There are 4 presentations in total and each of them provides a simple introduction to data handling for young learners. They present information in: block graph form tally chart form pictogram form They are ideal lesson starters as they are clear and concise. They encourage the learners to actively record answers on mini whiteboards. Answers to each slide question follows on to provide immediate correction as the learners show their whiteboard answers. This ensures whole class/group engagement in the task as well as providing immediate teacher assessment. It is easier to see who is managing the task well and those who are struggling to interpret the charts etc. The emphasis is on interpreting simple data. There is added challenge when children are asked to analyse and identify the most popular or least popular item as well as comparing two different items. These presentations offer the children some raw data that they have not had to collect themselves. This can be useful: the teacher knows that everyone has the same information without worrying about the accuracy of recording methods. So, the children can focus on analysis rather than collection at this stage. I have found this approach an ideal introduction and children are more confident when they are asked to interpret data more independently. I have uploaded several jpg files so teachers can peruse the resources more comprehensively. I hope that your children enjoy these active tasks. I would be delighted if feedback was provided.

This unit explores the traditional tale: The Elves and the Shoemaker with online links as well as a comprehensive range of literacy tasks for your learners. It contains: speaking and listening tasks reading the narrative syllable tasks handwriting tasks sentence construction /ordering tasks an art task as well as oral retelling of the narrative. It is particularly useful if the teacher uses many of the slides to explain and discuss tasks as well as involve the children in whiteboard tasks. A word wall is provided which can be used for further vocabulary development. It places literacy within a meaningful context and allows plenty of incidental and active learning to take place.

This clear, concise and colourful presentation leads the learners step by step through the composition of a list poem based on a 'magic purse' theme. There is a grammar element throughout with an emphasis on nouns, adjectives and 'ing' verbs. I have found a poetry context an effective way to embed incidental grammar teaching in class. Although the outcome is a simple list poem, it can easily be differentiated for older learners. This would involve extending each line using e.g. adverbs or an additional clause. I have included the extension task for older learners on the latter part of the presentation . I have also provided pro formas for the children to use for their initial draft before they revise, edit and improve.

These presentations provide a comprehensive pack of writing comments based on Assessment for Learning principles. The comments describe the positive features in relation to the learning objective and clarity of the writing. For some children, it is advisable to give one positive comment and one suggestion for improvement. The comments remind children about the learning objectives and allow group, class or individual feedback to ensue easily. They deal with the children’s writing performance (both strengths and weaknesses). In addition they observe and recommend a strategy that would improve their writing. They are mostly genre specific but also include comments about technical skills and punctuation. PRINTING THE LABELS (L 7162 & L7163) It is easy to download Avery Wizard (free). It will appear on your top menu bar. Open one of my PowerPoint presentation with comments - strengths /how to improve  Open a blank Word document  Click on Avery Wizard  Choose either code (L 7162 & L7163)  Select comment from PowerPoint presentation  Paste onto Avery label and follow instructions to finish  Page of labels ( 16 or 14) will appear on word document - just like that! I have included several documents that are already transferred to Avery label format for easy printing - Code L7162 ( 16 labels to a page) & Code L7163 ( 14 labels to a page). If you are looking for a range of writing comments to scaffold and suggest improvements- this should do the trick.

This pack contains a comprehensive presentation of the narrative/legend 'The Pied Piper'. I have included thumbnails that show some of the tasks included as well as the complete presentation. It details the complete story with illustrations and teaching notes provided for each slide. It has sound effects as an additional feature. Within the presentation there are a variety of literacy 'follow on' tasks that learners could complete after familiarisation with the story and related vocabulary. The tasks are varied with active learning ,some written outcomes as well as speaking and listening outcomes. This story is like most fairy tales a wonderful experience for children to revisit the past and has magic and mystery within. My learners have always thoroughly enjoyed it and it is wonderful for discussion because of the unique and unexpected ending. Whiteboard 'quick fire' tasks are within the PowerPoint as well as some online links for further exploration.

A comprehensive maths pack which provides practice, consolidation and reinforcement of number bonds within 100.The emphasis on addition and subtraction provides many different opportunities to calculate within 100 . The word problems ensure that the children can use and apply addition and subtraction rules within real life situations. I have differentiated many of the resources to 3 levels to accommodate a range of learners within a class. The pack consists of: Addition within 100 calculation (differentiated) Subtraction within 100 calculation ( differentiated) Word Problems ( Using and Applying Mathematical Knowledge) Ten a Day ( A set of resources to provide more practice - a mixture of calculation and problem solving) Number Square Challenges -fun activities which provide reinforcement Can be used in for differentiated groups, individually or as whiteboard activities.

This presentation contains a complete poetry lesson based on days of the week . A tutorial in PowerPoint that provides several examples of poetic composition with a grammar focus on Proper Nouns and Adjectives. It can be amended and extended easily to include adverbs and similes for older learners as well as adapted for months of the year. It can be also themed if required e.g. seasonal sentences. The clear structure provides a writing frame for more hesitant writers and can be easily extended for more secure learners. 'Active Task' opportunities are given throughout the lesson to engage children with the grammar points and composition of each line. I have provided clear learning intentions and the success criteria for display and reference. In addition, I have provided an editing sheet so the teacher can clearly outline what is needed to be successful as well as a smaller version for the children to use . There is also pictorial prompt bank provided to support less secure learners. I have found placing grammar within a poetry context helps reinforce teaching and learning. I have uploaded several slide shots so teachers can view the resources more fully. Totally versatile - enjoy with your young writers! I would be delighted if you would provide feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com/

This pack of resources includes : a colourful presentation which introduces 'Forces and Movement' facts that are deliberately kept simple to encourage children to recall and remember simple engaging tasks that include drawing, sorting , reading, speaking and listening with some practical tasks The main aim is to foster an understanding at an early level of simple forces and movement. I have included a duplicate presentation in printer friendly format to save printing costs. The booklet provided is an engaging activity to reinforce some basic facts about movement and forces. I have provided a presentation with a variety of toys that are ideal for displayas well as group activities. The pictures can be categorised/ sorted under the headings - PUSH, PULL or BOTH. I have also included some online links within the presentation . The 1st link is for a 'pushes and pull' song ideally performed with simple actions. The 2nd link provides an engaging link which further explains simple forces. These resources have been used to great effect with my learners as an introduction to the science unit at Key Stage 1 and also Curriculum for Excellence -Early into First Level ( Scotland). I have uploaded several word documents to show other teachers a more comprehensive view of the resource pack. Hope you enjoy using them with your young scientists. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com/

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/

PowerPoint presentation which details a simple instruction writing model - 'How to Clean Your Teeth' with a clear and concise layout. Each slide is colourful and engaging and allows a teacher to explain the instruction genre. Also included are sequencing, cut and stick flashcards. Children may assemble the instructions as a paired activity cutting and pasting sequentially onto sugar paper. This task is ideal for reinforcement and will support less secure learners in an active way. I have also included a set of cut and stick labels, phrases and instructions for an individual independent task. I have provided an assessment pro forma- cover plus writing assessment form. This can be used and easily adapted for other simple instruction models- e.g. How to Make a Sandwich These resources promote an active approach to writing instructions. They complement other resources within my shop - 'Writing Instructions- Introducing the Genre in an Active Manner' and Writing Instructions - 'How to Build a Snowman' which has additional literacy tasks included. I have included several slides within the preview to allow teachers to peruse the resource more comprehensively. Hope your earners enjoy the lesson and tasks. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

This pack of resources introduces the instructions writing genre- in a ‘child friendly’ manner. The presentation 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: e) Numbering each instruction This ensures that the children experience and engage with the model before attempting the independent writing task. The ‘cut and stick’ activities resources match the initial presentation and provide a scaffold for the children to read , understand, label and order instructions in an active manner. The large pictures (cut and stick) are ideal when working with a smaller group who need more support. These could be laminated . The teacher can easily demonstrate ‘step by step’ for children who need more direct teaching. I have also included the learning intentions and success criteria for the tasks as well as a self and peer editing checklist. The next presentation - ‘Poetry and Art Tasks’ provides the children with a labelling task, two snowman poems to read and enjoy , a simple snowman symmetry task and a simple ‘draw a snowman’ art task. The last presentation is on a white background to save costs when printing. Finally, the online link to the snowman song is a lively start to the lesson and should engage the children from the onset. 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.

The imaginative poem ‘The Magic Box’ by Kit Weight provides a wonderful opportunity to appreciate, perform and compose a fantasy poem. These resources are presented beautifully to also evoke an individual written response from the learners. THE LEARNING INTENTIONS INCLUDE: to read, appreciate and perform a fantasy poem to compose verses based on the model poem to include descriptive and imaginative vocabulary within their verses Within the pack: Presentation A which provides an initial starting point to read, appreciate and perform the poem. It leads the learners through each verse and encourages them to appreciate the rich language of the poet. A web link is provided for learners to see and hear the original poet perform the poem. It also provides visuals to help the learners understand and analyse the composition. The initial written task is to compose 3 verses based on the model - learners concentrate on feelings, creatures, the natural world - What would they put in their box? Presentation B provides an opportunity to concentrate on the final 3 verses of the model poem - the ‘impossible things’ verse, what their box is made of and where they will travel in their box. I have provided opportunities for children to work with their talking partners to support their composition. The final result should be very individual poems structured on the original poem. A word mat is also provided to aid composition , a separate copy of the poem for annotation as well as a planning sheet. Within this presentation, there are slides that the teacher can use with interactive pens for shared writing to further support differentiation and an assessment checklist. I have also provided a simple comprehension task which can be used to aid comprehension of the model poem if required. There are many opportunities for incidental learning e.g. grammar and word choice particularly adjectives, powerful verbs, similes and alliteration. Additional tip : Print off nets of cubes and cuboids ( photocopiable card ) and ask children to decorate their magic boxes then assemble them. I hope your learners enjoy the poem and activities and would be delighted if you left feedback. N.B. Ideally these resources should be used over several days

A comprehensive pack of resources - non-chronological report writing- Spring These resources include : 1) Presentation A 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. 2) Presentation B that presents non-chronological report writing in clear and concise steps. It provides factual sentences and paragraphing under clear sub-headings. It is intended to provide an organised pro forma for writers and could be used over a few sessions before independent writing. 3) Presentation C that reminds learners of the importance of revising writing with an online link that illustrates redrafting. I have also provided differentiated checklists - peer and self editing for assessment. The model report on 'Spring' allows learners to read, discuss, analyse, highlight and 'pull apart' - active learning. A mind map for the planning stage to support learners ( can be easily edited to provide more support). This detailed pack of resources will support learners thoroughly from the initial lesson on the structure of a report through the analysis of models, building up vital words and phrases within a mind map format and finally to a finished piece that can be assessed /celebrated. Extension Tasks include adding in : a glossary a True or False statement a 'Do you know?' question I have uploaded several jpg files so teachers can peruse the resources more comprehensively. I would be delighted if you would provide feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

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

I have provided a comprehensive sequence of lessons to introduce, reinforce and consolidate simple fractions - halves and quarters. There are 7 PowerPoints plus 4 word documents. This allows consolidation and reinforcement of the basic concepts of fractions. Each presentation is clear, colourful and informs and engages the learners. These presentations on fractions provide a step-by-step introduction through a visual and conceptual approach. Learners will learn the relationship between the part and the whole with shaded circles, rectangles as well as other fun shapes. They will gain a basic understanding of fractions as they proceed through the lesson sequences. Learners are introduced to different ways to divide shapes, determine which shapes are divided into fractions, and complete the fractions of simple drawings. There are opportunities to count in sequences with halves as well as finding halves and quarters of simple and more complex numbers. Most importantly the learners engage with the presentations in an active manner as they record answers on mini whiteboards. I have provided some activities as follow on tasks after the lessons. There are some online links provided on the slides. I have provided some jpg files so teachers can peruse the resources more comprehensively. I would be delighted if you would provide feedback. Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com

These resources provide a step by step guide to non-chronological report writing themed on ‘Christmas around the World’. The children can research the Christmas traditions independently or as a homework task. Alternatively, the teacher can facilitate a ‘talk for writing’ session to build up facts before the mind map task. The resources include 2 main presentations. ‘Christmas around the World’ presentation deals with 4 countries (United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Poland) It includes: flashcards for the ‘signposts’ of a report mind map pro forma points for discussion Children should complete the mind map of at least 2 countries first. Then they compose a ‘lively’ title and write two paragraphs initially. Simple editing can take place if required. ‘Report Writing Part 2’ deals with the continuation of the report. It includes: learning intention and success criteria a brief recap on what has gone before a ‘quick dash’ on the structure of the report - sub-headings, paragraphs etc. a close look at continuing the mind map for the remaining countries opportunities to use whiteboards to compose factual sentences as a ‘warm up’ before independent writing ‘turn and talk’ to share writing with peers a writer’s checklist a challenge for ‘fast finishers’ - glossary task These writing tasks can be used for a variety of age groups and can be differentiated according to outcome and the amount of scaffolding provided, Children can write a simple report or a more extended piece of writing which can be developed over several writing sessions. I have included several jpeg files with slide shots to enable teachers to preview the resources more fully. I have also provided a ‘printer friendly’ version of the first PowerPoint to save costs if any of the slides need printed. My children have experienced a great deal of success in report writing when using this step by step approach. The tasks provide breadth, challenge and active tasks are embedded to reinforce and consolidate report writing. The specific countries can be changed easily if needed. It would also be easy to change the focus to : New Year traditions Easter Traditions Other countries of your choice Many thanks for free use clip art provided by http://www.clipartlord.com/

This colourful set of resources include: ‘A Spectacular Fireworks Night’ writing model presented in a clear, attractive way within a PowerPoint presentation. It is set out so teachers can clearly outline the ‘signposts’ of the recipe genre. The children can read, enjoy and analyse 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. I have provided a word mat to aid composition and provide support as well as the Learning Objective and Success Criteria. The additional resources include: A booklet for the children to redraft their recipe writing for display or a writing portfolio with opportunities for illustration ( Microsoft Publisher format) A recipe pro forma with opportunities for illustration( Microsoft Word format) This seasonal writing opportunity will be enjoyed by the learners and allows incidental learning to take place e.g. onomatopoeia - whoosh, whizz / ‘ing’ verbs - shimmering, crackling as well as basic punctuation. I have included some additional thumbnails as part of the resources upload to give fellow teachers a better idea of the resource pack. Many thanks for the clip art provided from http://www.clipartlord.com

This resource is intended to develop descriptive writing, in particular -settings. It aims to inspire confidence and motivate pupils as writers. It is intended for KS2 / Primary 4-7. A selection of different visuals, model paragraphs and planning formats are provided. Specific language devices are covered such as similes and metaphors. A video link is provided to enhance understanding of similes and metaphors in imaginative writing. The introduction is thorough and allows the teacher to : USE EFFECTIVE MODELS a structured approach is achieved by providing ‘5 sentence’ descriptive model paragraphs to explore typical features of the descriptive genre ENCOURAGE STRUCTURED PLANNING simple planning grid is provided that encourages pupils to generate effective vocabulary before sentence construction The continuation requires the pupils to generate 5 sentence paragraphs, either in collaboration or individually, using high quality images that evoke imaginative and descriptive language. This resource can be used or adapted in a variety of ways: Introduction to descriptive writing - settings ‘Short burst’ writing tasks As an additional resources to develop effective writing using figures of speech e.g. similes, metaphors It is easily editable and further images may be used to complement topics if required.