3 weeks of lessons (Year 5/6) based on the short film, Alma. English National Curriculum full unit of work. This resource includes: PowerPoint complete with all lessons, including grammar (over 100 slides) All worksheets needed to complete all lessons A model GDS write of Alma Checklists and keys for writing and editing lessons Scaffolding materials e.g. writing scaffo and wordbanks EAL friendly with lots of clip art and images. PowerPoint slides aren’t text heavy Extension activities for more able pupils Lessons which meet a range of learning styles: discussion, visual, auditory-based lessons, independent work, class work, group and partner work. All activities to be completed independently are modelled as a class first. PowerPoint overview: Semi colons lesson with corresponding worksheet and answers included Predictions with corresponding predictions table, discussion-based focus and soundtrack analysis Recapping language features with opportunities for recalling prior learning, examples, definitions and opportunities for children to write their own Analysis of GDS model write, using a key to identify language features (included as a printable). Gives children the opportunity to recall prior knowledge and implement learning from previous lessons, as well as giving them an example of GDS writing to magpie from for their Big Write at the end of the unit. Improving (up-levelling) a piece of writing. Includes a model piece of writing to edit as a class together (resource is on PowerPoint slide to edit on interactive whiteboard and printable resource include for books). Resource for independent, partner or group editing included as a resource. Analysis of authorial intent and choice. Children learn about symbolism and how the film makers have made specific choices to create an atmospheric film. Children create a word bank of atmospheric words to be used. Planning a narrative opening - includes prompts for planning ideas ahead of narrative opening Big Write. Writing a narrative opening - reminders of what to include and which resources can be used, all of which are provided in this unit of planning. Editing lesson - reminders of what to edit and resources which can be used to edit e.g. checklists Powerpoint slides include different icons to make it clear to teacher and class what is expected: thinking, discussion, new learning and independent work. Notes are also used for some slides as a prompt to teachers or contain answers if teacher is unsure. There are animations in the PowerPoint which may look strange when viewing as a document (e.g. overlapping text) but there are no issues in presentation mode. Please note: This planning is for a narrative opening only but can be easily extended for the entire piece. I have included scaffolding materials for the entire film should you want to do a longer Big Write. Please leave a review to help me improve my resources and let me know what worked well.

2 Week Full Unit of Poetry Planning based on ‘Hot Like Fire’ by Valerie Bloom, suitable for Years 4/5. This planning includes: PowerPoint with 70 slides covering: alliteration, personification, shape poems, word association poems, poems that follow a structure, opportunities to recap language features and word classes, analysis, planning and writing poetry lessons. Writing structures Model Write All resources mentioned are available in this download (other than Hot Like Fire by Valerie Bloom because obviously it is not mine to share!) This unit can be used as a stand-alone poetry unit or can be added on to a poetry unit.

Enhance your teaching with a comprehensive planning unit for Michael Morpurgo’s “Wreck of the Zanzibar,” designed for Years 5/6. This downloadable package comprises: PowerPoint presentation (over 110 slides) Model writings for non-chronological reports and descriptive writing Planning writing frames Scaffolding and worksheets catering to less able pupils Keys and checklists for model analysis Our PowerPoint delves into every aspect of “The Wreck of the Zanzibar” with lessons covering: Prediction, inference, and utilizing text for supporting arguments Comprehension with retrieval, inference, and choice (RIC) questions and answers Grammar, including fronted adverbials, inserting -ed clauses into sentences, and subordinate clauses Informal letter planning and writing Non-chronological report planning, researching, and writing Debate and persuasive language Vocabulary discussions Plot and character development, supported by arguments and evidence Descriptive writing Both the PowerPoint and resources are fully editable, allowing for easy adaptation to suit your preferences.

A comprehensive, full 3-week unit of planning for Fantastic Mr Fox, suitable for Year 4&5 including comprehension and grammar. Fully editable PowerPoint and resources. This unit of planning includes: A PowerPoint of over 120 slides, with all the information necessary to teach each lesson, resources slides before the lesson to help organise materials needed for the lesson (all of which are included in this download), visuals, links to videos and LO and success criteria for each lesson made clear. All resources necessary to teach lessons are included in this download, with answer sheets for grammar worksheets included. Example/modelled writing for lessons with a writing focus/objective. Comprehension lesson with retrieval, choice and inference questions (answers included). This unit looks at: playscripts, persuasive writing, explanation texts, debate/debating, figurative language, writing to create tension, punctuating speech, comprehension, story sequencing and story mapping, connectives and active and passive voice. Grammar lessons are linked to the text for a more cohesive unit. Please leave a review and let me know how you found the unit of work, with any comments on how I can improve future planning provisions.

A PowerPoint of Daily Dingbats, appropriate for UKS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5. Can be used as a morning starter or as a game/quiz during Golden Time. Dingbats are visual word puzzles from which a well known phrase or saying has to be identified. It’s a great way to teach pupils new phrases and have them test their critical thinking skills. There are 34 slides but I will add more over time. If you download the resource, you can message me for any updated versions and I will be happy to send it.