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A Year 5 unit of work exploring parenthesis and how it can be used in poetry. The aim of the unit is to allow children to confidently use parenthesis (brackets, dashes and commas) and apply their knowledge to poetry. The end point is being able to write a poem consisting of three verses with parenthesis about their identity and using an ‘I am’ structure. Lesson outline Structures and features of poetry Parenthesis for extra information Using parenthesis in poetry Planning poetry through themes Writing the first verse Writing the second verse Writing the third verse Editing and publishing Tried and tested!

L.I. To be able to identify word classes. Steps to success: Understand what a word class is. Define a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, determiner, preposition and conjunction. Identify and use these word classes in sentences.

L.I.: Discuss Muslim life in Britain Includes… Detailed PowerPoint with key subject knowledge Key vocabulary Retrieval practice Images and statements for whole-class discussion Videos Activities

L.I. - Using apostrophes to show singular possession

L.I.: Explore what Ramadan means to Muslims Includes… Detailed PowerPoint with key subject knowledge Links to videos Examples of questioning for pupils Discussion points and whole-class activities Independent activity

Three lessons on… Types of employment Skillsets for different jobs Why choices are made about jobs and careers

A unit of work about written and spoken reviews for Year 5. Tried and tested! Lesson outline: 1 - Features of a film review 2 - Creating a one word review 3 - Analysing and writing a review 4 - Evaluating a spoken review 5 & 6 - Planning a spoken review 7 - Filming your spoken review 8 - Evaluating our spoken reviews 9 - Analysing a written review 10 - Planning a written review 11 & 12 - Writing a review

L.I. - Sin as a burden Steps to success: Explore the comparison Use the scenario to explore responses Explain your feelings towards being unburdened

L.I. – Explore how to recognise risk in relation to friendships and keeping safe.

L.I. Using commas for clarification Success criteria: Spot when a sentence is unclear and needs a comma. Suggest the different meanings a sentence could have. Add or remove commas for clarification.

A unit of 18 reading lessons exploring 5 different poems. Each lesson is structured in the following way… Vocabulary: New and unfamiliar vocabulary from the poem is introduced to the children. Reading: The poem can be read as a whole-class or by the teacher. I do: The reading skills for that lesson are introduced. Two skills are chosen from: Vocabulary, Infer, Predict, Explain, Retrieve, Summarise / Sequence. These questions are modeled to the children. We do: The children attempt to answer some questions either on a whiteboard, in groups, in pairs or as a whole-class. You do: There are a series of questions for the children to answer independently.

A full unit of work for the plants Science topic! 6 lessons with the following objectives: What conditions do plants need to grow? What are the functions of the different parts of a flowering plant? How is water transported within plants? What do the flowers do in the life cycle of a flowering plant? What is the process of pollination and dispersal? What factors affect plant growth. Each lesson follows the following structure: Flashback - a recap of prior knowledge. Lesson objective - introducing what today’s learning is. I do - explaining the learning to the children. We do - a collaborative task to embed learning. You do - an independent task. Some lessons include practical elements too (including growing plants and observing water transportation in plants using food colouring). An assessment is also included.

A unit of 19 reading lessons based on the book Little People, Big Dreams: David Attenborough. Each lesson is structured in the following way… Vocabulary: New and unfamiliar vocabulary from the poem is introduced to the children. Reading: The poem can be read as a whole-class or by the teacher. I do: The reading skills for that lesson are introduced. Two skills are chosen from: Vocabulary, Infer, Predict, Explain, Retrieve, Summarise / Sequence. These questions are modeled to the children. We do: The children attempt to answer some questions either on a whiteboard, in groups, in pairs or as a whole-class. You do: There are a series of questions for the children to answer independently.

Transport your students around the world our Rainforests Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the rainforests while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 1: What is the Rainforest?** [Children 1-8 enter, holding tree cutouts, some with animals or leaves.] Child 1 (C1): “The rainforest is a special place! It’s full of tall trees, plants, and animals. Rainforests can be found in places like the Amazon in South America, Africa, and Asia.” Child 2 (C2): Holds up a picture of a rainforest. “A rainforest is very warm and gets a lot of rain. That’s why the trees and plants grow so big and tall!” Child 3 (C3): “Rainforests have many layers. The top layer is called the canopy, where the trees stretch out to the sun.” Child 4 (C4): Holds a tree cutout high above their head. “The trees are very tall, and their leaves create a thick roof. This is the canopy, where many animals live.” Child 5 (C5): “Below the canopy, there’s the understory. This is where smaller trees, bushes, and vines grow.” Child 6 (C6): Holds a vine prop. “There are lots of vines that animals can swing on, like monkeys!” Child 7 (C7): “The rainforest has so many plants. Some are used to make medicine, and others give us food like bananas and chocolate!” Child 8 (C8): “The rainforest is very important because it helps to keep our planet healthy. It gives us oxygen, cleans the air, and provides food for many creatures.” Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students around the world our Environment Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the environment while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 3: The Sky and Weather** [Children 17-24 enter, holding umbrellas or cloud cutouts, wearing blue shirts to represent the sky.] Child 17 (C17): “Look up at the sky! It’s blue and full of clouds. The sky helps to keep us safe by protecting us from harmful sunlight.” Child 18 (C18): “The weather is part of our environment too! Rain helps plants grow, and the sun gives us energy.” Child 19 (C19): “But the weather is changing because of pollution. The Earth is getting warmer, and this can lead to floods, droughts, and more extreme weather.” Child 20 (C20): “We need to protect the environment so the weather stays healthy. We can do this by reducing pollution and using less energy.” Child 21 (C21): “When we use less energy, we help protect the environment. Try turning off the lights when you leave a room!” Child 22 (C22): “We can save water by turning off the tap when we’re brushing our teeth.” Child 23 (C23): “Energy-saving lightbulbs help save energy and keep the Earth safe.” Child 24 (C24): “Let’s take care of the sky and the weather by using less energy and water!” Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students around the world our Oceans Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the oceans while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. Sample Excerpt: Scene 2: Marine Life [Children 9-16 enter, some holding toy sea animals like dolphins, fish, sea turtles, and starfish. Others can wear animal costumes or hold pictures of coral reefs.] Child 9 (C9): “The ocean is full of amazing creatures. Let’s meet some of them!” Child 10 (C10): Holds up a dolphin toy. “This is a dolphin. Dolphins are very smart and love to swim in the ocean.” Child 11 (C11): Holds up a fish. “Fish come in many colors and sizes. Some fish swim together in schools, and some live alone.” Child 12 (C12): Holds up a sea turtle. “This is a sea turtle. They live in the ocean and are very slow, but they can swim long distances!” Child 13 (C13): Holds up a starfish. “A starfish lives on the ocean floor. They have five arms and can grow back new ones if they lose one!” Child 14 (C14): Holds up a jellyfish picture. “Jellyfish float in the water and have long, stingy tentacles. But don’t worry, we don’t have to touch them!” Child 15 (C15): Holds up a coral reef cutout. “Coral reefs are like underwater cities for sea creatures. Many fish and animals live in and around them.” Child 16 (C16): “Every animal in the ocean is important. They all have a special job to do to keep the ocean healthy.” Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students around the world our Around the World Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the world and our different countries while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 2: Africa** [A child enters wearing a safari hat and holding a toy giraffe.] Child 5 (C5): “We are flying to Africa now! Africa is home to amazing animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes!” Child 6 (C6): Holds up a toy giraffe. “Africa is also famous for the Sahara Desert. It’s the largest desert in the world, and it’s so hot there!” Child 7 (C7): “People speak many languages in Africa, like Swahili and Zulu. And the food is full of flavour, with dishes like jollof rice and biltong.” Child 8 (C8): “And did you know that the longest river in the world, the Nile, flows through Africa? It’s really long!” Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students to the time of castles and knights with our Castles and Knights Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key castles and knights facts while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 2: Life in a Castle** (A castle servant enters, carrying a basket of food. She smiles and walks to the front.) Servant 1: (Holding the basket) Life in a castle was very busy. There were lots of people who worked hard to keep everything running smoothly. We made food, cleaned the rooms, and made sure the knights were ready for battle! (A noblewoman enters, dressed in elegant clothes, carrying a scroll.) Noblewoman 1: As a lady of the castle, I help the lord and lady with important tasks. We talk to people from other castles, and sometimes we host big feasts for knights and guests. Narrator 1: Castles were very important, and lots of people lived and worked in them. There were the knights, the lords and ladies, the servants, and even cooks who made delicious meals! (More servants enter with baskets or pretend food.) Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students to the time of kings and queens with our Kings and Queens Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about kings and queens while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 3: The Life of a King and Queen** (The stage changes to show a castle with knights and servants moving around.) Narrator 2: Life in a castle is busy for a king and queen. There are many things they have to do every day. Let’s see what their day might look like. King 1: (Pretending to hold a sword) As king, I spend my time making important decisions and keeping my kingdom safe. Sometimes, I have to go to battle and protect my people from invaders. But most of the time, I sit in my royal throne room and meet with advisers. King 2: I help the people, protect the land, and make sure the kingdom is happy! Queen 1: (Holding a book or a scroll) I help the king with decisions and work on important matters, like the health and happiness of our people. I also like to host grand feasts and help with organizing festivals for everyone to enjoy! Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!

Transport your students to the time of Guy Fawkes with our Bonfire Night Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance. Benefits: 32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement. Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare. Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable. Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about Bonfire Night while developing confidence and teamwork through performance. **Sample Excerpt: Scene 2: The Gunpowder Plot** (A man dressed as Guy Fawkes enters, wearing old-fashioned clothes, with a large barrel pretending to be filled with gunpowder.) Guy Fawkes 1: (Speaking quietly) Hello, everyone! My name is Guy Fawkes, and in 1605, I took part in something called the Gunpowder Plot. My plan was to blow up the Houses of Parliament and the King, King James I. I wanted to make a big change. Guy Fawkes 2: (Looking serious) I thought it was a good idea at the time, but it didn’t go as planned. I was caught before I could set off the gunpowder, and the King was safe. Narrator 1: But Guy Fawkes’ plan didn’t work! He was caught before he could set off the gunpowder, and the King was safe. Guy Fawkes 3: (Looking guilty) I was arrested and taken to the Tower of London. The King and his people were very happy that I didn’t succeed! Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!