This popular 3D bonfire poetry lesson makes a fun literacy activity that is perfect in the run up to bonfire night or to go alongside fire topics.
This download includes all the resources you need, including a powerpoint presentation, a teacher guide and a pupil template pack.
Pupils will create a bonfire poem following the lesson Powerpoint, using similes and sensory descriptions to imagine a bonfire scene. Then they can use the templates to turn their poems into a fabulous 3D effect bonfire, making an excellent classroom display for bonfire night!
This resource includes:
- A full lesson powerpoint including discussion points and a writing activity.
- A teacher instruction pack
- A template pack for making the 3D bonfire.
This is an easy, fun activity perfect for primary classrooms and one that can be adapted for KS1 or KS2.
Please note that due to terms of use in the images used, the Powerpoint file is not editable.
This is a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. it is an ideal resource for use in lessons/assemblies around Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Night.
It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers.
Sample questions:
What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to?
What religion was Guy Fawkes?
Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot?
How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords?
When arrested what false name did Guy Fawkes give?
In which country were fireworks invented?
Who was the Catherine Wheel firework named after?
How old do you need to be before you are allowed to buy fireworks?
In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ which character is famous for fireworks?
In the Harry Potter stories by J. K. Rowling one of the characters is named Fawkes, what kind of creature is it?
The PowerPoint also contains a link to the famous Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes.
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Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Presentation
This resource contains a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are links to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot.
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Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation
This is 70-slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils.
Guy Fawkes Simple Text Presentation
Bonfire Night Puzzle Pack
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This Bonfire Night puzzle pack contains a set of 15 differentiated word puzzles on the theme of Bonfire / Guy Fawkes Night. The pack contains:
Three differentiated word searches - one challenging, one moderate, one easy with images.
Four anagram puzzles - challenging, moderate, easy, easy with images.
Three sets of cryptograms.
Four crosswords - one challenging, one moderate, one easy, one easy with images.
A word challenge.
Answers are included. This resource is ideal for using with tutor group around Bonfire Night.
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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot Presentation
This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are links to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot.
A simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger pupils, is also available:
Guy Fawkes Simple Text Presentation
Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation
This is a 70-slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils.
50 Question Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Quiz
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Fun KS2 mental maths puzzles for Bonfire Night / Fireworks Night / Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November. For Year 4, 5 and 6, these make ideal fun starters / warm ups, early finishers challenges and homework during the fireworks season! There are 6 printable mental maths puzzles worksheets, with no prep required: 3 puzzles (Set A) originally designed for Year 6 and Year 5 and 3 more (Set B) originally designed for Year 4 - and Year 3 if all concepts have been covered. Both sets work well in the same class for differentiation. Set A might also suit some early KS3 classes. PDF format within the Zip file. Full answer keys.
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An engaging alternative to worksheets, these make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities for this time of year. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a Bonfire Night-related word is revealed after completing mental arithmetic calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing mistakes. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the word. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs / groups.
Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Multiplying and Dividing by 10 and 100, Place Value, Negative Numbers, Fractions, Percentages and Decimals (Not all concepts feature in Set B)
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This engaging and informative Bonfire Night assembly is perfect for KS1 and KS2 pupils. Covering the historical origins of Bonfire Night, the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, and key safety messages, this colourful PowerPoint presentation is ideal for November 5th.
What’s Included:
The story behind Bonfire Night
Who was Guy Fawkes?
The Gunpowder Plot explained
Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Modern Bonfire Night traditions
Firework, sparkler, and bonfire safety tips
Fun facts and themed vocabulary
Colourful illustrations and easy-to-follow slides
Perfect for whole-school assemblies or classroom use, this resource promotes historical awareness and safety during a popular seasonal event.
This is a Bonfire Night themed word search.
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50 Question Bonfire Night and Firework Safety PowerPoint Quiz
This is a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night. There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers.
Sample questions:
What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to?
What religion was Guy Fawkes?
Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot?
How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords?
Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot PowerPoint Presentation
This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot.
Bonfire Night and Firework Safety PowerPoint Presentation
This is a 70-slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils.
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These are sample questions taken from a 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes
Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Quiz
This resource contains a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night.
There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers.
Sample questions:
What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to?
What religion was Guy Fawkes?
Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot?
How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords?
When arrested what false name did Guy Fawkes give?
In which country were fireworks invented?
In the Harry Potter stories by J. K. Rowling one of the characters is named Fawkes, what kind of creature is it?
The resource also contains a hyperlink to the world’s top ten firework displays.
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Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Presentation
This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot.
Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation
This is a 70-slide, PowerPoint presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils.
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This is a Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes themed cryptogram. You may also be interested in:
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Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Quiz
This is a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night. There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers.
Sample questions:
What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to?
What religion was Guy Fawkes?
Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot?
How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords?
When arrested what false name did Guy Fawkes give?
Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Presentation
This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot.
Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation
This resource contains a 70-slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils.
5 colouring sheets, items in the pictures are labelled in French for pupils to colour accordingly.
2 x Guy Fawkes Scenes, 1 x Bonfire Scene, 2 x Firework Scenes
This resource pack contains + 1x Assembly and 1 x tutor time sessions. It also includes one of our 5 minute abstract timers
All PowerPoints are fully resourced with YouTube links and activities to discuss the topic in question.
Assembly pack contains a PPT (11 Slides) and a handout for you to make notes on each slide should you so wish.
The assembly introduces pupils to the history of Bonfire Night. It includes a link to a YouTube clip educating them on the Gunpowder Plot and a link to safety on Bonfire Night. This resource includes a quote relating to the topic and an OPTIONAL Christian prayer.
Tutor Time pack contains 1 x Fully Resourced PPT (10 slides in total) Worksheet (1 A4 sheets). Included in this session is our Give Me 5 Activity complete with music and timers. Following this pupils are to create their own performance on the topic to help people remember the day and its meaning.
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This bundle contains three resources on Guy Fawkes Night and Firework Safety.
A fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night.
A 70-slide PowerPoint presentation on fireworks and firework safety.
A Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night puzzle pack containing word searches, anagrams, cryptograms and crosswords.
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This bundle contains three resources on Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night, fireworks and Firework Safety.
A fully editable, simple text, 40 slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in bonfire night.
A simple text, 70 slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety.
A puzzle pack containing differentiated word searches, anagrams, crosswords and cryptograms.
These resources are ideal for using with tutor group around Bonfire Night. For more detailed information click on the resource links.
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This bundle contains four resources on Guy Fawkes, Bonfire Night, fireworks and firework safety.
Contents include:
A fully editable, 50 slide PowerPoint presentation on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night.
A 70 slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety.
A 50 question quiz on Bonfire Night, Fireworks firework safety.
A Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night puzzle pack containing word searches, anagrams, cryptograms and crosswords.
For more detailed information click on the resource links.
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Dance lessons for ks1 & 2 based on Fireworks, Bonfires & Guy Fawkes.
All come with suggested music & step by step lesson plans that require the teacher to simply set tasks by asking questions & this allows the students to be creative and is very inclusive of different abilities.
Activities booklet for Bonfire night. A range of activities including a maze, word search, colouring and more! Fun little booklet for pupils who have finished work or are looking for quick activities to pass the time!
Word mat includes nouns, adjectives and verbs associated with bonfire night in order to create a scene description or senses poem.
This pack includes:
-A two page word mat
-3 writing templates