ordering, adding, subtracting, decimals, money

This reading lesson is aimed at Y5 pupils but could be easily adapted for any KS2 class. The learning objective is to ‘GIve reasoned justifications for your views’ using song lyrics as a context. Included is a PowerPoint presentation which provides challenges to students and a very detailed plan which anyone could pick up and use. The lesson was rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by the head teacher, inspectors to the school and the lesson was specifically mentioned in our report.

Complete unit on non-chronological reports aimed at KS2 pupils using a 3 stage approach including learning a model text; innovating and inventing. All resources and texts have been created by me. Topic is the ancient Maya so there are links to this but could be adapted to any topic. The only document I have omitted is a boxing up grid as I had downloaded it from another ‘teacher resource’ website which I am not sure I can say on here but… how does that song go again? _________, _________ little star, how I wonder what you are… :) tags: yellow spotted lizard; ancient maya; night jaguar; mayan god; holes; louis sachar; boxing up;

A set of four whole class reading lessons based on the text ‘The Great Kapok Tree’. Lessons written for Year 5 but suitable for any KS2 class (adapt as necessary). Lessons include pre-teaching of vocabulary linked to the text and all resources you will need for children’s books. Lessons encourage high-quality paired talk between pupils. A great introduction of this text to your class!

2 weeks of reading planning for KS2 focusing on chapters 1-10 of Holes by Louis Sachar. Focusing mainly on Stanleys first couple of days at Camp Green Lake and also looking at a comparison of a boy at a real life young offenders institution (newspaper report and a letter home).

3 whole class reading lessons suitable for KS2 (this lesson was planned for Y5); Includes pre-teaching of vocabulary/grammar work linked to the persuasive text (synonyms); Lessons detail how whole class reading lessons can be structured (including opportunities for differentiation).

Multiplying Dividing Methods

KS2 Vocabulary Word Mat based on feelings/emotions from Inside Out film (joy, anger, sadness, disgust and fear)