A complete lesson on editing and improving writing - aimed at Year 2. Includes a powerpoint outlining the aims and purpose of the lesson, with opportunities to assess where the children are currently at. Lesson consists of 3 recipes for children to edit and improve - differentiated 3 ways. BA - simple punctuation to correct A - Some missing punctuation and repetitive sentence openers AA - provided with a model text and then blank template to create their own. Used successfully for lesson obs.

A reading comprehension based on Where The Wild Things Are. Contains questions in the style of Year 2 SATs papers to help children become more familiar with story whilst also helping to familiarise them with test technique.

A condensed version of the famous story for a Drama lesson in Year 2. Worked best when modelled to the class first, then split off into groups for children to try out themselves afterwards. Contains a mixture of lines and acting so all children can access - more secure children can take bigger roles whilst those less confident can have smaller parts.

Introductory powerpoint to William Morris, including key facts about his life and examples of his work. Sets up discussion and the first lesson in a series of 4 lessons.

Short activity for children to identify metaphors and similes in a piece of writing.

Lesson 3 powerpoint teaching children about the printing process that William Morris preferred to use. Explanation of how they will use foam tiles to experiment with the printing process themselves.

Lesson 2 of William Morris Art Unit. Children will recap what they learned last lesson about the famous Victorian artist and designer. They will learn what a motif is, and how William Morris was inspired by nature. They will have go at designing 4 of their own nature-inspired motifs.

Sheet accompanying Lesson 2 PowerPoint of William Morris Art Unit. Children to use sheet to design 4 of their own nature-inspired motifs, and then decide which they like best.

A template to create a small glossary of some of the terms used within the story. Children can then use this vocabulary themselves in future pieces of writing.

Worksheet for children to evaluate their work from Lesson 3 before they create their final wooden tile.