This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of Elizabeth Bishop’s poem 'One Art.’ They are perfect for aiding the progress of students learning poetry either in KS3 and KS4 in preparation for poetry/unseen poetry at GCSE, as the tasks draw on English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies - it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. The booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising John Keats’ poem 'Bright Star.’ It contains comprehensive sections on: Context; Line-by-Line Analysis; Poetic Devices/ Language Devices; Themes; Form/Structure; Poems for Comparison; Links to Wider Reading. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on creating 3D Modelling. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Basics of 3D Modelling; -More Advanced Techniques; -Creating Holes; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 6 children in computing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on creating vector drawings. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Features of Good Websites; -Creating a Webpage; -Making Effective Webpages; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 6 children in computing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Data and Information’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on introducing children to using databases, including using databases to search for, sort and filter information. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Types of Databases; -Using a Computer Database; -Presenting Data; -Using Databases; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 5 children in computing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Thailand, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Thailand Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Romans, through: -learning who the Romans were and when they lived; -understanding the different periods of the Roman era; -remembering and sequencing important Roman dates. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Romans, and gathering what else they would like to know; -Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic; -Gathering base information about the Romans through information on the slide show and through watching a short, informative video, including when and where they lived, how they operated and the different Roman eras; -Gaining an understanding about how the Roman empire spread; -Following clear instructions and precise dates to create their own timeline of key Roman events; -Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (20 slides), which contains all of the information needed to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Kings and Queens of England/Britain over time. It is perfect for supporting a history unit on British monarchs. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Kings and Queens Overview; -Early Monarchs: Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor; -Medieval Monarchs: William I and King John -Modern Monarchs: Anne of Great Britain, Elizabeth II -Key Vocabulary; -Kings and Queens Timeline. The organiser covers concepts such as Danelaw, kingdoms, heirs, the Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, and unification. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in lower KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.

This resource offers a wide range of knowledge retrieval activities for those learning about Online Safety at Key Stage 1. The depth and breadth of knowledge covered is aligned with the ‘Education for a Connected World’ framework. There are a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking activities (24 slides in total) which help children to secure all of the important information from the unit. Research-approved activities include: -Quick Fire Questions; -Picture Stimulus; -Retrieval Grid; -Fill in the Blank; -Vocabulary Busters; -Fact Dump; -Rank 5; -Anagrams; These resources have been tried and tested in the classroom and have proven successful in helping children to consolidate key information within this unit.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about abstract art as a part of their art and design study. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Styles and Techniques; -Significant Artists (Kandinsky, Raza, Mondrian); -Creative Ideas and Examples; -Key Vocabulary; -Timeline of Abstract Art. This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about polar landscapes as a part of their art and design study. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Styles and Techniques; -Significant Artists (Ted Harrison, Barbara Lavallee); -Creative Ideas and Examples; -Key Vocabulary; -Timeline of Polar Landscapes. This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for supporting upper KS1/ lower KS2 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the section of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist in which Oliver asks for some more food. The resource pack includes the extract needed, which is child-friendly in that it provides definitions of the more difficult/ outdated vocabulary. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, sequencing and summarising skills. A vocabulary check helps to secure children’s understanding of any new or unfamiliar language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children in years 5-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading the opening to Tom Percival’s ‘Perfectly Norman.’ The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text is hyperlinked (first slide) for ease of access. The session is best suited for children in years 2-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of an opening extract of Antoine De Saint-Exupery’s 'The Little Prince.’ The resource pack includes the extract and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text for reading is hyperlinked at the bottom of the first slide. The session is best suited for children in lower KS2. I originally used this with Year 3-4 children, although with only a few minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with children in upper KS2 as well. The session is also suitable for home/ remote learning.

This resource pack of 2 whole class reading sessions aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, through reading Stella Fry’s 'Grandpa’s Garden.’ The text reinforces science learning about seasonal changes, plants, and living things and their habitats. Children read the text (hyperlinked - free to read on Epic) in two stages. Each reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The sessions are best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This KS1 whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through the reading of an original factfile about the life of Ernest Shackleton. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children in years 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about the different ways in which Christians interpret the Bible, with a particular focus on the Ten Commandments. They learn through: -Recalling and remembering foundation contextual facts about the Bible; -Predicting, reading, interpreting and sequencing the Ten Commandments; -Analysing how different Christians may read the commandments, depending upon if they are fundamentalist or liberal; -Considering important rules and procedures that should be followed at school, to create their own 'School Commandments’; -Evaluating their School Commandments through thought-provoking reflection questions; This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 16-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. A template worksheet is also provided (in Word and PDF) for the students to scribe their school commandments. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with national expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. This lesson is suitable for remote learning. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about the Creation Story and how it is interpreted by Christians. They learn through: -Recalling and remembering foundation contextual facts about the Bible; -Defining the term ‘natural world’ and differentiating between natural and man-made phenomena; -Watching a clear and engaging video about the Creation Story from Genesis 1; -Answering comprehension questions about the story and completing a storyboard to show what happens at each stage; -Examining the aspects of the story that appear to inconsistent scientifically, and questioning why this may be; -Considering how fundamentalist Christians and liberal Christians may interpret the story in different ways. This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 23-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. A link to the video is also included (slide 14), as is a helpful storyboarding template (both in Word and PDF format). In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with national expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. The resource is also suitable for home learning All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.