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“Year 5 Shared Reading - Braveheart: Battle Cry” (7 sessions) is an engaging educational resource meticulously crafted to enhance reading proficiency among Year 5 students through collaborative learning. Designed with the intention of fostering comprehension, critical thinking, and discussion skills, this resource features an excerpt from the renowned movie “Braveheart,” accompanied by thought-provoking questions. At the core of this resource lies a carefully selected excerpt from “Braveheart,” a cinematic masterpiece that captivates audiences with its epic tale of freedom and valor. Drawing from this gripping narrative, students are invited to delve into the rich language and vivid imagery, immersing themselves in the world of medieval Scotland. The accompanying set of questions, which are mapped to key reading skills, serve as a catalyst for interactive discussions, encouraging students to analyze the text, infer meanings, and articulate their thoughts. By engaging in collaborative dialogue, students not only deepen their understanding of the text but also refine their communication and reasoning abilities.

Designed to unleash the creative potential of young writers, this colorful and eye-catching visual aid is a must-have for any language arts classroom. Bursting with an array of speech verbs, colour coded into groups of similar meanings and beautifully presented in speech bubbles, this poster will inspire children to breathe life into their narratives and express their characters’ emotions with a flourish. Gone are the days of repetitive dialogue tags – ‘Instead of said’ empowers students to choose from a plethora of alternatives, enhancing their writing skills and adding depth to their stories. Take your students on an exciting journey of linguistic discovery, fostering their imagination and expanding their vocabulary. Don’t miss the chance to ignite a passion for expressive writing – grab your ‘Instead of said’ poster today!

Meet the Text – A Visual Reading Companion for the Classroom Bring your class closer to the heart of great stories with Meet the Text – a beautifully designed, visual learning aid that introduces key novels in a way that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for KS2 pupils. This resource helps readers connect with the story before they even turn the first page. It features character insights, setting and theme overviews, authorial language focus, key vocabulary with questions, and thoughtful prompts to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Perfect for wall displays, guided reading groups, or independent book exploration, Meet the Text encourages deeper understanding and excitement about reading. Whether used to launch a new class novel or support comprehension throughout a unit, it helps children ask meaningful questions, make predictions, and engage with texts on a whole new level. An ideal resource for teachers who want to build confident, curious readers—ready to dive in and discover the story world.

Meet the Text – A Visual Reading Companion for the Classroom Bring your class closer to the heart of great stories with Meet the Text – a beautifully designed, visual learning aid that introduces key novels in a way that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for KS2+ pupils. This resource helps readers connect with the story before they even turn the first page. It features character insights, setting and theme overviews, authorial language focus, key vocabulary with questions, and thoughtful prompts to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Perfect for wall displays, guided reading groups, or independent book exploration, Meet the Text encourages deeper understanding and excitement about reading. Whether used to launch a new class novel or support comprehension throughout a unit, it helps children ask meaningful questions, make predictions, and engage with texts on a whole new level. An ideal resource for teachers who want to build confident, curious readers—ready to dive in and discover the story world.

“Writing for a Purpose: War Stories” is a powerful educational resource designed to help Key Stage 2+ children explore the emotions, characters, and challenges found in war-time storytelling. This unique guide explains the features of war stories—like real-life settings, brave everyday characters, and the importance of hope in dark times. Children will learn how to craft scenes filled with suspense, emotion, and humanity. With vivid examples and writing tips, this resource brings history to life through gripping storytelling. A sample war story is included, helping pupils see how to blend fact with feeling. Teachers can use this resource to spark rich discussions, build historical understanding, and encourage empathy through narrative writing. “Writing for a Purpose: War Stories” also supports cross-curricular learning. Children can link their writing to history or citizenship by exploring the lives of children in wartime. Whether it’s imagining an evacuee’s journey or a child hiding during an air raid, this guide helps pupils write with power and purpose. In short, this is more than just a writing guide—it’s a window into the past that builds empathy, creativity, and confidence.

Meet the Text – A Visual Reading Companion for the Classroom Bring your class closer to the heart of great stories with Meet the Text – a beautifully designed, visual learning aid that introduces key novels in a way that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for KS2+ pupils. This resource helps readers connect with the story before they even turn the first page. It features character insights, setting and theme overviews, authorial language focus, key vocabulary with questions, and thoughtful prompts to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Perfect for wall displays, guided reading groups, or independent book exploration, Meet the Text encourages deeper understanding and excitement about reading. Whether used to launch a new class novel or support comprehension throughout a unit, it helps children ask meaningful questions, make predictions, and engage with texts on a whole new level. An ideal resource for teachers who want to build confident, curious readers—ready to dive in and discover the story world.

Meet the Text – A Visual Reading Companion for the Classroom Bring your class closer to the heart of great stories with Meet the Text – a beautifully designed, visual learning aid that introduces key novels in a way that’s clear, engaging, and accessible for KS2+ pupils. This resource helps readers connect with the story before they even turn the first page. It features character insights, setting and theme overviews, authorial language focus, key vocabulary with questions, and thoughtful prompts to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Perfect for wall displays, guided reading groups, or independent book exploration, Meet the Text encourages deeper understanding and excitement about reading. Whether used to launch a new class novel or support comprehension throughout a unit, it helps children ask meaningful questions, make predictions, and engage with texts on a whole new level. An ideal resource for teachers who want to build confident, curious readers—ready to dive in and discover the story world.

Writing for a Purpose: Issues and Dilemma Stories is an educational resource carefully designed to help Key Stage 2+ children understand the key elements of writing stories that explore challenging decisions and moral problems. This resource explains what makes an issues and dilemma story and highlights its main features — relatable characters, difficult choices, multiple viewpoints, and thoughtful resolutions. The genre encourages empathy, critical thinking, and understanding of complex emotions. A model story is included to illustrate how these features can be brought to life effectively. Through characters facing realistic challenges, children learn how to build tension, show inner conflict, and create meaningful endings that invite reflection. Perfect for English lessons, this resource guides children in crafting their own stories involving moral dilemmas. Teachers can use it to spark class discussion on ethical issues, encourage different viewpoints, and support children as they develop characters and plot lines with depth and feeling. In addition, the resource promotes cross-curricular links with PSHE and citizenship by exploring values such as honesty, fairness, and kindness. In summary, Writing for a Purpose: Issues and Dilemma Stories is a valuable tool for teaching narrative writing with a focus on moral development, emotional insight, and storytelling skill.

“Writing for a Purpose: Cultural Stories” is an engaging educational resource crafted to help Key Stage 2 children understand the key elements and aims of writing cultural stories. This resource explores what cultural stories are and the unique features that define this rich genre. Cultural stories are fictional or traditional tales that showcase the values, traditions, and experiences of a particular culture or community. Their core features include cultural settings, moral messages, authentic language, and characters or events rooted in cultural traditions. The resource includes a carefully written sample cultural story that demonstrates how these elements work together to inform and inspire readers. Children can see how traditions, festivals, and cultural language can be woven into storytelling in a respectful and imaginative way. Designed for use in English lessons or cross-curricular projects, this resource encourages children to explore diverse cultures through writing. Teachers can use it to initiate discussions on cultural identity, introduce storytelling techniques from around the world, and support children in writing stories that reflect both familiar and unfamiliar traditions. Additionally, this resource offers opportunities to build links with geography, RE, PSHE, and history by allowing pupils to explore how people live, celebrate, and pass on values through stories. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose: Cultural Stories” is a valuable tool that helps children enhance their writing skills while promoting empathy, global awareness, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.