Powerpoint Poem about the colour BLUE. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming couplets which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour blue and identify blue objects around them. Lots of ‘blue’ photos and an easy to learn ‘I love blue…’ repetition pattern.
Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.
KS2 Geographical features : Bridges of Britain fact sheets. Includes 10 iconic ,interesting and very different types of British Bridges including Clifton Suspension, Tyne Bridge, Forth Bridge, Tees Transporter, Gateshead Millenneum Bridge, Tower Bridge, Severn Bridge, Menai Suspension, Tarr Steps Bridge and Infinity Bridge. Each fact sheet includes information on the different structure of the bridges, simple dimensions, brief historical information and interesting related facts. The layout is accessible and easy to use to extract information or make comparisons between the bridges. Useful to link to DT topic on bridges or non-fiction writing reference material.
Set of 42 photographs of past and present everyday objects including: kettle(2) , clothes washing(3), iron (3), camera (3), drying clothes (4), TV (4), telephone (6), writing (5), grass cutting (4), watches (2), bikes (10). Great to use for timeline activities, sorting or matching to a historical era, sets/venn diagram activity, display and group resources. Can remove or add cards to match ability levels. Use two cards in each category and play 'Pairs', 'Snap' or 'Happy Families' type games.
KS1 &2 Attack or Defend Medieval Castle Activity: 12 battle statements to classify under ’attack’ or ‘defend’ on the activity board. Pupils work in small groups or pairs to discuss and categorise the statements. A fun activity to help pupils improve historical vocabulary and understanding of the methods of defence and attack strategy. Can also be used as a plenary to assess pupil knowledge following a topic on Medieval Castles.
KS1 & 2 Set of 32 Quiz questions about Medieval Castles.
32 differentiated questions (and answers!) to challenge and develop pupil knowledge about Medieval castles. Each question card is differentiated with a star symbol (1 star = easy, 2 stars = harder, 3 stars= difficult) so pupils can answer at their knowledge level. Useful as a lesson starter or plenary of for a small group activity.
Set of 5 resources:
KS 1 & 2 Power-point : Variation in Sharks.
Learning Objectives
• To understand that sharks can be classified into specific groups according to their characteristics.
• To recognise similarities and differences in sharks.
• To be able to classify sharks into Mackerel, Ground, Carpet, Bullhead and Dogfish groups according to their characteristics.
Slides 2-6 explore the definition of variation through key questions in partner/small group discussion. There is also a link to a YouTube clip about sharks.
Slides 7-11 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Mackerel Sharks.
Slides 12-16 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Ground sharks.
Slides 17-21 are information slides about 4 sharks characterised under the heading Carpet sharks.
Slides 22-25 are information slides about 3 sharks characterised under the heading Bullhead sharks.
Slides 26-28 are information slides about 2 sharks characterised under the heading Dogfish sharks.
Each shark slide gives information ranging from colour, length, location found, food and prey, danger level to humans.
Can be split into a series of lessons or used as on entire lesson on variation. The information about the shark groups is written in a simple text so can be printed for pupil use and used to judge comparisons and similarities between the groups within the species.
KS2 Y4, 5, 6 Set of 8 comprehension texts and questions on the topic ‘Sharks’. There is one general comprehension on sharks and seven comprehension texts on the following: Angel, Basking, Great White, Great Hammerhead, Nurse, Tiger and Whale sharks. Each text has eight questions.
Learning Objectives:
I can respond to a range of texts.
I can locate ideas and use information.
I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason.
I can infer ideas from the text.
I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers.
KS1 & 2 Label the parts of the Great White Shark
A simple worksheet to enable pupils to match the scientific anatomical vocabulary to the correct part of the picture. There are ten body parts to. The vocabulary list is included beneath the picture pupil use. This is a useful activity to assess pupil knowledge of scientific vocabulary at the end of a lesson or mini topic.
Shark ID mat useful for playing shark bingo, pairs, snap etc to help pupils learn the names of sharks.
Also included is a blank project booklet for pupils to create their own 'Shark' books as part of the lesson or as a homework activity.
KS2 Mythical beasts powerpoint. 16 slides of facts and interesting information about mythical creatures. Includes Basilisk, Unicorn, Werewolf, Vampire, Loch Ness Monster, Goblin, Dragon, Demon, Hydra, Yeti, Minotaur, Mermaid, Troll, Griffin, Kraken and Sphinx.
Can be used to support units of work on myths and legends, writing folklore, Ancient Greek and Roman topics and inspiring creative writing and book making. Useful for paired and individual use on laptops as a story writing stimulus. I printed the slides and made a class book which my Y5 children loved reading in their ‘quiet time’.
**RE Jesus and Disciples set of 13 comparison game cards (KS1&2). Can be used as a game to help pupils learn the names and characteristics of the individual disciples. Use also as a reference resource for research work in RE, History or non- fiction writing.
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Theseus and the Minotaur Diary example with 24 KS2 comprehension questions.
Set in pre 40AD, Theseus writes about his observations as he travels on his quest to slay the Minotaur. The diary is written in the first person and is separated into two main sections (Part 1: The quest to slay the Minotaur/ Part 2 : The return to Athens). Each part is broken into smaller, readable sections based upon location as Theseus travels through the myth. This recount demonstrates features of a diary and acts as a continuous recount of the event including Theseus’s personal feelings and points of view.
Can be used as a stimulus for Myths and Legends, creative writing and to identify the features and structure of diary writing or as a Recount Checklist activity.
Also attached are two sets of 12 comprehension questions relating to each of the two parts of the text.
Comprehension Learning Objectives:
I can respond to a range of texts.
I can locate ideas and use information.
I can refer to the text when explaining a view or reason.
I can deduce and infer ideas from the text.
I can select sentences or phrases to support my answers.
Can be used in cross curricular topics English -Myths and Legends/ writing a diary or recount, History – The Greeks/ Greek Gods and Goddesses, Mythical Beasts, Geography – Greece. **
Bundle of 5 resources including :
Halloween powerpoint lesson of 34 slides including a simple history of Halloween and customs with activities for pupils including writing a spell.
How to write a horror story A KS2 power-point of 19 slides which can be used as one lesson or extended over a longer period. Included are examples of 2 short horror stories (not too scary!) for pupils to use in the lesson to analyse against a Horror story features checklist. There are key questions to promote discussion and paired work. Also included is a simple planning and drafting grid. Pupils can use the grids to give paired feedback to improve their work prior to writing the final story. The lesson culminates in a spooky story reading presentation.
Horror story template for pupil use with a reminder of the features of a horror story.
Halloween word searches x 2 (one simple - forward words, one more challenging with words arranged up, down, f/w, b/w, diagonally).
Halloween quiz of 15 questions and answers. Can be played as a team or pairs/individually following topic or lesson on Halloween. Useful as a post lesson assessment.
KS1 & 2 play script planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own play. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing playscripts and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting, the problem and the structure of their play.
Great to use following a drama or speaking and listening lesson. Can also be used with the majority of topics involving stories and characters (real and fictional).
KS1 & 2 Fable planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own fable. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing fables and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting, the moral and the structure of their story.
Great to use following an assembly or moral writing lesson /drama. Can also be used with topics : Aesop’s fables, Morals and Dilemmas, Animals.
The Beach. Narrative story planning templates (3) with learning objective and success criteria. Year2/3 and LA Y4,5 and 6.
Template 1: ‘Mystery on the beach’. Learning objective:To select appropriate and effective vocabulary.
Template 2: ‘Trapped on the beach’. Learning objective: To vary my sentences for clarity, purpose and effect.
Template 3: ‘The beach cave’. Learning objective: To be able to select appropriate and effective vocabulary.
Each plan includes a planning stimulus starting point (dilemma, point of interest, mystery) and key questions to generate ideas and description.
Can be used as part of cross curricular topics : The beach, Seaside, Sea, Adventures or as part of English narrative writing.
I used this with Year 2 and 3 pupils but could also be useful with LA Y4/5/6.
Behaviour for Learning pupil self-evaluation/assessment template. Suitable for Primary/Secondary. Pupils identify their strengths and areas for development in individual lessons, specific subjects or over an identified timescale. This template makes it easy for pupils to identify ways to improve their behaviour for learning and set realistic targets. Can be used as part of a single lesson or at the end of a series of lessons. Also suitable for PSHCE/Tutor time, behaviour management reviews or for SENCOs or TAs to support pupils with SEN. Can be used as a record to monitor pupil progress over an academic school year and share with parents.
How to write a biography. A series of five power-point lessons for pupils in Y5 and Y6. The lessons involve small group tasks to enable pupils to learn the definition of ‘biography’, identify people they know who have been the subject of a biography, analyse biographies (differentiated at three levels for HA, MA, LA), identify and highlight the features using a colour coded checklist and give feedback using subject specific vocabulary.
Each lesson includes a short ‘recap’ session with practical activities linked to the features checklist. Pupils will write their own biographies with the support of a structured planning template and research frame (included on slides) to aid content development and offer an opportunity for peer feedback to improve their work. Lesson five focuses on an assessment task for pupils to extract information from a Facebook page to write a biography about Florence Nightingale.
Weekly planning unit for EYFS. Learning activities and theme based upon the rhyme/song 'There was a Princess long ago'. Activities cover areas of learning with emphasis on speaking and listening and vocabulary development through role play and fun outdoor learning. Non negotiable vocabulary is identified for Literacy and Numeracy teaching. Planning includes differentiated Literacy and Numeracy for LA,MA and HA groups.
Handbook of codes for pupils to crack either individually or with a partner. Each page has messages for pupils to decode from one of six codes including Reverse Alphabet, Letter/Number substitution, Secret Symbol Code, Morse, Cipher Wheel and Pigpen Cipher. There is a practise page for pupils to devise their own secret messages and a template and instructions for making a Cipher Wheel. There is a page where pupils can use three methods to create their own secret agent code name.
The Reverse Alphabet, Letter/Number and Secret Symbol codes are suitable for LA/MA pupils whilst the others are more challenging. Great fun as part of a lesson (English Grammar, comprehension etc) or as a filler activity for a specific group.
KS2 powerpoint of 27 slides which can be used as a complete lesson or divided into a series of lessons. The slides include group and paired questions to explore and define the life of a highwayman, their target victims and the reasons for particular types of robbery. There is a focus on the life of Dick Turpin who has written a Facebook page and a historical account of his crimes leading to his arrest. Includes an opportunity to learn the game ‘Hangman’ and look at historical documents eg Christening record, Trial poster . Final task is the design of a ‘Wanted ’poster for the King.
Petra Information leaflet. KS1 or KS2 resource comprising facts, information and photographs about the Ancient city of Petra organised onto one A4 page. Simplified language and layout to help pupils access information easily to develop research in History lessons.