This resource is intended to use for teaching Rap Poetry to Y6 - it really captures the interest of boys. There are 8 days planning included, alongside the Activinspire charts for each day, examples of poems to use with the 3 different ability groups, a self assessment grid and pictures. The poems are copyright to the given poets.

This resource was used for my Y6 class: it includes 2 weeks worth of planning and the accompanying Activinspire flipcharts and planning proformas. It is based on the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. With adaptation, can be used with Lower KS3

A knowledge organiser (1 page of A4) based on the novel ‘Butterfly Lion’ by Michael Morpurgo to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book. It has been produced using Publisher

A checklist for KS2 children to refer to when reading to develop independence and improve their fluency and comprehension skills. Page 1 prompts children in reading a text as a whole (linked to the Reading Framework 2023), and p2 is reminders about how to answer questions (e.g. in a test). Can be stuck in books or for a display

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Skellig’ by David Almond and supports children writing their own version of a ‘newspaper article’ about the creature being found by the children. It is an A4 ‘Publisher’ document and in PDF, which includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

This knowledge organiser is based on the topic ‘Iron Age’ and supports children writing their own version of a ‘newspaper article’ about children discovering an Iron Age settlement. It is an A4 ‘Publisher’ document and in PDF, which includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance (along with sentence starters for each suggested paragraph).

This writing prompt leads student through the features which will help them to achieve descriptive writing at a deeper level. It is based on the novel ‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman, and included sections for the setting, build up, dialogue and the ‘other mother’ character description. For each section, the feature needed to enhance the writing is given, followed by an example. There is then space for them to adapt/innovate their own idea. It worked exceptionally well in my Y6 class, and the writing produced was amazing.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel This Morning I met a Whale (Michael Morpurgo), and supports children writing a discussion text about whether or not sea creatures should be kept in captivity e.g. Sea World. It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance