In this video, I discuss the difference between formal and informal writing. I give an example of each and then go through a bunch of tips and tricks to write formally. If you follow the information in this video, your writing will sound...

Story Mapping – Francesca Simon

The Fried Pepper of Hemelin – Hairy Tales

Pupil outcome: I can confidently understand and use pathetic fallacy. Key learning points: - Pathetic fallacy is a literary technique in which emotions are ascribed to non-human objects and things. - Pathetic fallacy helps to show the...

Henry meets a friendly Egyptian Statue in a museum. The Ancient Blue Diamond, centre piece of the museum, is gone and it's up to Henry to find it. Henry becomes an Archeologist for the day before returning the Diamond to its rightful place.

Pupil outcome: I can plan the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...

In this video, you will learn how to revise your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will review how to add, change, or remove parts of your story to make it even better!

Pupil outcome: I can develop precise and descriptive vocabulary to enhance the storytelling process. Key learning points: - There is some vocabulary that is commonly used when retelling a story, particularly a fairy tale. - 'Goldilocks...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the keywords in an essay question about ‘An Inspector Calls’ and use them to create a thesis statement. Key learning points: - Essays are extended pieces of writing in which you establish and explain your...

Pupil outcome: I can select a range of precise evidence from Akala's 'The Dark Lady' to support my topic sentences. Key learning points: - Good topic sentence: At the [place in text], [author name] shows us [link back to intention]...

Pupil outcome: I can read and summarise the story of 'The Moon Dragons'. Key learning points: - ‘The Moon Dragons’ is a picture book and narrative fiction text that belongs to the genre of fantasy. - The plot of the story is based around...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how the poem 'Filter' by Suma Subramaniam shows that home can reflect our authentic self. Key learning points: - The poem 'Filter' reveals that home is a place that reflects our authentic selves. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how the character of Othello changes by Act 5, Scene 2 of ‘Othello’. Key learning points: - Othello begins the scene in delusion and ends with clarity, demonstrating the impact of Iago's deceit. - Othello...

Sources: Primary and Secondary explains the differences between primary and secondary sources, citing at least examples of each type of source.

Pupil outcome: I can use context to explain the characterisation of Scrooge as a misanthropic character. Key learning points: - Thomas Malthus was an economist who raised concerns about the sustainability of the growing Victorian...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the intensifying characterisations of Iago in Act 5 Scene 1. Key learning points: - The depths of Iago’s depravity, treachery and cowardice are revealed in his violence towards Cassio and Roderigo. -...

Pupil outcome: I can deliver a speech about adding a new word to the dictionary with confidence. Key learning points: - Body language and eye contact support the successful delivery of a speech. - Pace, pitch and tone can help to...

Pupil outcome: I can think from another person or character's perspective. Key learning points: - One way of inferring a character's feelings is looking at their expressions in an illustration. - One way of inferring a character's...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise excellent writing practice in a model answer. Key learning points: - When comparing poems, you should choose a poem that matches the poem you have been given thematically. - Use comparative connectives like...

Multiple features in the Education App Store! "Learning grammar has never been more fun!" - School Library Journal "Bright, cheerful, and very entertaining." - Tech & Learning Grammaropolis is where grammar lives! Hailed as a Schoolhouse...

The ScrapKins are a tribe of monsters who build their world, Scrap City, out of the things we throw away. They love to “scrapvent” things from old junk. When Digger finds a treasure map, he, Swooper, Wrecks, and Itcher set off on a...

Come on a treasure hunt with the NUMBEROCK crew as they explore a deserted island and follow the coordinates on an ancient coordinate plane treasure map that leads our favorite characters to modern treasures! The ordered pairs are...

Come on a treasure hunt with the NUMBEROCK crew as we explore a deserted island and follow the coordinates on an ancient coordinate plane treasure map that leads our favorite characters to modern treasures!

Pupil outcome: I can write a comparative paragraph which explores two poems inspired by the same painting. Key learning points: - The opening of a comparative paragraph could start with a topic sentence which states the paragraphs main...