This cross-curricular presentation that requires pupils to work out the co-ordinates of locations on the WW2 map of Europe. It covers 4 and 6 figure grid references. There is a clever video link included with this resource to start the lesson. You could print out the maps for use in lessons, therefore some preparation is required in order to get the best results. There is an extension sheet provided in publisher format. LO: To use co-ordinates to specify location LO: To use grid references to specify location

Pupils create their own gladiators and write about the battle between them! Writing templates are available to scaffold the pupils writing. A model text is provided along with some visual images to engage learners. Also included is a sample list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words!)

Suitable for pupils in year 5&6, this resource includes a high quality model newspaper report. It describes the death defying World Trade Center tightrope walk performed by Frenchman Philippe Petit in 1974 (as recently portrayed in the 2015 film - The Walk). Also included is a teaching presentation to assist in the writing of an effective newspaper report introduction and a two page blank newspaper template. You will also find a success criteria sample (WMG) attached with an open source You Tube video clip.

Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ] A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included. The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague. LO: To use research skills to check historical facts

A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of settings in a science fiction story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! Science Fiction Writing Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (War of the Worlds) With Free Reading Test and handwriting session!

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around a newspaper report covering Philippe Petit's death defying tightrope walk across the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) in 1974. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

Single page teaching resource / Model text to assist learners in creating their own poetry. Pupils should carefully study the text will a view to creating their own dreams and nightmares!! LO: To use the characteristic features of texts - Poetry

Learners use the success criteria to plan and write their personal ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech. Model text included which will facilitate speaking, listening and writing opportunities. LO - To expand upon main idea(s) with supporting reasons, information and examples

Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups. Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered. Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded. Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource. Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.

A range of ideas for lessons based on building a description of a city and/or countryside setting in WW2. The descriptions could be used as openers in a story based around evacuees who were sent to live in a rural location. This is a tried and tested classroom resource. Pupils should collect ideas from the pictures provided and use the model text to write an effective description. A blank vocabulary grid and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils. *Please note the video clip is open source material.

Read the diary entries, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder)

Read the information sheets and then enter the data correctly into the spreadsheet columns. Pupils can find the totals of each column. Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder) Skills targeted: To read and write numbers to 100 000 Using Number Skills to estimate by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000

Beneath the waves of Cardigan Bay, there is a lost land, so they say….. It‘s name is Cantre’r Gwaelod. Suitable for learners in Year 5&6 with differentiated questions for three groups. The story text and a PowerPoint presentation with a range of images are also included.

A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should junk food be banned? This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Downloading these activities will drastically cut your preparation time. A video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) is included to get you started.

This activity has been developed to assist pupils in writing an effective description of the differences between rich and poor Tudor people from a first person perspective. There are two sheets of visual stimuli to support this activity and a sample set of answers. Suitable for pupils in KS2, this activity has been previously used with learners in year 3&4.

Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)

A handwriting practice sheet based on words and sentences from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells. Pupils copy the words and sentences using cursive handwriting. Please take a look at my other lesson material based on 'Science Fiction' writing and 'The War of the Worlds'.

Learners use worksheets to collect information about the main rivers in Wales e.g Length, source, mouth etc Geography / topic task - Collection of research data (not included). Internet access required. 3 Levels of differentiation: BS (Lower) AA (Middle) MAT (More able) LO: To collect information from the internet to build a database about rivers.

Information sheet for the Welsh National Numeracy test showing some key areas for revision. Aimed KS2 students in year 5. Great FREE revision tool to familiarize your learners and parents with the styles of questions included in the National Numeracy Procedural Test. National Numeracy Procedural Test Practice for KS2 - A range of 10 resources Click here for more information.