This resource includes questions for the whole of the book ‘Once’ - I have used these questions in Guided and Shared Reading, homework and intervention groups. There are on average 6-12 questions per chapter (obviously some have more). Answers will vary based on the evidence a child provides, therefore this only includes questions.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief’ to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

A knowledge organiser based on ‘Cosmic’ by Frank Cottrell Boyce to use for revision on the novel. It can also be used to support children in developing a greater understanding of the themes in the book, by identifying key information, quotes, vocabulary and discussion points.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel The Iron Man (Ted Hughes) whilst studying electricity in Science, and supports children writing a persuasive letter (Complaining to the school’s energy supplier that the bill is too high, and persuading them to reduce it or offer a discount). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Girl of Ink and Stars’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book (produced in Publisher)

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Charlotte’s Web’ by E.B. White and supports children writing a diary (when Wilbur met Charlotte). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y3, grammar prompts, and suggested planning guidance.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘The Garbage King’ by Elizabeth Laird to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

This is a display to share the content domain with the children in class. Each one is on A4 size.

This display is based upon the novel by David Almond. It is used to challenge children's understanding of the obvious, yet also subtle themes within the book. The resource is 16 pages and includes lettering, pictures, a topic page, extracts and related questions to challenge thinking. It also includes links to William Blake. It should form an interactive display with children responding to questions and discussion points. The extracts are all copyright of the author, David Almond.

This PowerPoint (also given in Activinspire format) is used as a staff INSET to support staff in delivering effective GR sessions. There is a section on how to use PEE (point, evidence and explanation), which could also be used with children. Some pictures can be changed according to age. The extract has been taken from 'The Magic Finger' copyright to R Dahl.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo. It contains all key information, vocabulary and discussions needed for children to gain a deeper understanding of the themes related to this book. Perfect for revision.

This is the script and resources for a Y6 assembly based on the TV programme 'The Apprentice'. It includes the script and suggested words for 2 songs. The script has some 'in house jokes' that can be easily adapted. It includes several tasks which should be completed before the assembly, with photos or videos shown as evidence e.g. cooking cakes for profit and producing a school prospectus. The children in my class loved performing this assembly.

This is ‘Arithmetic Dash’ a board game to support children to develop their arithmetic skills in a fun manner. My children love this game. They can play with 2-6 players and the game can be altered e.g. change the time the children get to answer a question. There is a complete game, with questions already on the board. There is also a blank game with numerous cards to pick from. Questions are all related to the KS2 Arithmetic test.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel Cosmic (Frank Cottrell Boyce) and supports children writing a Persuasive letter (persuading the Head to allow Y5 children to take a trip to NASA Headquaters). It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y5, grammar prompts, and planning guidance

A ‘knowledge organiser’ to support the children when studying the novel ‘James and the Giant Peach’ . It includes key vocabulary, quotes, discussion points ets, which enable the children to unpick themes in the book at a deeper level. Used in KS2 in my school.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Once’ by Morris Gleitzman to support children when writing historical narratives set in WW2, when studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, sentence openers etc. Used in Y6, so objectives link to Y6 writing curriculum requirements.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Once’ by Morris Gleitzman to support children when writing diaries based during WW2, when studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, grammar requirements, suggested composition, sentence openers etc. Used in Y6, so objectives link to Y6 curriculum writing requirements.

A knowledge organiser based on the novel ‘Arthur, High King of Britain’ by Michael Morpurgo to support children in studying the novel at a deeper level. It includes key vocabulary, themes, quotes and challenging vocabulary covered in the book.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel Floodlands (Marcus Sedgwick) and supports children writing an ‘Adventure Narrative’. It includes Y5/6 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y6, grammar prompts, and planning guidance.

This knowledge organiser is based on the novel The Iron Man (Ted Hughes) and supports children writing a complaint letter (Complaining to the council about the Iron Man’s destruction and request for a trap being set). It includes Y3/4 spellings, challenging vocabulary, objectives specifically for Y4, grammar prompts, and planning guidance