An engaging and comprehensive 3-week Medium Term Plan (MTP) for Year 5 English, centred around the gripping science fiction novel, The Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen. This MTP is designed to immerse pupils in the text and develop crucial reading, writing, and grammar skills through stimulating activities and clear objectives. The unit culminates in two substantial writing outcomes: a Diary Entry and a Newspaper Report. Key Features Core Text: The Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen Duration: 3 weeks Writing Outcomes (Genres): Diary Entry and Newspaper Report Learning Objectives Reading & Comprehension Read and discuss a wide range of fiction, including sustaining reading of longer texts. Develop Fluency by practising prosody and accurate word reading. Enhance Prediction skills by using author ‘hints’ (foreshadowing), background knowledge, and comparing predictions to outcomes. Improve Retrieval through scanning, skimming, summarising, and identifying facts/opinions. Writing & Composition Planning: Note and develop initial ideas, and consider how authors develop characters and settings. Writing: Select appropriate grammar and vocabulary. Use devices to build cohesion within paragraphs. Editing: Assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing. Ensure consistent and correct use of tense. Proof-read for errors and propose changes to clarify meaning. Grammar Focus on Relative Clauses. Recap and practice using Dashes and Questions. Understanding and using verbs, including auxiliary and modal verbs, and correct subject-verb agreement. Using Command Sentences. Using Apostrophes for Contraction. Exciting Activities Included Immersion: Explore the science fiction genre and the world of The Boy in the Tower. Design and describe their own ‘killer virus’ or problem. Real-World Links: Discuss feelings and thoughts related to being trapped, drawing links to the COVID-19 experience. Role-Play: Hot-seating the character of Ade or a policeman; Role-on-the-wall for Ade’s thoughts and feelings. Modelled Writing: Detailed analysis of exemplary Newspaper Reports (e.g., Barton House) and COVID Diaries to build success criteria and ‘magpie’ language. Assessment: Clear, differentiated success criteria/marking ladders for both the Diary Entry and the Newspaper Report. Download this resource for a high-quality, fully-mapped unit that covers essential Year 5 English standards through an exciting, thought-provoking text!

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 5 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the suspenseful novel “The London Eye Mystery” by Siobhan Dowd . This 5-week plan is designed to immerse students in the mystery genre and help them write both Mystery Stories and Crime/Police Reports. What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on prediction and retrieval of information. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyze the Mystery: Read key chapters and speculate on what happened to the missing character, Salim. Investigate: Hot seat key characters and develop working theories and questions to investigate the disappearance. Write a Crime Report: Discuss the purpose and key features of a crime/police report, and draft a report focused on clarity and formal language. Write a Mystery Story: Explore the concept of mystery, analyze narrative build-up, and write a mystery story focused on descriptive language to set the scene. Focus on Grammar & Editing: Practice using a range of vocabulary and devices for cohesion, ensure consistent and correct use of tense, and proof-read for errors. The resource includes detailed Marking Ladders for both Newspaper Reports and Diaries (suggesting adaptability for the narrative focus), and a list of supplementary reading texts. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use a highly engaging text to develop inferential reasoning and diverse writing styles.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 5 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the moving picture book “King of The Sky” by Nicola Davies. This 2-week plan is designed to help students write narratives focusing on character perspective and feelings of missing home. What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on inference and visualisation. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyze the Text: Read the text, discuss key moments, and make inferences about characters’ feelings and motives, justifying them with evidence. Visualise the Story: Draw and label characters and settings, design comic strips, and create emotion maps based on descriptions in the text. Develop Narrative Skills: Write short paragraphs, model the use of speech, and re-draft narratives independently based on feedback. Write Narratives: Retell the narrative from a specific character’s perspective, expressing thoughts and feelings linked to missing home. Focus on Grammar: Master the use of fronted adverbials, noun phrases, adverbials of time, manner, and place, prepositions of time and place, and paragraphing. The resource also provides a detailed suggested marking ladder for narrative writing , a list of suggested vocabulary , and a list of additional reading texts to support the unit, including The Lost Words and The Explorer. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use a highly emotional and atmospheric text to develop advanced writing and reading comprehension skills.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 5 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the classic Greek myth “Theseus and the Minotaur,” using the text Greek Myths – Three Heroic Tales by Hugh Lupton and the film Clash of the Titans. This 5-week plan is designed to help students write a narrative myth focusing on descriptive settings and dangerous atmosphere. What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on immersion and narrative development. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyse the Genre: Explore different Greek myths, listen to and watch various versions of the story, and identify the key features of a myth. Immerse Themselves in the Myth: Read the story of Theseus and the Minotaur, and explore the narrative through drama activities like role play and freeze framing. Develop Descriptive Writing: Analyze extracts from texts like Harry Potter and Danny the Champion of the World to learn how to create a threatening atmosphere, build tension, and use abstract nouns (like darkness and silence). Write a Myth: Re-draft different parts of the story into a whole piece, focusing on vivid descriptions, powerful figurative language, and different sentence structures for effect. Focus on Grammar: Master the use of main and subordinate clauses, co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions, and commas to mark subordination. The resource also provides a detailed suggested marking ladder for narrative writing, a list of rich Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary (including terms like labyrinth, tyrant, and acrid) , and a list of additional reading texts such as Percy Jackson and Who Let the Gods Out. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use a classic adventure tale to develop advanced narrative and descriptive writing skills.

What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on persuasion and visualisation. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyse Persuasion: Explore the term ‘persuade’ and analyze sections of the Lonely Planet: Greece text to generate a marking ladder for persuasive features. Develop Background Knowledge: Explore what they already know about Greece and compare their expectations to information found in the text. Immerse Themselves: Look at pictures of Greece (Athens, Olympia, Greek Islands) and use research to develop persuasive phrasing. Write a Persuasive Piece: Create their own persuasive leaflet about Greece. Focus on Grammar: Master the use of command sentences , relative clauses , possessive apostrophes , and dashes/brackets. The resource also includes a detailed suggested marking ladder for persuasive writing , a list of suggested Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary , and additional reading texts such as Percy Jackson and National Geographic for Kids articles on Greece. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use engaging non-fiction to develop powerful persuasive writing skills.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 5 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the non-fiction text “How to be a Space Explorer: Out of this World” by Mark Brake. This 2-week plan is designed to help students write a Guide with the purpose of explaining how to explore space and making the reader think space is exciting and adventurous. What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on background knowledge and visualisation. Students will have the opportunity to: Immerse Themselves in Space: Explore space through 3D videos, roleplay spacewalking, and write short pieces about the experience of being in space. Analyze the Genre: Discuss what a guide is, act as a tour guide in the classroom, and analyze sections of the text to identify key features of a guide. Develop Persuasive Writing: Practice developing persuasive phrasing using pictures of Greece and writing based on these visuals (a secondary, embedded activity). Focus on Grammar: Master the use of command sentences, relative clauses, possessive apostrophes, and dashes/brackets. The Final Outcome: Create their own persuasive leaflet about Greece (due to a structural overlap in the provided plan) or a Guide on exploring space. The resource also includes a detailed suggested marking ladder, a list of suggested Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary (related to both space and Greece) , and additional reading texts such as Percy Jackson and National Geographic for Kids articles on Greece. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use engaging non-fiction to develop advanced writing and reading comprehension skills.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 5 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the classic Arabian tales, specifically focusing on different versions of Aladdin. This 3-week plan is designed to help students write a guide with an explanatory purpose. What’s Included? The plan features a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on immersion and visualisation. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyze the Text: Read and discuss key moments in different versions of the story, explore the author’s language, and compare to film images. Generate Ideas: Design their own genie and magical object, create an escape room, and participate in character interviews. Develop Writing Skills: Write a guide, focusing on organisational devices like headings and sub-headings, composing sentences orally, and organizing paragraphs around a theme. Write a Guide: The final outcome is a guide on a topic such as “How to escape a cave of wonders,” “How to marry a princess when you’re a beggar,” or “How to use your wishes wisely”. Focus on Grammar: Master the use of command sentences, modal verbs (‘you must, you should’), coordinating conjunctions, and paragraphing. The resource also provides a detailed suggested marking ladder for a guide and a list of additional reading texts to support the unit, including “Sindbad the Sailor” and “Alibaba and the Forty Thieves”. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use a classic tale to develop advanced writing and reading comprehension skills.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 6 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement C. Moore. This 2-week plan is designed to help students write both reviews and poetry. What’s Included? The plan includes a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on visualising and analysis. Students will have the opportunity to: Analyze the Poem: Read the poem together, discuss its meaning, break down its vocabulary, and tap out the rhythm. Explore History: Learn interesting facts about the poem, such as that Clement C. Moore was the first to name Santa’s reindeer and describe him as ‘chubby and plump’. Write Poetry: Generate their own ideas for a poem, focusing on creating imagery and emotion for the reader. Write Reviews: Write a review of the poem, clearly stating their opinion and using specific, powerful adjectives. Focus on Grammar: Know the difference between adjectives and adverbs and recap grammar from the Autumn term. The resource also provides detailed suggested marking ladders for both reviews and poetry , a list of suggested vocabulary , and a list of supplementary reading texts. This plan is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use a familiar, festive text to develop advanced writing and reading comprehension skills.

This is a comprehensive and engaging 4-week Medium Term Plan (MTP) for Year 4 English, centered around the classic picture book, ‘Jumanji’ by Chris van Allsburg. This unit is designed to build key reading and writing skills, culminating in two distinct and exciting final outcomes: a Contemporary Narrative and a set of Instructions. Key Benefits for Purchase Dual Genre Focus: The unit provides detailed analysis, planning, and success criteria for two different writing genres: a Narrative to create tension/picture a scene and Instructions on how to do or make something. Deep Text Immersion: Activities include role-play , freeze-frames/thought tracking , visualising characters and settings based on text descriptions , and comparing the book to the film clips. Clear Writing Outcomes: Pupils will Create their own magical game and write instructions for how to play and Create their own tense scene from Jumanji in the first person, incorporating their own fears (e.g., snakes). Robust Grammar Coverage: Explicitly covers essential Year 4 grammar objectives including writing simple sentences , identifying and writing different sentence types (Statements, Questions, Exclamations) , and using both co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions and clauses to extend sentences. Analysis of Examples: Includes structured writing analysis of a ‘Jumanji Tension’ scene to identify techniques like specific verbs, speech, and ellipsis , and analysis of real game instructions to understand clarity, command sentences, and informal style. Assessment Tools: Features detailed Suggested Marking Ladders for both the Narrative and Instructions to facilitate clear assessment and target setting. Learning Objectives Summary Reading: Develop reading stamina , use background knowledge to link to personal experience , and use text evidence to justify visual interpretations. Writing: Organise paragraphs around a theme , compose and rehearse sentences orally , and create settings and characters in narratives. Spoken Language: Use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining, and exploring ideas. This MTP provides all the structure, activities, and resources needed for a memorable and high-impact unit of work.

This is a detailed and imaginative 3-week Medium Term Plan (MTP) for Year 4 English, focusing on the celebrated science fiction text, ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes. The unit’s purpose is to help the reader picture the scene and understand the story through a Science Fiction Narrative outcome. Key Features and Benefits Core Text and Style Analysis: The MTP deeply explores Ted Hughes’ unique writing style, focusing on techniques like patterning and rhetorical questioning to create mystery, the use of personified verbs, short sentences for suspense, and effective similes/metaphors. Independent Writing Outcome: Pupils will re-create their own version of Chapter 1 using their own setting and characters, ensuring the narrative helps the reader picture the scene. They will also develop their own ‘iron creatures’ to be discovered. Immersive Activities: The plan includes a range of practical, engaging activities such as: Exploring character feelings and viewpoints of both Hogarth and the Iron Man. Role-playing reactions and using ‘conscience alley’ to explore Hogarth’s decision to help the Iron Man. Drawing and labelling the Iron Man/setting based on descriptions, and building junk models. Creating emotion maps and mood maps for characters and settings. Strong Grammar Focus: Explicitly covers foundational Year 4 grammar objectives including writing and understanding simple sentences, identifying and using capital letters and full stops, and recognising different sentence types (Statements, Questions, and Exclamations) and main clauses . Vocabulary Development: Suggestions for both Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary from the text are provided, such as brink, swayed, gleefully, and infra-red . Assessment Tools: A clear Suggested Marking Ladder is included, which assesses the inclusion of science fiction elements, powerful language, planning, and use of specific Ted Hughes’ stylistic features (patterning, figurative language, powerful verbs, onomatopoeia, rhetorical questions) . This MTP provides a high-quality, fully structured plan for delivering an exciting unit of work based on a classic text, with explicit links to reading, writing, and grammar objectives.

This resource, available on TES UK, offers a comprehensive set of writing teacher assessment frameworks specifically designed for the Primary National Curriculum. It includes materials for all primary year groups, from Year 1 to Year 6, and also covers the pre-key stage standards for students working below the expected level. What’s Included? The frameworks break down the national curriculum writing objectives into an easy-to-use format, helping teachers to confidently and accurately assess their students’ progress. Each framework outlines the key skills students need to demonstrate at different points in their learning journey. Record of Moderation Sheet A key feature of this resource is the record of moderation sheet. This sheet allows teachers to track and document their assessment decisions, making the moderation process both straightforward and transparent. It provides a clear record of evidence and reasoning for each student’s attainment level, which is invaluable for both internal school moderation and external scrutiny. This resource is an essential tool for any primary teacher looking to simplify their writing assessment and moderation duties.

Looking for a quick and effective way to start your English lessons? This dictation resource provides a clear, structured, and progressive approach to daily writing practice for Years 1-6. This comprehensive document outlines a whole-school dictation strategy, breaking down the progression of sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar skills for each half term. It’s designed to be a fast, 2-3 minute starter activity that builds on previous learning and links directly to your current curriculum. What’s included? A simple, whole-school approach to embedding dictation. A detailed progression table for Years 1-6, outlining specific grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure focuses for each half term. Guidance for teachers on how to deliver the activity effectively, including how many times to read the sentence and what the pupil’s learning goals should be. This resource is an excellent tool for reinforcing key SPaG skills, improving handwriting, and helping pupils develop their ability to hold a sentence in their heads. It’s a low-effort, high-impact strategy that can transform the start of your English lessons. Get your students on the path to becoming confident and skilled writers with this easy-to-implement dictation guide!

This resource offers a complete Year 6 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the text Shackleton’s Journey by William Grill. This comprehensive 3-week plan is designed to teach students how to write both explanations and letters. What’s Included? The plan provides a wealth of suggested activities for both reading and writing, including: Reading Activities: Students will be encouraged to read for pleasure and fluency, use background knowledge to make predictions, and visualize events described in the text. Writing Activities: The plan focuses on developing writing skills, such as selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, using organizational devices like headings and bullet points, and building cohesion across paragraphs. Students will work towards independent outcomes, including drafting a letter from Shackleton and writing an explanation of the challenges he faced. Grammar and Vocabulary: The plan outlines key grammar objectives, from using possessive apostrophes and relative clauses to understanding pronouns and modal verbs. It also provides a suggested vocabulary list with both general (Tier 2) and subject-specific (Tier 3) words. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to deliver a high-quality unit on narrative non-fiction while also developing key English skills.

This resource offers a comprehensive Year 6 English MTP (Medium Term Plan) based on the short film Francis from the Literacy Shed. This 3-week plan is designed to help students write both narratives and police reports. What’s Included? The plan includes a variety of suggested activities for reading and writing, with a strong focus on prediction and analyzing tension. Students will have the opportunity to: Make predictions about the film and justify their ideas. Analyze narrative elements by looking at examples from texts like The Maze Runner to understand how authors create tension and atmosphere. Write police reports by analyzing the genre’s structure and using formal language and chronological order. Write narratives that describe characters, settings, and atmosphere, integrating dialogue and using specific adjectives and verbs to convey mood. The resource also provides suggested marking ladders for both narrative and police report writing , as well as a list of supplementary reading texts to support the unit. This resource is an excellent tool for teachers who want to use an engaging, suspenseful text to develop advanced writing and reading comprehension skills.

Give your Year 6 pupils the ultimate reading challenge with this curated list of 100 must-read books. This comprehensive resource is perfect for motivating students and guiding their reading choices throughout the year. The list includes a diverse range of genres and authors, from timeless classics to modern favourites, ensuring there’s something to captivate every reader. It’s a fantastic tool for creating a reading culture in your classroom and for inspiring a lifelong love of books. This ready-to-use list is the perfect addition to any classroom library and an ideal resource to help pupils discover their next great read.

Your School’s Ultimate Reading List This comprehensive resource is the perfect tool for fostering a love of reading from day one! Featuring a curated list of fantastic books, this resource is organized by year group, with a diverse selection of titles ranging from Reception to Year 6. From captivating picture books for early readers to challenging novels for confident pupils, this list has been carefully compiled to ensure there’s a book for every student. It’s an ideal way to inspire reading choices, celebrate reading milestones, and build a strong reading culture across your entire school. This ready-to-use resource is a must-have for every teacher and an excellent guide to help pupils of all ages discover their next great read.

This resource offers a complete set of Primary English Grammar Progression Maps, designed to help teachers plan and deliver grammar lessons effectively from Year 1 to Year 6. What’s Included? Each map provides a clear, logical sequence for teaching grammar skills, ensuring a smooth and progressive learning journey for students. They outline the specific grammatical concepts to be taught at each stage, from basic sentence structure in Year 1 to more complex clauses and punctuation in Year 6. Suggested Activities The resource also includes a range of suggested activities tailored to different abilities. This ensures that every student, regardless of their proficiency level, can engage with and understand the concepts. The activities are designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to integrate into your existing English lessons. This resource is an invaluable tool for any primary English teacher aiming for a structured and effective approach to teaching grammar.

This resource provides a complete set of long-term Primary English writing and reading plans for Year 1 to Year 6, with a strong focus on high-quality, engaging suggested texts. What’s Included? Each plan outlines a full year of English and reading units, carefully sequenced to build on prior learning and progress students’ skills systematically. The plans are built around a diverse selection of suggested texts, including classic literature, modern fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This ensures that students are exposed to a rich variety of authors and genres, which helps to foster a love of reading and supports a deeper understanding of writing styles.

This grammar display resource is a must-have for any KS2 classroom. Designed to be visually engaging and easy to understand, it covers all the essential grammar terminology from the national curriculum’s grammar appendix. With clear definitions and simple examples for each term (such as noun, noun phrase, subordinate clause, and fronted adverbial), this resource will help your pupils master complex grammar concepts. It’s the perfect tool for supporting daily English lessons and for creating an instant, educational wall display that students can refer to all year round. Save yourself hours of planning and create a high-impact learning environment with this ready-to-print resource.

A Very Villainous Christmas: The Funniest School Play You’ll See This Year! What happens when Voldemort, the Grinch, Captain Hook, and Miss Trunchbull team up to ruin Christmas? They discover the true meaning of it, of course! “A Very Villainous Christmas” is a fresh and funny take on the traditional school play, perfect for a Key Stage 2 or whole-school production. In this hilarious tale, the world’s most notorious villains gather at Villain-Con with one goal: to destroy the festive season forever. But as they go about their mischievous missions, they find themselves unexpectedly caught up in the Christmas spirit. This all-in-one resource pack includes: A Complete Script: A brilliant script full of witty dialogue and jokes that will have children and adults laughing out loud. A Large, Flexible Cast: Features a huge cast list of beloved villain characters, with roles for all abilities. Original Plot: A creative and engaging story that delivers a powerful message about kindness and friendship. Popular Songs: Includes a list of well-known festive tunes, making it easy to create a show-stopping performance. Give your pupils a chance to play the characters they love to hate and deliver a Christmas play that is truly unforgettable!

The Race for the Christmas Number 1: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Musical Play This Christmas, the battle for the top of the charts is fiercer than ever! In this witty and musical play, the biggest names in the music industry—from Sir Cliff Richard to Simon Cowell and East 17—are all vying for the coveted Christmas Number 1 spot. But as they chase fame, fortune, and chart success with their festive songs, a group of children remind them what the holiday is truly all about. Perfect for a Key Stage 2, 3 or whole-school production, this play is a hilarious satire on the commercial world of Christmas music. It features a large, flexible cast and a collection of popular songs that have been cleverly rewritten to fit the story. Get ready for a show that’s packed with laughs, great music, and a genuinely heartwarming message.