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

Immerse your students in the captivating world of the Stone Age with this comprehensive English unit based on the popular book, “Stone Age Boy.” Designed for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3/4), this resource 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

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

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This Christianity and the Bible RE unit is perfect to use across a half term and is a great way to delve into the stories of Christianity and understand the Bible. Children will learn all about the Bible through looking at four different stories and how they have influenced Christians today. These five lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with some flexibility for additional lessons or other school activities. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Included is: 5 PowerPoints 5 lesson plans The Bible Fact File Information Sheet Mary Jones - a Synopsis The Story of Mary Jones Storyboard The Wedding at Cana Story The Sower and the Seed Story The Sower Worksheet The Miracles of Jesus Storyboard The Miracles of Jesus Storyboard Help Sheet Lessons: What do we know about the Bible? What is the Mary Jones story? The Wedding at Cana The Sower and the Seed Jesus the Healer KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation

Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 3 Christmas Poetry Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. Children will create their own Christmas poems - starting with learning all about rhyming words and creating rhyming phrases to creating an acrostic poem to writing a free verse poem all about the five senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) at Christmas. Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary. Resources included: x3 lesson plans x3 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) Christmas Poem Template (for support) The Magic of Christmas poem x3 Acrostic poem templates (with and without lines) Christmas Acrostic poem example (for modelling) Christmas Senses Pictures Senses Inside and Outside at Christmas worksheet Lesson 1: L.O. I can use rhyming words to create a Christmas poem. Success Criteria: I can recognise rhyming words when saying them out loud. I can create a rhyming poem about Christmas I can create excitement through poetry. I can add other literary features (e.g. conjunctions, adjectives, similes). Lesson 2: L.O. I can use rhyming techniques to write an acrostic poem. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use neat presentation and handwriting. Lesson 3: L.O. I can use my five senses to describe Christmas. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use effective adjectives to describe the senses at Christmas time. y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive reciprocal reading activities english literacy writing creating poetry verse

Enlighten the magical adventure story of Kensuke’s Kingdom with this four lesson diary writing unit. Previously used in Year 5, this unit is easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with questions for the first 3 chapters of the story. Children will explicitly learn about using adverbials, conjunctions, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, main clauses, different sentence types (simple, compound, complex), speech (direct and reported). Used successfully for observations, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by experienced leadership teams. Lesson 1 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices, including adverbials. Success Criteria: I can summarise the main ideas of a text I can include thoughts and feelings of the main character I can use exciting vocabulary I can use adverbs and adverbial openers in my writing Lesson 2 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a recount I will go into most detail about main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader. Lesson 3 L.O.: To be able to write a dialogue between characters using correct speech rules. Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a conversation I will go into most detail about the main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader Lesson 4 (could be spread over two lessons) L.O.: To be able to write using a range of clause structures, varying their position within a sentence. Success Criteria: Creating atmosphere and using dialogue to advance exciting action and creating the character’s personality. Selecting vocabulary that reflects the theme Using a range of cohesive devices to create flow Using passive and modal verbs Using adverbs, prepositional phrases and noun phrases effectively Using correct speech punctuation Spelling most words correctly This unit includes: ✸ x4 Lesson plans ✸ x4 PowerPoints ✸ x4 Writing planning pages ✸ Adverbs word mat ✸ Feelings word mat ✸ Cohesive devices activity ✸ Conjunction types ✸ Diary writing checklist ✸ Alternatives to Said word mat UKS2 KS2 Y5 Y6 y4 interview observation nqt novel english literacy Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Enhance your KS2 English curriculum with this comprehensive 10-lesson writing unit based on the classic story of Beowulf. Developed by experienced literacy educators, this resource provides a structured and engaging approach to teaching writing skills while exploring the rich world of Anglo-Saxon literature. What’s Inside: ✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and questions to guide your teaching. ✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Support each lesson with visually engaging presentations. ✸ Differentiated Resources: Word banks, writing frames, and support sheets cater to various learning needs. ✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Students will write character descriptions, diary entries, setting descriptions, and even craft their own ending to the story. ✸ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key writing skills like descriptive language, character development, and narrative structure. ✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit enhance reading comprehension and inference skills. ✸ Culminating Project: Students will create a class book showcasing their best writing. Why Choose This Resource? ✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. ✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of Anglo-Saxon history and literature. ✸ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you valuable prep time. ✸ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. Help your students develop their writing skills and explore the epic tale of Beowulf! Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, mythology.

Bring Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” to life in your classroom with our art unit tailored for KS1 and KS2 students. This unit includes 10 well-structured lessons that introduce students to the art of Quentin Blake and other artists. Key Learning Outcomes: Artistic Study: Students will examine Quentin Blake’s illustrations, learning to recognize and appreciate different artistic styles. Skill Development: Children will practice sketching and painting, emulating Quentin Blake’s style, including portraits, using a variety of tools such as pencils, charcoal, and felt tips. Understanding Scale: The lessons guide students in creating art at different sizes, from small sketches to larger paintings. Painting Skills: Students will learn various painting techniques, including how to create washes and other effects. Crafting Experience: A creative project is included where students craft their own potion bottles from felt, applying basic stitching techniques. Resources Provided: Lesson Plans: Clear and detailed instructions for each lesson to ensure effective teaching. PowerPoint Presentations: Visual aids for each lesson to guide students through the art-making process. Supporting Materials: Resources in PDF, PowerPoint, and PNG formats to complement the lessons. Suitable for Grades: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) This unit provides a fun and educational way to combine art with literature, helping students develop a passion for both subjects. Keywords: Art Unit, Quentin Blake, Sketching, Painting, Potion Bottle Craft, KS1, KS2, Year 1-6

Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters. This is the second set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 1 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12553995 What’s Inside: ★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage. ★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities. ★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively. ★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage. ★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum. ★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words. ★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles. ★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go! Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar! Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.

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

Kickstart your KS2 English year with this engaging 5-lesson unit that seamlessly blends personal reflections with imaginative storytelling! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource will have your pupils crafting compelling diary entries in no time. What’s Inside This Complete Unit: ☆ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all learners. ☆ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with thought-provoking prompts, model examples, and helpful tips to guide students through the writing process. ☆ Adverb Word Bank & Help Sheet: A valuable resource to expand students’ vocabulary and enhance their descriptive writing skills. ☆ Diary “Shopping List” (Features Checklist): A handy checklist to ensure students include all the essential elements of a diary entry. ☆ Paired Activity Sheet: Promote collaboration and peer learning with a structured activity for students to practice and refine their writing. Key Learning Outcomes: ☆ Diary Writing Skills: Students will master the format, style, and language conventions of diary writing, including first-person perspective, past tense, and informal language. ☆ Sentence Construction: Students will learn to build strong and effective sentences using fronted adverbials, adverbs, and additional information in brackets or dashes. ☆ Punctuation: Students will practice using capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, speech marks, and commas accurately. ☆ Creative Writing: Students will develop their imagination and storytelling abilities by writing a diary entry from the perspective of a Viking character. ☆ Editing and Revising: Students will learn to reflect on their writing, identify areas for improvement, and redraft their work to enhance clarity and impact. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 English, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and grammar skills. ☆ Engaging and Relevant: Combines personal reflections on summer holidays with an exciting Viking adventure to spark student interest. ☆ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ☆ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. ☆ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of writing in young learners. Inspire your students to become confident and creative writers with this back-to-school diary writing unit! Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, diary writing, creative writing, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, back to school, key stage 2, key stage two, transition, September, holiday writing, first week back, Viking, The Saga of Bjorn

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.

Need an easy-to-follow Ancient Egyptian unit including planning, PowerPoints and worksheets? Look no further! Children will learn all above Ancient Egypt from the basics of location and time period to Ancient Egyptian traditions and culture. These seven lessons are perfect to be used during a half term and are flexible to be used in any order. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced Geography and History subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Resources included: ✸ x7 Lesson Plans ✸ x7 PowerPoints ✸ Blank map of the world ✸ Blank timeline ✸ Building pictures for timeline ✸ Picture clue sheet ✸ Timeline events ✸ Blank map of Egypt ✸ Guidance sheet for Ancient Egyptian society activity ✸ Questions for an Ancient Egyptian slave ✸ Hieroglypics alphabet ✸ x3 Mummification sheets (differentiated 3 ways) ✸ Number system ✸ Egyptian maths workbook ✸ Hook ideas Lesson 1 L.O. To locate Egypt on a map of the World. L.O. To locate the Ancient Egyptian period on a time line. Success Criteria: I can identify Egypt on a map of the world and describe its location. I can say when the Ancient Egyptian period was and place it on a timeline with other important historical periods. I can recall some significant events of the Ancient Egyptian period. Lesson 2 L.O. To recognise the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians. Success Criteria: I know the Nile was an important source of water and made the land fertile for farming in Egypt, as well as being used for transportation. I know the different seasons connected to the River Nile in Ancient Egypt. Lesson 3 L.O. To understand how Ancient Egyptian society was organised. L.O. To know why pyramids were built. Success Criteria: I know that Egyptian society was hierarchical with the Pharaoh as the divine ruler. I understand that beneath the pharaoh, there were different levels of society. I can explain why the pyramids were built. Lesson 4 L.O. To understand why the pyramids at Giza are considered a wonder of the world. Success Criteria: I can give reasons why the Pyramids at Giza are a wonder of the world. Lesson 5 L.O. To be able to use Hieroglyphics to create an image. Success Criteria: I can say why hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt. I can copy and design my own tomb painting using hieroglyphics. y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 geography topic humanities unit lessons atlases atlas features year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ofsted inspection observation sen la ma ha differentiated home learning remote learning Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. This Bonfire Night writing unit is perfect to use in October or November for Bonfire Night firework celebrations! Children will start with a cold write, writing their own Bonfire Night poem before building up to a banger of a senses poem at the end of the unit. They will perform poetry to learn all about onomatopoeia and expression. These five lessons are perfect to be used across a week. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced English subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students in Year 1. Included is: 5 PowerPoints 5 Lesson plans Senses worksheet HA senses poetry writing frame Lesson 1: To write a poem. I can use my senses to make phrases. I can say aloud what a want to write. I can segment sounds in words. I can link words together to make a phrase. I can use a capital letter. I can use finger spaces. I can write letters that start on the line. I can write letters that are a similar size to one another. Lesson 2: To perform a poem. I can learn a line of a new poem and recite it with my group. I can read a poem using a clear voice I can perform a poem with expression. I can perform words with onomatopoeia Lesson 3: To perform a poem. I can work in a group to perform a poem. I can speak with a clear voice. I can use expression and intonation when I perform. I can recognise words that have onomatopoeia Lesson 4 and 5: To write a poem. I can say out loud what I am going to write about. I can use my senses to talk about bonfire night. I can use adjectives to describe Bonfire Night. I can write sentences that include an expanded noun phrase. KS1 outstanding SEN key stage one fire work safety november writing english literacy reading poem poetry 5 senses

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

This resource offers 18 detailed grammar starter activities with answer sheets, ideal for Year 5 and 6 students. These starters are perfect for engaging English lessons or as quick morning activities. Covering a broad range of grammar topics, including adjectives, relative clauses, noun phrases, verbs, word classes, non-finite clauses, adverbial clauses, and the past tense, this pack ensures comprehensive grammar practice. The clear instructions and answer sheets allow for easy self-assessment, making them suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent learning sessions. A valuable tool for improving grammar skills in upper primary students.

Enhance your reading assessment and support your students’ literacy development with our comprehensive Book Bands Progression Chart and Target Stickers. This resource is designed to guide educators through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), offering a clear and structured overview of reading progression. The progression chart outlines key learning objectives for each book band, helping teachers monitor students’ reading levels and identify areas for improvement. With detailed descriptions for every band, you can easily track progress and set achievable goals for your students. Included in the package are target stickers tailored to each book band. These stickers provide concise, motivational feedback, letting students know exactly what they need to focus on to advance to the next reading level. This not only promotes self-awareness in learners but also encourages a sense of achievement as they progress. Ideal for classroom use, this resource simplifies the task of managing reading progression, making it easier for teachers to support and challenge students effectively. Keep your students motivated and on track with our Book Bands Progression Chart and Target Stickers—a valuable tool for any primary classroom. Tags: Reception, Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 UKS2 LKS2 Oxford book band colours book band 3 yellow book band assessment book band ages book band age chart book band and levels reading book bands collins big cat phonics reading level colours reading book colour bands usborne book bands national curriculum book bands book band reading levels

12 display posters for an English working wall. PDF format 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