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Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
LKS2 History - Most Influential U.S. President Discussion Based Writing Activity
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LKS2 History - Most Influential U.S. President Discussion Based Writing Activity

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This is a discussion based writing unit about who has been the most influential U.S. president of all time. Perfect for Presidents Day! The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and writing these onto the included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual presidents. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided. NO PREP is needed! Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet.We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
Year 5 or Year 6 Robert E. Lee Biography Writing Unit
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Year 5 or Year 6 Robert E. Lee Biography Writing Unit

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A biography writing unit about the life of the infamous General of the Confederacy Army during the American Civil War, Robert E. Lee. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing. Included in this PDF printable resource: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity If you would like to add another lesson, download my Robert E. Lee Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
KS2 / KS3 World War II Timeline Display and Sorting Activity
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KS2 / KS3 World War II Timeline Display and Sorting Activity

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A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the Second World War. The posters look great in the classroom, and the cards are a brilliant introduction to the war (even better when laminated). If you are teaching about World War II we have some other great resources too: Our World War II Collection - UKS2 Reading Comprehension Activity Book is 10 activities timelining the war for just £4.00. We also have several biography writing units for £3 each. Each unit includes four lessons and we have Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Franklin Roosevelt, Anne Frank and Alan Turing. Another interesting task is our Discussion Based Writing Unit about who was the most influential Allied leader: Churchill, Stalin or Roosevelt. It includes four lessons and is also £3. We also specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet.We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!
LKS2 Neil Armstrong Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle
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LKS2 Neil Armstrong Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle

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Two great activities that would span five lessons on U.S. astronaut, commander of Apollo 11 and the first man to set foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about the Moon landings, U.S. History or Space. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about U.S. History. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
Year 3 or Year 4 Neil Armstrong Reading Comprehension Activity
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Year 3 or Year 4 Neil Armstrong Reading Comprehension Activity

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A reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the U.S. astronaut and first man to set foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about the famous astronaut whilst developing their comprehension skills. Included in this PDF printable resource: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Time allowance to complete: 5 minutes - read through the text individually. 40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity) 15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
LKS2 Ancient Greece - Socrates Biography Writing Activity
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LKS2 Ancient Greece - Socrates Biography Writing Activity

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This is a biography writing unit about the life and legacy of the Ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. The unit is perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about Ancient Greece. It has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided. NO PREP is needed! Good luck, I hope you get some great results! If you would like to add another lesson, download my LKS2 Socrates Reading Comprehension Activity for just £1.50. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography. We also specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. And a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
Year 3 or Year 4 Women's History Month Bundle of Reading Comprehension Activities
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Year 3 or Year 4 Women's History Month Bundle of Reading Comprehension Activities

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A Women’s History Month bundle of ten reading comprehension activities with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or year 4. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills. This bundle contains the following activities: Marie Curie Rosa Parks Mother Teresa Ruby Bridges Anne Frank Cleopatra J.K. Rowling Serena Williams Greta Thunberg Amelia Earhart Included in each PDF printable resource: An informational text A comprehension activity with ten questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle A wordsearch to consolidate learning ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Time allowance to complete each activity: 5 minutes - read through the text individually. 40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity) 15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!
LKS2 - Malala Yousafzai Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle
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LKS2 - Malala Yousafzai Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle

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Two great activities that would span five lessons about the young educational activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. Perfect for Year 3 or Year 4. Great for Women’s History Month, for looking at civil rights! NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about World History, or for Women’s History Month. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
Year 3 or Year 4 Malala Yousafzai Biography Writing Unit
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Year 3 or Year 4 Malala Yousafzai Biography Writing Unit

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This is a biography writing unit about the young educational activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai. The unit is perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4, and has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided. NO PREP is needed! Good luck, I hope you get some great results! If you would like to add another lesson, download my LKS2 Malala Yousafzai Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
LKS2 Anne Frank Timeline Display, Sorting, Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle
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LKS2 Anne Frank Timeline Display, Sorting, Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle

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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about German born diarist, Anne Frank. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying World War II. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to Anne Frank and some of the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or cards that include many of the key events from her life and some from the Second World War. Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is a biography writing unit. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about World War II. For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!
Year 3 or Year 4 Benjamin Franklin Reading Comprehension Activity
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Year 3 or Year 4 Benjamin Franklin Reading Comprehension Activity

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A reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life of Founding Father of the U.S. and famous scientist, Benjamin Franklin. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills. Included in this PDF printable resource: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Time allowance to complete: 5 minutes - read through the text individually. 40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity) 15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
LKS2 World War II - Display, Sorting, Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
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LKS2 World War II - Display, Sorting, Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle

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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about World War 2. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying World War II or World History. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the Second World War. Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about World War II. We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
LKS2 Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
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LKS2 Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle

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The bundle focuses on key areas and figures from Ancient Egypt. The bundle contains five reading comprehension activities, a timeline display or sorting activity, two biography writing units about Cleopatra and Tutankhamun, an informational text writing unit about Ancient Egypt, and a discussion based writing activity about who was the greatest Egyptian leader from Ancient Rome. The activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. 22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! Firstly, there are five close reading activities, or informational texts, about: An Overview of Ancient Egypt Cleopatra Tutankhamun Ramesses II Thutmose III These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Secondly, there are two biography writing units about Cleopatra and Tutankhamun. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Egypt. There are 30 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the period. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Egypt. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated. Then, there is an informational text writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit has also been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the greatest leader from Ancient Egypt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.
KS2 / KS3 U.S. Presidents Timeline Display and Research & Sorting Activity
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KS2 / KS3 U.S. Presidents Timeline Display and Research & Sorting Activity

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Now updated to include Joe Biden! A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant resource for looking into U.S. History. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated. If you are teaching about U.S. Presidents we have some other great resources too: Volume I of our U.S. Presidents UKS2 Reading Comprehension Book contains four activities on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. All for just £3. Volume II of our U.S. Presidents UKS2 Reading Comprehension Book contains activities on Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman. Again just £3. We also have several biography writing units for £3 each. Each unit includes four lessons and we have George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama. We also specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet.We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!
LKS2 History - Benjamin Franklin Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle
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LKS2 History - Benjamin Franklin Reading Comprehension & Biography Bundle

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Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of Founding Father of the United States and famous scientist, Benjamin Franklin. Perfect for Year 3 or Year 4 learning about U.S. History and the American Revolutionary War. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about U.S. History. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
KS2 / KS3 Ancient Rome Timeline Display and Sorting Activity
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KS2 / KS3 Ancient Rome Timeline Display and Sorting Activity

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A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events and periods from the founding of Rome to the end of the empire. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Rome. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. Included in each timeline activity: 25 Full Page Posters with dates for display 25 Full Page Posters without dates 25 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity 25 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: Independent work Homework Group work Research projects Reading comprehension Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!
Year 3 or Year 4 Ancient Rome Timeline Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle
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Year 3 or Year 4 Ancient Rome Timeline Reading Comprehension & Writing Bundle

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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Ancient Romans or famous Romans such as Julius Caesar. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period. Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
Year 3 or Year 4 Thutmose III Reading Comprehension Activity
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Year 3 or Year 4 Thutmose III Reading Comprehension Activity

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A reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the powerful pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Thutmose III. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn key facts about the famous pharaoh whilst working on their comprehension skills. Included in this PDF printable resource: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Time allowance to complete: 5 minutes - read through the text individually. 40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity) 15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
LKS2 American Revolutionary War Informational Text Writing Activity
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LKS2 American Revolutionary War Informational Text Writing Activity

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This is an informational text writing unit about the American Revolutionary War. The unit focuses into the causes of the war, and then examines some of the key battles. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write five paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided. NO PREP is needed! Good luck, I hope you get some great results! If you would like to add another lesson, download my LKS2 Boston Tea Party Reading Comprehension Activity for just £1.50. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing. We also specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. And a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.
UKS2 American Civil War Most Influential General - Discussion Based Text Writing  Activity
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UKS2 American Civil War Most Influential General - Discussion Based Text Writing Activity

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This is a discussion based writing unit about who was the most influential general of the American Civil War. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for Year 5 or Year 6. The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Ulysses Grant, George Meade, Robert Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and writing these onto the included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual generals. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided. NO PREP is needed! Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.