A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for a unit on DESCRIPTIVE WRITING (winter themed) in Upper KS2 (Year 6) Although part of a scheme, it is also able to be taught as a standalone lesson. The lesson focuses on how to describe a setting or character precisely, by using SHOWING NOT TELLING The class explore these by looking at extracts together, before going onto try the techniques for themselves. This is lesson 4 in a series of 8. The whole scheme of work is also available as a bundle The planning for the whole unit of work is included in each individual lesson. The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing the cold task again as a hot task - in order to demonstrate progress. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.

A complete lesson based on the features of the Cinderella Fairy Tale. This is lesson 3 of 7 in a unit that explores a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson too. This lesson explores the version of Cinderella from China - Yeh Shen . The class explore the features within the story and respond by comparing the story to the original version. The independent task is differentiated three ways. The planning for the whole 7 sessions is included in the download. Please take a look at the full lessons for the prepared resources and PowerPoints. The whole unit is also available as a bundle. Images from Pixabay

A complete lesson based on the features of the Cinderella Fairy Tale. This is lesson 1 of 7 in a unit that explores a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson too. This lesson explores the original version of Cinderella from France (Grimm brothers version) The class explore the features within the story and respond by retelling the familiar tale in a variety of ways. The independent task is differentiated three ways. The planning for the whole 7 sessions is included in the download. Please take a look at the full lessons for the prepared resources and PowerPoints. The whole unit is also available as a bundle. Images from Pixabay

3 Posters that I created to explain the 9 types of tense that are taught at ks2 in the new curriculum. There are also practical examples of each type of tense. Perfect for the working wall or in the front of English books. Simple and easy to follow.

A complete lesson based on the features of the Cinderella Fairy Tale. This is lesson 2 of 7 in a unit that explores a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson too. This lesson explores the version of Cinderella from South America - The Invisible Warrior/The Rough Faced Girl. The class explore the features within the story and respond by comparing the story to the original version. The independent task is differentiated three ways. The planning for the whole 7 sessions is included in the download. Please take a look at the full lessons for the prepared resources and PowerPoints. The whole unit is also available as a bundle. Images from Pixabay

Lesson 2 in a series of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. There is a PowerPoint presentation and all resources are included. Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns All additional images are from PIXABAY, Read less

A complete lesson based on the features of the Cinderella Fairy Tale. This is lesson 4 of 7 in a unit that explores a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson too. This lesson explores the version of Cinderella from Africa - Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters . The class explore the features within the story and respond by comparing the story to the original version. The independent task is differentiated three ways. The planning for the whole 7 sessions is included in the download. Please take a look at the full lessons for the prepared resources and PowerPoints. The whole unit is also available as a bundle. Images from Pixabay

A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for a unit on DESCRIPTIVE WRITING (winter themed) in Upper KS2 (Year 6) Although part of a scheme, it is also able to be taught as a standalone lesson. The lesson focuses on how to describe a setting or character precisely, by choosing the best perspective. The class explore these by looking at extracts together, before going onto write a description from a personified perspective. This is lesson 5 in a series of 8. The whole scheme of work is also available as a bundle The planning for the whole unit of work is included in each individual lesson. The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing the cold task again as a hot task - in order to demonstrate progress. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.

Lesson 4 in a series of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. There is a PowerPoint presentation and all resources are included. Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns All additional images are from PIXABAY,

A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for a unit on DESCRIPTIVE WRITING (winter themed) in Upper KS2 (Year 6) Although part of a scheme, it is also able to be taught as a standalone lesson. The lesson focuses on how to describe a setting or character precisely, by varying sentences The class explore these by looking at extracts together, before going onto try the techniques for themselves. This is lesson 7 in a series of 8. The whole scheme of work is also available as a bundle The planning for the whole unit of work is included in each individual lesson. The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing the cold task again as a hot task - in order to demonstrate progress. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.

A complete, ready to teach creative writing lesson. Designed and planned to be used as a standalone lesson or used as a BIG write/topic lesson. Aimed at KS2, children write aletter in role as a WW2 Evacuee. It is based on the Topic ‘A Child’s War’ Everything needed is included, apart from internet access for a short video clip (link in the PPT) Images from PIXABAY

Lesson 1 in a series of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. There is a PowerPoint presentation and all resources are included. Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns All additional images are from PIXABAY,

A complete lesson based on the features of the Cinderella Fairy Tale. This is lesson 6 of 7 in a unit that explores a variety of Cinderella stories from around the world. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson too. This lesson explores the elements of all the Cinderella Stories that have been explored in the unit . The class explore the features within the story and respond by comparing the stories to the original version. The independent task is differentiated three ways. The planning for the whole 7 sessions is included in the download. Please take a look at the full lessons for the prepared resources and PowerPoints. The whole unit is also available as a bundle. Images from Pixabay

A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for a unit on DESCRIPTIVE WRITING (winter themed) in Upper KS2 (Year 6) THIS HOT TASK PROVIDES A STANDALONE WRITING TASK THAT WILL DEMONSTRATE PROGRESS AT THE END OF THE UNIT. It would also work well as a big writing lesson. This is lesson 8 in a series of 8. The whole scheme of work is also available as a bundle The planning for the whole unit of work is included in each individual lesson. The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing the cold task again as a hot task - in order to demonstrate progress. This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing. All images sourced from Pixabay.

A really successful table-top tool to enable chdn to choose more precise words. Laminate and cut out the wheels, then bundle them together with treasury tags (punch a hole in the stem of each wheel) Versions are included for common words and colours.

Lesson 3 in a series of 4 lessons, covering narrative objectives for upper KS2. Children apply the learning in the final lesson when they write an additional chapter for the story. There is a PowerPoint presentation and all resources are included. Narnia Clip art by ninjamomdesigns All additional images are from PIXABAY,

2 weeks of non fiction planning. All of the resources and a power point for each day are provided too. Written for year 5 as part of a wider topic on the black death.

A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book- CHARLIE MERRICK’S MISFITS in Fouls, Friends and Football! This lesson explores personal tone in diary entries, and links to the rest of the unit. It would also work well as a standalone lesson This is lesson 3 in a series of 8. Each lesson is available separately. The whole scheme of work is available here:[https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/charlie-merrick-s-friends-fouls-and-footballs-complete-scheme-of-work-8-days-11913484] Also includes the planning for the whole first week. The only resource not included is the book itself! The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a first person narrative based on the characters in the book All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.

Really successful way of reinforcing grammar concepts in idle or spare classroom moments. Cut up and laminate - so they last forever!

A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book- CHARLIE MERRICK’S MISFITS in Fouls, Friends and Football! This lesson explores the use of dialogue in diaries and first person narratives and links to the rest of the unit. It would also work well as a standalone lesson This is lesson 5 in a series of 8. Each lesson is available separately. The whole scheme of work is available here[:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/charlie-merrick-s-friends-fouls-and-footballs-complete-scheme-of-work-8-days-11913484 Also includes the planning for the whole second week. The only resource not included is the book itself! The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a first person narrative based on the characters in the book All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.