or early finisher activities. Benefits: Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and encourages students to explore different writing styles. Develops Key Skills: Enhances writing fluency, vocabulary, sentence structure, and descriptive language. Suitable for All Abilities: Differentiated prompts cater to a range of writing levels. Ready-to-Use: No prep needed - simply project the PowerPoint and let the writing begin! Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators to support effective writing instruction. Spark a love of writing and watch your students’ stories come to life! This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including: Characterisation through direct speech (x2) Characterisation through description (x2) 10 character pictures Action (x2) Description (x2) x6 one sentence starters english fiction writing ks1 ks2 lks2 uks2 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 outstanding plenary assessment prompt supply teacher

Enhance your students’ reading skills and immerse them in the delightful world of “The Sheep-Pig” by Dick King-Smith with our comprehensive set of reading comprehensions. This resource pack includes individual reading comprehension sheets and accompanying answer sheets for each chapter of the book. Designed to cater to different reading abilities, the reading comprehensions are categorized into three levels of challenge: 1, 2, and 3. Challenge 1 provides a gentle introduction to comprehension skills, while challenge 3 offers a more rigorous exercise. Students can progress through the challenges at their own pace, building their confidence and comprehension abilities along the way. These reading comprehensions are perfect for remote learning, providing a valuable resource for independent reading and comprehension practice. They can be easily shared with students and completed online or printed out for in-person learning. Additionally, our reading comprehensions go beyond simple comprehension questions. They also include vocabulary studies, allowing students to explore and expand their understanding of key terms and phrases used in the book. This integrated approach enhances both reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Immerse your students in the heartwarming tale of “The Sheep-Pig” while fostering their reading comprehension skills and expanding their vocabulary. Engage them in meaningful discussions and reflections on the story’s themes and characters. Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, these reading comprehensions are a valuable tool for educators seeking to support their students’ reading journey. Purchase the Sheep-Pig Reading Comprehensions today and provide your students with a comprehensive and engaging reading experience that will captivate their imaginations and foster a love for literature. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com guided reading ks1 ks2 y2 y3 y4 VIPERS vocabulary inference prediction explain retrieve summarise reciprocal reading comprehension questions study

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 12 display posters for an English working wall. Publisher format - fully editable Sentence types: commands, exclamations, statements, questions Word classes: nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs Past and present tense verbs: irregular verbs, to be, to do, to have

Introduce your students to the essential skills of understanding and analysing instructions with this engaging and comprehensive lesson. Through a series of interactive activities, students will learn to identify key features of instructional texts, use effective reading strategies, and provide detailed answers supported by evidence. This lesson is designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills, setting a strong foundation for writing their own instructions. This sample lesson is part of a 10 lesson unit that you can find here: KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons This lesson includes: ★ A detailed lesson plan with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ★ An interactive PowerPoint presentation with visual aids and guided activities ★ Three differentiated texts (Salad, Berry Smoothie, How to Make a Pancake) with accompanying questions tailored to different ability levels Learning Objectives: ★ To answer questions about a set of instructions ★ To identify the key features of instructions and explain their purpose ★ To use reading strategies to understand and answer questions about the text ★ To provide detailed answers that include evidence from the instructions to support points

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free taster of our Roman Legends - Escape to Pompeii Writing unit. This lesson helps children to recognise, and use, prepositions in a sentence. Prepositions are important when constructing sentences. A preposition sits before a noun to show the noun’s relationship to another word in the sentence. This lesson has detailed planning, PowerPoint and all resources provided. This lesson is also differentiated three ways. Great to use as a one off lesson or as part of the full unit that you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609998 L.O: Use prepositional phrases. Success Criteria: I have identified a range of prepositions. I have used prepositions. I have used prepositional openers. Lower children will be supported with sentence scaffolds that they can place together to make a silly sentence. Higher children will also be challenged to use prepositions to create sentence openers.

This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns. The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively. The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing. It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity. The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow. Tags: ofsted, standards, quality, subject leadership, assessment, back to school, start of year, outstanding, observation, effective teaching, my turn your turn, interview