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
A free PowerPoint with 50 real and alien words for Year 1 Phonics Screening Check revision. Alien image included. Great for whole-class practice.
25 real and 25 alien words
Alien image appears on alien word slides
Suitable for classroom display or revision
Slide number included for reference
Primary end-of-year report writing just got easier! This editable report comment bank for EYFS–Year 6 includes 400+ positive and target statements by subject.
Save hours of planning with this fully organised toolkit, ideal for primary teachers writing end-of-year reports.
The resource includes ready-to-use comments across:
General Attitude and Effort
Personal Development
English (Reading, Writing, SPaG)
Maths
Science
Wider Curriculum Subjects (History, Geography, Art, PE, etc.)
Also included:
Example reports (short, medium, long)
Customisation tips (e.g. softening phrases like “is beginning to…”)
Printable PDF version + editable Word document
Perfect for:
Primary teachers (EYFS–Year 6)
Saving time on report writing
Ensuring consistency across a team or phase
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
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