To help pupils recap key word classes in preparation for the SPAG test, I have created a simple PPT where pupils are given a sentence and then must label each word with its word class as well as identifying what type of sentence it is. It has proved extremely useful as a quick starter to a grammar lesson.

A document containing top tips for teacher/pupils in completing the reading and SPAG Y6 SAT test.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 7 class all about using imagination to picture the world in a different way through the art of poetry. The poems they produce are always fantastic! We study poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing. My full poetry unit is on my page.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 8 class all about WW1 trenches. We study War Poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing.

A useful topic evaluation designed for pupils to reflect on their progress at the end of a topic/unit of work.

A reading record I put together for my Y7, Y8 and Y9 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A reading record I put together for my Y5 and Y6 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A collection of marking stickers that I have used very successfully in lessons. Some are even personalised (just change my name to yours). It can save a lot of time in writing comments in pupils’ books!

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Philip Pullman’s popular novel, ‘Clockwork’. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted for Year 4 or 6.

Part 1 of a full scheme of work of the novel ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan. Included is: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoint for each lesson along with all resources. Lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills. Lessons are aimed at Year 8 but can be easily adapted to suit other year groups. Planned and ready to teach!

Part 2 of a full scheme of work for the novel ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan. Included is: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoint for each lesson along with all resources. Lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills. Lessons are aimed at Year 8 but can be easily adapted to suit other year groups. Planned and ready to teach!

Fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Myths, Legends and Fables. Included are: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoints for each lesson as well as differentiated resources. The unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted easily for a different year group.

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for the well-known film ‘The Snowman’ based on the book by Raymond Briggs. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted for Year 4 or 6.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for Film Narratives, aimed primarily at Year 6 (but can be adapted to suit Year 5 and 7). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit looks at 3 different film from The Literacy Shed: Little Freak, Francis and The Present as well as a couple of music videos. All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for The Circus of Nibblewick, aimed primarily at Year 5 (but can be adapted to suit Year 4 and 6). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit focuses on the fictional town of Nibbleswick and their reaction to a circus coming to town. Lessons range from the history of the circus, circus acts and the controversy it causes to exploring argument writing features and writing a letter and creating advertising materials using presentational devices… All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach 4 week scheme of work for the play Free by David Grant, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 8). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills.

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Robin Wood, a unit of work based on the outdoor activity centre. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 6 but can be adapted for Year 5.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for Gothic Fiction, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 8 and 9). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit looks at many different Gothic texts from The Tell Tale Heart and The Monkey’s Paw to Dracula, Frankenstein and Twilight. All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a reading and writing assessment.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for the novel Wonder, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 6). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a reading and writing assessment.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work forCrime and Detection, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 8 and 9). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit focuses on the detective fiction genre and lessons range from the causes of crime, features of detective fiction and detective stereotypes to exploring and analysing a range of texts and characters such as ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ and Sherlock Holmes. All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment.