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I'm a specialist computing teacher in a large primary school in Bradford, so I basically play around with computers all day! I LOVE anything to do with MakeyMakey and Kodu so a lot of my stuff is based around these programs. I also qualified as a level 2 CAS Master Teacher last year so if you have any tech questions or queries please tweet me @alwayscomputing Please comment and share anything you like!

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I'm a specialist computing teacher in a large primary school in Bradford, so I basically play around with computers all day! I LOVE anything to do with MakeyMakey and Kodu so a lot of my stuff is based around these programs. I also qualified as a level 2 CAS Master Teacher last year so if you have any tech questions or queries please tweet me @alwayscomputing Please comment and share anything you like!
Writing Stories
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Writing Stories

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Powerpoint of writing lessons to use. Activities range from creating a comic strip, word play stories, and then a final piece of story writing.
Hades - Vipers style reading and questioning
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Hades - Vipers style reading and questioning

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Short text based on the facts and stories of Hades from Greek Mythology. There is a powerpoint and question sheet attached that uses VIPERS style questions for the pupils to answer. Lots of opportunity for discussion throughout the lesson. I used the font ‘Sassoon Primary Infant’ for my editing, so some formatting may be needed after download.
Harry Potter SATS Revision
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Harry Potter SATS Revision

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Powerpoint for 4 lessons themed around the Harry Potter films. \nPupils look at a different text type each day, covering a wide range of writing styles. \nTexts types are Recounts, Persuasive writing, Letter writing and Instructional texts. *I do not own the copyright to any of the videos used* \nFollow me on twitter @theICTeacher for more resources and inspiration!
Year 5 - Two week Poetry Unit
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Year 5 - Two week Poetry Unit

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Two weeks of poetry taught in a year 5 classroom, tried and tested by myself. The unit includes a variety of poetry styles, with a range of different activities for pupils to take part in. The poems used in the unit are included on the slides, and can easily be printed separately to hand out in class.
Year 5 Instructional Texts - 2 Week Unit
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Year 5 Instructional Texts - 2 Week Unit

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PowerPoint taking your through 2 weeks of instructional texts, tried and tested by myself. 8 lessons in total, with the option of a further practical lesson baking. Covers a wide range of text types and topics.
Advertising - Create Your Own Chocolate Bar
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Advertising - Create Your Own Chocolate Bar

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A 4 week unit of work with children designing and planning their own chocolate bar, then they produce an advertising campaign to go with it. It looks at what makes a good advert, persuasive language, letter writing, and some drama activities. It includes 4 weeks of planning, with corresponding PowerPoints to guide you and the pupils through the unit. I have also included a work sheet to print and work with. PLEASE REVIEW! Follow me on twitter @alwayscomputing for more teacher resources and inspiration!
Year 5 - Target Time Morning Starters - 32 Days
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Year 5 - Target Time Morning Starters - 32 Days

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6 weeks of daily activity boards to display when the children arrive in the morning. Mixture of quick arithmetic, reasoning, spelling/vocab, and cross curricular questions. Edit the date at the top to fit your class. This PPT was made using the font Sassoon Primary infant, so formatting may change based on the font you use in school.
The Wolf's Secret - 6 Week Unit
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The Wolf's Secret - 6 Week Unit

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A fully resourced, 6-week writing unit based on The Wolf’s Secret by Myriam Dahman, ideal for Year 5 and 6. This creative, literature-based sequence explores themes of love, identity and moral choices through drama, vocabulary building and rich writing outcomes. Includes: Detailed lesson plans Grammar starters linked to the text Creative tasks: spell writing, journey mapping, debates Final outcomes: diary entries, arguments, reflective writing EAL and SEND friendly with scaffolded support Perfect for teachers looking to inspire thoughtful, high-quality writing with a powerful and emotive story at its heart.
Summer Term Daily Target Time Slides – Fluency, Reading & Curriculum Starters (KS2)
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Summer Term Daily Target Time Slides – Fluency, Reading & Curriculum Starters (KS2)

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A complete set of editable daily starter slides the entire Summer 2 half term, designed to keep Key Stage 2 pupils engaged during morning or transition time. Each day features: Fluency Maths Questions (arithmetic & reasoning) Daily Doodle Prompts (one-word creative drawing ideas) Quick Sentence Tasks (vocabulary, grammar and sentence improvement) Target Time Tasks (alternating between reading reflections, retrieval tasks, and curriculum recap) Also includes key knowledge recap on Science, Geography and History topics such as volcanoes, biomes, the Great Fire of London, the Industrial Revolution, habitats, electricity and more. Perfect for warm-ups, bell work, or building in daily retrieval and literacy practice. Editable PowerPoint included for full flexibility.
Clockwork by Philip Pullman – Full Reading Unit (Year 5/6) - 5 Weeks
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Clockwork by Philip Pullman – Full Reading Unit (Year 5/6) - 5 Weeks

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A complete reading unit for Clockwork by Philip Pullman, designed for upper Key Stage 2. This in-depth resource pack includes everything you need to deliver a rich and engaging 5-week sequence of lessons. The unit focuses on developing pupils’ reading fluency, vocabulary, inference and response to key themes. It’s perfect for whole-class reading or guided reading and is structured to promote high-quality discussion and text-based responses. What’s included: 5 weeks of detailed lesson plans PowerPoints for every lesson Key vocabulary resources Writing opportunities and assessment tasks End-of-unit comprehension and review activities Original sketch-style illustrations for character and setting Created by an experienced UK primary teacher, this unit encourages pupils to think deeply, respond creatively and build confidence with a challenging and beautifully written text. Ideal for Year 5 or Year 6 classes studying narrative structure, mood, and layered character development.