Floodland (Marcus Sedgwick) KS2 Novel Study with PowerPoints, Worksheets & Resources
This comprehensive Floodland novel study for KS2 students includes full PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets, and resources, all carefully designed to support Year 5/6 learners. This resource is aligned with the Year 5/6 spelling scheme and provides engaging content to help students explore the themes and writing techniques in Marcus Sedgwick’s novel.
Coverage Includes:
Role on the Wall & Writing in Role
Narrative Writing & Writing Advice Letters
Comprehension Tasks & Differentiated Worksheets
Structure of Writing & Impact of Style
Prediction, Inference & Language Use to Convey Imagery
Formal Letter Writing & Writing Checklists for Peer and Self Editing
This resource encourages critical thinking, develops writing skills, and includes differentiated comprehensions to meet varying student needs. Perfect for KS2 (ages 7-11), it supports a structured and creative approach to novel study, offering students a rich, interactive learning experience.
The Garbage King (Elizabeth Laird) KS2 Novel Study with PowerPoints, Worksheets & Resources
This comprehensive The Garbage King novel study for KS2 (Year 5/6) students provides a full unit of work, including PowerPoints, writing guides, and a range of resources suitable for various ability levels. Spanning 12 weeks (2 terms), this resource is designed to support in-depth learning of Elizabeth Laird’s novel, with a focus on developing critical reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Unit Includes:
Setting Description & Character Description
Diary Entry Writing & Persuasive Writing
Peer and Self Editing Activities
Character Development & Story Arc
Reading Comprehension & Book Talk
Narrative Writing & Writing in Role
Suspense Writing, Inference, and Prediction
Context Writing & Review Writing
This resource offers a structured, creative approach to the novel, encouraging students to explore complex themes, characters, and writing styles. The differentiated worksheets ensure that students of varying abilities can engage with the content effectively.
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Fully Resourced & Differentiated**: Designed for Year 5/6 (ages 9-11), this unit includes materials that cater to all learners, making it an ideal tool for inclusive classrooms.
Journey to the River Sea (Eva Ibbotson) KS2 Novel Study with PowerPoints, Worksheets & Resources
This engaging Journey to the River Sea novel study is designed for KS2 students (Year 5/6) and provides a full medium-term plan with 7 weeks of lessons and resources. The unit includes differentiated worksheets and activities to support diverse learning needs and ensure all students are challenged at their level.
Unit Includes:
Character Description & Diary Entry Writing
Exploring Characters’ Feelings & Internal Monologues
Comprehension Tasks & Differentiated Worksheets
Prediction & Inference Activities
Perfect for Year 5/6 students (ages 9-11), this resource encourages deep engagement with Eva Ibbotson’s novel, while developing critical thinking and writing skills. The lessons are carefully structured to support learning and provide rich, creative tasks that help students explore the story’s characters, themes, and emotions.
**Fully Differentiated: **Includes resources tailored to different student abilities, making it ideal for diverse classrooms.
Emma Carroll’s Letters from the Lighthouse
2 terms worth of planning as a longer text (12 weeks of planning)
Weekly powerpoints made & resources attached
Includes two assessment weeks
A great Year 5 or Year 6 text which can link really nice to WWII topic
Work suitable for Year 5 and 6
Unit includes:
Setting description
Comprehension
Analysing the text
Diary entry
Story mapping
Prediction
Feelings and emotions
Character development
Letter
Setting description
Inference
Character profile
Balanced argument
Feelings and emotions
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Weekly powerpoints and resources
Medium term plan included
Assessment week included with 2017 SATS planned in (these can obviously be adapted)
Includes:
Themes
Identifying literary techniques
Setting description
6 Weeks of Comprehensive English Lessons with PowerPoints, Worksheets & Resources for KS2
This 6-week English Language and Literature unit provides high-quality lessons, PowerPoints, worksheets, and accompanying resources that cover key topics including:
Poetry, Character Development, and Setting Description
3rd Person Narrative & Author’s Intentions
Comprehension, Predictions, and Non-fiction Texts
Diary Entries, Debates, and Use of Language
Writing Reviews and Developing a Cover
Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs & Figurative Language
Each lesson is structured to engage KS2 students and build skills progressively, with thorough explanations and creative activities that support young learners. This resource is designed for primary school students (ages 7-11) and is adaptable for different classroom settings.
Updated & Ready-to-Use: Last updated on 17th Feb 2025, with additional worksheets and interactive tasks. Perfect for busy teachers looking for comprehensive, ready-to-go content.
History WWII topic
6 Lessons
Full resources and powerpoints made
Varied styles of lessons for engagemnet
Year 6 curriculum
Lessons consist of: Blitz, air raids and evacuations, experiences of evacuees, rationing, Jewish children in the war, women in the war.
Kensuke’s Kingdom (Michael Morpurgo) KS2 Novel Study with PowerPoints, Worksheets & Resources
This Kensuke’s Kingdom novel study for KS2 students (Year 5/6) provides full PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets, and a variety of resources designed to engage young learners. Linked with the Year 5/6 spelling scheme, this resource covers essential writing skills and critical thinking activities while exploring key themes in Michael Morpurgo’s novel.
Unit Includes:
Author Study & Balanced Argument Writing
Map Work & Setting Description
Non-fiction Writing & Letter Writing
Internal Monologue & Character Development
Writing in Role Activities
Designed for Year 5/6 (ages 9-11), this comprehensive unit enhances reading comprehension, writing, and creative skills, while helping students connect with the story’s characters, settings, and themes.
Fully Differentiated: Includes resources tailored for varying student abilities, making it ideal for inclusive classrooms.