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.
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.
This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about key events from Ancient China and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Confucius and Qin Shi Huang; an informational writing unit about Ancient China and an opinion writing unit discussing the most important development from the period.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of Ancient China
Confucius
The First Emperor & the Qin Dynasty
The Great Wall of China
The Terracotta Army
The Silk Road
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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Confucius and Qin Shi Huang. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient China. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Also, there is an opinion writing unit about which key development was the most important for Ancient China: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army or the Silk Road. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an Ancient China Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient China. There are 40 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements.
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This Year 5 or Year 6 bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about key events from Ancient India and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama; an informational writing unit about Ancient India and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the history of India.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of Ancient India
The Indus Valley Civilization
Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism
The Birth of Hinduism
Ashoka the Great
The Taj Mahal
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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient India. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of India: Ashoka the Great, Siddhartha Gautama or the more recent - Mahatma Gandhi. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an Ancient India Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient India. There are 30 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements.
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains nine reading comprehension activities about influential presidents from U.S. history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 5 or Year 6. The activities focus on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt and Joe Biden.
25 Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry Truman
John Kennedy
Barack Obama
Franklin Roosevelt
Joe Biden
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.
Then, there are four biography writing units about George Washington, Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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This bundle contains digital resources, either on Google Forms or on Google Slides, that link to your Google Drive. It contains a digital timeline research and sorting activity, eight digital reading comprehension activities that timeline Ancient Rome; two digital biography writing units about both Julius Caesar and Augustus; a digital discussion based writing activity about who was the greatest leader of Ancient Rome; and a digital informational text writing unit about Ancient Rome. 25 Online Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! The Google Forms and Google Slides activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about Ancient History.
Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of Ancient Rome
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Constantine
Spartacus
Hannibal
Cleopatra
The activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
Secondly, there is a great Ancient Rome Digital Research and Sorting Activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of the civilisation. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 25 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the founding of Rome to the end of the empire.
There is also an Ancient Rome Informational Text Writing Activity. The activity focuses on key facts about the period, and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Also included is the Greatest Roman Leader - Discussion Based Writing Distance Learning Unit. This resource is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader of Ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
And finally there is the Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit, and the Augustus Biography Writing Unit. These units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
These activities are both online resources that use Google Forms and Google Slides, they are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in a PDF format, which can be printed.
However, the resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the Gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges and Barack Obama.
30 Lessons, or 30 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Mahatma Gandhi
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.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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The bundle focuses on key areas and figures from Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. The bundle contains six reading comprehension activities, a timeline sorting activity and display, two biography writing units about Alexander the Great and Socrates, an informational text writing unit about Ancient Greece, and a discussion based writing activity about who was the most influential person from Ancient Greece. The activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
23 Lessons, or 23 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of Ancient Greece
Socrates
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Homer
Aesop
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 Socrates and Alexander the Great. 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 Greece. There are 33 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the first settlers in Greece 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 Greece. 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 Greece. 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 most influential person from Ancient Greece. 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!
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This bundle contains seven reading comprehension activities about the Aztec Empire, key advancements, religion and and influential rulers from the era; a timeline display and sorting activity; two biography writing units about Pacal the Great and Jawan Chan K’awiil; an informational writing unit about the Maya Empire and an opinion writing unit discussing the most powerful city-state from the period.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are seven reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of the Maya Empire
Religion in the Maya Empire
Advancements of the Maya Empire
Maya City-State of Tikal
Chichen Itza
Pacal the Great
Jawan Chan K’awiil
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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Pacal the Great and Jawan Chan K’awiil. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is an informational writing unit about the Maya Empire. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Also, there is an opinion writing unit about which city-state was the most powerful from the Maya era: Tikal, Calakmul or Chichen Itza. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an Maya Empire Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Maya era. There are 33 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the period.
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The bundle looks at some of the most influential scientists from history: Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Charles Darwin, Galileo, Benjamin Franklin and Stephen Hawking.
The bundle contains eight reading comprehension activities about the individual scientists, five biography writing units, and a discussion based writing activity about who is the most influential scientist of all time. The activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are eight close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Marie Curie
Galileo
Stephen Hawking
Charles Darwin
Nikola Tesla
Benjamin Franklin
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, crossword and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are five biography writing units about Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin and Marie Curie. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an opinion based writing unit discussing who is the most influential scientist of all time. 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!
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities; two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King; and two informational writing units about Mount Everest and the Ancient Olympic Games. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 3 or Year 4.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Mount Everest
Children of the Industrial Revolution
Roswell
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Great Plague
Martin Luther King
Abraham Lincoln
Ancient Olympic Games
Mars – The Red Planet
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, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln, and two informational writing units about Mount Everest and the Ancient Olympic Games. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about inspirational female figures from history and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 3 or Year 4.
26 Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Marie Curie
Rosa Parks
Queen Elizabeth II
Ruby Bridges
Anne Frank
Cleopatra
J.K. Rowling
Serena Williams
Greta Thunberg
Amelia Earhart
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.
Then, there are four biography writing units about Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, J.K. Rowling and Marie Curie. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately an hour each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities; two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King; and two informational writing units about Mount Everest and the Industrial Revolution. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 5 or Year 6.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Mount Everest
Children of the Industrial Revolution
Roswell
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
The Great Plague
Martin Luther King
Abraham Lincoln
Ancient Olympic Games
Mars – The Red Planet
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, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln, and two informational writing units about Mount Everest and the Industrial Revolution. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about inspirational female figures from history and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 5 or Year 6.
26 Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Marie Curie
Rosa Parks
Mother Teresa
Ruby Bridges
Anne Frank
Cleopatra
J.K. Rowling
Serena Williams
Greta Thunberg
Amelia Earhart
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.
Then, there are four biography writing units about Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, J.K. Rowling and Marie Curie. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately an hour each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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This bundle contains a timeline display and sorting activity, thirteen reading comprehension activities about key events and figures from the Civil War; two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee; a discussion-based writing activity about who was the most influential general of the war; and an informational writing unit. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling.
32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are thirteen reading activities, or informational texts, about:
Outbreak of American Civil War
American Civil War – A Brief Overview
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg
End of American Civil War & Lincoln Assassination
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
George Meade
Frederick Douglass
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
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 Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. 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 from the Civil War. There are 37 posters or task cards that include many of the key figures and events from the time period.
Then, there is an informational text writing unit about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on key facts about some of the key events and battles from the war. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential general from the war. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
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Twelve reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about some of the key people and periods from the history of the United States. The Google Form activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 learning about U.S. History.
When downloaded these resources include printable versions of the reading comprehensions and PDFs with a link that allow you to copy the Google Forms documents and save them in your Google Drive.
The activities can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
This bundle contains the following reading comprehension activities:
1 – The Boston Tea Party
2 – George Washington
3 – The California Gold Rush
4 – Abraham Lincoln
5 – The American Civil War
6 – World War I
7 – Amelia Earhart
8 – World War II
9 – John F. Kennedy
10 – Martin Luther King
11 – The Moon Landing
12 – Barack Obama
Time allowance to complete each of the ten activities:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
30-40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A presidential bundle of sixteen reading comprehension activities each with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about sixteen influential presidents from history.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resources allow students to learn about the four influential presidents whilst developing their comprehension skills.
This bundle contains the following activities:
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Barack Obama
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Joe Biden
Jimmy Carter
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Woodrow Wilson
Bill Clinton
Ronald Reagan
John Adams
Included in each PDF printable resource:
A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
A wordsearch puzzle
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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.
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This bundle contains eight reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson and Frederick Douglass.
32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities about:
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Jackie Robinson
Barack Obama
Frederick Douglass
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Muhammed Ali
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.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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Five Christmas play scripts for just £15, each is usually priced at £4.75.
For individual previews check out the links below.
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The first play script is a funny play based on the Will Ferrell movie - Elf. The script follows the story line of the movie with Buddy the Elf being a human who is raised as an elf in the North Pole. Buddy finds out the truth and goes looking for his family who are not too receptive about his appearance or general behavior! But Buddy turns them all around before finally saving Christmas with his festive cheer! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
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Secondly, we have The Grinch which is a funny play loosely based on the Grinch by Dr. Seuss, and the well known movie. The story revolves around the town of Whoville, where all the Whos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about! However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. The Grinch has a plan to ruin Christmas for the town, and steals all the presents on Christmas eve. He has a change of heart however when he hears the town enjoying Christmas even though he had stolen all of the presents. His heart grows and he quickly returns the gifts and takes part in all the festivities. There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 28 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too for up to 30 students. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
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Thirdly, we have a play script for A Christmas Carol, however it is a modern remake that is based in a school - with the head teacher being Ebenezer Scrooge - you can change the names of the characters to teachers in your school, or to rhyme with teachers in your school as I did (if they have a sense of humour)! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too.
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Then, we have a funny play based on the Tim Allen movie - The Santa Clause. The script follows the movies story line of a man who accidently disrupts Santa’s deliveries and has to take over his route before finding his way to Santa’s work shop. He then slowly starts turning into Santa, which everybody else finds hard to believe! There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too. The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
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And finally a play script for A Christmas Carol; it is a traditional version that follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s hauntings through the night of Christmas Eve. There are song recommendations throughout the script and roles for 20-22 speaking parts.
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains twelve reading comprehension activities about influential artists from history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 3 or Year 4. The activities focus on Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Banksy, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
28 Lessons, or 28 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are twelve reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Leonardo da Vinci
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Frida Kahlo
Salvador Dali
Andy Warhol
Jackson Pollock
Henri Matisse
Claude Monet
Banksy
Michelangelo
Rembrandt
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.
Then, there are four biography writing units about Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains twelve reading comprehension activities about influential artists from history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in Year 5 or Year 6. The activities focus on Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Banksy, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
28 Lessons, or 28 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are twelve reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Leonardo da Vinci
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Frida Kahlo
Salvador Dali
Andy Warhol
Jackson Pollock
Henri Matisse
Claude Monet
Banksy
Michelangelo
Rembrandt
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.
Then, there are four biography writing units about Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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A bundle of sixteen reading comprehenison activities about sixteen sport stars from history. Each activity has a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, 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 the famous figures whilst developing their comprehension skills.
This bundle contains the following activities:
Lionel Messi
LeBron James
Serena Williams
Usain Bolt
Michael Jordan
Jackie Robinson
Muhammed Ali
Jesse Owens
Simone Biles
Peyton Manning
Michael Phelps
Roger Federer
Steph Curry
Pele
Wilma Rudolph
David Beckham
Included in each PDF printable resource:
A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
A wordsearch puzzle
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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.
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