Spring /Easter Poetry Learning Intention : to compose Spring Poems/ Easter Poems PowerPoint presentation which provides a stimulus for a variety of poetry forms- including acrostic style and free verse. Some Spring poems to read, enjoy and perform. Vocabulary and word wall is provided to stimulate composition . In addition, some clip art and a few pro formas for 2nd draft display or publication. I have included several slide files in the preview so teachers can peruse the resource more comprehensively. Hope your learners enjoy composing Spring and Easter poems. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

A simple introduction to the topic Rainforests. Photos to support simple text to encourage and promote discussion about this environment. Ideal as a start to the topic - Rainforests.

'How to make a Salad' and 'How to make Porridge' - Instruction Writing This pack of resources introduces the writing genre- instructions in a 'child friendly' manner. The food presentations are colourful and clearly set out the 'signposts' of the genre: a) 'How to... ' title for instructions b) 'What you need' c) Pictures to aid meaning for the reader d) 'What you do' or 'Method' e) Numbering each instruction This ensures that the children experience and engage with models before attempting independent writing tasks. The 'cut and stick' activities resources match the initial presentations and provide a scaffold for the children to read , understand, label and order instructions in an active manner. I have also included larger pictures that would be ideal when working with a smaller group who need more support. These should be laminated if possible. The teacher can easily demonstrate the layout 'step by step' for children who need more direct teaching. I have also included the learning intentions and success criteria for the tasks. The last presentation is a fun recipe version based on summer time . It can be read, explored and enjoyed before the children attempt to write similar instructions using a support mat provided on the presentation. There are two versions , colour background for smart board use and white background to save costs when printing. This presentation can be adapted for use with other seasons : Spring, Autumn and Winter.

I created both lessons as part of my social studies syllabus - ' People and Place'. Both lessons can act as 'stand alone' units or can be used in conjunction to compare the country and city. Both lessons focus on the composition of list poems - 'In the Country' and 'In the City' with an added emphasis on grammar and word classes in particular - nouns, adjectives and 'ing' verbs. The lessons provide a meaningful context for grammar teaching as well as discussion about each place . The word choices are embedded within the composition of the poems and successfully combine grammar with poetry composition. I have included opportunities for the children to actively participate e.g. 'quick fire' whiteboard work - identifying which words are nouns, verbs or 'ing' words. Throughout both lessons, there are opportunities for discussion in pairs or trios. I have also ensured differentiation by providing an extended poetry task for more able writers as well as a supported opportunity for less able writers. Hope that you enjoy using these resources . Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com/

A Variety of Literacy Tasks based on a Pirate Theme. Word mat provides useful words and phrases to support writing tasks. Pirate Character Description Sheet with Writing Prompts and Graphics Island Setting for a Pirate Adventure with further writing prompts Simple Drawing Tasks Label a Pirate Sentence Strips Mapping Task Pirate Spelling - Whiteboard Tasks A great additional resource to support and enhance a pirate topic. I would be delighted to receive feedback.

A comprehensive pack of resources - non-chronological report writing These resources include a: 1st presentation that introduces the general features of report writing in a colourful, child friendly format that clearly leads the learners through the signposts of the genre. 2nd presentation that continues with the assessment of reports including online link and differentiated checklists - peer and self editing. Additional resources provide: A clear concise and interesting model report on Egypt for learners to read, discuss, analyse, highlight and ‘pull apart’ - active learning. An annotated report to provide the teacher with the main teaching points of the model report. A colourful word mat with sentence starts and vocabulary to support report writing. A mind map for the planning stage which is partially completed to support learners ( can be easily edited to provide less support). Word strips with facts about Egypt - ideal for ‘cut and stick’ activities ( learners can categorise facts under headings in a carousel type activity) This detailed pack of resources will support the learners thoroughly from the initial lesson on the structure of a report through assessment ,the analysis of models and finally to a finished piece that can be assessed and celebrated.

This bundle contains summer themed literacy lessons: 1) Writing Instructions - A Recipe for a Sensational Summer This presentation models instructional writing i.e. recipe. It details the 'signposts of this genre : 1) ' lively' title 2) ingredients list 3) method 4) temporal 'time' words - First, Next... 5) recipe amounts - pinch, heap, dash... 6) numbered clear , precise language 7) closing line The theme is a sensational summer which encourages the children to think about what ingredients make a wonderful summer for them. I have included a publisher document which has a recipe layout. This allows children to record their individual recipe in a booklet form. 1a) A further differentiated presentation which could be a stand alone lesson to use with learners who need a simpler approach for instructional writing. It also includes a simple editing checklist. 2) Sense Poetry - Summer Senses 3) A Variety of Summer Literacy Tasks to support a summer topic The writing presentations 1 and 2 are colourful, engaging and provide step by step lessons to scaffold writing. The 3rd presentation provides a variety of activities: matching topic words and pictures sentence construction and punctuation alphabetical order paragraph writing summer definitions comprehension questions I have uploaded several jpg images to allow teachers to peruse the resources more comprehensively. I hope that your learners enjoy the variety of tasks and would be delighted if you leave some feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

This set of resources include: 1. ‘A Revolting Recipe’ writing model presented in a clear and attractive way within a PowerPoint presentation. It is visibly set out so a teacher can easily detail the outline of a recipe. Also the children can read, enjoy and analyse the layout, word choices and style of instructions before attempting to write a recipe as a shared or independent task. I have included flashcards that detail the ‘signposts’ of this writing genre such as: title, numbered instructions etc. and a word mat to aid composition as well as the learning objective and success criteria. 2. The Halloween Literacy Tasks Pack includes:  Halloween List Poem  Halloween Sentences  Halloween Questions This pack is particularly suited as a scaffold for young writers and has a Halloween word tree . 3. The further Halloween Literacy PowerPoint presentation includes:  5 factual passages with a Halloween theme to read/discuss  matching grammar task for each passage  a writing opportunity for each theme with sentence stems to aid composition This presentation provides a colourful and attractive teaching aid before children work independently. I have also provided the passages on Microsoft Publisher in booklet form with the reading passages and literacy tasks included for the childrens’ use. These resources are intended to be used over the Halloween period and embed grammar, writing, reading, talking and listening. Enjoy! Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com/

The initial PowerPoint presentation details New Year traditions/customs to promote discussion and discovery of New Year celebrations in the UK and other countries e.g. Australia, China etc. The second PowerPoint presentation provides details about New Year Resolutions. It allows learners to discuss, review and note take ideas about New Year Resolutions. Learners compose their own New Year Resolutions for 2016 and can record their writing within a ‘New Year Resolutions’ booklet. The booklet is ideal as a redraft task or to include in a writing portfolio. I have included several slides within the preview to allow teachers to peruse the resources more comprehensively. Hope your learners enjoy making their 2018 resolutions and looking back on 2017! I would be delighted if you provided feedback . Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

I created these presentations/resources for my class as a series of cross curricular lessons on minibeasts. The resource bundle has simple and appealing presentations to introduce minibeasts and food chains. I have included tasks and active learning throughout the presentations. I feel that young learners benefit from clear and concise minibeast facts as many of the relevant non fiction texts are too difficult for early readers to access. The Butterfly Presentation includes: simple factual information about butterflies to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘butterfly’ vocabulary before writing ( mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task and life cycle sequencing task ‘butterfly’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple ‘draw a butterfly’ task & alternative ‘cut and stick’ task The Spider presentation includes: simple factual information about spiders to read and discuss opportunities to build up important ‘spider’ vocabulary before writing (mini whiteboard task) factual writing task with sentence stems a labelling task ( spider’s body) ‘spider’ poems to read, enjoy, discuss and perform simple art lesson for a spider web The Minibeast Poetry presentation provides an opportunity for learners to compose a minibeast poem. It details the structure of the poem and has appealing graphics and suggestions to aid composition. In addition, there is a basic introduction to food chains with pupil tasks. Links are also provided throughout all the presentations to appropriate minibeast songs/stories that enhance and enrich the learners’ experience as well as active tasks/games e.g. complete the food chain. Finally, some more general resources are included on living & non-living things and a ‘roll a dice’ task (minibeast body parts) which would be an ideal starting point for very young learners. Would be delighted if you could leave feedback.

Two presentations that contain a variety of literacy tasks based on a Winter/ Arctic theme. The first presentation contains: winter word walls, winter handwriting, winter writing tasks, winter drawing and labelling tasks, winter key words task ( mini whiteboards), 'Jack Frost' poem , drawing and writing task, winter weather cut and stick task, winter clothes drawing and labelling task, The second presentation has literacy tasks based on animals of the Arctic. It contains: factual passages about 4 Arctic creatures - Snowy Owl, Arctic Fox, Polar Bear and Arctic Wolf, grammar tasks about each creature, writing tasks about each creature. All of these resources are ideal for a winter themed topic. I have included simple tasks for learners who need more support as well as more demanding tasks for learners that enjoy challenge.

This ‘marvellous minibeast’ bundle contains: 7 colourful, well-structured presentations which introduce and lead learners through the wonderful world of minibeasts. There are four specific minibeast presentations featured: Bees Dragonflies Ladybirds Snails Each unit of work includes: opportunities to build up important ‘minibeast’ vocabulary before writing (mini whiteboard task) simple factual information to read and discuss labelling tasks and life cycle sequencing task factual writing tasks with sentence stems simple ‘draw a minibeast’ tasks /alternative ‘cut and stick’ tasks Additional tasks: comprehension passages with questions alphabetical order tasks minibeast word hunts minbeast handwriting minibeast grammar and punctuation tasks Three additional presentations concentrate on: minibeast report writing minibeast note taking minibeast adjectives The Minibeast Report Writing presentation provides an opportunity for learners to plan and write a non-chronological report. It details the structure of a report, encourages the use of mind mapping and has clear graphics and suggestions to aid composition. Extension tasks are included for more able learners. Editing sheets are provided differentiated to 2 levels. Note -taking is a difficult skill. This unit of work introduces learners in a clear and structured manner with opportunities for mini whiteboard work – easily adapted to paired or trio tasks. I have included tasks and active learning throughout the presentations. Within the presentations, I have provided answer slides for immediate and easy correction. I feel that young learners benefit from clear and concise minibeast facts as many of the relevant non-fiction texts can be too difficult for early readers to access initially. Links are also provided within several of the presentations to appropriate minibeast sites that enhance and enrich the learners' experience as well as providing active tasks/games and songs. I have provided some jpg files so teachers can peruse the resources more comprehensively. I would be delighted to receive any feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

This comprehensive bundle contains 7 colourful, engaging and concise PowerPoints. They deal with various aspects of plant growth for the young learner. Plant Growth Overview Plants - Introductory Lesson Seeds - Dispersal How to grow Plants - writing instructions Make a Cress Man - practical activity Leaf Art - practical activity The Great Cress Experiment - practical activity I have also included some word documents so children can record experiments and some fun plant labels. Although the bundle reflects a scientific focus, I have added in some literacy aspects as well as a simple art lesson. This cross curricular approach ensures that the learners enjoy and engage in inter disciplinary learning. This bundle will provide a substantial starting point for the topic of 'Plant Growth' I have added in several jpg files so teachers can peruse the range of resources that are offered within the bundle. I hope that your learners enjoy the variety and range of tasks and would be delighted if you leave some feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

The focus of this pack is to provide the learners with authentic and relevant purposes for using language. Based on Autumn/Halloween, these resources/activities and suggested learning experiences have been planned to help the learners develop language through writing forms, grammar and structure. This topic provides opportunities to explore various writing forms within a supportive climate. There are 8 PowerPoint presentations that deal with the topic and provide an introduction to the topic , developing writing activities as well as assessment. I have included some topic based maths , topic based handwriting as well as a simple art task. This cross curricular approach ensures that children enjoy and engage in interdisciplinary learning. The presentations include: Seasons : A simple introduction to place the learning into context Writing an Autumn Report ( Non -chronological report) A Week in Autumn ( Poetry with a Grammar Focus) Halloween - A Revolting Recipe - writing instructions Halloween Literacy Bundle - variety of language tasks Autumn Handwriting ( to be used with interactive board for modelling handwriting) Autumn Maths ( number, handling data and some area activities) with answer slides Scarecrow Art There are also some online links provided within the presentations to engage the learners. This pack will provide a substantial amount of resources for this topic - Autumn/ Halloween as literacy, science, maths and art are woven into the learning experiences. I have added in several jpg files so teachers can peruse the range of resources that are offered within the pack. The complete pack is contained within the zipped file. However, I have now added on a new updated Halloween Descriptive Writing (as an individual PowerPoint presentation )as I have now included some differentiated slides for the writing tasks to help support learners. I hope that your children enjoy the variety of tasks and would be delighted if you provided feedback. Many thanks for the clipart provided by www.clipartlord.com

This bundle composes of 3 attractive , colourful PowerPoint presentations. PowerPoint 1 & 2 Christmas Spelling & Nativity Spelling provides: active tasks with key words clearly and thematically displayed spelling words embedded in sentences so children can experience words in context writing sentences activity to reinforce learning easily editable presentation for further spelling tasks PowerPoint 3 Christmas Maths provides : opportunity to calculate subtraction sums ( clearly and thematically shown) answers displayed for immediate correction and assessment easily editable presentation for further maths tasks Three enjoyable and seasonal lessons which your classes will actively enjoy whilst practising their spelling and maths skills.

There are 3 colourful, clear and concise PowerPoint presentations included in this pack. Presentation A - The 5 Sentence Challenge presents summer visual prompts with added vocabulary. The learning intentions are to compose 5 sentence paragraphs with an emphasis on: crafting short/long sentences descriptive language choices including a question to the reader using sentences with exclamation marks Presentation B & C- Seashore and Outdoors Spelling Whiteboard Tasks The learning intentions are to study, cover and write specific 'summer' vocabulary. To compose a 'seashore' word wall and an 'outdoors' word wall for sentence and/or short burst writing tasks.

This pack composes of 2 colourful and engaging presentations about Robert Burns - Scotland’s treasured poet. The first presentation deals with his life from boyhood to man. The visuals provided for each slide enhance and encourage class/group discussion. There are also some online links provided to add to the lesson. It is ideal as an introductory experience/lesson for learners in preparation for a study of Robert Burns’ life and the celebration of 25th January each year. The second presentation is a quiz about his life and times. I have provided questions about his life and poetry. Each slide is followed by an ‘answer’ slide to provide learners with immediate recall. It is intended as an active learning experience for a group or a whole class. I would welcome feedback and hope your learners enjoy and engage with these resources.