The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
This 10-lesson geography unit is designed for KS2 pupils and covers key topics such as weather, climate zones, and world biomes. Pupils learn to observe local weather, understand climate types across the globe, and explore how climate and biome affect the way people, animals and plants live. The unit builds towards a final report presentation, combining geography knowledge with research and presentation skills.
Whatβs included:
β 10 fully planned lesson overviews with objectives, success criteria and structure
β PowerPoint slides for each lesson
β Differentiated worksheets and printable activity resources
β Word banks, writing frames and support materials for all abilities
β World maps, climate zone maps and biome visuals
Lesson overview / structure:
β Lesson 1: What is the weather like in your local area?
Introduction to weather. Pupils observe, measure and describe daily weather using tools like thermometers and rain gauges.
β Lesson 2: What are weather, climate and biomes?
Clarifies the difference between weather and climate. Pupils identify global climate zones and are introduced to the concept of biomes.
β Lesson 3: What are the polar regions and tundra like?
Focus on cold regions of the Earth. Pupils learn about the tundra biome and how animals survive in harsh, cold environments.
β Lesson 4: What are arid and desert climates like?
Compares polar, subpolar and desert climates. Pupils describe conditions and explore why people and plants find it hard to live in these areas.
β Lesson 5: What are tropical desert climate zones and biomes?
Zooms in on desert biomes. Pupils locate deserts on a map and describe typical climate features and plant/animal adaptations.
β Lesson 6: What are tropical rainforest climates like?
Explores the worldβs wettest and hottest areas. Pupils learn about the tropical rainforest biome and its link to climate.
β Lesson 7: What are temperate and Mediterranean climates like?
Pupils compare seasonal changes in temperate and Mediterranean climates, and how these affect clothing, farming and lifestyle.
β Lesson 8: What is the climate and biome of the UK?
Focuses on the UKβs temperate biome. Pupils consider seasonal changes and how extreme weather and climate change affect daily life.
β Lesson 9: How does weather vary across the UK?
Pupils use real or fictional data to plot temperature and rainfall on a graph, compare regions and analyse patterns.
β Lesson 10: Why is climate important?
Pupils create and present a final report showing how climate and biome affect life. Presentation options include posters, slideshows or oral reports.
Why itβs useful:
β Fully resourced and ready to teach
β Covers geography curriculum objectives clearly
β Differentiated tasks for support and challenge
β Builds enquiry, data handling and presentation skills
β Ideal for whole-class teaching and independent projects
Suggested use cases:
Perfect for Year 3 or Year 4 geography lessons | Ideal for a weather or biomes topic | Suitable for whole term coverage | Supports cross-curricular links with science and literacy
Search tags:
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This lower KS2 geography lesson teaches pupils how to present a report explaining how climate and biome affect life in different parts of the world. Pupils use geographical vocabulary and research to create and present a report in a format of their choice. Ideal for building cross-curricular skills in writing, geography, and speaking.
Whatβs Included:
β Editable PowerPoint presentation
β Report writing frames
β Vocabulary word bank
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Starter: Pupils work in pairs to match five key terms (weather, season, climate, biome, adaptation) to their definitions. Class discussion follows on the difference between weather and climate and why adaptations are needed.
β Main Activity:
β Pupils plan and complete a report on how climate and biome affect life in a chosen location, species, or community.
β Suggested formats: poster, slideshow, or oral presentation with visuals.
β Pupils include: name and location, climate description, biome features, and effects on daily life.
β Support and Challenge:
β Support: Writing frame and vocabulary banks available.
β Challenge: Include comparisons with the UK or predictions linked to climate change.
β Plenary:
β Pupils present their report or take part in a gallery walk with peer questions or comments.
β Final reflection questions: βWhy does climate affect how people live?β and βWhatβs one new thing youβve learned about world climates?β
Why Itβs Useful:
β Encourages cross-curricular links with geography, literacy, and speaking
β Allows pupils to choose from multiple presentation styles
β Develops use of key vocabulary and report-writing skills
β Supports understanding of global climate and adaptation
Perfect for lower KS2 geography units on climate and biomes, end-of-unit assessment tasks, or integrated humanities projects. Works well in group, pair or individual formats.
Search Tags:
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This lesson introduces KS2 students to the unique characteristics of temperate and Mediterranean climate zones. Pupils explore key concepts such as weather patterns, climate influences, and biome distinctions while developing essential map-reading and comparison skills.
Whatβs Included:
β Editable PowerPoint presentation
β Printable fact file sheets
β Comparison table worksheet
β Postcard template for extension activity
β Lower ability postcard support sheet
β x2 Postcard WAGOLLs
β Lesson plan
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Starter: Engage students with a quick activity to spark discussion about different climate zones.
β Main Activity: Use visual aids and a digital map to examine the features of temperate and Mediterranean climates, supported by fact sheets.
β Independent/Group Activity: Students complete a comparison table and work on a creative extension task using the postcard template.
β Plenary: Wrap up with a brief review and discussion to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Enhances understanding of global climate differences
β Develops map skills and data comparison techniques
β Provides differentiated support for mixed-ability groups
β Aligns with national KS2 geography curriculum outcomes
Ideal for KS2 geography lessons, cross-curricular projects linking to science and social studies, and group discussion activities. Suitable for whole-class instruction or small group work.
Search Tags:
KS2 geography | temperate climate lesson | Mediterranean climate comparison | Year 4 geography | outstanding geography resource
Fully resourced 20-lesson English unit based on Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. Designed for upper KS2, this writing sequence supports pupils in developing empathy, expression, and a clear understanding of post-war migration through a wide range of purposeful writing outcomes. Pupils explore racism, identity and belonging while responding creatively and formally to events in the novel.
β Includes:
β 20 detailed lesson plans
β 20 editable PowerPoint presentations
β 39 resources (PDF/Word) including:
βββ Word banks and writing frames
βββ Worksheets and support sheets
βββ Emotions line graph and timeline templates
βββ Prompt cards and WAGOLLs
βββ Suggested website links for research
(A massive 60 files in total!)
β Lesson Sequence Overview:
β Introduction & Prediction β Read the prologue and raise questions about the text
β Historical Context β Build a timeline of Jamaicaβs history and post-war migration
β Personal Writing β Diary entries, informal letters, and emotion tracking from Leonardβs perspective
β Poetry & Performance β Study and perform βWindrush Childβ by John Agard; write original poetry
β Discussion & Empathy β Advice writing for new pupils, formal letters about racist incidents, and speeches responding to injustice
β Final Outcome β Write a persuasive pitch to the local council for a monument to the Windrush generation
β Why This Resource Works:
β Fully planned and ready to teach
β Wide range of engaging, purposeful writing tasks
β Supports history and PSHE links for deeper understanding
β Encourages empathy, reflection and real-world application
Ideal For:
KS2 English | Year 5 & 6 writing | Windrush topic | Black British history | Cross-curricular units linking English, History, and PSHE | 30β60 minute literacy lessons
Search tags: KS2 English unit | Windrush Child Benjamin Zephaniah | Year 6 writing plans | Black British history KS2 | racism and migration topic | writing outcomes UKS2 | Windrush monument lesson | outstanding writing planning KS2 | persuasive writing year 6 | poetry diary letters formal writing | Windrush Child English unit | PSHE writing upper key stage 2 black history month
Outstanding Observation Pack | Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Differentiated Worksheets, Visuals & More
This fun, high-quality writing lesson is designed to help Key Stage 1 pupils use βandβ to join ideas in a sentence β a key objective in the KS1 English curriculum. Perfect for interview lessons, formal observations or outstanding SPaG teaching, this pack includes everything you need to impress and engage.
With a memorable burger visual metaphor and creative, differentiated tasks, this lesson supports pupils to write more complex sentences with confidence and independence.
Whatβs Included:
β Outstanding Lesson Plan β includes learning objective, success criteria, modelling, AFL, differentiation and plenary
β Engaging PowerPoint β introduces βandβ as a joining word with clear examples and interactive modelling
β βAndβ Connector Poster β visualise sentence structure as a burger (Top bun = idea 1, Filling = βandβ, Bottom bun = idea 2)
β Differentiated Worksheets:
Mild β sentence matching or cloze activities
Spicy β scaffolded writing using βandβ
Hot β independent sentence construction with own ideas
β βAndβ Hero Badges β printable reward stickers or table badges for pupils who join ideas correctly
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
β Designed for interview or Ofsted-ready lessons
β Creative visuals and metaphors to aid understanding
β Clear progression with differentiated support
β Encourages sentence-building and early editing skills
β Adaptable for Year 1 or 2, whole-class or small-group use
Ideal For:
β English/SPaG writing lessons in KS1
β Job interviews or demo lessons
β Observed lessons for performance management or SLT visits
β Grammar boosters or writing interventions
β Sentence-level writing practice
Download today for an easy-to-deliver, high-impact lesson that leaves a lasting impression.
Get your class writing βsuper sentencesβ with confidence β and your observers taking notes for all the right reasons!
Super Sentences Punctuation Lesson | Full Pack with Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Posters
Looking for a high-impact, fun and Ofsted-worthy punctuation lesson for Key Stage 1? Whether youβre preparing for an interview or want an outstanding observation lesson, this complete teaching pack has everything you need to teach capital letters and full stops with confidence.
Whatβs Included:
β Detailed Lesson Plan β clear objectives, differentiation, modelling, AFL & plenary
β Interactive PowerPoint β engaging slides to model sentence structure and punctuation
β Capes & Shields Punctuation Poster β reinforce the superhero punctuation theme
β Fix the Sentence Worksheet β children identify and correct sentences
β Punctuation Superhero Poster β a colourful classroom visual to support learning
β My Super Sentences Worksheet β children apply what theyβve learned by writing their own
β Self-Check Sheet β encourages independent checking of capital letters and full stops
β Peer Assessment Sheet β structured peer review activity
β Teacher Reflection Template β evaluate and reflect on the lesson delivery and outcomes
Why Teachers Love This Lesson:
β Perfect for interviews or formal lesson observations
β Fully aligned with KS1 national curriculum for writing
β Memorable superhero theme to keep learners engaged
β Encourages independent editing and peer feedback
β Ready to print and teach β no prep required
Ideal For:
β KS1 English / SPaG lessons
β Year 1 or Year 2 observation lessons
β Interview demonstration lessons
β Writing interventions or grammar boosters
β Whole-class or small group teaching
Instant download. Editable & printable files included.
Get pupils excited about writing super sentences while demonstrating your teaching skills with this creative, curriculum-aligned punctuation lesson
This outstanding Key Stage 1 English lesson is designed to help children develop their use of adjectives to describe nouns in exciting and effective ways. Perfect for interviews, OFSTED observations or to enhance your high-quality writing lessons, this detailed lesson pack includes everything you need to deliver an engaging and supportive learning experience.
Aligned with Year 1 and Year 2 writing objectives, this pack includes differentiated activities and clear modelling to support all learners. Children will explore rich vocabulary, improve sentence construction, and build confidence in descriptive writing.
Whatβs Included:
β A detailed and fully resourced lesson plan with step-by-step teaching guidance
β A 11-slide PowerPoint with teacher voiceovers, modelling, and key questions to prompt discussion
β A starter activity that turns children into βAdjective Detectivesβ to improve boring sentences
β A high-quality descriptive paragraph for an adjective identification task
β Adjective image cards to inspire descriptive sentence writing
β A differentiated worksheet with three levels of challenge (mild, spicy, hot)
β A Writerβs Chair label for your plenary session
β Sentence scaffolds and an adjective word bank to support lower ability learners
Learning Objective:
To be able to use adjectives to describe nouns in my writing.
Success Criteria:
β I can explain what an adjective is
β I can choose exciting and accurate adjectives
β I can use adjectives in full sentences that create clear pictures in the readerβs mind
β I can improve my sentences by choosing better adjectives
Why Teachers Love This Pack:
β¦Ώ Perfect for interviews β detailed, creative, and structured
β¦Ώ Includes built-in differentiation and assessment for learning
β¦Ώ Promotes oracy, vocabulary development, and independent writing
β¦Ώ Encourages children to reflect and edit using peer feedback
β¦Ώ Designed to align with Key Stage 1 writing objectives from the National Curriculum
Ideal for Year 1 or Year 2 children, this lesson can be used as a standalone session or as part of a longer unit on creative writing or setting descriptions.
Set yourself apart with a truly outstanding KS1 writing lesson that is fun, effective, and fully resourced!
Modern Fairy Tale Writing Pack | 15 Lessons for Year 3 & 4 | Creative Writing, Character & Setting Descriptions
This comprehensive 15-lesson pack is designed to turn your Year 3 and Year 4 students into confident storytellers through modern fairy tale writing. Focused on teaching traditional tales, character development, setting descriptions, and the use of descriptive language, this resource walks pupils through each stage of the writing processβfrom planning and drafting to editing and redrafting.
Key Features:
β 15 Detailed Lessons: Carefully structured lessons to guide students through the process of writing modern fairy tales.
β PowerPoints & WAGOLL Examples: Editable PowerPoints and What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL) examples for clear student guidance.
β Engaging Activities: Tasks that focus on the 5 senses, complex sentences, similes, metaphors, and figurative language to enhance creative writing.
β Creative Writing Focus: Activities to help students develop strong characters, settings, and storylines while applying literacy skills such as grammar and analysis.
β Independent & Group Work: A mix of individual and group activities to cater to diverse learning styles.
β Checklists & Plenaries: Keep students on track with writing goals and encourage self-reflection through plenary activities.
Perfect For:
Year 3 & Year 4 creative writing lessons
Developing descriptive language and storytelling abilities
Teaching essential literacy skills in an engaging format
Supporting assessment preparation and Ofsted observations
This ready-to-use resource is ideal for teachers aiming to inspire young writers and boost their literacy skills in an exciting, creative way.
Tags: LKS2, Key Stage 2, Lower Key Stage 2, Year 3, Year 4, fairy tale writing, creative writing, literacy lessons, story settings, character descriptions, Ofsted, similes, metaphors, teacher resources.
Give your KS2 English curriculum a boost with our all-encompassing Beowulf Writing Unit. Crafted by seasoned literacy educators, this 10-lesson pack dives into the legendary tale of Beowulf, all while helping students hone their writing prowess.
Whatβs Included:
βΈ 10 Complete Lessons: Each lesson comes with clear objectives, engaging activities, and thoughtful questions.
βΈ Interactive PowerPoints: Eye-catching presentations to bring each lesson to life.
βΈ Differentiated Resources: Tailored word banks, writing frames, and support sheets to cater to diverse learners.
βΈ Creative Writing Tasks: Activities like character sketches, diary entries, setting descriptions, and imagining new endings.
βΈ Skill-Building Focus: Emphasis on rich descriptive language, character development, and strong narrative structure.
βΈ Reading Comprehension Support: Exercises and questions to boost comprehension and inference skills.
βΈ Culminating Project: A class book featuring the studentsβ best work.
Why Choose This Beowulf Writing Unit?
βΈ Curriculum-Aligned: Designed to meet KS2 English standards, focusing on writing, vocabulary, and reading skills.
βΈ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history and literature.
βΈ Ready-to-Use: Fully prepared with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you prep time.
βΈ Differentiated: Adaptable for various ability levels, ensuring every student stays engaged and challenged.
Help your students sharpen their writing skills and immerse themselves in the epic world of Beowulf with this dynamic and educational unit!
Perfect for: KS2 English, Years 3-6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, and mythology.
This resource provides a detailed and practical training course designed to support teachers and school leaders in improving boysβ writing. Created for use during INSET days, staff meetings, and professional development sessions, the course offers strategies to address the challenges boys often face in writing and helps boost their confidence and achievement.
The resource includes:
β A professional 30-slide PowerPoint presentation with clear speaker notes covering key areas such as barriers to writing, strategies for engagement, purposeful writing, and talk for writing techniques.
β Printable delegate handouts - 37 pages summarizing the main strategies, tips, and actionable steps for classroom implementation.
β Additional PDFs with ideas for creating a boy-friendly writing environment, cross-curricular opportunities, and guidance on parental engagement.
β Case studies, video links, and practical activities that provide real-world examples and inspiration.
This resource is designed to be easy to use, with all the materials needed for an effective training session. Teachers will leave with practical tools and strategies to create meaningful writing opportunities and foster a positive writing culture for boys.
Ideal for SLT teams and educators aiming to improve boysβ writing outcomes in primary schools, this training course supports sustainable and measurable progress in literacy development.
Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension.
This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource.
Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue)
6-page answer sheet
Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.
Enhance your KS2 studentsβ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. Thatβs a bumper 1224 questions to choose from!
Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development.
Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising)
30 questions per chapter
Detailed answers provided for every question
You may be interested inβ¦
The Creakers by Tom Fletcher - Reading Comprehensions - 930 VIPERS Questions
KS2 Reading Comprehension: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - 150 VIPERS Questions
THE SHEEP PIG - Differentiated Reading Comprehensions - for each chapter
Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, vocabulary, inference, retrieval, Year 5, Year 6, literacy worksheets, TES resources, reading skills development.
Boost your KS2 studentsβ vocabulary with this simple yet effective 6-week Word of the Day program! Perfect for daily starters or morning work, this resource introduces a new word each day and helps students develop their language skills. This is the second set of slides in the series and can be used alongside Set 1 (available here: Word of the Day Set 1).
Whatβs Included:
β 30 Vocabulary Slides: Each slide features a new word, its definition, and a sample sentence to help students understand and use the word correctly.
β Engaging Activities: Students will read, write, and draw to deepen their understanding of each word in context.
β Creative Tasks: Encourage students to visually represent each wordβs meaning, helping them connect with the vocabulary in a more personal way.
β Sentence Practice: Students will practice constructing sentences with the new word, then create their own original sentence.
β Versatile Formats: The resource comes in both PowerPoint and PDF formats, allowing you to easily incorporate it into your teaching routine.
Why This Resource Works:
β Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development in line with KS2 English curriculum goals.
β Variety of Activities: Keeps students engaged with a mix of reading, writing, and drawing tasks.
β Flexible and Easy to Use: Suitable for different learning styles and ready to use with no prep required.
β Adapts to Any Classroom: Perfect for diverse abilities and a range of teaching environments.
This program will help your students grow their vocabulary in a structured, accessible way.
Ideal For:
KS2 English Lessons
Vocabulary Building
Literacy Activities
Morning Work or Starters
Word Study Practice
Help your KS2 students master the art of writing clear and effective instructions with this complete 10-lesson unit.
Whatβs Included:
β 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson provides a step-by-step guide, complete with learning objectives, engaging activities, and strategies for differentiating tasks.
β 10 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Eye-catching slides to enhance understanding and keep students engaged throughout the lessons.
β Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Differentiated activities that cater to a variety of learning styles and abilities.
β Comprehensive Coverage: Students explore a range of instruction types, including recipes, game instructions, and how-to guides, developing a strong foundation in instruction writing.
Key Skills & Learning Outcomes:
β Identifying Features of Instructions: Students will learn to spot the key features of clear and effective instructions.
β Reading Comprehension: Engage with instructions through fun activities to boost understanding and interpretation skills.
β Writing Clear Instructions: Students will practice writing their own instructions, such as how to make a sandwich or play a game of battleships.
β Planning and Research: Teach students how to plan and gather information before writing their own instructions, helping them to focus on accuracy and clarity.
Perfect For:
Year 3 and Year 4 teachers who want a complete, ready-to-use unit on instruction writing.
Why Youβll Love This Resource:
β Differentiated Activities: Tailored tasks to support every student, no matter their level.
β Simple to Use: Well-organised lesson plans and materials that are quick to implement with minimal prep time.
β Fun & Interactive: Activities that engage students while helping them develop essential writing skills.
β Builds Literacy Skills: Strengthens reading, writing, and critical thinking abilities in a meaningful way.
Want to give it a go? Download Lesson 1 for free here: Y3/4 INSTRUCTIONS Writing Lesson
Transport your students into the heart of the Amazon rainforest with this engaging KS2 literacy unit inspired by Lynne Cherryβs beloved story, The Great Kapok Tree. This comprehensive unit develops writing skills while deepening studentsβ understanding of rainforests, their rich biodiversity, and the need for environmental conservation. Through a series of interactive lessons, students will hone their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills.
Whatβs Included:
β 11 Detailed Lesson Plans: Clear learning objectives, success criteria, and ideas for differentiation to suit a variety of learners.
β 11 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visual slides with stunning images, animations, and prompts to stimulate discussion and student engagement.
β Word Bank & Vocabulary: A handy resource to introduce students to key terms related to rainforests and environmental conservation.
β Worksheets and Resources: Differentiated activities that help students apply their knowledge and demonstrate understanding.
β Creative Writing Project: A final task where students create their own version of The Great Kapok Tree, drawing on what they have learned throughout the unit.
Key Skills and Learning Outcomes:
β Descriptive Writing: Students will practice describing a rainforest setting, using sensory language to bring the environment to life.
β Postcard Writing: Children will write a postcard to a friend, imagining they have visited the rainforest.
β Character Analysis: Students will analyse characters in the story, understanding their motives and perspectives.
β Persuasive Writing: Students will craft a persuasive letter from the viewpoint of a rainforest animal, advocating for the protection of the environment.
β Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate opinions, and write a book review.
β Creative Writing: Students will plan and write their own version of The Great Kapok Tree story, demonstrating their understanding of the narrative and characters.
Why This Resource Works:
β Perfect for KS2 students (ages 7-11), this unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential writing and analytical skills.
β Activities are differentiated to ensure all learners can succeed, from beginners to more advanced students.
β Includes environmental education, helping students understand the importance of rainforests and conservation efforts.
β Minimal prep required β all lesson plans, PowerPoints, and resources are ready to go, making it ideal for busy teachers.
This unit is perfect for teachers looking to inspire students through an engaging literacy topic that combines writing, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.
Introduce an engaging approach to spelling with the Word Spider worksheet. Ideal for morning activities, topic introductions, or as a classroom display, this template is a versatile tool for exploring the nuances of the English language.
Features:
β Central Keyword Focus: Students write a chosen word in the center and explore its linguistic connections.
β Educational Prompts: The surrounding boxes encourage students to analyse the wordβs spelling, categorize its type, and consider its phonetics and etymology.
β Interactive Learning: The worksheet prompts students to engage with the word through various exercises, enhancing their understanding and retention.
Benefits:
β Reusable Format: Designed to be laminated for continuous use, promoting sustainability in classroom resources.
β Adaptable for Different Ages: While created for Key Stage 2, the worksheet is suitable for a broad age range.
Advantages:
β Spelling Reinforcement: Aids in memorizing essential spelling words, tailored to the curriculum requirements of each year group.
β Language Exploration: Encourages a deeper understanding of word formation, usage, and history.
Product Details:
β Available as a PDF for easy printing.
β Key Stage 2 Oriented: Developed with the Key Stage 2 curriculum as a focus, yet flexible for other educational levels.
The Word Spider worksheet is a valuable addition to any English or literacy program, helping students to develop their spelling and etymology skills in an interactive manner.
Apostrophes for Possession & Omission | Outstanding Interview Lesson for KS2 Writing | SPAG Skills
This practical and engaging lesson on apostrophes for possession and omission has been used successfully for teacher interviews and classroom observations, with outstanding feedback. Perfect for demonstrating progress in writing and grammar application, this lesson is designed to help students grasp key SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) skills while allowing them to apply what theyβve learned in their own writing.
Learning Objective:
I can use apostrophes for possession and omission in my writing.
Key Areas of Focus:
β Apostrophes for Possession: Teach students how to correctly use apostrophes for singular and plural possession.
β Apostrophes for Omission: Help students understand how apostrophes are used in contractions (e.g., donβt for do not).
β Application in Writing: Guide students to use apostrophes correctly in sentences, with a focus on creating meaningful and grammatically accurate writing.
Resource Highlights:
β Detailed Lesson Plan: Includes a starter, main activities, plenary, and a list of items needed.
β PowerPoint Presentation: 10 slides with clear explanations, examples, and activities for student engagement.
β Worksheets:
Activity 1: A quick task on possessive apostrophes.
Activity 2: A quick task on apostrophes for omission.
Activity 3: Picture-based activity for independent writing.
Activity 4: A group quiz for collaboration and peer learning.
β Extra Hot Worksheet: For early finishers, providing an additional challenge.
β Word Bank: A guide for lower ability students, focusing on contracted words.
Tags: Ofsted, interview lesson, observation lesson, SPAG, grammar, apostrophes, writing lesson, literacy, Year 3, Year 4, primary school, no prep, supply teacher.
These reading comprehension worksheets are ideal for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, based on The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter contains 30 questions that focus on the VIPERS skills: Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, and Summarising, providing a well-rounded approach to improving reading comprehension.
This pack includes 930 questions across 186 worksheets, with answers provided in a separate document. The worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, an effective method for boosting memory and recall, helping students retain and understand the material.
These worksheets are suitable for use in the classroom or as homework assignments and can be adapted for students of all abilities. With a focus on VIPERS and retrieval practice, this resource supports KS2 students in developing strong reading comprehension skills.
Perfect for:
KS2 reading comprehension lessons
Classroom use or homework assignments
Developing key reading skills in line with the curriculum
Supporting diverse learning needs
Tags: KS2, reading comprehension, The Creakers, VIPERS, English, literacy, assessment, worksheets, retrieval practice
If your class needs a refresher on the basics of punctuation and sentence writing, this unit provides a structured and practical approach to help pupils build confidence and accuracy in their writing.
Designed for use at the start of the school year or as a targeted intervention, these five lessons focus on sentence composition and punctuation essentials. Whether youβre looking to stretch KS2 pupils or support Year 2 learners, this unit offers a clear route to improving writing skills across the board.
Whatβs included:
β 5 detailed lesson plans
β 5 PowerPoint presentations to support teacher modelling and class discussion
β Worksheets and printable resources for each session
Lesson Overview:
L.O. Identify and correct errors in word order, duplications, or missing words in a sentence.
L.O. Use capital letters to mark the beginning of a sentence and accurately identify where sentences end.
L.O. Understand when to use capital letters for proper nouns and sentence openings; use full stops correctly.
L.O. Apply capital letters to proper nouns such as dates, places and people.
L.O. Recognise and punctuate different types of sentences: statements, questions, commands and exclamations.
This unit is ideal for:
SPaG focus weeks
Intervention groups or booster sessions
Ofsted-ready teaching
Interview or showcase lessons
Literacy subject leaders supporting whole school writing consistency
Tags: KS2, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, SPaG, literacy basics, interview lesson, Ofsted, subject leader resource.
This grammar-focused English lesson is designed to help lower KS2 pupils improve their sentence structure and punctuation accuracy. Suitable for Year 2 or revision in Year 3/4, the lesson supports children in recognising and correcting common punctuation errors and using capital letters, question marks, exclamation marks, and full stops correctly.
Whatβs Included:
β Editable PowerPoint for whole-class teaching
β Sentence structure worksheet
β Punctuation practice activity
β Picture-based vocabulary task
β Challenge activity for early finishers
β Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Starter: Identifying sentence errors as a class
β Main Input: Teaching key punctuation rules and proper nouns
β Activity: Pupils rearrange sentences and correct punctuation independently or in pairs
β Extension: Picture vocabulary challenge and higher-level task for confident writers
β Plenary: Group recap using mini whiteboards or class discussion
Why Itβs Useful:
β Supports transition from KS1 grammar to KS2 standards
β Reinforces sentence construction and punctuation rules
β Includes challenge and support options
β Useful for SPaG revision, interventions or start-of-year baselines
KS2 grammar lessons | Year 2 sentence starters | Year 3 punctuation recap | Back-to-school SPaG baseline | Targeted writing intervention
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KS2 English | grammar KS2 | Year 3 punctuation | sentence structure lesson | capital letters full stops | Year 4 grammar support | back to school English | outstanding SPaG resource | interview lesson KS2
