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!

Introducing our Year 3/4 Religious Education unit on Diwali! Over the course of six enlightening lessons, your students will explore the key elements of this Hindu festival and its role in fostering a sense of belonging among its observers. The primary learning objective is: How does the celebration of Diwali contribute to the sense of belonging in the Hindu community? Our areas of inquiry include AT1 Strands A, B, C, and AT2 Strands D, E, F, with a particular emphasis on the theme of ‘Belonging’. The teaching and learning activities are divided into two steps: Step 1: Engagement (2 lessons) - AT2 § We start by engaging students in a group challenge. Each group will form an identity around a belief they unite on, such as ensuring all dogs have good homes. They’ll create a group name, identity, logo, and the three most important actions for their cause. Through this activity, we aim to help students understand the concept of belonging driven by shared beliefs and missions. We’ll discuss questions like: How do shared missions foster a sense of belonging? How would you celebrate your achievements? What feelings arise from contributing positively to the world? Step 2: Investigation (3 lessons) - AT1 We dive deeper into the story of Rama and Sita, highlighting the theme of Good vs Evil. We’ll explain how this victory of good over evil is celebrated during Diwali, reflecting Hindus’ commitment to spreading goodness. Students will watch a DVD extract or online clip showcasing Diwali celebrations, including the worship of the goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. We’ll explore how celebrations like Diwali enhance the sense of belonging among participants. Students will understand the significance of various Diwali practices through hands-on activities like creating Rangoli patterns, diva lamps, making sweets, and more. We’ll discuss how these activities, often carried out with family and community members, foster a sense of belonging. We’ll also consider inviting a Hindu guest to provide first-hand insight into the religious significance of these practices. Our aim is to help students grasp how shared activities and beliefs during Diwali contribute to a strong sense of belonging in the Hindu community.

Introducing our comprehensive 7-Lesson Unit that combines the practicality of everyday materials with the wonders of scientific inquiry and design technology. This unit is packed with interactive Smart Notebook Slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and hands-on activities that will engage students in a dynamic learning experience. Key Features: Programme of Study: Students will identify and compare the suitability of various everyday materials such as wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper, and cardboard for specific uses. They will also explore how the shapes of solid objects made from these materials can be altered by squashing, bending, twisting, and stretching. Working Scientifically Skills: This unit promotes scientific thinking by encouraging students to ask questions, make observations, perform simple tests, classify, suggest answers based on their findings, and gather and record data. Design Technology (DT) Integration: • Design: Students will design purposeful, functional, and appealing products based on established design criteria. They will learn to generate, develop, model, and communicate their ideas through various mediums, including drawings, templates, mock-ups, and digital technology. • Make: Learners will get hands-on experience using a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing. They’ll also select from a wide array of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles, and ingredients, based on their properties. • Evaluate: Students will analyze and evaluate a variety of existing products and assess their own ideas and creations against design criteria. • Technical Knowledge: Students will build structures while exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer, and more stable. This 7-Lesson Unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s an immersive learning experience that blends science with design technology, stimulating curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing practical skills.

Introducing our engaging and comprehensive Ancient Greece Class Assembly Script, designed to help teachers effortlessly prepare their students for an unforgettable performance in front of the entire school! This easy-to-follow PDF script covers various aspects of Ancient Greek culture, including mythology, history, and philosophy, providing an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their understanding and knowledge of this fascinating civilization. Our Ancient Greece Class Assembly Script includes: Well-researched and captivating content that will keep the audience engaged throughout the performance. Detailed character descriptions and dialogue for each role, ensuring students are confident and well-prepared for their parts. A list of suggested props to enhance the visual appeal of the performance and bring the characters to life. Clear scene breakdowns and stage directions to ensure a smooth and seamless production. Not only does our assembly script provide an enjoyable and educational experience for students, but it also offers teachers a stress-free way to organize and manage their class assembly. The script is adaptable, allowing for customization to suit the unique needs and dynamics of your classroom. 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! Our mission is to support educators in creating memorable learning experiences for their students, and we’re confident that our Ancient Greece Class Assembly Script will be an invaluable addition to your curriculum. Don’t miss out on this fantastic resource – download your copy today and embark on an exciting journey through the wonders of Ancient Greece with your students!

Year 4 - Computing - E-safety This 5 Week plan focuses on E-safety, a core issue highlighted in our current National Curriculum. Objective: Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact. LO: I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology LO: I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology LO: I can use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly

Year 4: Electricity Follow Up Task: Circuits Follow-up task: LO: I can ask relevant questions and predict what might happen. This is a follow up task to check children’s understanding around circuits. The activity requires children to predict what will happen for a particular circuit and explain why.

Put your child’s grammar skills to the test with our comprehensive Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz PDF! This engaging quiz is expertly crafted to help young learners understand and differentiate between these three essential verb types, setting them on the path to grammatical mastery. Our quiz covers a wide range of examples and questions that will challenge and reinforce your child’s understanding of linking, intransitive, and transitive verbs. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll develop a strong foundation in verb usage, enabling them to write more effectively and confidently. But that’s not all! Our Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz is just one of the many top-notch resources available on the TES website. We invite you to explore our extensive collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our dedication to education is evident in the wide array of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all designed to help children unlock their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s understanding of verb usage and improve their writing skills with our Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz. Download it now and watch as they tackle grammar challenges with newfound confidence and ease!

Introducing our engaging ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit, a comprehensive 2-week instructional package designed to captivate young learners and foster their creativity. Key Details: This 2-week writing unit culminates in a ‘Big Writing’ activity, where students will apply their newfound knowledge and skills to write an alternative story. What’s included? • PowerPoint Slides: These are designed to guide the lessons and stimulate discussions. • Models: We provide examples to illustrate concepts effectively. • Activities: Hands-on tasks to reinforce learning and inspire creativity. Text Type: The focus is on narrative stories, offering opportunities to explore the structure and elements of storytelling. Lesson Breakdown: 1- Read and Understand Story: Students will be introduced to the narrative, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the plot, characters, and themes. 2- PSHE Objectives: Lessons will integrate personal, social, health and economic education objectives for holistic learning. 3- Alternative Ideas: Encourage creative thinking by exploring different story angles and perspectives. 4- Subordination: Dive into complex sentences and understand how they can enhance their storytelling. 5- Comprehension: Lessons will focus on building critical comprehension skills (please note that a separate comprehension resource is not provided). 6- Story Mapping: Students will learn to plot a story visually, helping them understand narrative structure. 7 & 8- Writing: Over two sessions, students will apply what they’ve learned to write their own version of the story. 9 & 10- Editing: Students will refine their work over two lessons, learning the importance of review and revision in the writing process. Our ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s a journey into the world of storytelling that engages, educates, and empowers students.

Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, meticulously designed to guide students through the process of writing an informative text about tsunamis. This engaging course combines elements of science and language arts to stimulate curiosity and enhance writing skills. Key Features: End of Unit (Big Writing): By the end of this intensive unit, students will have mastered the art of writing detailed and engaging informational texts, with a specific focus on tsunamis. Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities. These resources aim to create a stimulating and dynamic learning environment. Learning Objectives: Reading – Comprehension: Students will be exposed to a range of non-fiction texts, including information, explanations, instructions, recounts, and reports. They’ll learn to discuss how specific information is organised within a non-fiction text, making use of elements like text boxes, sub-headings, contents, bullet points, glossaries, and diagrams. Spoken Language: Students will learn to ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge. They’ll also participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Writing – Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, using techniques like story mapping and collecting new vocabulary and key ideas. They’ll learn to use specific text type features to write for a variety of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, edit and improve their own writing, evaluate their writing with adults and peers, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Writing - Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation: The unit will guide students to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use commas to separate items in a list, and use the present tense for non-chronological reports. Embark on this educational journey with our 2-Week Writing Unit, and watch your students transform into budding authors and knowledgeable young scientists!

Guided Reading - Fantastic Mr Fox 6 Week Plan This 6 week guided reading plan focuses on The Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. This plan follows group-based guiding reading approach meaning that each /table or group will complete a different activity on each day. This package includes a detailed plan that lays out the schedule for the whole 6 weeks, alongside this there are follow-up tasks that relate to each weeks activities. Example Plan: Book Intro/ recap: (5 mins) Introduce new text (chn should have listened to ebook Chapters 1 The Three Farmers and 2 Mr Fox prior to session) Read chapters 1 and 2 to the children. What were the farmers’ name? Challenge pwb: Collect all the adjectives and adverbs that describe the farmers. What kind of an impression do these words make together? Which farmer would you rather work for? Explain your answer. Strategy Check: (5 mins) Explain that when reading you will always encounter new words. What can we do if we find a word we don’t understand? Elicit use a dictionary. How will this help us when reading a text? State LO. Explain that today we will learn to use a dictionary accurately to look up tricky words and find their definitions. Independent reading: (5 mins) Chn read extract/ area of focus. Response to the text: (10 minutes) Model process thinking aloud using alphabetical order to find a tricky word. Read the meaning. Discuss. Put into a sentence. Ask chn to put inot a sentence of their own (using context in book to help them) In pairs, chn to repeat for another word. Then independently when reading the text. Feedback at end. Was it useful? How did it help you to understand the text? Do you like the text so far? Introduce follow up task.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird. This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Robot and the Bluebird by David Lucas. 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 Robot and the bluebird 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 the 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: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? Which page has the most engaging language? (p19/20) Which words stand out? How do they make you feel? Why? What features has the author used? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. 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?

Year 4 - Guided Reading - How To Train a Dragon This one week guided reading plan focuses on How To Train a Dragon by Cressida Cowell. 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: How to train your dragon by Cressida Cowell Day 1: 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 from a piece of text. 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. Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Why do you think they don’t want Hiccup to be commanding the team? Do you think they like Limpets? Why do think Hiccup had been feeling sick? How do you feel about the characters in the story? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. Day 2: I am learning to predict what is going to happen next. Activity: Ch to complete predict based on what they have read so far what might happen next in the story. Day 3: Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words with the sound spelt ei, eigh, or ey /eɪ/ Statutory: eight, eighth, reign Other: vein, weigh, neighbour, they, obey Day 4: Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Day 5: 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?

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant This three week guided reading plan focuses on The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes. 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 Iron Giant Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Iron Man going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? Children to read the 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 Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? What does the front cover tell us? How is this different from the writing? What do you think will happen? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Children put in negative/positive ideas in table and then write prediction. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. 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?

Guided Reading - The Lighthouse This week long guided reading plan focuses on The Lighthouse short story. 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 Lighthouse 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. What do you think Kittiwakes, Terns and Guillemots are? Why? What does “Thy way is in the sea, and my path in the great waters” Mean? What do we think the men were? Why? What phrase makes you think that the boy is scared? 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 and write a paragraph describing what the men/creatures look like. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] 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?

Guided Reading - The Hodgeheg This is a weekly guided reading plan for a year 4 class. Text: The hodgeheg by Dick King Smith Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Ge 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 retrieve information from a text. 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 retrieval means and how we answer these types of questions. Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Where do the hedgehogs live? What did they have to do to get to the park? What were the baby hedgehogs named after? Find one word that means the food was delicious. Other activities include a comprehension, comprehensive lessons plans and powerpoint.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Reluctant Dragon This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Reluctant Dragon by David Lucas. 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 Reluctant Dragon Day 1: Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Reluctant Dragon going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? Children to read pages 1 - 11 in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: pp2-5 What is the difference between “terrible” and “terrified”? Does the shepherd’s wife look frightened? What about his son? p8 The boy says “Don’t worry.” Do you think his parents are: very worried – a little bit worried – not at all worried? p11 What kind of questions would you ask a dragon? Activity: Make a prediction about what might happen in the story Day 2: Follow Up Task Content Domain: Identifying main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph and summarising these Children to read pages 12 - 30 in pairs. Activity: Look at pages 12- 30 in pairs. Write down any figurative language. Pick out similes, metaphors adjectives that evoke the scene. e.g I suppose the Earth sneezed or shook itself. Day 3: Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] See Slides on IWB Day 4: Comprehension Children to read pages 31 - 40 in pairs. Content Domain: Analysing and comparing a range of plot structures. Activity: Children to complete a range of questions using different skills. True/False, matching different sentence starters and endings, ordering the story. Day 5: Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to The Reluctant Dragon. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?