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This adaptable lesson plan template is designed to help teachers prepare for Ofsted inspections. It aligns with Ofsted's inspection criteria and supports the creation of structured, engaging, and effective lessons. What’s Included: ✔ Ofsted-focused lesson plan template ✔ Sections for learning objectives, key questions, assessment strategies, differentiation, and resources ✔ User-friendly layout for easy navigation and planning ✔ Adaptable for all subjects and key stages ✔ Reflective sections to promote teaching improvement Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Learning Objectives - Clearly define what students should know and be able to do by the end of the lesson. ★ Key Questions - Identify critical questions to engage students and guide their learning. ★ Assessment Strategies - Outline methods to measure student progress during the lesson. ★ Differentiation - Provide strategies to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring inclusivity. ★ Reflection and Improvement - A space for teachers to reflect on their teaching practices and identify areas for growth. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Helps teachers meet Ofsted’s inspection criteria ✔ Encourages a structured, efficient approach to lesson planning ✔ Supports differentiated teaching practices ✔ Ideal for teachers looking to reflect and improve on their teaching ✔ Saves time with a ready-to-use, flexible template Suggested Use Cases: Perfect for teachers in KS1 to KS4, NQTs, supply teachers, and anyone seeking to improve lesson planning. Also valuable for preparing for Ofsted inspections and refining teaching practices. Search Tags: Ofsted lesson plan | KS1 lesson planning | KS2 lesson planning | KS3 lesson plan template | KS4 lesson planning | Teaching resources | Outstanding lesson plan template

This versatile intervention tracker is designed to help teachers, teaching assistants, and intervention specialists monitor student progress across all year groups. It supports tracking in key areas such as reading, writing, maths, phonics, speech and language (S&L), and social and emotional development (S&E). This resource is essential for managing interventions effectively and demonstrating their impact. What’s Included: ✔ Intervention tracker (PDF format) ✔ Weekly and daily tracking structure ✔ Simple coding system for progress (J = Met the learning objective, L = Needs more practice) ✔ Space to record individualized learning objectives (LO) for each student ✔ Sections for reflection and planning (e.g., progress, impact, challenges, next steps) Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Track Progress – Record student progress weekly or daily using the coding system ★ Monitor Key Areas – Track progress in reading, writing, maths, phonics, S&L, and S&E ★ Reflection and Planning – Use dedicated spaces to reflect on student progress and plan next steps for intervention Why It’s Useful: ✔ Suitable for all year groups (Y1–Y6) and diverse student needs ✔ Simple and clear structure to save time on record-keeping ✔ Evidence-based approach to monitor progress and inform teaching decisions ✔ Supports effective communication with parents, colleagues, and stakeholders ✔ Helps identify learning gaps and plan targeted interventions Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, intervention specialists, SENCOs, and school leaders. It’s perfect for use in both primary and secondary school settings to track interventions and improve student outcomes. Search Tags: Intervention tracker | Student progress monitoring | SEN interventions | KS2 intervention tracker | Y1–Y6 intervention tracking | Outstanding intervention resources | Evidence-based practice

Fully resourced | Ideal for Year 3 and Year 4 | Stone Age History This FREEBIE resource includes a full week of planning, PowerPoints, and resources to accompany the book Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. Perfect for integrating English with history, this unit provides a fun and engaging way for children to develop their reading and writing skills while learning about the Stone Age. Designed for Year 3 and Year 4 students, this resource offers a range of activities that support writing, comprehension, and historical understanding. It’s an excellent starting point to guide children towards writing instructions based on their learning about the Stone Age. If you love this FREEBIE, you will love the full Stone Age Boy English unit! Find it here: Stone Age Boy Full Unit. What’s Included: x5 Lesson Plans: Detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives and success criteria, covering a full week of lessons. x5 PowerPoints: Engaging PowerPoint slides to support each lesson and help bring the Stone Age Boy book to life. Printable Worksheets: Differentiated worksheets to support reading comprehension, writing tasks, and creative activities. Key Learning Outcomes: Reading Comprehension: Understand and interpret the Stone Age Boy book, developing reading skills. Writing Skills: Write instructions based on Stone Age experiences and activities, learning to use clear and concise language. Historical Context: Gain an understanding of the Stone Age period through the narrative of the book. Why Choose This Resource? Free Resource: A great way to kick-start a unit on the Stone Age with no cost. Ideal for Year 3 and Year 4: Well-suited for KS2 students, this resource is perfect for cross-curricular learning. Fun and Engaging: A creative way to combine history and English through the captivating Stone Age Boy story. Seamless Integration: Easily adaptable alongside a Stone Age history topic, enhancing both English and history lessons. Ideal For: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Stone Age History, Reading, Writing Instructions, Cross-Curricular Learning.

Engage your KS2 students with this free sample lesson on understanding and analysing instructional texts. Through interactive activities, students will learn to spot key features of instructions, apply reading strategies, and give detailed, evidence-based answers. Perfect for Years 3-6, this lesson builds comprehension and critical thinking skills, laying the groundwork for writing clear instructions. This sample is part of a full 10-lesson KS2 Instructions Writing Unit, available here: KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons. What You Get Detailed lesson plan with clear objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas Interactive PowerPoint with visual aids and guided tasks Three differentiated texts (Salad, Berry Smoothie, How to Make a Pancake) with tailored questions for varying ability levels Editable resources for easy classroom use Learning Objectives Answer questions about instructional texts with confidence Identify key features of instructions and explain their purpose Use reading strategies to understand and analyse texts Provide detailed answers supported by evidence from the instructions Who It’s For KS2 teachers (Years 3-6) teaching English, reading, or writing skills Educators seeking engaging, curriculum-aligned comprehension lessons Primary schools aiming to boost critical thinking and text analysis Why It Works Engages students with interactive, hands-on activities Supports LKS2 and UKS2 curriculum goals for reading and writing Offers differentiation to meet diverse learner needs Builds skills for both analysing and writing instructional texts Great For Introducing instructional texts in English lessons Enhancing reading comprehension and evidence-based answers Preparing students for writing their own instructions Instant download. Fully editable. Ready to teach. Tags KS2 instructions lesson, instructional text analysis, Years 3-6 English, primary reading comprehension, KS2 writing skills, LKS2 reading lessons, UKS2 text analysis, primary teaching resources, differentiated English lessons, critical thinking KS2, non-fiction reading, English curriculum

2 fully resourced lessons | Sentence structure & effective writing | Ofsted-rated Outstanding This engaging Year 3/4 English lesson pack focuses on simple, compound, and complex sentences, supporting pupils to improve the range and accuracy of their sentence structure in writing. Originally used for an OFSTED observation and rated Outstanding, these lessons are ideal for KS2 interview lessons, SPaG observations, or high-quality English teaching across lower or upper Key Stage 2. Overview: Lesson 1: Pupils use a picture stimulus to write a descriptive paragraph, exploring the use of sentence variety. Lesson 2: Pupils watch a short Aladdin film clip and create a storyboard using compound and complex sentences, supported by rich vocabulary and scaffolded resources. Learning Objectives: Lesson 1: To understand how to use a range of sentence types Lesson 2: To use different types of sentences in my writing What’s included: ✸ 2 detailed lesson plans with clear structure and differentiation ✸ 2 PowerPoint presentations to model, discuss and guide ✸ Sentence structure anchor charts and word banks ✸ 3 levels of picture prompt activities (easy, medium, harder) ✸ 3 differentiated Aladdin storyboard sheets (with teacher notes) ✸ Banned words bank and adjective support sheet ✸ Conjunctions reference mat for building compound and complex sentences ✸ Peer/self reflection built into plenaries Why teachers love it: ✔ Ready-to-teach and fully adaptable for mixed-ability classes ✔ Encourages rich sentence structure and purposeful writing ✔ Supports mastery in SPaG and effective written composition ✔ Great for formal observations and interviews ✔ Builds pupil confidence and creativity in structured writing Perfect for: Year 3 / Year 4 English lessons Interview demonstration lessons KS2 SPaG and writing mastery Year 5 / Year 6 booster or recap sessions Observations and Ofsted visits Year 4 English interview lesson | KS2 sentence types | Outstanding Ofsted lesson | Writing mastery Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Complex sentences | UKS2 English | English observation | SPaG writing lesson KS2

Fully resourced for reading, vocabulary building, and character analysis | Ideal for 30–60 minute sessions. This 5-session guided reading unit focuses on character descriptions, using a fairy character as the basis for introducing descriptive vocabulary. Students will read the text together as a class (or in groups), predicting, clarifying vocabulary, and exploring the text’s structure. The unit helps children understand the features of a character description, including how language and punctuation are used to create suspense. It includes a Character Description Toolkit, providing key features for students to apply when writing their own character descriptions at the end of the unit. What’s included: x5 lesson plans x5 PowerPoints Character Description Toolkit Text for group reading Vocabulary clarification activities Writing templates for students Why this unit stands out: Supports students in building descriptive writing skills Engages children in identifying and using key language features in character descriptions Offers a clear structure with differentiated tasks to support all learners Ideal for reciprocal reading sessions and group activities Perfect for: Y3, Y4, LKS2, guided reading sessions, character analysis, descriptive writing Search terms: guided reading, character description, LKS2, Y3, Y4, reciprocal reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, Ofsted, KS2

This guided reading unit focuses on the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Clement Clarke Moore. Suitable for Year 5 and Year 6 students, the unit is designed to enhance reading skills while engaging pupils with a festive classic. It includes lesson plans, PowerPoints, and a variety of resources to support teaching throughout the Autumn 2 term. What’s Included: ✔ 6 lesson plans (with learning objectives, success criteria, input, activities, plenary, key questions, and resource list) ✔ Accompanying PowerPoint presentation ✔ Thought bubble activity sheet ✔ Poem text ✔ Modern version of the poem Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Lesson 1 – Introduction to the poem and vocabulary building ★ Lesson 2 – Inference skills and identifying hidden meanings ★ Lesson 3 – Prediction activity and understanding story structure ★ Lesson 4 – Explanation of themes and key ideas in the poem ★ Lesson 5 – Retrieval of information and summarising key points ★ Lesson 6 – Review and deeper understanding of the poem’s impact Why It’s Useful: ✔ Develops a range of reading skills including vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising ✔ Flexible for use across multiple lessons with a clear structure ✔ Suitable for KS2 and aligned with the VIPERS framework for reading ✔ Includes differentiation opportunities for various learning needs Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for guided reading sessions in KS2 (Year 5 and Year 6), this unit supports a festive, engaging approach to teaching core reading skills. Search Tags: KS2 reading | Guided reading | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas | VIPERS | Year 5 reading | Year 6 reading | Poetry lesson | Autumn term reading

This resource includes a Christmas-themed crossword and codeword puzzle, ideal for a festive activity in the classroom. Suitable for KS2 pupils, the puzzles offer a fun way to reinforce vocabulary and problem-solving skills during the Christmas season. What’s Included: ✔ Christmas crossword puzzle sheet ✔ Christmas codeword puzzle sheet ✔ Answer sheets for both puzzles Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Starter – Introduce the Christmas puzzles as a fun challenge. ★ Main Activity – Pupils complete the crossword and codeword puzzles. ★ Plenary – Review the answers together as a class to check understanding. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Provides an engaging, festive activity for the classroom ✔ Simple yet effective for reinforcing vocabulary and puzzle-solving skills ✔ Great for end-of-term fun or as a quick classroom filler Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for KS2 pupils, Christmas-themed vocabulary practice, group activities, or as a fun end-of-term activity. Search Tags: Christmas crossword | Codeword puzzle | KS2 Christmas activity | Christmas word puzzles | End of term activity

This free Back to School selfie template is a simple and fun activity to help pupils settle into the new school year. Pupils can draw themselves and write about their summer holidays, making it ideal for transition days, welcome activities, or first-week icebreakers across KS1 and KS2. What’s Included: ✔ PDF file with two printable templates ✔ ‘Selfie’ phone template for drawing self-portraits ✔ Writing template for describing summer activities Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Welcome Starter Pupils use the phone template to draw a selfie-style picture Pupils write a short paragraph about what they did over the summer Templates can be shared on displays, in scrapbooks, or kept for transition folders ★ Classroom Activity Great for paired discussions or class introductions Builds confidence and classroom community from the first day Why It’s Useful: ✔ Easy, ready-to-use printable activity for the first day ✔ Supports transition and getting to know pupils ✔ Encourages creativity and self-expression ✔ Suitable for all abilities Suggested Use Cases: Perfect for KS1 and KS2 first day activities, all about me tasks, welcome back sessions, transition mornings, or end of summer reflections. Search Tags: Back to school KS2 | back to school activities | selfie template classroom | all about me activity | transition activity KS1 KS2 | welcome back to school | ice breaker activities KS2

Kick off the Autumn term with this free taster of KS2 Grammar Starters, ideal for morning tasks or English lesson warm-ups. Perfect for Years 3-6, these slides help students build and reinforce grammar skills while revisiting key SPaG concepts. Get the full Autumn Term 1 set here: /teaching-resource/resource-12563265. What You Get Free sample PowerPoint slides with engaging grammar activities Editable tasks tailored for Autumn Term 1 Curriculum-aligned exercises to boost SPaG confidence Quick, focused activities for easy classroom use Topics Covered Silent letters Apostrophes Standard English Pronouns Prefixes Who It’s For KS2 teachers (Years 3-6) teaching English or SPaG Educators needing quick, effective morning work or lesson starters Primary schools focusing on grammar and punctuation skills Why It Works Strengthens grammar with short, targeted tasks Aligns with LKS2 and UKS2 SPaG curriculum goals Engages students with clear, interactive activities Perfect for revisiting and consolidating grammar knowledge Great For Daily morning jobs or English warm-ups in Autumn Term 1 Building grammar foundations for Year 6 SATs or writing tasks Enhancing SPaG skills across KS2 Instant download. Fully editable. Ready to use. Tags KS2 grammar starters, free SPaG resources, Years 3-6 English, primary grammar activities, KS2 punctuation, KS2 spelling, LKS2 SPaG tasks, UKS2 grammar exercises, morning work KS2, English lesson openers, grammar worksheets, Year 6 SATs prep, primary teaching resources

This phonics assessment booklet is designed for use in EYFS, Reception, Year 1, and KS1 to track pupil progress in phonics from Phase 2 to Phase 6. Created by experienced KS1 specialists, it provides an easy and efficient way for teachers and teaching assistants (TAs) to assess and record pupils’ phonics skills. What’s included: ✔ Phonics assessment booklet covering Phase 2 to Phase 6 ✔ Clear sections for teachers to check off each sound and word as children read them ✔ Simple format for easy communication between staff ✔ Useful for tracking pupil progress over time Lesson overview / structure: ★ Phonics Assessment – Teachers point at each sound and word, and children read them aloud. If correct, the sound or word is checked off. ★ Tracking Progress – The booklet helps teachers monitor each pupil’s development and identify areas for improvement. Why it’s useful: ✔ Ideal for EYFS, Reception, Year 1, and KS1 pupils ✔ Supports clear communication of pupil progress between staff ✔ Easy to use for interventions or as part of early morning work ✔ Helps teachers quickly show progression during pupil progress meetings Suggested use cases: Perfect for assessing phonics skills throughout the year, particularly in EYFS, Reception, Year 1, and KS1. This resource can also be used by TAs for targeted interventions and support. Search tags: eyfs | reception | fs1 | fs2 | year 1 | ks1 | phonics assessment | Jolly Phonics | Read Write Inc | Phase 2 | Phase 6 | Letters and Sounds

Transport your students into the heart of the Amazon rainforest with this engaging KS2 literacy unit inspired by Lynne Cherry’s beloved story, The Great Kapok Tree. This comprehensive unit develops writing skills while deepening students’ understanding of rainforests, their rich biodiversity, and the need for environmental conservation. Through a series of interactive lessons, students will hone their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. What’s Included: ★ 11 Detailed Lesson Plans: Clear learning objectives, success criteria, and ideas for differentiation to suit a variety of learners. ★ 11 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visual slides with stunning images, animations, and prompts to stimulate discussion and student engagement. ★ Word Bank & Vocabulary: A handy resource to introduce students to key terms related to rainforests and environmental conservation. ★ Worksheets and Resources: Differentiated activities that help students apply their knowledge and demonstrate understanding. ★ Creative Writing Project: A final task where students create their own version of The Great Kapok Tree, drawing on what they have learned throughout the unit. Key Skills and Learning Outcomes: ★ Descriptive Writing: Students will practice describing a rainforest setting, using sensory language to bring the environment to life. ★ Postcard Writing: Children will write a postcard to a friend, imagining they have visited the rainforest. ★ Character Analysis: Students will analyse characters in the story, understanding their motives and perspectives. ★ Persuasive Writing: Students will craft a persuasive letter from the viewpoint of a rainforest animal, advocating for the protection of the environment. ★ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate opinions, and write a book review. ★ Creative Writing: Students will plan and write their own version of The Great Kapok Tree story, demonstrating their understanding of the narrative and characters. Why This Resource Works: ★ Perfect for KS2 students (ages 7-11), this unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential writing and analytical skills. ★ Activities are differentiated to ensure all learners can succeed, from beginners to more advanced students. ★ Includes environmental education, helping students understand the importance of rainforests and conservation efforts. ★ Minimal prep required – all lesson plans, PowerPoints, and resources are ready to go, making it ideal for busy teachers. This unit is perfect for teachers looking to inspire students through an engaging literacy topic that combines writing, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.

Give your KS2 English curriculum a boost with our all-encompassing Beowulf Writing Unit. Crafted by seasoned literacy educators, this 10-lesson pack dives into the legendary tale of Beowulf, all while helping students hone their writing prowess. What’s Included: ✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Each lesson comes with clear objectives, engaging activities, and thoughtful questions. ✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Eye-catching presentations to bring each lesson to life. ✸ Differentiated Resources: Tailored word banks, writing frames, and support sheets to cater to diverse learners. ✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Activities like character sketches, diary entries, setting descriptions, and imagining new endings. ✸ Skill-Building Focus: Emphasis on rich descriptive language, character development, and strong narrative structure. ✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Exercises and questions to boost comprehension and inference skills. ✸ Culminating Project: A class book featuring the students’ best work. Why Choose This Beowulf Writing Unit? ✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Designed to meet KS2 English standards, focusing on writing, vocabulary, and reading skills. ✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history and literature. ✸ Ready-to-Use: Fully prepared with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you prep time. ✸ Differentiated: Adaptable for various ability levels, ensuring every student stays engaged and challenged. Help your students sharpen their writing skills and immerse themselves in the epic world of Beowulf with this dynamic and educational unit! Perfect for: KS2 English, Years 3-6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, and mythology.

A cross-curricular food unit exploring nutrition, sustainability, sourcing and more! Looking for a fun, informative and fully resourced unit that combines geography and food technology? This comprehensive 8-lesson unit is perfect for Key Stage 2 and is packed with real-world connections to help pupils understand where food comes from, how it’s processed, and how our choices impact the planet. What’s covered: ★ Food groups and balanced diets ★ The story of James Lind and the discovery of vitamins (Scurvy focus) ★ Food miles and the global journey of food products ★ The environmental and social impact of food choices ★ Fairtrade: what it means and why it matters ★ Ingredient sourcing and food processing ★ The history and geography of chocolate production ★ Developing food technology skills, evaluation and presentation What’s included: ✔ 8 detailed lesson plans ✔ 8 engaging PowerPoint presentations ✔ Student-friendly worksheets and resources for each lesson ✔ Curriculum-linked objectives for Geography, DT and Science ✔ Web links to videos, images, and interactive tools for extended learning Why choose this unit? ✔ Created by an experienced educator to align with national curriculum standards ✔ Ideal for project-based learning, enrichment weeks, or cross-curricular topics ✔ Differentiated content suitable for a range of KS2 year groups ✔ Saves hours of planning time with everything ready to use ✔ Great for encouraging debate, critical thinking and teamwork Perfect for topics on: Sustainability and global citizenship Healthy eating and wellbeing The journey of food from farm to fork Geography through real-world contexts Also available: KS2 Dig for Victory – 5 Outstanding Food Tech Lessons KS2 Chocolate Unit – 5 Geography Lessons KS2 Fairtrade Unit – 5 Lessons Tags: KS2, geography, food, nutrition, food miles, food technology, balanced diet, Fairtrade, chocolate, sustainability, farm to fork, environment, global issues, healthy eating, key stage 2, lesson plans, cross-curricular, DT

This 5-lesson unit helps UKS2 students learn how to write playscripts based on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Students will explore key writing and drama skills, including the structure of a playscript, the role of a director, and how to incorporate stage directions. Ideal for Year 5 and Year 6 students, this unit combines creative writing with drama, covering national curriculum objectives. What’s Included: ✔ 5 detailed writing lessons ✔ PowerPoint presentation for each lesson ✔ Worksheet for students with differentiated tasks ✔ WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) playscripts ✔ Playscript of A Christmas Carol ✔ Chapter 1 of A Christmas Carol ✔ Scaffolding planning sheets ✔ Stage photos to describe ✔ Differentiated checklists ✔ Starter grammar activities ✔ Links to videos, images, and websites Lesson Overview / Structure: ★ Lesson 1 – Introduction to playscripts: Students identify the key features of a playscript and act out a short scene. ★ Lesson 2 – Planning a playscript: Students plan their playscript using stage directions and consider scene setting. ★ Lesson 3 – Writing the playscript: Students write their own playscripts with a focus on dialogue and stage directions. ★ Lesson 4 – Editing and refining: Students revise their playscripts based on feedback and self-assessment. ★ Lesson 5 – Final performance: Students perform their playscripts in front of the class. Why It’s Useful: ✔ Supports creative writing and drama skills development ✔ Provides clear structure for writing playscripts ✔ Differentiated resources cater to a range of learning abilities ✔ Includes multimedia resources to enrich learning ✔ Easy-to-follow lesson plans save time for teachers Suggested Use Cases: Ideal for UKS2 students learning about playscripts, drama, or A Christmas Carol. Perfect for creative writing lessons, drama activities, or festive-themed lessons during the Christmas period. You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 Christmas Poetry Unit - 3 Lessons, PowerPoints, Resources ☆ KS2 Guided Reading - Haunted Christmas ☆ UKS2 Guided Reading - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Search Tags: UKS2 writing | A Christmas Carol playscript | Charles Dickens playscript | drama writing UKS2 | Christmas writing lesson | Year 5 writing | Year 6 drama | playscript writing English unit literacy unit

This outstanding Key Stage 1 English lesson is designed to help children develop their use of adjectives to describe nouns in exciting and effective ways. Perfect for interviews, OFSTED observations or to enhance your high-quality writing lessons, this detailed lesson pack includes everything you need to deliver an engaging and supportive learning experience. Aligned with Year 1 and Year 2 writing objectives, this pack includes differentiated activities and clear modelling to support all learners. Children will explore rich vocabulary, improve sentence construction, and build confidence in descriptive writing. What’s Included: ✔ A detailed and fully resourced lesson plan with step-by-step teaching guidance ✔ A 11-slide PowerPoint with teacher voiceovers, modelling, and key questions to prompt discussion ✔ A starter activity that turns children into “Adjective Detectives” to improve boring sentences ✔ A high-quality descriptive paragraph for an adjective identification task ✔ Adjective image cards to inspire descriptive sentence writing ✔ A differentiated worksheet with three levels of challenge (mild, spicy, hot) ✔ A Writer’s Chair label for your plenary session ✔ Sentence scaffolds and an adjective word bank to support lower ability learners Learning Objective: To be able to use adjectives to describe nouns in my writing. Success Criteria: ★ I can explain what an adjective is ★ I can choose exciting and accurate adjectives ★ I can use adjectives in full sentences that create clear pictures in the reader’s mind ★ I can improve my sentences by choosing better adjectives Why Teachers Love This Pack: ⦿ Perfect for interviews – detailed, creative, and structured ⦿ Includes built-in differentiation and assessment for learning ⦿ Promotes oracy, vocabulary development, and independent writing ⦿ Encourages children to reflect and edit using peer feedback ⦿ Designed to align with Key Stage 1 writing objectives from the National Curriculum Ideal for Year 1 or Year 2 children, this lesson can be used as a standalone session or as part of a longer unit on creative writing or setting descriptions. Set yourself apart with a truly outstanding KS1 writing lesson that is fun, effective, and fully resourced!

Fully resourced 20-lesson English unit based on Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. Designed for upper KS2, this writing sequence supports pupils in developing empathy, expression, and a clear understanding of post-war migration through a wide range of purposeful writing outcomes. Pupils explore racism, identity and belonging while responding creatively and formally to events in the novel. ✔ Includes: ✔ 20 detailed lesson plans ✔ 20 editable PowerPoint presentations ✔ 39 resources (PDF/Word) including:   – Word banks and writing frames   – Worksheets and support sheets   – Emotions line graph and timeline templates   – Prompt cards and WAGOLLs   – Suggested website links for research (A massive 60 files in total!) ★ Lesson Sequence Overview: ★ Introduction & Prediction – Read the prologue and raise questions about the text ★ Historical Context – Build a timeline of Jamaica’s history and post-war migration ★ Personal Writing – Diary entries, informal letters, and emotion tracking from Leonard’s perspective ★ Poetry & Performance – Study and perform ‘Windrush Child’ by John Agard; write original poetry ★ Discussion & Empathy – Advice writing for new pupils, formal letters about racist incidents, and speeches responding to injustice ★ Final Outcome – Write a persuasive pitch to the local council for a monument to the Windrush generation ✔ Why This Resource Works: ✔ Fully planned and ready to teach ✔ Wide range of engaging, purposeful writing tasks ✔ Supports history and PSHE links for deeper understanding ✔ Encourages empathy, reflection and real-world application Ideal For: KS2 English | Year 5 & 6 writing | Windrush topic | Black British history | Cross-curricular units linking English, History, and PSHE | 30–60 minute literacy lessons Search tags: KS2 English unit | Windrush Child Benjamin Zephaniah | Year 6 writing plans | Black British history KS2 | racism and migration topic | writing outcomes UKS2 | Windrush monument lesson | outstanding writing planning KS2 | persuasive writing year 6 | poetry diary letters formal writing | Windrush Child English unit | PSHE writing upper key stage 2 black history month

Outstanding Observation Pack | Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Differentiated Worksheets, Visuals & More This fun, high-quality writing lesson is designed to help Key Stage 1 pupils use ‘and’ to join ideas in a sentence — a key objective in the KS1 English curriculum. Perfect for interview lessons, formal observations or outstanding SPaG teaching, this pack includes everything you need to impress and engage. With a memorable burger visual metaphor and creative, differentiated tasks, this lesson supports pupils to write more complex sentences with confidence and independence. What’s Included: ★ Outstanding Lesson Plan – includes learning objective, success criteria, modelling, AFL, differentiation and plenary ★ Engaging PowerPoint – introduces ‘and’ as a joining word with clear examples and interactive modelling ★ ‘And’ Connector Poster – visualise sentence structure as a burger (Top bun = idea 1, Filling = ‘and’, Bottom bun = idea 2) ★ Differentiated Worksheets: Mild – sentence matching or cloze activities Spicy – scaffolded writing using ‘and’ Hot – independent sentence construction with own ideas ★ ‘And’ Hero Badges – printable reward stickers or table badges for pupils who join ideas correctly Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Designed for interview or Ofsted-ready lessons ✔ Creative visuals and metaphors to aid understanding ✔ Clear progression with differentiated support ✔ Encourages sentence-building and early editing skills ✔ Adaptable for Year 1 or 2, whole-class or small-group use Ideal For: ★ English/SPaG writing lessons in KS1 ★ Job interviews or demo lessons ★ Observed lessons for performance management or SLT visits ★ Grammar boosters or writing interventions ★ Sentence-level writing practice Download today for an easy-to-deliver, high-impact lesson that leaves a lasting impression. Get your class writing ‘super sentences’ with confidence — and your observers taking notes for all the right reasons!

Super Sentences Punctuation Lesson | Full Pack with Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Posters Looking for a high-impact, fun and Ofsted-worthy punctuation lesson for Key Stage 1? Whether you’re preparing for an interview or want an outstanding observation lesson, this complete teaching pack has everything you need to teach capital letters and full stops with confidence. What’s Included: ★ Detailed Lesson Plan – clear objectives, differentiation, modelling, AFL & plenary ★ Interactive PowerPoint – engaging slides to model sentence structure and punctuation ★ Capes & Shields Punctuation Poster – reinforce the superhero punctuation theme ★ Fix the Sentence Worksheet – children identify and correct sentences ★ Punctuation Superhero Poster – a colourful classroom visual to support learning ★ My Super Sentences Worksheet – children apply what they’ve learned by writing their own ★ Self-Check Sheet – encourages independent checking of capital letters and full stops ★ Peer Assessment Sheet – structured peer review activity ★ Teacher Reflection Template – evaluate and reflect on the lesson delivery and outcomes Why Teachers Love This Lesson: ✔ Perfect for interviews or formal lesson observations ✔ Fully aligned with KS1 national curriculum for writing ✔ Memorable superhero theme to keep learners engaged ✔ Encourages independent editing and peer feedback ✔ Ready to print and teach – no prep required Ideal For: ★ KS1 English / SPaG lessons ★ Year 1 or Year 2 observation lessons ★ Interview demonstration lessons ★ Writing interventions or grammar boosters ★ Whole-class or small group teaching Instant download. Editable & printable files included. Get pupils excited about writing super sentences while demonstrating your teaching skills with this creative, curriculum-aligned punctuation lesson

Modern Fairy Tale Writing Pack | 15 Lessons for Year 3 & 4 | Creative Writing, Character & Setting Descriptions This comprehensive 15-lesson pack is designed to turn your Year 3 and Year 4 students into confident storytellers through modern fairy tale writing. Focused on teaching traditional tales, character development, setting descriptions, and the use of descriptive language, this resource walks pupils through each stage of the writing process—from planning and drafting to editing and redrafting. Key Features: ★ 15 Detailed Lessons: Carefully structured lessons to guide students through the process of writing modern fairy tales. ★ PowerPoints & WAGOLL Examples: Editable PowerPoints and What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL) examples for clear student guidance. ★ Engaging Activities: Tasks that focus on the 5 senses, complex sentences, similes, metaphors, and figurative language to enhance creative writing. ★ Creative Writing Focus: Activities to help students develop strong characters, settings, and storylines while applying literacy skills such as grammar and analysis. ★ Independent & Group Work: A mix of individual and group activities to cater to diverse learning styles. ★ Checklists & Plenaries: Keep students on track with writing goals and encourage self-reflection through plenary activities. Perfect For: Year 3 & Year 4 creative writing lessons Developing descriptive language and storytelling abilities Teaching essential literacy skills in an engaging format Supporting assessment preparation and Ofsted observations This ready-to-use resource is ideal for teachers aiming to inspire young writers and boost their literacy skills in an exciting, creative way. Tags: LKS2, Key Stage 2, Lower Key Stage 2, Year 3, Year 4, fairy tale writing, creative writing, literacy lessons, story settings, character descriptions, Ofsted, similes, metaphors, teacher resources.