This resource has been updated to reflect the new 2017-18 Key Stage 2 writing teacher assessment frameworks published in September 2017. This resource has been downloaded over 11,000 times as a free resource and has now been updated and made easier to use. It incentivises pupils to achieve the targets needed winning Pop Star themed cards and incorporates the 12 elements needed to be sure your pupils are working at the Expected Standard at the end of Key Stage 2. This resource comes with a pupil sheet and 12 Pop stars themed cards. It could be used for pupils in years 5 and 6, or indeed year 7 pupils who met but did not exceed the expected standard in writing at then end of Key Stage 2. This resource accompanies my other resources - with Pop Stars & Star Wars themed assessment frameworks for both; working at Greater Depth and working towards the expected standard.

This brilliant activity involves a class taking the roles of the 10 people (or groups of people) who could in some part be blamed for the sinking of the Titanic and the subsequent loss of over 1500 lives. The materials included here give you all the facts and everything you’ll need to conduct a killer debate. I did this with my Year 6 class, but it could be used with children from years 4 - 8. This is a tried and trusted resource which had over 7000 downloads as a free resource. It has been updated and is now even easier to use - all you’ll need is a printer, a pair of scissors, 11 envelopes and a willing class! Also check out my new debate resource…who was to blame for the outbreak of the First World War? Thanks