Vlad and the Great Fire of London (A Flea in History)

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If you want to help your class understand more about the Great Fire, you can use our Great Fire of London information PowerPoint– this contains all of the key information in an easy to digest format. Great Fire of London KS1 Information PowerPoint With illustrations and vocabulary from the book Vlad and Tutankhamun’s Tomb this word mat is one of the resources created for the ancient Egypt topic. There are many more free resources including planning and lesson resources. There are Big Questions that test both deeper factual knowledge and critical thinking, and ideas about where to look for visits and other activities. Based on research I did to write Vlad and the First World War, they focus on Walter Tull and Phoebe Chapple. Both could have been awarded the Military Cross, but prevailing attitudes discriminated against them. The lessons support writing a letter to persuade the Ministry of Defence to award them posthumously.

Key vocabulary for the history topic, the Great Fire of London, with illustrations to support KS1 children of varying abilities. Please note that the second file is the colour cover which you may not feel the need to print but has been included in case you want to) If you are teaching the Great Fire of London this will give you the key information on the history, context and curriculum learning for this topic. But one night in Pudding Lane, they are caught up in a fire that threatens to destroy them, along with most of the City of London.Education Shed Ltd, Severn House, Severn Bridge, Riverside North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, DY12 1AB

This is not a lesson resource book, but was written as a fun activity book, which could be used as homework - the contents are listed below and can be seen on the attached video. A powerpoint presentation introducing the Great Fire of London and what impact it had on the city. It includes information on where London is, what was in London and what it looks like now.

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Using drama techniques ask the children to move around the classroom as if it is the street and communicate with each other in role. This is a set of 13 questions about fiction books which aim to prompt discussion. They could be used by groups working independently, for example as a guided reading activity, or in a book corner. This is not a lesson resource book, but was written as a fun activity book, which could be used as homework - the contents are listed below and the interior can be seen on the attached video. This powerpoint summarises the what, who, why, when and how of Remembrance Day. It uses simple language and clear illustrations from the picture book, Vlad and the First World War. With lovely full colour illustrations and a witty yet readable tone, this a great Great Fire of London book for KS1 readers.