Great plague and great fire of london ks1 planning and. Ks1 history learning materials for the new curriculum from bbc bitesize, with guides, videos, activities and quizzes. Great fire of london ks1 lesson plan ideas teacher made. See and feel an exciting combination of real and replica objects relating to the great fire, and learn all about life, homes and firefighting in 1666. They can be used for a lovely display or just for general activities. A drag and drop matching quiz based on descriptions and events of the great fire of london. Here are some great books on the topic of the great fire of london for kids. The fire was so big that it was called the great fire of london. Additional resourcesks1 the great fire of london writing framesthe great fire of london writing frames fully lined black and white.
London is burning ks1 great fire of london guided reading carousel comprehension. Miles, a london stable boy, tells the story of the great fire while a fantastically detailed illustration scrolls across the screen, and the sound of fire crackling and people shouting can be heard in the background. The great fire of london timeline ordering activity timeline with this timeline ordering activity for the great fire of london, challenge your students to place the correct event with the correct date on the sheet. Complete with flames to create the perfect backdrop to explain the great fire.
Great fire of london ks1 planning and activities year 2. Apr 15, 2019 these ks1 great fire of london sequencing cards are great for teaching your children the story and which order the story follows. Outstanding ks1 history lessons the great fire and the sinking of the titanic at ks1 despite being around for a very long time as an infant topic the great fire still does the business. Teaching the great fire to key stage 1 despite being around for a very long time as an infant topic it still does the business. Sign up to twinkl to download and find many more linked resources. Act out key characters, the crooked houses of london, and the flames of the great fire.
Great fire of london ks1 reading comprehension activity. This is nonfiction thats a pleasure to share in the ks1 classroom and offers a rich starting point for science and maths activities, as well as literacy, drama and art. Ideal for homework and school projects the great fire of london is now a compulsory national curriculum topic for history at key stage 2. Included a medium term plan explaining all activities. Start off by looking at how the events unfolded and then move on to the diary of samuel pepys. A variety of differentiated great fire of london resources focused on objectives from the 2014 national curriculum ks1 and ks2. To access the complete great plague and great fire of london planning, and all of the resources to go with it, visit. Each 60second reading card contains around 90 words the expected reading word count within one minute for a year 2 child as stated in the dfes 2016 interim teacher assessment framework. Make the events of 1665 and 1666 come to life for children and for you. You wouldnt want to be in the great fire of london by jim pipe fantastic artwork. Buy on amazon the great fire of london liz gogerly this nonfiction book was written especially for ks1 and is a good way of introducing the conventions of information texts, including a full glossary, captions and an index. With a simple and informative layout, this word mat will trigger the memories of ks1 students studying the great fire of london by reminding them of the different vocabulary commonly. Words and pictures work together to present material in a way that enables children to connect and get involved.
Teaching the great fire of london at ks1 keystage history. A collection of teaching resources relating to the great fire of london that destroyed large parts of the city in 1666. Great plague and great fire of london ks1 planning class. With this fantastic word mat, ks1 students can be reminded of some of the keywords relating to the great fire of london alongside some wonderful animations. Great fire of london timeline ks1 activity teacher made. Structured for your convenience, this resource is brimming with ideas to help make your lesson as effective as it can be. This friendly quiz aimed at ks1 children in year 1 and year 2 asks questions about one such event the great fire of london. A fantastic pack for the start of your great fire of london topic within year 1 or year 2. Ks1 the great fire of london research activity pack. Not only does it offer one of the best contexts for looking at cause and consequence, it also encourages the use of drama and role play to develop an empathetic understanding of the human dilemmas of the. This was originally part of a 7week unit looking at the great plague of london, the great fire of london, and samuel pepys as a famous person the children had posed their own questions about the fire.
Our original digital story books and teaching materials. Great fire of london ks1 activities and resources explore the terrible events of 1666 with our ks1 great fire of london resources. Then, participate in an interactive roleplay session exploring the fire, its aftermath and the rebuilding of. Our great fire of london activity pack provides everything you need to teach this topic in a fun and inspiring way including role play masks, display banners, powerpoint and more. Free ks1 resources, free ks1 resources, free resources for key stage 1, free printables ks1. Use this sizzling set of great fire of london themed activity cards to assess your ks1 pupils fluency in reading. From ks1 early readers to chapter books, theres a historical fiction option for all ages. These ks1 great fire of london sequencing cards are great for teaching your children the story and which order the story follows. This great fire of london unit will teach your class about the key events of the great fire of london, and help them develop an understanding of the ways in which we can find out about the past through discussing primary sources. In 1666, a huge fire that started in a tiny bakery burned down most of london.
It includes display posters, story cutouts and timelines, notepaper, labels and topic cards. Explore the terrible events of 1666 with our great fire of london resources for ks1 history students. No matter which subject you teach, this plan will take all of the stress out of deciding what to teach your ks1 children about the great fire of london. Find out more about how we fight fires today compared with how fires were fought in the 17th century. On september 2nd, 1666, a tiny spark in a bakery oven ignited the worst fire that london has ever seen. The great fire of london burned for four days, and the city had to be rebuilt from its ashes. The great fire of london game recommended 5 stars join scholastic resource bank. Key stage 1 is a phase of primary education for pupils aged 5 to 7 in england, or 6 to 8 in northern ireland. Take your children back to 1666 and the era of the stuarts as they find about about the great fire of london and the effect.
Ks1 a playful interactive storytelling based on littleknown accounts of ordinary peoples experiences of the fire and its aftermath. Ks1 great fire of london guided reading text with grammar and punctuation activities for reception mastery, year 1 developing and year 2 emerging readers. The fire lasted four days, and burned down over,000 homes. Recommended reading lists for children in key stage 1 with picture books and first chapter books carefully selected by teachers and librarians.
Each card also includes a number of comprehension questions to. The great fire of london famous people, great events by gillian clements clear, simple text with lots of useful illustrations and lists. Quality texts for different topics, year groups and special events. These ks1 great fire of london sequencing cards are great. Start by looking at the events surrounding the fire and at the diary of samuel pepys, learn some new vocabulary with our word mats, then use our ordering activities to better understand the timeline of events and finish off by writing about the. A medium term plan linked to the great fire of london, designed for year 2. There are lots of choices with reading ideas to suit all abilities with a wide variety of suggested books for 5.
Described by one ks1 teacher as fun, interactive, physical, and full of great historical information. This exciting history unit has lessons and differentiated activities worksheets designed for ks1. There are a lot of reasons why the fire was so large, mostly to do with the way houses were built a lot of them were made from wood, and were very close together. A collection of differentiated fact files with your choice of related research sheets designed to encourage children to ask questions about their new history topic and initiate their own learning. This amazing area is perfect for teaching children about the great fire in a fun and different way. Inclusion supportive materials for children with individualised needs. Books for eyfs and ks1 children aged 47 school reading list. Great fire of london for children 1666 homework help great fire of london ks1 theschoolrun. Best kids books about the great fire of london primary.
Weve made a series of paper houses to create the perfect great fire of london display for your ks1 classroom. Esltefl resources to support teaching english as a second language. Transport your class back in time to london in september, 1666 with our evocative interactive resource. See more ideas about great fire of london, the great fire and london. Great fire of london for children 1666 homework help. W lo activities resources success criteria 1 to use historical sources of evidence to find. The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. All childrens activities are labeled with the week number ie gfl1 is the acivity that goes with the lesson from week 1. This great fire of london ks1 planning pack is full of all the lesson plans, differentiated activity ideas, slideshow presentations and printable worksheets and resources you need to deliver a fantastic year 2 great fire of london scheme of work to your class. The accessible text of the great fire of london is accompanied by detailed illustrations and photographs of artefacts.
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