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.

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 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.

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about persuasive text. The included persuasive leaflet is based on a fictional theme park - Adventure Land. 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 persuasive text. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a persuasive leaflet. 2, 3 and 4. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a persuasive leaflet. To identify and compare the features of a persuasive leaflet. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about setting descriptions. The included text is based on the setting of a fairground, including descriptive vocabulary. 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 setting description. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a setting description. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a setting description. To identify and explain the features of a setting description. To understand how the author uses language to create a vivid description of the fairground. To understand and respond to a descriptive text about a fairground. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about character descriptions. The included text is based on the character of a fairy, including descriptive vocabulary. 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 character description. Also included is a Character Description Toolkit, full of features of character descriptions that they can use to create their own character description at the end of the unit. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a character description. To infer and deduce information from a character description. To infer and deduce information from a character description. To understand how the author uses language and punctuation to create suspense and describe a character. To understand and respond to a descriptive text about a mythical creature. 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

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about diary entries. The included text is based on the diary of a ghost, including descriptive vocabulary. 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 diary entry. Excitingly, this diary entry does not give away that a ghost has written it, but leads children to figure it out for themselves. Learning objectives: To understand the features and structure of a diary entry and to infer the feelings and motives of the writer. To infer the meaning and mood of a diary entry and to make predictions based on the text and illustrations. To analyse the language and imagery of a diary entry and to write a comprehension question based on the text. To evaluate the writer’s perspective and feelings in a diary entry and to compare it with other diary entries. To synthesise the information and ideas from a diary entry and to write a creative diary entry from a different perspective. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

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 Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Descriptive writing LKS2 UKS2 Year 3 Year 4 Y3 Y4 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 ks2 ofsted observation nqt ect interview

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

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 5 Christmas Reading 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. These lessons are based on the text Haunted Christmas by S. E. Schlosser, which has been divided up in small sections to be able to evaluate and discuss. Slightly spooky, these lessons are suitable for KS2. In the PowerPoint, there are visual pictures to represent the key vocabulary for each day. Resources included: x5 lesson plans PowerPoint with images for each lesson Comprehension questions Haunted Christmas text - divided into sections Lesson 1: L.O. To describe my first impressions of the story. Lesson 2: L.O. To predict what might happen next in the story. Lesson 3: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters Lesson 4: L.O. To create my own questions about the text. Lesson 5: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive horror reciprocal reading activities

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A flipchart with 88 slides about the grammar terminology needed for the Y6 SATs. Each slide has quick-fire tasks to complete and example SATs questions for the terminology on the previous page.

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! You may also be interested in… ☆ Outstanding Y3/4 English Interview Lesson - Apostrophes Writing Lesson ☆ x2 Y3 / 4 Sentence Types Outstanding Interview Lessons ☆ Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Relative Clauses Tags: descriptive writing, explanation text, mythical creatures, year 3, year 4, LKS2, KS2, Ofsted, outstanding, differentiated, vocabulary, verbs, adjectives, similes, adverbs, conjunctions, dragons, cyclops

Elevate your Year 5/6 students’ writing skills with this Ofsted-rated Outstanding English lesson on sentence openers! This flexible resource, adaptable for 20-minute bursts or a full hour, empowers students to create descriptive writing that’s both engaging and varied. What’s Inside: ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Visually stimulating slides to introduce key concepts, inspire creativity, and guide students through the writing process. ★ Engaging Activities: Three differentiated tasks (mild, spicy, hot) cater to all abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and supported. ★ Starter Activity: “The Openers Doctor” encourages students to analyze and evaluate sentence openers in a given text. ★ ADDSPICE Sentence Openers: Introduce students to the powerful ADDSPICE technique (Adverbs, Drop-in Clause, Describe, Simile, Preposition, -ing Word, Connective, -ed Word) for crafting captivating sentences. ★ Film Clip Inspiration: Spark creativity with a descriptive writing task based on a film clip. ★ Storyboard & Posters: Visual aids to support planning and reinforce learning. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Understand the impact of varied sentence openers on writing. ★ Confidently use a range of openers, including -ed, -ing, and descriptive phrases. ★ Apply the ADDSPICE technique to create engaging and diverse sentences. ★ Reflect on and improve their own writing. ★ Evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary and openers in a given text. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Ofsted-Approved: Proven to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. ★ Flexible & Adaptable: Easily adjust the lesson length to fit your timetable. ★ Engaging & Creative: Inspire students to experiment with language and express their ideas with confidence. ★ Differentiated: Caters to all abilities, ensuring every student can succeed. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided, saving you valuable prep time. Transform your students into confident and creative writers with this exceptional sentence openers lesson! Ideal for: Year 5, Year 6, KS2, English, writing, grammar, sentence structure, descriptive writing, creative writing.

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

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.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 5 week Unit Includes CLL, Music, Expressive Arts and PSED planning alongside weekly plans for each week. There are some planning for an extra week if needed to cover a whole term. Used in Spring 1. Also includes accompanying powerpoints and activity resources. Reception EYFS FS2

This two Year 3/4 English interview lesson about sentence types and effective writing has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. They can be flexibly used alone or together. Children will use a picture prompt to create a paragraph of writing in lesson 1 and in lesson 2 they will produce a storyboard based on a film clip about Aladdin, learning how to use a compound and complex sentences effectively. It includes: two lesson plans, two PowerPoint presentations, differentiated tasks and extra resources (such as word banks). Children discuss the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences and will reflect upon their writing. Lesson 1: L.O. To understand how to use a range of sentence types. Lesson 2: L.O. To use different types of sentences in my writing. Files included: ✸ x2 lesson plans ✸ x2 PowerPoints ✸ Banned words bank ✸ Picture prompt (easier activity) ✸ Picture prompt worksheet (medium level) ✸ Picture prompt worksheet (harder level) ✸ Conjunctions word bank ✸ Aladdin storyboard (easier level) ✸ Aladdin storyboard (medium level) ✸ Aladdin storyboard (harder level) ✸ Character adjective table year 5 year 6 KS2 Y5 Y6 UKS2 outstanding interview lesson ofsted English mastery SPAG observation Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

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