This resource is a series of lessons that aims to : -identify the features of a rap -complete a rap using poetic devices -write a rap Resource is in a notebook format Ideal for Lower KS2 but can be used with SEN groups for Upper KS2.

This smartboard is based on homelessness in the UK and identifying the key factors that leads to this issue. The children plan and write their own letter to the government to highlight the issue and the need for the government to do more. Included is a model of a letter that meets the requirements of KS2 writing.

This resource focuses on using sensory language to describe a setting using the five senses. A use of visual and audio resource supports this lesson. Original ideas used allowing this lesson to be outstanding.

This smartboard is based around Julius Caesar and comparing the character to that of Brutus Resources included- ideal for year 5 or 6

This smartboard is 4 lessons based on: planning a retelling summarising the story writing a retelling Grammar focus using dialogue The lessons are based around Julius Caesar and the link for the video is included

These smartboards focus on writing a narrative poem for the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe where the characters enter Narnia and meet the faun. The lessons focus on: -planning their own narrative poem -using writing models to write their own narrative poem

This smartboard is based on writing a diary of a slave. The series of lessons are to: -recall key information from a text to understand the life of a slave -explore feelings of a slave -planning a diary -writing a diary entry of a slave The writing meets the requirements of upper key stage 2

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. This resource has all the lesson plan for a week's worth of learning. The lessons focus on prediction and retrieving information from the text. Each of the lessons is given in the form of a powerpoint with the starter, development and plenary for each lesson. All the powerpoints for the 4 lessons are attached.

This smartboard holds 3 lessons based on slavery and the triangulation trade. The aim of the sessions is to plan and write a balanced argument based on the differing opinions on the time linked to slavery.

This is 2 weeks planning linked to the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. The objectives that are covered are to develop: -role play to retell a story -evaluate performances -illustration to explore imaginary settings -identify thoughts and feelings of characters by referring to text -use characterisation to engage readers’ interest -write an opening -write suspense to engage reader