A complete poetry lesson for KS2 based on the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as a part of a topic on rainforests or predators. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 14 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem and poet • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains questions linked to the poet’s use of language and requires pupils to express their opinion.

A complete lesson based on the poem ‘In the Dark, Dark Wood’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. This fun spooky poem is ideal for teachers exploring scary poetry with their pupils. Great for Halloween! Useful for reading sessions or literacy lessons. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS1. The PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets.Worksheet A contains a task to explore pupils’ basic understanding and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to language and expressing opinion.

A PPT based lesson linked to the Year 3 terminology objective requiring pupils to understand the terms clause and subordinate clause. The PPT contains explanation, examples, activities and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a short assessment test containing five SATs style questions linked to the objective is included with an accompanying answer sheet.

A complete poetry lesson based on the fun scary poem ‘The Hairy Toe’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Great for Halloween! Useful for whole class or guided reading sessions, literacy lessons or topic work. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS1. The 13 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a task to explore pupils’ basic understanding and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to language and inference.

A set of PPT resources which contain a collection of nursery rhymes and meet the following curriculum objectives: • Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role-play. (EYFS) • learning to appreciate rhymes and poems, and to recite some by heart (Year 1) The set features sixteen well-known nursery rhymes with original colour illustrations. The illustrations enable the children to discuss aspects of the rhymes and reinforce understanding. Three PPTs are included: • PPT 1: Nursery Rhyme Collection. Sixteen nursery rhymes with words and colour illustrations. The words are useful for teacher reference and the engaging illustrations promote engagement. • PPT 2: Recite the Rhyme. This PPT features illustrations and titles only and challenges students to recite the rhyme. • PPT 3: Guess the rhyme. This PPT is designed for when students have developed familiarity with nursery rhymes. It features illustrations of nursery rhymes and challenges students to guess the nursery rhyme using picture cues. This useful resource can be used time and time again to develop and reinforce children’s understanding of nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes included are: • Little Bo Peep • Polly Put the Kettle on • Jack and Jill • Mary Mary Quite Contrary • Little Jack Horner • Little Boy Blue • Pat-a-cake • Little Miss Muffet • Jack-be-nimble • Hush-a-bye-baby • Pussy-cat, Pussy-cat • Three Blind Mice • Doctor Foster • Humpty Dumpty • Hey Diddle Diddle

A complete lesson based on the poem ‘From a Railway Carriage’ by Robert Louis Stevenson with PPT presentation, comprehension worksheets and follow up activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as part of a topic on transport. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and finding evidence.

A Christmas poetry lesson based on the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for follow-up writing and speaking and listening activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 2 to 6. The 14 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.

A complete poetry lesson for KS2 based on the poem ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ by Robert Burns. Includes PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for exploring classic poetry; introducing pupils to the work of Scottish poet Robert Burns and discussing the celebration known as Burns Night. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 12 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and finding textual evidence.

A complete lesson based on the fantasy poem ‘Overheard on a Saltmarsh’ by Harold Monro. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks.Also includes guidance for two follow-up activities linked to drama and writing. Ideal for teachers exploring classic poetry. Great for guided or whole class reading sessions and literacy. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 11 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to the poet’s use of language, prediction and writing in the style of the poet.

A complete lesson based on the traditional poem ‘Remember, remember the 5th of November’ with a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for studying Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes, The Gunpowder Plot or as part of a topic on The Stuarts. Also includes guidance for two follow-up writing activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 11 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains straightforward literal questions and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains questions linked to summarising and expressing opinion.

A complete poetry lesson for KS2 based on the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll. Includes PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for exploring classic and nonsense poetry. Great for vocabulary work and encouraging students to decipher word meanings through context. Also includes guidance for three follow-up activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 16 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up poetry perfomance and writing activities The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains straightforward literal questions and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains questions linked to the poet’s use of language and a task requiring students to summarise part of the poem.

A complete poetry lesson based on a classic poem about colours: ‘What is Pink’ by Christina Rossetti. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for four follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry with KS1 and lower key stage 2. Also great for helping students identify and discuss different colours. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 1 to 4. The 17 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.

This resource includes a 12 slide PPT containing the Year 5 and 6 words broken down into 11 spelling lists with activities to aid spelling practice. Also included are three differentiated sets of worksheets for each of the 11 spelling lists. Activities are focused around developing strategies to learn the words and understanding their meaning. The content of the worksheets is shown below: Practise: Look Cover Write Check Spelling Sheets Consolidation: Correct the Spelling Worksheets Challenge: Match the Meaning Worksheets Plus, there is a copy of the year 5 and 6 spelling list. This is a comprehensive, straightforward and easy to use resource which allows for repeated spelling practice in order to ensure the pupil’s recall of the spellings is secure.

A complete lesson based on a selection of limericks by Edward Lear. Includes PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for exploring classic and nonsense poetry. Also includes guidance for two follow-up activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 12 slide PPT contains: • Limericks with supporting visual images • Background information about limericks and Edward Lear • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up writing activities which support students in creating their own limericks The resource also includes: • A sheet containing three illustrated limericks. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains straightforward literal questions and an activity requiring pupils to visualise a limerick and create an illustration. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains questions linked to vocabulary and a task requiring students to express their opinion.

The nativity story of the Three Kings / Three Wise Men told through a classic poem. Ideal for exploring the Christmas story, Epiphany and Three Kings Day. The resource contains a complete lesson with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. It also contains guidance for two follow-up activities with links to literacy and art. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 22 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated reading comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks requiring pupils to provide evidence and express opinion.

A complete lesson based on the poem ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson with PPT presentation, comprehension worksheets and follow up activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as part of a topic on predators or birds of prey. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing viewpoint.

A complete poetry lesson based on a classic Japanese haiku: Matsuo Basho’s frog poem. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes activities designed to help students create their own haikus. These activities are ideal for helping pupils consider word choice, editing, syllables and layout. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 12 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities which explore how haikus are written and provide guidance supporting students in writing their own. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem and translations. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains literal questions and an activity that requiring pupils to visualise the poem. Worksheet B contains more challenging activities requiring pupils to compare and contrast vocabulary and express their opinion.

Resources to support fiction writing in KS1. Includes three story maps / planning sheets, a vocabulary card and a self / peer assessment checklist. The story maps / planning sheets can be used prior to writing a fiction story. They are suitable for both creating a story map based on a model text, or planning a story. The fiction vocabulary card can be used to support students during writing. It contains a selection of vocabulary lists enabling students to be more ambitious in their word choice when writing. Word lists are linked to areas such as characters, settings, feelings etc. The self / peer assessment checklist is useful at the editing stage. It can be used to help students easily identify areas where improvement is needed. The fiction vocabulary card can also help to support students in the editing process. All resources are fully editable allowing teachers to adapt them to meet the needs of their class.

This pack provides coverage of around half of the spelling objectives for year 3 and 4 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the English National Curriculum: The pack is fully editable and includes: • A suggested year 4 spelling half-termly teaching sequence • Word Lists containing sets of the statutory and example spellings. These can be given to pupils or enlarged to create posters • Look Cover Write Check sheets containing statutory and example spellings • A PPT containing example words accompanied by rules, guidance and word lists • Dictation sentences containing a mix of statutory and example spellings • A PPT containing a range of teacher led spelling tasks to help pupils practise their spellings • A PPT containing a range of spelling tasks to help pupils learn their set spellings independently For a resource offering complete coverage of all of the year 3 and 4 spelling objectives please see details of the year 3 and 4 bundle.

This pack provides coverage of around half of the spelling objectives for year 3 and 4 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the English National Curriculum: The pack is fully editable and includes: • A suggested year 3 spelling half-termly teaching sequence • Word Lists containing sets of the statutory and example spellings. These can be given to pupils or enlarged to create posters • Look Cover Write Check sheets containing statutory and example spellings • A PPT containing example words accompanied by rules, guidance and word lists • Dictation sentences containing a mix of statutory and example spellings • A PPT containing a range of teacher led spelling tasks to help pupils practise their spellings • A PPT containing a range of spelling tasks to help pupils learn their set spellings independently For a resource offering complete coverage of all of the year 3 and 4 spelling objectives please see details of the year 3 and 4 bundle.