Read with DERIC - King Henry VIII by Holbein Read with DERIC worksheet based on an Image Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

Read with DERIC - For the Birds short Film Read with DERIC worksheet based on a Short Film Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

A PowerPoint based on Multiplying by 10. The powerpoint aims to ensure children understand that when multiplying by ten, things become ten times as large, that multiplication is commutative and the rule for multiplying by ten. The resource includes animations to show how things can become ten times as large and uses place value charts to show how place value changes when multiplying by ten.

PowerPoint which shows children how to multiply by 100. The PowerPoint aims for children to understand that when multiplying by 100, something becomes 100 times as large and the rule for multiplying by 100. The PowerPoint includes helpful visual aids to show how something can become 100 times as large. It also uses place value charts to show changes to the value of digits when multiplied by 100.

Read with DERIC - Titanium by Sia Read with DERIC worksheet based on the Music Video and song ‘Titanium’ by Sia. Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

A PowerPoint which uses helpful visual aids and animations to show how to divide by ten. The resource aims for children to understand that when dividing by 10, we need to exchange ten for ones to share amounts and uses place value grids to show how the value of digits changes when dividing.

This PowerPoint is the second I would use to teach Equivalent fractions. It represents fractions in different representations, such as pizza slices and moves away from the use of a fraction wall and towards the use of multiplication and division to find equivalent fractions. It includes fun animations to keep children engaged.

This PowerPoint show children, using visual aids and animations how to divide an amount by 1 and itself.

A PowerPoint which uses helpful visual aids and animations to show how to divide by 100. The resource aims for children to understand that when dividing by 100, we need to exchange in order to share amounts by 100 and uses place value grids to show how the value of digits changes when dividing.

This PowerPoint teaches children how to turn improper fractions into mixed number fractions by using, first, visual aids and moving onto division. It uses fun and engaging images and representations to reach all learners.

This PowerPoint is the first of two I use with my Year 4 class to teach Equivalent Fractions - It uses a fraction wall to show how we can find equivalent fractions and compare fractions. It also goes through some true or false equivalent fractions questions, followed by some reasoning and problem solving questions about equivalent fractions.

This adverbials worksheet should be paired with the Adverbials PowerPoint from the same author. However, it could be used without. The sentence starters are based around the film trailer ‘Rumble’. There are four tasks for children to complete: *Identify Adverbials in a sentence and explain whether the adverbial being used is based on ‘time, reason, manner or place’ . *Rewrite given sentences so that the adverbial becomes a fronted adverbial. *Rewrite given main clauses adding either an adverbial or fronted adverbial. *Write your own sentences using adverbials.

Read with DERIC - The Secret Life if Pets Read with DERIC worksheet based on The Secret Life if Pets Trailer. Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

Read with DERIC - Poppies Read with DERIC worksheet based on a short BBC animation about animals during WW1 and the poppies that grew around then in the fields. A great DERIC to use around November time. Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

Read with DERIC - The Boy who Learned to Fly Read with DERIC worksheet based on a short animation film about Usain Bolt and his trials and tribulations in becoming the world’s fastest man. Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

Read with DERIC - The Greatest Show on Earth Read with DERIC worksheet based on an TV Advert, promoting the Rio 2016 Olympics. Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

Read with DERIC - The Lion King Trailer Read with DERIC worksheet based on the Trailer for The Lion King Decode Explain Retrieval Inference Choice There is also a PowerPoint entitled ‘What is a DERIC’ which explains what the acronym stands for and how each skill will lead to becoming a better reader. These short 20-30 minute lessons have hugely improved the ability of readers in my classes. The skills they learn through completing DERICs can be easily transfered to larger, more complex texts. It also gets children into the habit of looking for decode, explain, retreival, inference and choice style questions, which gives them a good basis of how to answer questions.

This assembly is part of a focus on ‘Responsibility’ looked at from a Christian Perspective (as I work at a Church of England School). However, it could very easily be adapted to be a part of a PSHE lesson - in particular, this assembly focuses on ‘Taking Responsibility for what we say’. It uses teachings from the Bible and equates words to wildfires and how the smallest spark (or word) can inflict devastation if used incorrectly or can work wonders in used responsibly. It uses engaging discussion topics and videos. This assembly is one of three all based around Responsibility, th others are also for sale in My Shop.