This is a word mat of words with the suffix ment. This is targeted at year 2 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a 3 and 1/2 week unit of work that is based on the book 'Street Child' by Berlie Doherty. The book tells the story about Dr Barnados and how the ragged schools were created through the eyes of an orphan Jim. Every time I have taught this unit there has been a special atmosphere as pupils have lots of ideas to discuss philosophical and moral issues and realise how lucky they are to be alive today in England. The end of the unit has two possible choices which are either writing as Jim in a diary extract or an alternative ending to the story. The learning objectives for this unit of work are; • To write a diary extract as a poor Victorian child. • To find and improve adverbs in a piece of text. • To make a freeze-frame to show what characters are feeling in a story. • To describe a character from a novel. • To write as a character from a novel. • To convey character by using colloquialism (slang). • To understand how a character from a novel feels. + Write expanded noun phrases. • To write a list poem. • To describe a character from a novel. • To make a key scene into a freeze frame, considering the characters feelings and emotions. • To map the story of a novel. • To map out a characters journey and feelings throughout a novel. • To find key information about Dr Barnardos. • To write complex sentences. • To identify cohesive devices for paragraphs. + I can describe the effect created by different cohesive devices • To plan a diary extract. OR To plan an alternative ending. • To write a diary extract. OR To write an alternative ending. This unit of work uses the 3 stage planning process of: • Stimulate and generate • Capture, sift and sort • Create, refine and evaluate Stimulate and generate = This usually starts with a hook to interest the class where the class realise who they are going to write for so they have a clear purpose and audience. Activities can include reading excellent model texts, drama or researching more about the author or the content of the book. Capture, sift and sort = This is the part of the unit where pupils look at key features, practise skills they will need in order to complete the final piece or new learning for objectives they have not learnt yet. Create, refine, evaluate = This is where you bring all you have learnt together and plan the final piece before you write it and then edit it to improve the piece. This can include self, peer or teacher led reviewing.

This is a 2 and a half week unit of work which focuses upon writing a persuasive letter to a famous footballer to stop them from releasing thousands of balloons when they open a supermarket. The main character is a boy called Finn who is trying to save the dolphins that swim near his Scottish seaside house. He discovers they eat them as they look like jellyfish and this can have very dangerous consequences. The unit is great for looking at plastic pollution in our seas and explores some interesting subjects as his Mum is rumoured to be a Selkie. The author is Elizabeth Laird and she writes very descriptive, funny and engaging stories that children love. The end written piece is an opportunity to generate a great piece of writing as there is a well-structured plan to support your less able pupils. My class have always loved this unit as the story is great and they get very interested in how they can improve awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans. I have included all the resources including worksheets and displays so you can start using this straight away. The learning objectives for this unit are; Stimulate & Generate • • To locate and retrieve information using skimming, scanning • To retrieve and record information from non-fiction • To discuss words and phrases that capture the reader’s interest and imagination • To draw sound inferences, supported through reference to the text • To identify how language, contribute to meaning • To identify key points of an argument • To make persuasive statements • To write a balanced argument • To write persuasive statements Capture, Sift and Sort • To find the key features of a persuasive letter • To use a variety of conjunctions • To write a cohesive paragraph • To write convincing conclusions Create, Refine and Evaluate • To plan a letter written as a character in a story • To write and edit a letter written as a character in a story This unit of work uses the 3-stage planning process of: • Stimulate and Generate • Capture, Sift and Sort • Create, Refine and Evaluate Stimulate and Generate = This usually starts with a hook to interest the class where the class realise who they are going to write for so they have a clear purpose and audience. Activities can include reading excellent model texts, drama or researching more about the author or the content of the book. Capture, Sift and Sort = This is the part of the unit where pupils look at key features, practise skills they will need in order to complete the final piece or new learning for objectives they have not learnt yet. Create, Refine and Evaluate = This is where you bring all you have learnt together and plan the final piece before you write it and then edit it to improve the piece. This can include self, peer or teacher led reviewing.

This is a shades of meaning display I made for synonyms of good, bad, said, scared and walked. I have also include blank versions in green, orange, red, purple and blue so you can create your own.

This is a word mat for Homographs which are words that have the same spelling as another word, but a different meaning.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix inter. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix il. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a word mat I have made for use in my class. A Homophone is a word that has the same sound as another but different meanings and or different spelling.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix sub. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a word mat of words for the suffix cial and tial. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix super. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a set of word mats for the year 3 and 4 word lists. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a word mat with synonyms for: • Good • Bad • Happy • Sad • Fast • Slow Each word has 40 different synonyms which allows pupils to build their vocabulary as these are commonly used words.

This is a sentence starter display for ADD SPICES which stands for: • Adverbs • Drop in clause • Describing word • Similes • Preposition • Ing word • Connective • Ed word • Sub-ordinate clause There is an explanation next to each spice jar which has the first letter of the acronym. This is a great display to have up all year round as a visual reminder to your class.

This is a 3 and a ½ week unit of work where pupils create their own charity inspired leaflet. The book used to stimulate the thoughts of being unselfish and thinking of others is ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde. This is a great story with a strong moral of sharing one’s wealth in order to find happiness. The end piece is a digitally created persuasive leaflet where pupils create logos, slogans and persuasive writing to produce an engaging charity inspired leaflet. This unit of work is targeted best at Year 4 - 6 pupils. I have included all the resources you need to start teaching this tomorrow. Below are all the learning objectives and resources included for the unit: Stage 1- Stimulate and generate - Learning outcomes • To write a letter to a persuade • To understand themes in a book • To draw inferences from the text. • To retrieve and record information from a piece of text. • To discuss philosophical ideas • To find the meaning of words Stage 2 - Capture, Sift and Sort- Learning outcomes • To find the key features of a leaflet • To write a persuasive slogan • To write captions • To write an engaging opening statement • To write a heading and subheadings • To use causal conjunctions Stage 3 - Create refine evaluate- Learning outcomes • To retrieve and record information from a piece of text • To design a campaign slogan and logo • To write an engaging opening statement • To plan and organise my ideas to effectively support my writing Resources Include: • Selfish Giant LOs PowerPoint • 1 – Sign • 2 - Themes in a book • 3 - Extract of the Selfish Giant • 4 - Philosophical Questions • 5 - The Selfish Giant Word Mat • 6 - Key Features of Leaflets • SEAQAB PowerPoint • 7 – Slogans • 8 – To write captions • iPads & Computers • 10 - Headings & Subheadings • 11 – Causal Conjunctions • 15 – Plan a Leaflet This unit of work uses the 3 stage planning process of: Stimulate and generate = This usually starts with a hook to interest the class where the class realise who they are going to write for so they have a clear purpose and audience. Activities can include reading excellent model texts, drama or researching more about the author or the content of the book. Capture, sift and sort = This is the part of the unit where pupils look at key features, practise skills they will need in order to complete the final piece or new learning for objectives they have not learnt yet. Create, refine, evaluate = This is where you bring all you have learnt together and plan the final piece before you write it and then edit it to improve the piece. This can include self, peer or teacher led reviewing.

This is a word mat for Homonyms that I use with my class. A Homonym is a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but a different meaning or origin.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix mis. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.

This is a great template that has boxes to write questions for the different domains: • Word reading • Inference • Language for effect • Comprehension – Monitor & Summarise • Comprehension – Clarify • Comprehension – Reason & Explain • Comprehension – Select & Retrieve • Themes and conventions It also includes a table to record your pupil’s performance in each of these domains. This is a great way to collect evidence of pupils reading ability. I have included a pdf for printing easily and a word version so you can alter it however you want.

This is a word mat of words with the prefix anti. This is targeted at years 3 and 4 as it is part of the spelling curriculum. This is a useful resource for pupils to use to improve their spellings as well as a useful tool to improve their word choices and quality of their writing. It has two versions; one with colour and the other just in black and white to save on printing costs.