Complete 12-lesson writing unit on Charles Darwin for Year 6 – research, grammar, drafting, editing and publishing. All resources included.
This comprehensive bundle includes all four parts of a complete Charles Darwin biography writing unit, designed to help Year 6 pupils produce a high-quality, structured biography from scratch.
What’s Included:
12 fully planned and resourced lessons
Editable PowerPoint slides for each session
Printable worksheets, grammar tasks, editing and proofreading checklists
Shared and independent writing activities
Opportunities for peer feedback and final presentation
Lesson Breakdown:
Part 1 (Lessons 1–3)
What makes a biography?
Who was Charles Darwin?
Researching his early life and education
Part 2 (Lessons 4–6)
Voyages and discoveries
Grammar focus: parenthesis and cohesive devices
Part 3 (Lessons 7–9)
Shared and independent writing of biography paragraphs
Part 4 (Lessons 10–12)
Editing, proofreading and publishing final work
Skills Developed:
Writing in a formal tone
Using parenthesis and cohesive devices
Organising research into structured paragraphs
Editing and presenting writing clearly
This bundle saves time, ensures coverage of key writing objectives, and results in a piece of published, high-quality work pupils can be proud of.
Year 6 Charles Darwin Biography Writing Unit – Part 2 of 4. Lessons 4–6 cover research, parenthesis and linking ideas.
This is Part 2 of a complete 12-lesson writing unit for Year 6, guiding pupils through researching, drafting, editing and publishing a biography about Charles Darwin.
This part includes Lessons 4–6, covering:
Researching Darwin’s voyages and scientific discoveries
Grammar focus: using parenthesis correctly
Grammar focus: writing cohesive sentences and linking ideas between paragraphs
The full unit includes:
Grammar skills: parenthesis, cohesive devices, formal tone
Step-by-step support from planning to publishing
Fully editable PowerPoint slides
Printable worksheets and scaffolds
Final presentation and reflection lesson
To access the full unit, please download all four parts:
Part 1:
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Part 2:
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Part 3:
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Part 4:
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Year 6 Charles Darwin Biography Writing Unit – Part 1 of 4. Covers Lessons 1–3: biography features, Darwin’s life and research skills. Editable and printable.
This is Part 1 of a complete 12-lesson writing unit for Year 6, guiding pupils through researching, drafting, editing and publishing a biography about Charles Darwin.
This part includes Lessons 1–3, covering:
Introduction to the features and structure of biographies
Who Charles Darwin was and why he is remembered
Research skills: gathering and organising facts about Darwin’s early life and education
The full unit includes:
Grammar focus: parenthesis, cohesive devices, formal tone
Clear structure: introduction, early life, school, voyages, discoveries, conclusion
Fully editable PowerPoint slides
Printable worksheets and scaffolds
Final publishing and presentation lesson
To access the full unit, please download all four parts:
Part 1:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263838
Part 2:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263839
Part 3:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263840
Part 4:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263853
Full bundle: /teaching-resource/charles-darwin-biography-writing-unit-12-lessons-13263860
Year 6 Charles Darwin Biography Writing Unit – Part 3 of 4. Lessons 7–9 include shared and independent writing of the biography. Editable and printable.
This is Part 3 of a complete 12-lesson writing unit for Year 6, guiding pupils through researching, drafting, editing and publishing a biography about Charles Darwin.
This part includes Lessons 7–9, covering:
Writing the introduction and early life paragraphs
Writing the school life and voyages paragraphs
Writing the discoveries and conclusion paragraph
The full unit includes:
Modelling and scaffolded writing
Grammar: formal tone, chronology, parenthesis, cohesive devices
Editable PowerPoints and printables
Final proofreading and publishing tasks
To access the full unit, please download all four parts:
Part 1:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263838
Part 2:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263839
Part 3:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263840
Part 4:
/teaching-resource/resource-13263853
Full bundle: /teaching-resource/charles-darwin-biography-writing-unit-12-lessons-13263860
Perfect for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check! Two engaging PowerPoints: one with an animated timer, one with questions and answers.
Get your pupils ready for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) with these two PowerPoint flashcard decks covering times tables from 2 to 12.
Almost 100 times tables questions included.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint 1: Timed Questions
One question per slide
Built-in 6-second countdown timer
Slides auto-advance — perfect for MTC-style practice
PowerPoint 2: Questions + Answers
Shows both question and answer
Great for revision, self-checking, or paired work
Designed For:
Year 4 pupils preparing for the MTC
Daily fluency sessions and warm-ups
Whole-class, small group or 1:1 intervention
Wales Fact File | KS2 Geography | UK Country Study | Printable PDF
Bring your geography lessons to life with this engaging Wales Fact File, perfect for Key Stage 2! This one-page printable resource is packed with clear, accessible information about Wales’ geography, landmarks, culture, and traditions—ideal for UK country studies.
Designed for KS2 pupils, this resource uses bold key vocabulary and child-friendly language to help children learn independently or as part of a class.
What’s Included:
Key facts (continent, capital city, population, languages, currency)
A clear explanation of Wales’ location and surroundings
Details about geography and climate, including national parks and mountains
Famous landmarks and tourist sites
Insights into Welsh culture, food, and celebrations
Fun interesting facts to grab attention and support discussion
Perfect for:
KS2 geography curriculum
UK country comparison lessons
Geography displays and reading corners
Homework tasks or cover lessons
Comprehension and research activities
A set of 5 fun and engaging printable worksheets for KS2 pupils to ease back into school and get to know their classmates. Perfect for the first week of term!
Kickstart the new school year with this easy-to-use printable resource pack, designed to help KS2 pupils reflect, share, and settle into the classroom.
What’s included (PDF or printable worksheets):
All About Me page
My Summer Snapshot
My Goals for This Year
Classmate Bingo
My Dream Day
These simple, visually appealing sheets are ideal for Years 3–6 and work well for morning tasks, icebreakers, PSHE, or display work.
Each worksheet is designed in black-and-white for easy photocopying and includes fun prompts, space for creativity, and clear layout for independent use.
Format: A4 | Black & white | PDF
A set of 10 printable, pun-themed end-of-year bookmarks for KS2 pupils. Perfect for Year 6 leavers’ gifts or summer send-offs. Bright, cheerful, and easy to print and cut.
Celebrate the end of the school year with this fun and vibrant set of 10 printable bookmarks!
Each design features a playful pun and colourful illustration, making them perfect for Year 6 leavers, whole-class goodbye gifts, or just a cheerful send-off into the summer holidays.
This resource includes:
10 unique bookmark designs featuring wordplay and positive messages
Colourful, child-friendly artwork (cookies, cacti, stars, fish, and more!)
Ready-to-print PDF file (print 2 sheets per page)
Perfect for KS2 but suitable across primary
Designs included:
You’re o-fish-ally awesome
You’re the write stuff
You were a star this year
Thanks for making this year sweet
On to new adventures
Stay sharp!
You’re one smart cookie
You’re dino-mite
Donut forget how awesome you are
Have a tree-mendous summer