Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks.

These lessons are designed for Upper Key Stage 2 Maths lessons (year 6 pupils) - Algebra. Main lesson activities are differentiated to allow for higher, middle and lower ability tasks. Mathematics involving algebraic equations. Lesson 1 - Multiple part lesson building through early algebra skills - focuses on children being able to understand common algebra notation. Recognising how mathematicians will emit the multiplication symbol and others. Connection task uses shapes representing numerical values. Before the activation and main activyt start to use alphabetical letters for the use in algebraic equations. BODMAS can be reinforced throughout the lesson. L.O. - To recognise and apply the common notation associated with algebra. Achieve - I can identify the notation used for algebraic equations. Challenge - I ensure I follow the BODMAS order of operations while using algebraic equations. Aspire - I can explore the available solutions for unknown values in algebraic equations. Lesson 2 - Builds on the previous lesson, to start solving algebraic equations where the representative letter is worth an unknown value. Children can be taught how an equation is balanced and the final values for any unknowns should keep the algebraic equation balanced. L.O. - To be able to identify unknown values in algebraic equations. Achieve - I can identify a value for a single unknown in an algebraic equation. Challenge - I explore the values of multiple unknowns in an algebraic equation. Aspire - I can explain a selection of efficient processes for identifying the values of unknowns.

Numeracy lesson for Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. This mathematics lesson is mainly aimed at pupils in year 5 and 6. This lesson would be part of preparing pupils to cover more in depth algebra skills. It builds on understanding that all equations should be solved in a defined order of operations. BODMAS. Brackets, Orders/Indices (squaring, cubing etc.), Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction. Lessons are differentiated, and build the children’s understanding through multiple tasks. L.O: To allow for the correct order of calculation in multi-operation equations. Achieve – I can recall the order of operations from BODMAS/BIDMAS. Challenge - I can apply BODMAS/BIDMAS to correctly solve multi-operation equations. Aspire – I can explain the order of operation that must have occurred to arrive at a given answer.

Literacy lesson aimed at upper key stage 2. Ideas for a hook to have pupils write a persuasive formal letter to their headteacher to convince them the Christmas holidays shouldn’t be reduced to 1 week. Connection task looks at identifcation of subject verb and object. Activation then builds to the skills of identifying active/passive ready for an activity that implements the use of active or passive to emphasis the guilt or innocence of those caught up in the situation. LO: To utilise active and passive voice for implying guilt or innocence. Achieve - I use subject, verb and objects to identify active or passive voice. Challenge – I can adapt sentences to make the most of being in active or passive voice. Aspire - I can explain the implications of guilt or innocence through using active and passive voice.

Lesson for Key Stage 2 pupils - year 5 and 6 (can be adapted to others). Follows a focus of applying previous lessons of addition and subtraction skills to then be applied for the calculation of perimeter. Fully differentiated lessons for lower, middle and higher ability. Use of connection, activation, activity and demonstration. ~Allows for regular use of assessment to feed in to lesson delivery. Applying decimal numbers and allowing for numbers with different numbers of digits and decimals. Higher ability can work towards deducing missing measurements. L.O: To accurately apply addition and subtraction to calculate the perimeter of shapes. Aspire: I can recognise the measurements required to solve missing values from shapes based on their perimeter. Challenge: I can accurately calculate the perimeter of compound shapes. Achieve: I can recognise and calculate the perimeter of common shapes.

Pupils can learn about Darwin and the studies he undertook. Then explore the adaptations of animals to survive in their environment. LO: To identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and understand adaptation may lead to evolution. Achieve – I can investigate and draw finch beaks from the Galapagos islands. Challenge – I can recognise that the beak shapes are varied on different islands depending on the type of food available. Aspire – I can explain using the keywords how the beak shapes have evolved over the years. Upper KS2 Biology Science lessons. Evolution and Inheritance. For year 5 or 6. Tasks - Connection learning about Darwin. Activation - class discussions and queries about evolutionary characteristics . Activity - investigate the conditions on four of the different Galapagos islands to consider how Finches would have adapted. Demo - evolution game.

L.O. To use dialogue to convey a sense of fear/panic in a character. Achieve – I can accurately punctuate sentences that contain dialogue (direct speech). Challenge – I can choose the content of dialogue for its ability show fear/panic in a character. Aspire – I can effectively integrate dialogue with the action/description of my narratives.

Using active and passive voice for impact. Using it as a tool to imply guilt or innocence. A Key Stage 2 lesson for year 5 and 6. Subject verb and object. Identifying active and passive voice. First focuses on identifying the subject, verb and object in sentences. Then using this to decide if the sentence is written in active or passive voice. Lesson used in our writing piece to create sentences for a persuasive letter arguing against the removal of artwork in our playground. Aim to write a sentences that make the councilors sound guilty and the school/pupils sound innocent.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the height a surface ramp needs to be raised before different objects begin to slide down the surface. LO: To explore how forces make objects move on different surfaces. Compare how different objects move on a surface. Compare how the same objects move on different surfaces. Explain how forces are working on the objects.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. Multiple texts of vary levels to apply modelled skills to. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks.

2 fully resourced LIRA lessons building on reading comprehension skills for year 5 and year 6 in Key Stage 2 - KS2. Inference. Literal. Author Intent. Reader Response. Phrases in context. Glossaries. Using a non-fiction text. The Galapagos Tortoise. Fact-file.

Reading comprehension lesson for LIRA skills focused on Inference and Reader Response for Key Stage 2 - KS2 , year 5 and 6. Multiple texts of varying levels to apply modeled skills to. 3 mark question formats using an inference grid to build the process of collecting evidence to support opinions and viewpoints. Creating a balanced answer. SATs practice. Inference. Literal. Reader Response. Author Intent. Differentiation in tasks. Texts - The Fox and the Boastful Brave SEN/LA, Ladybirds HA/ MA.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the bounce height of different balls, possibly on different surfaces. LO: To set up simple practical enquiries to run comparative and fair tests. Observe and take measurements systematically. Run a fair test and explore the key factors. Offer explanations for any differences found in repeated tests.

Rounding numbers up to values in the millions to different multiples of 10. For numeracy lesson in Key Stage 2 - year 5 and 6. Applying this to rounding the takings of box office films in their first weekend. Maths lesson. Has an arithmetic starter task. 4 questions in 4 minutes. Connection recalling rounding techniques. Activation practise application to numbers in to millions. Demo applies this to sats style question.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the amount of water drops can be placed on different sized coins before the water tension breaks and it overflows. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on exploring magnets and their strength - how far can a magnet attract paper-clips from with different materials between them. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

Use of RUDE - read, underline, decide, estimate - the four steps to prepare to solve a worded problem. Finding half way between starter task. L.O.-To utilise addition and subtraction in multi-step problems. Achieve: I can identify when to use addition and subtraction in multi-step worded problems. Challenge: I can use estimation to self-check my working out during multi-step problems. Aspire: I can explain the reasons for my chosen method of solving a multi-step problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

A hook lesson, inviting pupils to embark on the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Pupil’s can be given a letter for either 1st, 2nd or 3rd class. They then investigate which class their letter is for. And on solving this can be given their boarding pass. Then exploring the features of a formal letter. Ready to write a formal persuasive letter arguing for or against the treatment of the different classes. (Set up class in different classes for extra hook and hands on experience of disparity between experiences on the Titanic.) L.O. - To explore the features found in a formal letter. Achieve - I can identify examples of formal language. Challenge - I can include formal language within my own writing. Aspire - I can describe the impact of formal language.

Titanic themed literacy lesson for upper key stage 2 pupils. (Year 5 and 6) Exploring use of colons, recapping their use to write lists and emphasising how they work differently to lists with commas. Further looking at colons being used to add additional information after a main clause. LO: To incorporate the use of colons in my writing. Achieve: I can use colons correctly in sentences with a list. Challenge: I can use colons to clarify information in a main clause. Aspire: I can explain how colons can be applied as a writing tool to create emphasis.

Titanic themed apostrophes lesson. Looking at their accurate use for possession. Upper KS2. Year 5 and 6. Explores the understanding of possession. The misconceptions of plurals. Applied to writing and correcting sentences. Then their use in SATS style SPAG questions. LO: To understand the purpose of apostrophes and how to use them accurately in my writing. Aspire: I can use apostrophes in my writing and justify why they are appropriate. Challenge: I can accurately apply apostrophes to my writing and understand their purpose. Achieve: I can identify where apostrophes should go in a word .