Read the diary entries, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder)

This cross-curricular presentation that requires pupils to work out the co-ordinates of locations on the WW2 map of Europe. It covers 4 and 6 figure grid references. There is a clever video link included with this resource to start the lesson. You could print out the maps for use in lessons, therefore some preparation is required in order to get the best results. There is an extension sheet provided in publisher format. LO: To use co-ordinates to specify location LO: To use grid references to specify location

A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some ideas for exciting plots, problems and solutions within a science fiction story. The suggested final task in this lesson is a matching activity based on the graphic Novel, 'The War Of The Worlds' originally by H.G Wells. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

Learners use the success criteria to plan and write their personal ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech. Model text included which will facilitate speaking, listening and writing opportunities. LO - To expand upon main idea(s) with supporting reasons, information and examples

Beneath the waves of Cardigan Bay, there is a lost land, so they say….. It‘s name is Cantre’r Gwaelod. Suitable for learners in Year 5&6 with differentiated questions for three groups. The story text and a PowerPoint presentation with a range of images are also included.

Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups. Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered. Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded. Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource. Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.

Pupils create their own gladiators and write about the battle between them! Writing templates are available to scaffold the pupils writing. A model text is provided along with some visual images to engage learners. Also included is a sample list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words!)

A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should junk food be banned? This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Downloading these activities will drastically cut your preparation time. A video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) is included to get you started.

Suitable for pupils in year 5&6, this resource includes a high quality model newspaper report. It describes the death defying World Trade Center tightrope walk performed by Frenchman Philippe Petit in 1974 (as recently portrayed in the 2015 film - The Walk). Also included is a teaching presentation to assist in the writing of an effective newspaper report introduction and a two page blank newspaper template. You will also find a success criteria sample (WMG) attached with an open source You Tube video clip.

This activity has been developed to assist pupils in writing an effective description of the differences between rich and poor Tudor people from a first person perspective. There are two sheets of visual stimuli to support this activity and a sample set of answers. Suitable for pupils in KS2, this activity has been previously used with learners in year 3&4.

Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ] A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included. The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague. LO: To use research skills to check historical facts

Resource 1 - What do I know about the food I eat? This worksheet starts with some questions about basic food facts and then requires some research to find out about the different food groups. Resource 2 - Food Calorie Chart Provides information about the recommended daily intake of calories, fats, sugar salt etc, for men women and children aged 5-11. Resource 3 - Food calorie chart restaurant. This is a sample restaurant menu showing the calorific values of the food. Pupils should choose meals and work out the values of the calories consumed! (Numeracy Across the Curriculum). Suitable for years 4, 5 & 6

LO: To represent data using Venn diagrams. Learners cut out the Olympic sports symbols to correctly place them in the correct position on the Venn diagrams. Learners can be given suitable criteria to sort the sports or create their own. e.g. Sports that use water, sports that use a ball, team sports, contact sports etc. A list of sample criteria is also included with this resource. Differentiated options - Venn diagrams with 2 or 3 sets. Differentiated options - Limit the amount of symbols used for each group. Differentiated options - Learners cut out or draw the symbols.

A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2. The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of different characters in a science fiction story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box). A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3. The following resources are attached, including: *Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief. *An animated video link (from when Pandora was created) *Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.) *Differentiated comprehension tasks *Use of alternative words (synonyms). *Power words and special phrases worksheets *Vocabulary grid for collection of key words *Model text for a drama/play script activity *Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending. *Writing planning sheet *Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)

Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)

A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of settings in a science fiction story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! Science Fiction Writing Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (War of the Worlds) With Free Reading Test and handwriting session!

Learners use worksheets to collect information about the main rivers in Wales e.g Length, source, mouth etc Geography / topic task - Collection of research data (not included). Internet access required. 3 Levels of differentiation: BS (Lower) AA (Middle) MAT (More able) LO: To collect information from the internet to build a database about rivers.