This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about castles!
The booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘who’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-4 questions per page. Answers are also included.
All of the PDF booklets are in the zip file. There is a colour and black & white version for each level.
Light hearted assembly script for LKS2 based on general topic of dragons - can link to How to Train Your Dragon, Vikings, Chinese culture, or the Natural World.
This a script for a Year 2 whole class assembly based on Castles. It has a link to a song about castles, short description about what the set should look like and the lines each child performs.
A well presented lesson on the defensive features of Medieval castles created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint
A little about the lesson
Students are encouraged to design their own castle and its defences. Students are provided with a king-sized budget and challenged to research and to buy the latest medieval castle defences. Students must therefore consider effectiveness against budget. When considering castle defences students are challenged to use prior knowledge on the most effective and damaging methods of attack.
This is a lesson that excites students and really engages them in their learning. Take it a step further and challenge groups to ‘duel off’ against each others castles.
Whats included?
A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes also under some slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. Homework, Learning Objectives and outcomes have also been completed in this resource, however, they can easily be tweaked to suit the needs and ability of your classes.
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If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and check out my other lessons in this scheme of work looking at ‘How did William keep control of England after 1066’?
Motte & Bailey castles
Stone keep castles
Attacking a castle
The Feudal System
Harrying of the North
Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups.
Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered.
Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded.
Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource.
Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.
Week one planning for a reception class - matching my medium term plan and progression document.
The plan includes an overview of the week showing when we teach, how we distribute staff, a continuous provision plan, a literacy plan, a maths plan and a maths notebook.
A fantastic resource outlining the history of castles and how they changed over the years. Included in this resource pack:
A wonderful presentation introduction and an accompanying worksheet.
KS1/Y3 Powerpoint lesson (s) of 65 slides on the topic ‘Norman castles.’
Learning Objectives:
• To recognise and name the features of castles.
• To explain who William of Normandy was, where he came from and what he was famous for doing.
• To compare the similarities and differences between motte and bailey and stone built castles.
• To explain how the first castles were made.
• To give reasons why castles were built in specific places and in specific ways.
• To recap the features of a castle using the correct historical words.
• To know that castles were gifts or rewards in Norman times.
• To make a non-fiction booklet about castles.
The slides are easy to follow and devised to encourage partner/trio discussion and collaboration through key questioning and small group activities. The slides can be divided easily into four separate lessons (following the learning objectives) or interchanged depending on how quickly or in depth you want to take over each aspect of this topic. Slides 1-5 use pupil knowledge as a starting point assessment through a ‘what am I?’ activity. Slides 6-13 focus on features of castles. Slides 14-22 focus on William the Conqueror and include a paired map activity using atlases. Slides 23-36 look at early motte and bailey castles and include a short clip from Youtube. Included is a simple DT planning sheet for pupils to design then build a motte and bailey castle and a separate comparison worksheet. Slides 37-45 focus on castle defences and include a labelling worksheet and an ‘attack and defence’ activity. Slides 46-48 encourage pupils to consider the purposes of castles in war and peace time. Slides 49-59 can be used as a castle features class quiz or a paired assessment. Slides 59- 63 look at famous castles belonging to Normans. Slide 64 is a non-fiction template for pupils to use to make notes about their knowledge of Norman castles. The final slide offers a suggestion for making a ‘castle’ booklet.
LO: To describe a character using similes and other effective language.
Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2.
Use exciting language to write an effective description of Count Dracula.
Looking for more? Also see the premier bundle package which includes a full unit of work!
Over 100 high quality images of architecture and architectural details. Suitable for Art and Design inspiration. A wide variety of styles and ages of building. Ideal as visual support for STEAM lessons.
A fantastic tried and tested resource, This is a really fun and engaging lesson where children will learn about coat of arms and flags, what they are and why they were important. Children will then have the opportunity to create their own Coat of Arms and a flag. Why not use the worksheet as a planning sheet and let children move on to create their flag as part of a Design and Technology lesson?!
Beneath the waves of Cardigan Bay, there is a lost land, so they say….. It‘s name is Cantre’r Gwaelod.
Suitable for learners in Year 5&6 with differentiated questions for three groups.
The story text and a PowerPoint presentation with a range of images are also included.
A fantastic tried and tested resource. Included in this lesson pack:
An informative PowerPoint exploring the features of a castle.
A notebook presentation to recap learning (links to useful video clips *BBC)
Worksheet (differentiated)
A weeks plan linked to dragons, Children find signs of a dragon in the outdoor area, They then discover an egg and write about what it could be. A witness also spots the dragon so children write interview questions and then a report about what the witness saw.
written by Nicholas Allan, this is my adapted version of "The Queen’s Knickers featuring voice over and sounds effects
this is ideal to use as a sensory story and is available without voice over and with an MTP full of pre-keystage activities
This FREE template can be used as for an individual lesson activity.
It will also work well within a topic such as Castles or Tudors.
Children can use the template to design their own shields.
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