This resource includes questions for the whole of the book ‘Skellig’ - I have used these questions in Guided and Shared Reading, homework and intervention groups. As the chapters are quite short, there are on average 4-6 questions per chapter (obviously some have more). Answers will vary based on the evidence a child provides, therefore this only includes questions.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by E.B.White to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

This PowerPoint leads the children through two extracts from classics (Lord of the Flies and Treasure Island) - there are questions linked to the texts (including vocabulary choices, inference, and summarising the text). Prompts then follow to allow children the chance to still work independently, with clues to the mark allocations. There then follows the mark scheme. This process is repeated for both extracts. There are also two ‘Going deeper’ questions. I have used this with my children in class with great success. Due to the complexity of the text, this can be used with older children.

I used these ‘6 a day’ questions at the start of every Maths lesson - there are 75 days worth, and the question become progressively harder. They cover everything which will appear in the Arithmetic KS2 test. It covers the four calculations, percentages and fractions (alongside BODMAS and squares, cubed numbers). My children in Y6 love working through these 6 a day, and after doing it for 2 years, I know it has great impact on their understanding, and also the SATs results!

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo. It contains all key information, vocabulary and discussions needed for children to gain a deeper understanding of the themes related to this book. Perfect for revision.

A ‘knowledge organiser’ to support the children when studying the novel ‘Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes. It includes key vocabulary, quotes, discussion points ets, which enable the children to unpick themes in the book at a deeper level. Used in KS2 in my school.

Script for 'Britains Got Talent , where the school name is used instead. It can showcase talents by the whole class including singing, dancing, rapping etc. It uses comedy and embodies the true characters of the judges.

This resource was used for my Y6 class: it includes 2 weeks worth of planning and the accompanying Activinspire flipcharts and planning proformas. It is based on the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. With adaptation, can be used with Lower KS3

This display is based upon the novel by David Almond. It is used to challenge children's understanding of the obvious, yet also subtle themes within the book. The resource is 16 pages and includes lettering, pictures, a topic page, extracts and related questions to challenge thinking. It also includes links to William Blake. It should form an interactive display with children responding to questions and discussion points. The extracts are all copyright of the author, David Almond.

A knowledge organiser based on ‘Cosmic’ by Frank Cottrell Boyce to use for revision on the novel. It can also be used to support children in developing a greater understanding of the themes in the book, by identifying key information, quotes, vocabulary and discussion points.

This includes the teacher led questions for 4 novels, which covers 3 weeks (based on the teacher reading to each group once a week). It will require the children to read certain chapters at home. It also includes some preparation questions and follow-up activities. The texts and questions are aimed at Upper KS2 or Lower KS3. The novels included: The Animals of Farthing Wood The Secret Garden Face The Fastest Boy in the World

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel Floodlands (Marcus Sedgwick) and supports children writing an ‘Adventure Narrative’. It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘The Time Travelling Cat and the Goddess’ by Julia Jarman and supports children writing an adventure narrative (a boy searching for his special cat in Ancient Egypt). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Beowulf’ by Michael Morpurgo to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel HOLES by Louis Sachar and supports children writing a non-chronological report (a ‘Yellow Spotted Lizard’). It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.

This is a 4 week unit of work for (contemporary) narratives using the novel Skellig. I have used it to challenge Y6, however is draws upon KS3 ideas, so can be adapted to suit purpose. It includes 4 weeks planning and resources to accompany most lessons. It also includes the 4 PowerPoints to support the 4 weeks. Extracts are copyright to the author David Almond and the short stories to Pie Corbett.

This was created for a Year 6 class who were studying Skellig as their class novel. There is 4 weeks planning with resources for 3 lessons per week (the children completed practice tests on the other days). The extracts (all copyright to David Almond) and accompanied by an opening questions (3 marks), followed by 4 support questions, then a Greater depth set of questions. It also includes the accompanying Activinspire flipcharts for IWB (a freedown from Google)

Three weeks of planning (4 days a week as 1 day was taken with drama activities) - based on the novel 'Kensuke's Kingdom'. Used in Y6, however can be adapted for Y5 or Y7

This resource is used often on Time Out Tables, or around the room to support children in self-managing their behaviour. There are numerous prompts for children to use which supports them in working through their emotions.