Poetry-based transition activity for students returning after summer. Includes scaffolded slides, discussion prompts, and adaptable tasks for any year group. This short, ready-to-use PowerPoint is designed to ease students back into learning after the summer break through engaging poetry-based activities. The resource introduces the topic clearly, provides structured support, and encourages students to discuss, reflect, analyse, and respond creatively. The slide deck contains carefully scaffolded tasks that help rebuild confidence, re-establish classroom routines, and promote participation from the start of the new academic year. Activities can be completed independently, in pairs, or as a whole-class discussion, making the resource highly flexible for different teaching contexts. Suitable for a wide range of year groups and abilities, the content can be easily adapted to meet the needs of your students. Ideal for transition lessons, first-week back activities, literacy lessons, tutor time, or as a gentle introduction to poetry and analytical thinking. What’s included: • Clear introduction to the poetry focus • Scaffolding and prompts • Opportunities for discussion and reflection • Editable slides that can be adapted for different year groups and abilities A versatile resource that supports a positive start to the school year while developing literacy, confidence, and engagement.

Three-week Cinderella Around the World English unit for Year 2 and Year 3, including reading, SPaG, story mapping, blurb writing, retelling, and differentiated SEN support. This comprehensive three-week English unit is based on the theme of Cinderella Around the World and develops reading, comprehension, grammar, speaking and listening, planning, and writing skills through a carefully sequenced series of lessons. Pupils explore different versions of the Cinderella story, including Yeh-Shen and Little Burnt Face, before creating their own blurbs and retelling a traditional tale with a twist. The unit places a strong emphasis on oral rehearsal, story mapping, actions, shared writing, and gradual release towards independent writing. Lessons are designed to build confidence and support children in understanding story structure, language choices, and the writing process. Included within the unit are differentiated activities and resources to support a range of learners. Additional SEN materials provide scaffolded access to key learning through structured fill-in-the-blank activities that gradually reduce support as pupils gain confidence. Unit Overview: Week 1 • Features of a blurb – exploring blurbs from familiar books • Whole-class story mapping with visual symbols and punctuation • Oral storytelling with actions • SPaG focus: Sentence Types • Reading and comprehension based on Little Burnt Face Week 2 • Shared planning for a blurb • Shared writing of a blurb • Independent planning • Independent blurb writing • Publishing and presentation of final blurbs with illustrations Week 3 • Reading and story mapping of Yeh-Shen • Identifying word classes and language features • Planning a retelling with a twist • Shared writing of the opening and build-up • Independent completion of the retelling using a shared plan What’s included: • Three weeks of sequenced lesson materials • Reading, comprehension, grammar, and writing activities • Story mapping and oral storytelling opportunities • Shared and independent planning resources • Shared writing and independent writing tasks • Publishing opportunities • Differentiated activities for a range of abilities • SEN scaffold sheets with graduated support • Resources suitable for Year 2 and Year 3 pupils Perfect for teachers looking for a complete traditional tales unit that develops speaking, listening, reading, grammar, and writing skills while engaging children with stories from different cultures and versions of the classic Cinderella tale.

Complete two-week English unit of work including reading, comprehension, SPaG, assessment, speaking and listening, and recount writing for Year 2 and Year 3 pupils. This ready-to-use two-week English unit provides a structured sequence of lessons that develop reading, vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, speaking and listening, and writing skills. Carefully planned to build towards an independent recount writing task, the unit includes opportunities for assessment, discussion, explicit SPaG teaching, and teacher modelling. Designed for Year 2 and Year 3 classes, the resource includes differentiated activities to support a range of learners. Selected resources are provided for pupils working at a lower level, including those in pre-key stage and SEN provision, helping to ensure all children can access and engage with the learning. Week 1 focuses on exploring the text through vocabulary development, model text analysis, oral language activities, and comprehension. Pupils develop their understanding through structured discussion and a hot-seating activity before completing comprehension and SPaG tasks. Week 2 includes reading and SPaG assessments, further grammar teaching on nouns, verbs, and adjectives, a shared writing lesson that models the features of a recount, and an independent writing opportunity where pupils apply their learning. Unit Overview: Week 1 • Lesson 1 – Story introduction and vocabulary development • Lesson 2 – Model text features • Lesson 3 – Hot Seating activity (speaking and listening focus – no book work required) • Lesson 4 – Comprehension • Lesson 5 – SPaG: Capital Letters Week 2 • Lesson 1 – Reading Assessment • Lesson 2 – SPaG Assessment • Lesson 3 – SPaG: Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives • Lesson 4 – Shared Writing (Recount) – teacher modelling with optional picture resource • Lesson 5 – Independent Recount Writing What’s included: • Two weeks of lesson slides and activities • Reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing tasks • SPaG lessons and assessment opportunities • Differentiated activities and support materials • Resources suitable for some pre-key stage and SEN learners • Opportunities for speaking and listening development • Clear progression towards an independent writing outcome A comprehensive and adaptable English unit that supports inclusive classroom practice while developing key literacy skills through an engaging and well-sequenced learning journey.