A lesson on performing a poem called If I could be a Superhero by Steve Lazarowitz

A collection of poems that use personification

A success criteria grid for self/teacher assessment at the end of a unit on balanced arguments

Two examples of a balanced argument: Should cars be banned from town centres and should mobile phones be banned in schools

A simple but useful record sheet for guided reading sessions

A simple page that can be put up on the whiteboard in the morning so that when children enter the classroom they can see the date, daily reminders, key words, a visual timetable (I have used simple images as an example, these will need to be added independently), Objectives for the day and the task they are to complete upon entering the classroom

A writing task sheet and planning sheet for a writing assessment based on the story Cuda of the Celts, which can be bought online. An excellent book which shows aspects of Celtic history which we studied for historical settings. This resource can be adapted to other historical texts where two characters from different backgrounds meet.

A selection of activities on a pick and mix sheet that children can take home at the start of the topic and choose from a selection of english, maths and topic based tasks on one page. This allows them the freedom to choose an activity which can be completed at least 1 per week

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for shape poetry. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A selection of activities on a pick and mix sheet that children can take home at the start of the topic and choose from a selection of english, maths and topic based tasks on one page. This allows them the freedom to choose an activity which can be completed at least 1 per week

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for adding tension to stories. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for Answering questions in character. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple success criteria sheet for self assessment showing what needs to be included when asking questions

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for adding characters to stories. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for how to make inferences when reading. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for checking and editing their own writing . Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for using inverted commas. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for making predictions when reading. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups

A simple self/teacher assessment of success criteria for identifying past and present perfect tense. Can be edited to suit different abilities within different year groups