Introducing our comprehensive ‘Living Things & Their Habitats’ unit, designed for Year 2 students and inclusive of 6 detailed lessons. This meticulously crafted unit comes with engaging whiteboard slides, in-depth lesson plans, and an array of supporting resources. The core curriculum revolves around: • Delving into the distinctions among living, dead, and never-alive entities. • Comprehending how diverse habitats cater to the distinct needs of various animals and plants, and their interdependencies. • Identifying and naming a wide range of plants and animals within their specific habitats, including micro-habitats. • Understanding how animals source their food from plants and other creatures through the concept of a simple food chain, and identifying different food sources. Moreover, the unit also emphasizes ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ including: • Encouraging curiosity through asking simple questions and understanding that there can be multiple answers. • Observing keenly with the aid of simple equipment. • Identifying and classifying based on observations. • Using observations and ideas to propose answers to questions. • Gathering and recording data to facilitate answering questions. The whiteboard content is developed using SmartNotebook and also includes a PowerPoint version for your convenience. Please note, the PowerPoint version may require personal editing to suit your teaching style.

Introduce your class to the engaging world of letter writing and diary writing with this 3-week teaching unit based on the Amnesty International endorsed book, “Azzi Inbetween” by Sarah Garland. This touching and thought-provoking story follows Azzi and her family as they embark on a perilous journey to escape danger and start anew in a foreign land. Key Features: Comprehensive 3-week unit of work Includes detailed plans, SEND support, greater depth questions, interactive whiteboard slides, models, and in-depth reflections In “Azzi Inbetween,” Azzi and her parents must navigate a challenging journey by car and boat to reach safety in a new country. Once there, they face the daunting tasks of learning a new language, finding a home, and adjusting to new surroundings. At school, Azzi encounters a kind helper who guides her through learning English and realizing she is not alone in her experiences. As Azzi adapts to her new life with courage and resourcefulness, she makes a new friend but continues to miss her grandmother who was left behind. Drawing from her own experiences working with refugee families, acclaimed author and illustrator Sarah Garland weaves a tender and humorous adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. This comprehensive bundle offers everything you need to guide your students through the captivating narrative while developing their skills in letter and diary writing. With detailed lesson plans, support for students with special educational needs, questions for deeper understanding, interactive slides, and model examples, this teaching unit provides a rich and immersive learning experience.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch This weeks guided reading plan focuses on The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to draw inferences. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Things you infer from the text, it about what you think its saying using your reasoning rather than sing concrete evidence. Read between the lines and make a well informed guess. Using Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Why do you think the school was more like a prison? Can you explain why Mildred and her friend Maud were a ‘funny pair’? Why do you think it was unlikely Mildred would get the Witches Higher Certificate? How do you feel about the character Mildred? What kind of person is Mildred? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. I am learning to draw inferences about a character. Activity: Ch to use what they have read about Mildred to write a paragraph about her personality. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words with the /k/ sound spelt ch (Greek in origin) scheme, chorus, chemist, echo, character Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed around the delightful story ‘How to Grow a Dinosaur’ by Caryl Hart. This immersive unit encourages students to delve into their creativity and weave their own narrative stories. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this engaging two-week journey, students will have mastered the skills necessary to write compelling narrative stories. Picture your students crafting tales that captivate and inspire! Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and fun-filled activities. These resources aim to foster an engaging and dynamic learning environment. Curriculum link: Narrative stories linked to the fascinating topic of plants, allowing students to explore and learn about the natural world while honing their writing skills. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Students will learn to give well-structured descriptions, explanations, and narratives for various purposes, including expressing feelings. They’ll participate actively in collaborative conversations, use spoken language to explore ideas, speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English, and engage in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Comprehension: Students will work on sequencing and discussing the main events in stories, retelling a wider range of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales, and identifying, discussing, and collecting favourite words and phrases. Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will help students construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use subordination for reason, generate and effectively use verbs and adjectives, use past tense for narrative, and use the suffix ‘ly’ to turn adjectives into adverbs. Embark on this exciting 2-week journey with our Writing Unit and let’s nurture your students’ storytelling skills while they delve into the captivating world of plants and dinosaurs!

Immerse your students in a dynamic learning experience with our Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot: Class Assembly Script Resource. This comprehensive package is designed to not only educate but also entertain, as your class performs an engaging assembly in front of their peers. Our resource includes a detailed script that brings the historical events of the Gunpowder Plot to life, inviting students to step into the shoes of iconic figures such as Guy Fawkes and King James I. The script is carefully crafted to be informative yet easy for young learners to understand and deliver. To support the performance, we provide a well-rounded character list and a list of recommended props. These additional elements help to create a more immersive environment, enhancing the educational experience for both the performers and the audience. But that’s not all! We understand that every school and every class is unique. That’s why we’ve included a list of Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types. This ensures the resource is flexible and can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Remember, if you wish to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs where it is fully editable. We invite you to explore our other resources on the TES website. We’re dedicated to providing quality resources that enrich learning experiences and inspire curiosity. Ignite the spark of knowledge in your classroom with our Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot: Class Assembly Script Resource today!

Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night This is a two week plan for guided reading based around Allan Ahlberg’s It was a dark and stormy night. The plan suggests activities for each day including follow up tasks and comprehensions. Example plan: Text: It Was A Dark and Stormy Night by Allan Ahlberg Children to have the front cover of the text and complete inference grid: -What can I see? -What might happen? -What questions do I have? Children to read chapter 1, 2 and 3 text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Possible Questions: Who was Antonio? What happened to him? What did they want Antonio to do? Who took over the story? Follow Up Tasks: Activity: Give ch a selection of words from the story that read yesterday. Ch to have a go with a partner to define what the words mean, once they have done that they check them with a dictionary. Torrents brigands sodden jaws lashing Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Prefix: Inter and Super inter– means ‘between’ or ‘among’. super– means ‘above’. Spelling words: interact, intercity, international, interrelated, supermarket, superman, superstar Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read the firework poem and answer differentiated questions about it. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Key Details: Year 3/4 - Pebble in my Pocket by Meredith Hooper - 3 Week English Unit 3 Week English Unit Contains Notebook IWB Slides, Models, Scaffolds for SEN, Activities, Resources. Based on Power of Reading Scheme This information book does what all information books should do: excite the reader’s interest, curiosity and sense of wonder where none may have existed. Meredith Hooper, an award winning science writer, brings her expertise and storytelling skills to the subject of the Earth’s history, beginning with the contemplation of a pebble and a question. The absorbing text and illustrations take the reader through the 480 million years of the pebble’s journey, from the spectacular furnace of volcanic eruptions to the cool seashore and the grassy field. There’s a useful timeline at the back of the book to help children grasp the enormity of geological time and the very recent appearance of humans in that story of the planet. Overall aims of this teaching sequence: ● To explore an information book in depth ● To explore themes and issues, and develop and sustain ideas through discussion ● To use creative responses to the text through drama, storytelling and artwork ● To develop creative responses to the text ● To write with confidence for real purposes and audiences

Key Details: Contains Notebook slides, resources, differentiated Work Based of the Power Of Reading Scheme 2.5 week unit, could be extended. Aimed at year 3 or 4. Fly, Eagle, Fly! is an adaptation of an African tale, a parable about reaching your potential. A farmer finds an eagle chick, takes it home and rears it as a chicken. The eagle comes to believe he is a chicken; he cannot fly or hunt. When the farmer’s friend comes to visit one day, he tells the farmer that an eagle should be flying high in the sky, not scrabbling on the ground for grain. Over time, the farmer’s friend proves that the bird can be an eagle again, and while watching the sun rise at a mountain top, he finally soars into the sky. Archbishop Desmond Tutu writes in the foreword: ‘we are not mere chickens but eagles destined to soar to sublime heights… We should be straining to become what we have it in us to become.’ Overall aims of this teaching sequence • To enjoy a story and discuss its meanings. • To understand the themes of a text. • To broaden understanding of writers’ use of language and build a varied vocabulary. • To write narratives from a character’s perspective. This teaching sequence is approximately 3 weeks long if spread out over 15 sessions. The book supports teachers to teach about setting, plot and to explore strong themes in narrative fiction. Settings are well drawn, and the language of the text offers young readers a good model for their own narrative writing.

KS2 English - Persuasive Writing In this 1 week unit your class will write a persuasive letter to the Headteacher of your school persuading them of the value of swimming, and to Henry persuading him to buy our listening device . This 1 Week lesson unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class. Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand the purpose and styles of a persuasive text Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to understand the language and structural features of a persuasive text Capturing ideas: I am learning to role-play, plan, orally rehearse a persuasive text Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: I am learning to jointly construct a persuasive text End of topic (Big Writing) I can write a persuasive text independently

Key Details: 6/8 Lessons depending on how you split it up Planning overview Interactive whiteboard slides Differentiation. Learning outcomes met through this unit. L.O: I am learning what the earth is made of L.O: I am learning about Mount Everest L.O: I am learning to explore life in Volcanic areas. L.O: I am learning to compare life in a volcanic area and a non-volcanic area L.O: I am learning how volcanoes are made L.O: I am learning how an earthquake occurs L.O: I am learning about what happens when a Volcano erupts L.O: I am learning about what happens when an earthquake occurs L.O: I am learning how can we protect against earthquakes

Introducing our engaging 1-Week Writing Unit, designed to guide students in the art of writing personal recounts. This comprehensive unit offers a rich blend of learning materials and activities that will help students delve into their own experiences and bring them to life on paper. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this unit, students will have developed the skills to write compelling personal recounts. Imagine the satisfaction they’ll feel as they master the art of recounting their experiences in an engaging way! Includes: Our package is enriched with dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, well-planned activities, and detailed lesson plans. These resources are designed to create an interactive and engaging learning experience for students. Main Learning Outcomes: Setting the Context: To kickstart their creative journey, children will be encouraged to discuss and recount exciting events from their holidays. This step helps learners tap into their personal experiences, setting the stage for authentic, engaging recounts. Deconstruction: This stage focuses on the crucial elements of writing – adjectives, verbs, nouns, time connectives, chronological order, conjunctions, and subordination. Students will learn how to use the “5 Ws” (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to explain events in their recounts. This process helps them understand the structure and components of a well-written recount. End of Topic (Big Writing): As the culmination of the unit, students will put their newly acquired skills to the test by writing their own personal recounts. Can you imagine the stories they’ll share? Through our 1-Week Writing Unit, students will not only improve their writing skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for their own experiences. Embark on this exciting journey with us and let’s transform your students into eloquent storytellers!

Introducing our meticulously designed 5-Lesson Science Unit on Plants, a comprehensive educational package tailored to cultivate curiosity and deepen understanding about the fascinating world of botany. This unit integrates interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities into a cohesive learning experience. Key Features: Observation and Description: Students will learn to observe and describe how seeds and bulbs transform into mature plants, providing them with a firsthand understanding of plant growth and development. Plant Essentials: The unit delves into the fundamental needs of plants - water, light, and suitable temperature, emphasizing their importance in maintaining plant health. Working Scientifically Skills: This unit is designed to foster scientific skills, including asking and answering questions, making keen observations, performing simple tests, classifying, and data gathering and recording. Extra Learning Opportunities: • Leaf Collection: Students can collect different leaves on journey sticks, promoting hands-on learning through classification. • Photography: Taking photos of plants and flowers on the field will allow students to observe variations in plant species. • Gardening: Students will have the opportunity to plant their own plants on the field when they are ready, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership. • Garden Tending: Small group rotations for garden tending will allow students to observe plant growth closely and understand the importance of gardening. • Letter Writing: A persuasive writing activity where students write letters to other year groups, advocating for the care of the garden, will integrate literacy skills with their scientific learning. This Science Unit on Plants is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s an immersive, interactive exploration of the botanical world that encourages students to think scientifically, ask questions, and discover answers.

Introducing our meticulously crafted class assembly script, “The Easter Story,” an engaging and educational resource perfect for bringing the story of Easter to life in front of the entire school. This comprehensive package is designed to make your assembly both memorable and meaningful. Our resource provides you with a detailed script that narrates the Easter story with clarity and emotion, ensuring that each student and audience member can connect with the tale. The character list is thoughtfully outlined to involve a range of students, allowing for inclusive participation and the opportunity for each child to shine. To further enhance the performance, we’ve included a list of recommended props that will transform your stage into a vibrant storytelling space. These suggestions aim to create a visual feast that complements the narrative and immerses the audience in the experience. Understanding that each school is unique, we’ve also added a valuable section on “Adaptations For Other Year Groups and School Types.” This allows educators to tailor the script to fit the specific needs and dynamics of their class, ensuring that the assembly is accessible and enjoyable for all students, regardless of age or school setting. For educators who wish to customize the script to better suit their assembly, the PDF format offers a simple solution. Simply upload the file to Google Docs, and you’ll find it fully editable, giving you the freedom to make any necessary adjustments with ease. We encourage you to explore our full range of resources available on the TES website. Our collection is designed to support educators in creating enriching educational experiences across a variety of subjects and occasions. Additionally, we invite you to visit our website for an array of other helpful resources that are sure to enhance your teaching toolkit and inspire your students. If “The Easter Story” class assembly script has added value to your school’s celebration and learning, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating. Your positive feedback helps us to continue providing high-quality resources for educators like you. Should you have any suggestions or ideas for improvement, we welcome your input and are committed to making our resources the best they can be. Thank you for choosing our “The Easter Story” class assembly script. We are honored to be a part of your school’s observance of this significant time of year.

This comprehensive package offers a detailed script that encapsulates the entire curriculum of Year 6, with a focus on English, Maths, and Science. The script is designed to be performed by the students in front of their school, transforming the process of learning into an engaging and interactive experience. The resource comes with a character list that brings out the unique traits of each student, along with a list of recommended props that add a visual element to the performance. The script emphasizes key learning outcomes for Year 6, including advanced punctuation and sentence structure, vocabulary expansion, long multiplication and division, working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and a host of scientific methods and processes. What sets our assembly script apart is its adaptability. We understand that each class, each year group, and each school type has its unique requirements. Therefore, we’ve included a list of adaptations for other year groups and school types, making this resource versatile and easy to integrate into any educational setting. Want to make edits to the PDF? No problem! Simply upload it to Google Docs, and it becomes editable, giving you the flexibility to tailor the script to your specific needs. We encourage you to explore our other resources available on the TES website. For more helpful tools and materials, visit our website at The Teaching Couple. Our aim is to make teaching and learning a fun, engaging, and rewarding journey for both educators and students. Add our Year 6 Assembly Script Resource to your teaching toolkit and watch the magic unfold in your classroom!"

Embark on an exciting journey through time with our engaging and immersive Viking Adventure Class Assembly Script! Designed to help teachers prepare for a memorable class assembly, this PDF resource is perfect for students to perform in front of the rest of the school, showcasing their acting talents and newfound knowledge about the fascinating world of the Vikings. Our Viking Adventure script transports students and audience members alike to the era of the Vikings, exploring their incredible impact on history through the eyes of various characters, such as French noblemen, Irish chieftains, Scottish warriors, and legendary Viking figures like King Canute, Harald Hardrada, and Leif Erikson. The script is crafted to be both educational and entertaining, inspiring curiosity about the Viking Age and sparking lively discussions among students. The PDF includes: A captivating script with well-developed characters and engaging dialogue, suitable for various year groups and school types. Suggestions for props, costumes, and set design to enhance the visual appeal of the performance. Ideas for adapting the script to cater to different age groups, learning styles, and school focuses. By using our Viking Adventure Class Assembly Script, teachers can create a memorable and enjoyable learning experience that will leave a lasting impression on students and audience members alike. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! Embark on a Viking Adventure today and bring the magic of the past to life in your classroom!

Bring the wonders of ancient Egypt to life with our Egyptians Class Assembly Script, specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students! This comprehensive and engaging script provides an entertaining and educational performance that can be enjoyed by the whole school. With roles for 30 students, this assembly script ensures that every child has the opportunity to shine on stage. Our Egyptians Class Assembly Script transports students back in time to explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians, their beliefs, and their fascinating rituals. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, including pharaohs, queens, gods, and goddesses, this play covers key aspects of Egyptian culture, such as the Nile River, mummification, and various Egyptian deities. In addition to the script, we provide a list of props and costume suggestions to help teachers easily prepare for the performance. The script is also adaptable for different year groups or school types, ensuring it can be tailored to suit your unique needs. Don’t miss out on this captivating and educational resource for your next class assembly! And while you’re at it, be sure to check out our other resources on the TES website, where you’ll find a wide range of high-quality materials designed to make teaching fun and effective. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! We’re dedicated to providing teachers with the tools they need to create memorable and engaging learning experiences for their students. Explore our website today and discover a wealth of ideas and support for your classroom!

Introducing our captivating and informative World War I Class Assembly Script – a comprehensive PDF designed to help teachers create memorable and educational class assemblies that delve into the significant events of the Great War. This meticulously crafted script transports students back in time, immersing them in the complex history and inspiring stories of courage, perseverance, and camaraderie during WWI. Our Class Assembly script is tailored to captivate your students’ attention, fuel their curiosity, and instill a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this monumental period in history. Featuring poignant speeches from notable figures and vivid descriptions of key events, the script encourages students to explore the far-reaching consequences of the war on a global scale. Beyond the battlefield, our script also delves into the experiences of ordinary people whose lives were forever changed by the war. This unique approach offers a valuable perspective on the resilience and adaptability of communities during these trying times. With content adaptable for various subjects and age groups, this script serves as an indispensable resource for any educator. For more outstanding resources to support your teaching journey, be sure to check out our extensive collection on the TES website. You’ll discover a wealth of materials designed to cater to your specific classroom needs. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! The Teaching Couple is committed to providing educators with innovative and engaging content that inspires both teachers and students alike. Elevate your class assemblies and lessons with our exceptional resources and discover the difference today!

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