Originally for a group of Year 5 learners, this support material is fully editable. The essay topic was whether wearable tech should be allowed in schools, however, it can be edited to suit your needs. Page 1 is an overall guide to writing a persuasive essay, therefore, it can be used for generic use. Rubric included.

A 20-point rubric to assess a final writing piece on Fables for Year 5. Available as a pdf or editable ppt. Peer Review Sheet is included.

Please find attached the pdf of a Nearpod lesson, to assist with teaching the story elements to KS2 learners. When you upload the pdf to Nearpod, you may have to reinsert the videos and activities, however, the majority of the lesson can just be inserted as individual slides. The lesson structure is as follows: Collaborative discussion Introduction to learning objectives Video prompt Sequencing Defining story elements (matching activity) Matching story sequence to the elements. Second video prompt Individual activity - creating a story mountain for the video. Discussion Impact of missing elements Improving stories Storytelling project suggestion with rubric.