Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
“Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is a comprehensive learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2+ students in understanding and mastering 10 forms of writing. This resource covers a range of genres, including Diary Recounts, News Report Recounts, Film Reviews, Balanced Arguments, Non-chronological Reports, Tourism Information Posters, Adverts and Instructions.
The resource provides an in-depth exploration of each genre, highlighting their key features and attributes. For example, Imagery Poems are described as a form of expression that uses sensory language to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. The other genres are similarly explained, with examples and exemplars provided to help students understand how to construct effective pieces of writing.
Teachers can use this resource to introduce each genre, provide guidance on how to create effective pieces of writing, and offer examples for students to follow. The resource is ideal for use in English lessons, but can also be applied to other subjects to encourage and scaffold writing.
Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is an invaluable resource for students looking to improve their writing skills and understand different forms of writing.
“Writing for a Purpose: Field Guide” is an educational resource meticulously crafted to assist Key Stage 2 children in comprehending the fundamental elements and objectives of creating a comprehensive field guide.
This resource provides a detailed explanation of field guides and their main features. A field guide is a form of writing that aims to inform readers about various aspects of nature, such as plants, animals, or geographical features. The key components of this type of writing include providing descriptive information, illustrations or photographs, and organising content in a user-friendly format.
The resource also includes a sample field guide to demonstrate how these elements can be effectively utilised. The guide features detailed descriptions, accompanying illustrations, and a structured layout to aid readers in identifying different elements of nature.
Designed for integration into English lessons, this resource introduces children to the informative world of field guides, offering guidance on how to compile and present information effectively. Teachers can utilize this resource to initiate discussions on the unique characteristics of field guides, provide tips on descriptive writing techniques, and present examples to inspire children in their creative endeavors.
Furthermore, this resource serves as a versatile tool for promoting cross-curricular learning. Children can apply the skills and knowledge gained from creating a field guide to other subjects, such as science, geography, or environmental studies, by researching and documenting various aspects of the natural world.
In summary, “Writing for a Purpose: Field Guide” is a valuable resource that aids children in developing their writing skills and understanding different forms of informative writing, particularly in the context of creating comprehensive guides to nature and the environment.
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and skills with the “Read it!” resource pack. Each "Read it! provides a carefully curated text that will keep your students hooked and wanting more, with accompanying questions that are designed to encourage critical thinking and build comprehension skills.
‘Read it! The Aquavengers’ is specifically tailored for Year 4 and focuses on a superhero team who use the water cycle to save their city. Through the engaging text, students will explore and learn about the water cycle, and the accompanying questions will test their comprehension and analytical skills.
With “Read it!”, you can expect to see an improvement in your students’ reading skills, critical thinking, and overall engagement with reading and well as helping grasp a clear understanding of the water cycle.
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and skills with the “Read it!” resource pack. Each "Read it! provides a carefully curated text that will keep your students hooked and wanting more, with accompanying questions that are designed to encourage critical thinking and build comprehension skills.
‘Read it! Digestive Discovery’ is specifically tailored for Year 4 and focuses on Professor Crankpot’s adventure as he shrinks down and enters the digestive system. Through the engaging text, students will explore and learn about the digestie system, and the accompanying questions will test their comprehension and analytical skills.
With “Read it!”, you can expect to see an improvement in your students’ reading skills, critical thinking, and overall engagement with reading and well as helping grasp a clear understanding of the digestive system.
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and skills with the “Read it!” resource pack. Each "Read it! provides a carefully curated text that will keep your students hooked and wanting more, with accompanying questions that are designed to encourage critical thinking and build comprehension skills.
‘Read it! Digestive Discovery’ is specifically tailored for Year 4 and focuses on three friends who travel to a fantasy world where the ‘Matter Monsters’ live. Through the engaging text, students will explore and learn about states of matter, and the accompanying questions will test their comprehension and analytical skills.
With “Read it!”, you can expect to see an improvement in your students’ reading skills, critical thinking, and overall engagement with reading and well as helping grasp a clear understanding of states of matter.
‘Mix & Match Time Lines: Famous Scientists’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the lives of famous scientists, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in the lives of these great thinkers.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.