Planning for ‘Ghost Boys’ by Jewell Parker Rhodes 12 x hour long lessons on the book ‘Ghost Boys’ Focuses on skills to improve Vocabulary (3 lessons), Reading skills (3 lessons), Writing skills (3 lessons), then opportunity to apply (3 lessons). Each lesson includes starter activities designed to improve basic grammar skills. It uses the mastery approach to learn skills such as capital letters, subject/verb identification, tenses etc. These lessons were originally planned to support lower ability/SEN Secondary school children (Year 7, 8 or 9). It would also work for a Year 6 class but check the themes are suitable first! Very engaging planning from a Head of Literacy at a secondary school (previously a Primary School Teacher)

Key Stage 3 or 4 literacy resources 15 x Literacy lessons based on Teacher’s Dead by Benjamin Zephaniah These lessons were plan for an hour long literacy lesson to support Key stage 3 and 4 students who struggle with reading and writing. These lesson should be taught alongside the text, Teacher’s Dead by Benjamin Zephaniah. Two opportunities for extended, assessment writing. Starters based on AQA English Language Paper 2 practise. Lessons are designed to support students to engage with literature and improve their literacy skills. Please look at resources by: https://www.tes.com/member/KS23 First couple of lessons are based on their free resources.

Literacy lessons specifically designed to be taught at secondary school level, for children who are struggling with reading and writing. 17 lessons based on ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’ by Onjali Q Rauf Designed to be taught alongside the book. Powerpoints and resources for the lessons are included. Students also have an assessment opportunity within the planning. Each lesson should be taught in 1 hour. Perfect for SEN teenagers.

Intervention designed for the teaching and improving of vocabulary. Designed by a Head of Literacy at a secondary school. Previously worked really well in improving vocabulary. Focus on a range of Tier 2 words. The intervention is designed to be repetitive and thorough in the teaching of the new words. It can be used to support Key stage 2, 3 or 4 students. Structure: -Introduce new word Learn definition Create flash card for the new word Go through flashcards of all known words with new word added in Fill out Frayer model to support vocabulary consolidation Synonym challenge game Provided will be a Powerpoint with all new words (over 40), their definitions, synonyms. The first 2 lessons have notes attached to really easy to follow and plan from. The other lessons provide a blank canvas so students can fill in the Frayer model and make the flashcard as part of the learning process. Powerpoint and Excel spreadsheet of all the words are included.

Year 6 literacy planning for the book Alice in Wonderland. 3 weeks worth of high quality planning and resources! Powerpoints included! Smartnotes/ Powerpoints for each lesson have been created that are super easy to follow! Resources also provided. The planning contains: 3 weeks of lessons leading to the outcome of writing a portal story. 4 lessons per week plus an extra lesson for a reading comprehension should you wish. This would suit a year 6 class but could be easily adapted for year 4/5 as well. Example final assessment pieces are also included Please leave a review

High-quality and engaging comprehensions created by Literacy leader and year 6 teacher. Successfully used in a year 6 class but could also be used in other years as well. Perfect for christmas learning across Key Stage 2. Comprehension lessons based on famous 2020 chirstmas adverts. Comprehensions for: Disney John Lewis McDonalds All provide excellent opportunity for improving comprehension skills in an engaging way. Each lesson designed to last between 45mins and one hour! *Available as Smartnotes and Powerpoint Please leave a review

Year 6 literacy planning for the poem, ‘The Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carrol. 3 weeks worth of high quality planning and resources created by a literacy lead and year 6 teacher. Smartnotes for each lesson have been created that are super easy to follow! Resources also provided. The planning contains: 3 weeks of lessons leading to the outcome of writing a poem. 4 lessons per week plus an extra lesson for a reading comprehension should you wish. This was successfully taught to a year 6 class but could be easily adapted for year 4/5 as well. *Planning includes Smartnote, Powerpoint and PDF so can be easily adapted for online learning as well. Please leave a review

Three weeks worth of year 6 SPAG SATs revision topics. The topics covered are: -Word Classes -Sentence Types Conjunctions Active and Passive voice Verb Forms Simple punctuation Commas Speech General Vocabulary and Language Clauses Spelling strategies Spelling Each lesson has a short input and example SATs questions based on the topics. SATs questions (with answers) are provided for the children to work through as part of the lesson. Please leave a review

Originally created for KS3 Literacy planning based on the text ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne ENGAGING PLANNING FOR RELUCTANT READERS AND WRITERS Planning was originally created for a low ability year 8/9 class. It focuses on improving skills in vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing techniques. Inlcudes an extended write assessment opportunity 19 hour long lessons plus resources all included! Each lesson is based on a chapter of the book. Planning made by Head of Literacy at a secondary school with 6 years of primary school experience. Perfect for interventions, SEN groups, low ability English groups, dyslexia support. Would also work for Year 6 literacy lessons.

Example of an NPQML Final Project (2020-2021 Cohort) Final score 28/32 PASS (Pass mark 22) Received January 2022 Literacy focus Project title, ‘To increase 3-5% of Key Stage 2 children working at Greater Depth level in writing for each year group compared to last year, through the effective use of moderation.’ Pack includes all Appendices and feedback Appendix 1- Raw Date Appendix 2- Pupil Performance Appendix 3- Budget Plan Appendix 4- Project Plan Appendix 5- Risk Register Appendix 6- Sponser additional comments Project is 4500 words. It contains a full, alphabetical bibliography. Please leave a review