The scheme is based of Louis Sachar’s book Holes includes 20 English lessons focussing on: Character Analysis Formal Letter Writing Persuasive Writing Non-Chronological Reports Newspaper Reports Poetry Symbolism Reviews To find out more about the full Scheme including engaging powerpoints, differentiated work sheets and fun activities please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 I taught this scheme to a year 5/6 class, however it could be easily adapted to older pupils as it was based of a scheme my colleague created for a year 9 class. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages of Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lessons focus on persuasive language using A.F.O.R.R.E.S.T; structuring a letter; how to write formally and cohesively. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/formal-letter-writing-4-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-tasks-12450417 These 4 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on how to write a review. Pupils will learn about the different writing techniques that are used in reviews and will then analyse a review to find them. Pupils will then learn how to structure a review and will create their own. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-film-review-2-lessons-powerpoint-differentiated-worksheets-and-lesson-plans-12453064 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 The first of the two lessons gives pupils a short introduction to the book Holes it encourages students to make predictions about the book and assesses their comprehension of the first two chapters through a fun interactive quiz. Pupils will then learn to use their comprehension and analysis skills to interpret what a character might be like and how they might look. By the end of the lesson pupil’s will have created a character profile for the main character using the text to make assumptions about the character. The second of the two lessons will teach pupils how to use P.E.E to structure their arguments in their writing. This lesson also encourages pupils to further use their analysis skills to interpret what a character might be like through a fun Sherlock Holmes themed activity. After pupils will analyse a piece of text to identify information about the characters and write arguments based on what they have interpreted from the book. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on the difference between formal and informal writing and when to use them. How to write informally using informal writing techniques and how to structure a letter. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/informal-letter-writing-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12451289 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lessons focus on persuasive language and how to create an advert. Pupils shall create a persuasive leaflet by the end of the two lessons. This is a free sample so learning resources and powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/persuasive-writing-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12451661 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lesson plan focuses on the difference between non-chronological and chronological reports, the features of a non-chronological report and how to write a report. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/non-chronological-reports-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12452024 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These lessons focus on how to write a poem. Pupils will learn about poetic features and analyse a poem to label these features and evaluate it. Pupils will then learn about the different types of poems and rhyming patterns before writing their own poem. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/poetry-2-lessons-powerpoint-differentiated-worksheets-and-lesson-plan-12453047 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

The lessons focus on the features of a newspaper report and the structure of a newspaper report. Pupils will analyse newspaper and label a newspaper and create their own newspaper. This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/newspaper-report-2-lessons-powerpoint-and-differentiated-worksheets-12452094 These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample of the written scheme of work for Oliver Twist. To find out more about the full scheme of work including engaging powerpoints, differentiated work sheets and fun activities please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 The scheme is based of Charles Dickens’ book Oliver Twist and includes 17 English lessons focussing on: Structuring an argument Poetry Script writing Diary Descriptive writing Instructional text Job application Obituary Download the first structuring an argument lesson for free to see what you can expect from the rest of the S.O.W and what each lesson will include at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12897235 I taught this scheme to a year 5 class, however can be easily adapted to suit all abilities with all lessons including wide range of differentiation and optional activities for classes that need extra support. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages of Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12902539 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 These lessons will introduce pupil to using, analysing and writing a script. The first lesson pupils shall learn about performing and identifying the different sections of a script. The second lesson pupils will learn a range of writing techniques relating to script writing. The final lesson pupils will be able to produce their own script and make improvements to it. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12903251 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 Pupils will be taught what a CV is and what the features of a CV are including definite modal verbs, strong adjectives and formal language. They will read through an example of a CV and recommend some improvements based on what they have learnt. The second lesson pupils will be taught how to structure a CV and how to write the different sections of a CV. Pupils will write a CV for Oliver Twist based on all his jobs. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons as they can be easily adapted. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12902580 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 Pupils will learn about how Charles Dickens wrote descriptively. Pupils will be able to analyse an extract from Oliver Twist and depending on ability identify features such as personification, similes, metaphors, adjectives, adverbs and senses. In the second lesson pupils will be able to plan their descriptive writing piece before learning how to structure their writing and producing their own descriptive writing piece in the final lesson. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

These 2 lessons are part of a 17 lesson scheme of work based on the book Oliver Twist. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/oliver-twist-scheme-of-work-17-lessons-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12896248 This lesson gives pupils a brief introduction to Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist and what life was like in the Victorian era. Pupils will be taught how to answer questions in full sentences, use point evidence explain (P.E.E) to structure their answers and will use their comprehension skills to analyse the text. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12902421 These lessons will introduce pupils to learning a wide range of poetic devices such as senses adjectives, verbs, adverbs figurative language, rhythm rhyme, repetition, rhetorical questions and hyperboles. They shall learn about rhyming schemes and analyse the lyrics to the song food glorious food. The final lesson pupils will write their own version of the song food glorious food using what they have learnt. These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12902582 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 Pupils will first learn what an instructional text is and the features of an instructional text such as time conjunctions, adverbs and imperative verbs. Pupils will then improve an instructional text using what they have learnt. In the second lesson pupils will learn how to structure an instructional text and how to write the different sections of an instructional text. Pupils shall then write their own instructional text. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12903259 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 Pupils will learn what an obituary is and what different features are including emotive language past tense verbs, third person pronouns and prepositions of time. Pupils will then analyse an example of an obituary for the features they have learnt about. In the second lesson pupils will learn how to structure an obituary and how to write the different sections. Pupils will then write their own obituary for the character of Nancy. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons as lessons can be easily adapted. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This is a free sample so learning resources and Powerpoints are not included, follow the link below to access the full lesson. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12902551 These lessons are part of a 17 lesson Oliver Twist scheme of work although the content can be easily adapted to not link to Oliver Twist. For more information on the scheme of work follow the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12896248 Pupils will learn about the different writing techniques that can be used in a diary entry including sequential words, first person pronouns, informal language and past tense verbs. Pupils will be able to identify the different writing techniques in a diary entry. In the following lesson pupils will learn how to structure a diary and will be able to produce a diary entry. It is not necessary for pupils to have read Oliver Twist to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This resource includes a Powerpoint with over 30 slides, differentiated worksheets and fun activities. The lessons focus on what a review is, writing techniques found in a review and how to structure a review. Click the link below for a free sample here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-film-review-2-lesson-plans-free-sample-remote-learning-suitable-12466654 All lessons are suitable for working from home, additional worksheets are provided that pupils can complete if uploaded to google docs or word online. Lesson plan: Lesson 1: Pupils will learn about what a review is, and the features included in writing a review. They shall have their knowledge assessed in a fun interactive quiz about reviews. Pupils shall then analyse a review of the film ‘Onward’ to identify different features they have learn about within it. A computer editable worksheet is provided for pupils learning from home. Lesson 2: Students shall learn how to structure a review and important information they should include in a review. At the end of the lesson pupils shall produce a review of the book or film of the teacher’s choice and after pupil’s will recap their learning using a fun noughts and crosses based activity. A computer editable template is provided for pupils working from home. These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.

This resource includes a engaging Powerpoint , differentiated tasks and fun activities. The lesson plan focuses on the difference between non-chronological and chronological reports, the features of a non-chronological report and how to write a report. Follow the link for a free sample of the lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/non-chronological-reports-2-lessons-plans-free-sample-suitable-for-home-schooling-12462385 All lessons are suitable for working from home, additional worksheets are provided that pupils can complete if uploaded to google docs or word online. Lesson Plan: Lesson 1: Pupils will learn about reports and the differences between chronological and non-chronological reports. Pupils shall analyse fun child centred reports to identify features of reports and if they are chronological or non-chronological. After pupils will evaluate what is good about the reports and how they can be improved. Computer editable worksheet provided for pupils WFH. Lesson 2: Teachers will assess pupil’s understanding of chronological and non-chronological reports through a fun interactive quiz and then discuss the features of a non-chronological report. Pupils shall then create their own non-chronological report on Camp Green Lake or a topic of the teachers’ choice.Computer editable template provided for pupils LFH. These 2 lessons are part of a 20 lesson scheme of work based on the book Holes. To find out more about the Scheme please follow the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/holes-full-scheme-of-work-20-lessons-engaging-powerpoints-and-differentiated-resources-12446715 It is not necessary for pupils to have read Holes to complete these lessons. If you have any questions please contact me at bloom.resources@outlook.com and be sure to have a look at our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @bloom.resources to keep up to date with new schemes.