For anyone teaching the Ancient Greeks or Greek Myths here are 3 easy to deliver, creative dance lessons that will have your students active, fire their imaginations and develop their creative skills and team working. The first lesson uses the sailing ship crashing onto the island of Crete; the second explores the maze and the third lesson uses the theme of the battle. These could be developed further by being linked together to creative the narrative & then further still by being repeated in reverse order to show Theseus leaving the maze and returning home. The lessons come with suggestions for instrumental music that can be accessed through itunes or YouTube. If you require any further help or support I deliver inset to help your school devise and deliver high quality dance lessons linked to curriculum themes.

An example character profile text about Viking Hooligan Hiccup from the children’s novel How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. This exemplar character description of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is perfect to use as a WAGOLL. The model character profile comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. After identifying the features of the exemplar text, pupils plan and then write their own character description of Hiccup, Snotlout, Fishlegs, Gobber the Belch or any other character from the book using the differentiated resources provided. Resources included: • Example character profile of Hiccup • Writing feature identification worksheet • Writing feature identification worksheet answers • Differentiated planning templates (x3) • Character trait list • Differentiated writing templates (x3) The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the character description text include: • Similes • Rule of three • Alliteration • Present tense • Third person • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Subordinating conjunctions • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for singular possession • Colons • Semi-colons • Brackets • Hyphens The character profile is based on information from the first two chapters of the book, so can be used after reading Chapter 2 or when you are further on or at the end of the novel. This resource can also be used on World Book Day as a standalone lesson. Pupils would then write their own character profiles about a character from a book of their choice or even create their own characters. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other How to Train Your Dragon themed resources: ✦ Example Text, Grammar & Punctuation BUNDLE ✦ Example Explanation Text Pack ✦ Example Diary Text Pack ✦ Possessive Apostrophe Pack ✦ Fronted Adverbial Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Christophe’s Story Example Letter Pack ✦ Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example Pack ✦ The Iron Man Character Profile Example Pack Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

A few lessons based around the theme of Ancient Olympics as part of the KS2 new curriculum topic Ancient Greece. The lesson starts with guided reading and note taking modelling to pupils using reference books or internet links. Pupils have time to research and share information via a few options to suit your own class. Included are notes on how to have your own PE Olympics. Finally there are maths links and a true/false quiz as wrap up and plenary.There is a full unit you can download also at reduced rate. My lessons cover literacy skills and are matched to the New Curriculum. My planning is judged outstanding and my lessons are consistently also judged outstanding. I work really hard and long hours so am happy to share the dozens of hours I have spent on this unit to save you time. I have shared my free resources on TES for many years and had HUNDREDS of thousands of free downloads. Now I have decided to sell my best downloads to help me plan towards retiring!

Christmas/ Tradition/ Around the world/ 25th December/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly looks at how countries celebrate Christmas around the world and all the weird and wonderful traditions that take place during the build up. The assembly enables the students to guess he country for which each tradition belongs (which are still done to this day) and finishes with a fun filled Christmas quiz. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

This resource is a 3 lesson unit on Pentecost, suitable for using with key stage 2. There are details of activities and differentiation for each lesson. The first lesson involves children writing a poem, the second focusses on drama and the third allows for a more detailed piece of reflective writing, so it is perfect for extending literacy skills into RE. There are three powerpoints included in the price. One tells the story of Pentecost and the other two help with the introduction for Lessons 1 and 3 . The learning objectives covered are: Do I understand the symbols of Pentecost? Can I understand how people celebrate Pentecost? Do I understand the symbols of Pentecost? Can I understand how people celebrate Pentecost? Can I understand how the Christian Church began? Do I understand the events of Pentecost? The powerpoint presentation of the story is also available on its own.

30 x display lettering designs This is a digital product, simply download your chosen design and edit however you wish - you can change the size, font, letters/numbers/symbols by simply typing in the text boxes. Your chosen design will then be applied! After that, you are ready to print, laminate and display. This designs included in this product include: Floral Pinks Daisy Green Easter eggs Retro Orange Golden Crown Multicolour Stripe Watercolour Blue Dots Animals Zebra Yellow Blue & Gold Pastel Pink Polka Blue Polka Pink Polka Botanical Flamingo Bees & Bunting Black & White Stripes Yellow Watercolour Snowflake Blue Ladybirds Blue Clouds School Essentials Green Watercolour Pink Sunset Pink Stripes Blue Crown Pink Bunnies Round Pastels You will need PowerPoint to view and edit this product. Please note, due to file size, the designs are split across the two attached files.

This pack is based on two Greek myths, and each myth has three lessons. Various drama strategies are used as well as individual, paired, group and whole class work. The drama strategies are all explained, and there are also tips for using the pack. Resource sheets and PPT slides are included where necessary. Both myths come with an original version of the story. King Midas and the Golden Touch: Lesson 1: creating a conversation; improvising, planning and rehearsing an ‘off-stage’ scene Uses - improvisation and dialogue Lesson 2: considering what a character should do and what he thinks; creating a conversation Uses - thought tapping and hot seating Lesson 3: improvising a group scene; considering what a character should do and what he thinks; creating an ending for the story Uses - hot seating, improvisation and conscience alley Theseus and the Minotaur: Lesson 1: using body language and tone of voice; considering what a character thinks; thinking, speaking and reacting in role Uses - freeze frames, thought tapping, conscience alley and T.I.R. Lesson 2: considering a character’s feelings; being in role for a whole class drama; deciding on what will happen next Uses - hot seating, sculpture, freeze frame and T.I.R. Lesson 3: choreographing movements; improvising a paired scene, considering a character’s feelings; predicting a character’s actions Uses - movement, improvisation, hot seating and flash backwards & flash forwards

KS1&2 Saint George and the Dragon story and sequencing activity. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the story of’ Saint George and the dragon’ in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA pupils can order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text. Included is a simplified story of George and the Dragon which I have adapted for Primary aged pupils which could be used in an assembly or to start a lesson. There is also a link to a Youtube clip about the story.

This resource contains a fully editable, 60 slide Powerpoint presentation on Diwali (Divali, Deepavali or Dipavali) - the Festival of Lights which is celebrated by Hindhus, Sikhs, Jainists and some Buddhists in October / November each year. The PowerPoint makes reference to: The origins of Diwali The legends of Diwali - Rama and Sita, Lord Krishna The rituals and traditions of Diwali Diwali offerings Diwali decorations - rangoli, dyas The symbolism of light Goddess Lakshmi Diwali sweets - barfi The custom of tilak The PowerPoint contains several hyperlinks to the meaning of Diwali, how Diwali is celebrated and the legends surrounding Diwali. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 This resource contains a variety of PowerPoint presentations suitable for assemblies throughout the year. Never be short of an assembly again! Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Myth story template KS1 & 2 Myth story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own mythological writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing myths and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting and plan the structure of their story. Great to use following a myths writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics : Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece, Greece, Heroes and Heroines/Superheroes.**

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the Greek legend behind the creation of the first vampire After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework on or near Halloween.

This is a fully editable and informative 35 slide PowerPoint presentation on leap years. The PowerPoint focuses on: leap years; what they are and why we have them (the Julian Calendar and the gregorian Calendar the scientific and historical background to leap years folklore and myths surrounding leap years interesting facts about leap year The presentation also includes a link to a short video explainng what a leap year is. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

**Greece today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons. ** **Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts(included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Greece’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Greece as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Greek at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Ancient Greeks, The Olympics, Myths and Legends, Europe etc. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find Greece in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of Greece. I could describe where Greece is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of Greece. I should find and label the features on my map. I could write a description about two features. Lesson 3 Learning Objectives I must describe what Mediterranean climate and ‘sub-tropical’ mean. I should explain the temperature in different locations. I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month. Lesson 4 Learning objectives: I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’. I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Greece. I could compare population graphs for Greek cities and explain reasons for population problems Greece faces now and in future years. Lesson 5 Learning Objectives I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘Mediterranean climate’ and ‘weather’. I must order the ten most populated cities in Greece. I should explain how the location of Greek cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifestyle of the Greek people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in Greece. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Greece. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Greece. **

A Medium Term Plan for the Gruffalo covering all seven areas of learning in the EYFS. Also included: A Gruffalo Literacy Activity: Recalling character descriptions and story events A Gruffalo Mathematics Activity: Counting and number recognition A Gruffalo Continous Provision Plan

Two-page example non-chronological report entitled “All About Knucker Dragons”, plus writing feature identification worksheet and answers. Pupils will love reading about the knucker dragon, and be inspired to use this exemplar to write their own non-chronological report about a dragon or other mythical creature. This 550 word example non-chronological report can be used to examine the features of non-chronological report writing before pupils embark on writing their own non-chronological report with similar features. Non-chronological report example text contains the following features: language features such as rule of three, technical vocabulary and facts; grammar features such as commands, questions, relative clauses, synonyms to avoid repetition and noun phrases; and punctuation such as question marks, apostrophe for singular possession, apostrophes for plural possession, brackets, semi-colons and hyphens. Documents available as PDFs and editable Word documents. Answers for the feature identification worksheet included. This resource works well with the Chinese dragon facts and category sheet, to categorise notes about the Chinese lung dragon and then write their own report. Both of these resources are available in a money-saving bundle. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. If you like this product, you may also be interested in the following: • Example Non-Chronological Report About Ogres • How to Catch an Ogre Example Instructional Text • Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text • Example Ogre-Themed Text Bundle: Instructions, Persuasive Letter & Non-Chronological Report Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Used this powerpoint with a year 8 class.

This Powerpoint consists of 10 morning activites all based around pokemon. There are 5 maths based activities covering different topics and 5 english activities that need different skills to complete. The presentation is completely editable, so can be adjusted to fit the skills of your class if necessary. Some of these would work as good time fillers as well if you had twenty minutes to spare or wanted to look at a skill in depth. My class really enjoyed them. I have tried to make it so they can all be enjoyed, whether the children play pokemon or not.

This worksheet from Franklin Watts gives information about the historical character of St George, and about the George and the Dragon legend. It is based around the book George and the Dragon by Anne Adeney and Peter Kavanagh, in the Hopscotch Adventures series. The writing activity asks children to become a reporter and describe the dragon that brave George must fight. It aims to support the Pupil Writing Targets, encouraging children to use interesting language and to think about engaging their reader.

This resource is suitable to teach different type of traditional stories, compare them.