Use of RUDE - read, underline, decide, estimate - the four steps to prepare to solve a worded problem. Finding half way between starter task. L.O.-To utilise addition and subtraction in multi-step problems. Achieve: I can identify when to use addition and subtraction in multi-step worded problems. Challenge: I can use estimation to self-check my working out during multi-step problems. Aspire: I can explain the reasons for my chosen method of solving a multi-step problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Children are cursed on entering the classroom and must follow a multi-step addition and subtraction challenge to create the counter-curse that will allow them to safely leave the room. Themed around Harry Potter. Focuses on use of estimation to allow for accurate problem solving and identification of your own errors. Accurate retrieval of information then use of column addition/subtraction also worked on. L.O. - To implement estimation as a self-check for addition and subtraction. Achieve: I can choose appropriate rounded values to perform estimates. Challenge: I can regularly self-check my workings using estimations. Aspire: I can explain why my estimation provides a good self-check for the answer. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Rounding starter activity.

LO: To efficiently apply column subtraction to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up column subtraction for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can accurately carry out the column subtraction process for increasing complexity. Aspire – I can explain how to most efficiently utilise a mix of mental and written methods. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To efficiently apply column addition to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up and use column addition for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can ensure I am only applying column addition as the most efficient solution. Aspire – I can implement an accurate process when multiple additions are needed in a problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To explore the application of negative numbers. Calculate an interval across zero. Solve problems including the difference between negative and positive numbers. Explain how to solve number problems based on applying the use of negative numbers. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To explore the place value of increasingly complex decimal numbers. Read and write decimal numbers to 4 decimal places. Break down the place value of digits within a 4 decimal place number. Explain how to use place value to compare the value of decimal numbers. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the height a surface ramp needs to be raised before different objects begin to slide down the surface. LO: To explore how forces make objects move on different surfaces. Compare how different objects move on a surface. Compare how the same objects move on different surfaces. Explain how forces are working on the objects.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on exploring magnets and their strength - how far can a magnet attract paper-clips from with different materials between them. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the amount of water drops can be placed on different sized coins before the water tension breaks and it overflows. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the bounce height of different balls, possibly on different surfaces. LO: To set up simple practical enquiries to run comparative and fair tests. Observe and take measurements systematically. Run a fair test and explore the key factors. Offer explanations for any differences found in repeated tests.

Rounding numbers up to values in the millions to different multiples of 10. For numeracy lesson in Key Stage 2 - year 5 and 6. Applying this to rounding the takings of box office films in their first weekend. Maths lesson. Has an arithmetic starter task. 4 questions in 4 minutes. Connection recalling rounding techniques. Activation practise application to numbers in to millions. Demo applies this to sats style question.

Using active and passive voice for impact. Using it as a tool to imply guilt or innocence. A Key Stage 2 lesson for year 5 and 6. Subject verb and object. Identifying active and passive voice. First focuses on identifying the subject, verb and object in sentences. Then using this to decide if the sentence is written in active or passive voice. Lesson used in our writing piece to create sentences for a persuasive letter arguing against the removal of artwork in our playground. Aim to write a sentences that make the councilors sound guilty and the school/pupils sound innocent.

Lessons exploring place value for numbers in to the millions. Includes reading and writing them and partitioning them. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity. Connection knowing the columns. Activation reading numbers in the millions. Activity partitioning and comparing value. Demo explaining the grasp of place value for larger numbers. Applied to the theme of youtube view counts.

4 x Arithmetic Tests, Tracking and Question Level Analysis, Notebook skills warmup. Past year 6 KS2 arithmetic SATs test adapted into a consistent word document and alternative versions with the same style questions. Use this to then create a new test each week, following the same patterns of questions. Tracker can be printed off for pupils to stick in back of maths book and track their own errors. Also excel tracker of whole class results to identify progression. Notebook for warmup with class on any required skills or skills forcus for that week.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. Gold Rush used to apply modeled skills to. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks. Connection and Demo build on and enforce skills of using relevant evidence, not basing answers on knowledge not gained form the text. Text - Gold Rush. Highlighted versions to support LA.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. Multiple texts of varying levels to apply modeled skills to. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks. Texts - The Fox and the Boastful Brave SEN/LA, Ladybirds HA/ MA.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. Multiple texts of vary levels to apply modelled skills to. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks.

Week 1 Malamander. Collection of 4 LIRA lessons for building on reading comprehension skills based on the Thomas Taylor text Malamander Year 5 and 6 in Key Stage 2 - KS2. Literal. Inference. Reader Response. Author Intent. Additionally covering impressions and predictions, exploring motives of characters, evaluating characters, summarising and ordering events.

2 fully resourced LIRA lessons building on reading comprehension skills for year 5 and year 6 in Key Stage 2 - KS2. Inference. Literal. Author Intent. Reader Response. Phrases in context. Glossaries. Using a non-fiction text. The Galapagos Tortoise. Fact-file.