For the introverts among us, traditional forms activism like marches, protests and door-to-door canvassing can be intimidating and stressful. Take it from Sarah Corbett, a former professional campaigner and self-proclaimed introvert. She...

When humanity first landed on the moon in 1969, the typeface Futura was right there with them. In this fascinating history of typography, designer Douglas Thomas shares Futura's role in launching the Apollo 11 spacecraft -- and how it...

Pupil outcome: I can create a slogan-based artwork to influence change. Key learning points: - Artists can influence change through creating artworks related to causes. - Artists make artworks about causes for many reasons, including to...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a sequence of sentences about a special item. Key learning points: - The hijab is a very special item for the main character in 'The Proudest Blue'. - We can identify our own special belongings which hold...

Pupil outcome: I can make a plan for writing about how the Great Fire of London started. Key learning points: - A plan helps a writer to organise their ideas, thoughts and the information they want to include in their writing. - The fire...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing the three most common representations of the ‘ay’ phoneme: ‘ay’, ‘ai’ and ‘a-e’. Key learning points: - ‘ay’ is a representation of the ay phoneme that often comes at the end of a word. - ‘ai’...

Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'igh' phoneme: 'ie', 'y' and 'i'. Key learning points: - ‘y’ is the most common representation of the 'igh' phoneme when it appears at the end of a word. - ‘i’ is a representation of...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'. Key learning points: - The letter 'j' is never used to represent the 'j' phoneme at the end of the word. - The spelling 'dge' is...

Pupil outcome: I can spell more words using ‘tion’. Key learning points: - tion' is the most common spelling of /shun/. - Words ending in 'tion' are often nouns, like 'action', 'collection', 'question' and 'section'. - How to spell the...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing two representations of the ‘igh’ phoneme: ‘igh’ and ‘i-e’. Key learning points: - 'igh' is a representation of the 'igh' phoneme that is often found in the middle of a word and 'loves a t'. -...

Pupil outcome: I can apply three new spellings for the 'ay' phoneme: 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey'. Key learning points: - 'a', 'eigh' and 'ey' are alternative spellings for the 'ay' phoneme. - Words in word families often have similar spellings....

Pupil outcome: I can represent an algorithm using pseudocode. Key learning points: - Algorithms can be represented in pseudocode. - Pseudocode uses plain language to outline the steps of the algorithm in a logical and sequential manner....

Pupil outcome: I can use a for loop to inspect every element of a list. Key learning points: - Count-controlled iteration is implemented using for loops in Python. - The range() function can be used with a for loop to specify the number...

Pupil outcome: I can use spreadsheet functions that work with ranges of cells. Key learning points: - A range of cells is a collection of cells located directly next to each other. - A function in a spreadsheet performs a preset formula...

Pupil outcome: I can use a computer to write. Key learning points: - A keyboard is a common way to enter text on a computer. - Keys on a keyboard have a special order. - A word processor is an application designed for writing.

Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a non-chronological report about tigers. Key learning points: - The introduction provides general information and outlines the structure of the full report. - Parenthesis (additional...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise and use nouns ending in -tion, -ity and -ness. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning and sometimes wordclass. - The suffixes -tion,...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the final paragraph of a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - This paragraph recounts the final part of the boy’s journey and his discovery that his dad is at his grandma’s. - The boys...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman. Key learning points: - A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be...

Pupil outcome: I can edit the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve your writing and make necessary corrections. - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the closing of a diary entry based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'. Key learning points: - The closing includes a sign-off from the writer. - The closing includes a summary of key events, thoughts, feelings and...

Pupil outcome: I can edit the main body of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve your writing and make necessary corrections. - Vocabulary, grammar and...

Pupil outcome: I can edit my narrative writing based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'. Key learning points: - Editing is a vital element of the writing process. - When editing, we must be selective about which parts of our writing to...