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Helen-Teach's Shop provides high quality, great value English and maths resources designed to save teachers' precious time. All materials are created by a teacher with over 20 years of experience. If you are pleased with your buy, leave a review and receive another resource for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the resource you have reviewed and your chosen free resource, up to the value of your purchased resource.
Positive and Negative Feelings Vocabulary
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Positive and Negative Feelings Vocabulary

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Vocabulary sheets listing a variety of positive and negative feelings. These handouts are particularly useful for PSHE lessons when describing feelings, and for English or literacy lessons when writing texts such as diaries, letters, poems, narratives etc that require the description of characters’ emotions. The adjectives have been grouped into categories: Positive feelings • open • happy • alive • good • love • interested • positive • strong Negative feelings • angry • depressed • helpless • confused • indifferent • hurt • afraid • sad The resource comes as both a PDF and as an easily editable Word document. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another resource up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: ✦ The Iron Man Complete Unit of Work ✦ The Iron Man Literary Devices Differentiated Activities ✦ Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text, Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ The Twits Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ Unicorn Persuasive Letter Example, Feature Identification & Answers Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Feelings Vocabulary Sort
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Feelings Vocabulary Sort

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Differentiated feelings vocabulary sort. Pupils sort the emotion words into categories. Can be used at the beginning of a writing lesson where pupils will be expected to use feelings vocabulary, for example, diary or letter writing. Can also be used as a standalone activity. .Activity can be completed independently or in a group. Dictionaries may be provided for pupils to use while completing the challenge. Answer document included. PDF and editable Word documents provided. Suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: ✦ The Iron Man Literary Devices Differentiated Activities ✦ Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text, Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ The Twits Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ Unicorn Persuasive Letter Example, Feature Identification & Answers Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges in No Man’s Land Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Differentiated Worksheets
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Oranges in No Man’s Land Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Differentiated Worksheets

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Three differentiated worksheets about the figurative language used in the refugee novel Oranges in No Man’s Land by award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird. Pupils identify a range of literary devices, including figurative language, from an extract from the novel. This resource has been differentiated with three levels of challenge. Pupils are asked to highlight and record examples of the following literary devices from the extract: • Personification • Hyperbole • Metaphors • Similes • Powerful verbs • Idioms • Repetition • Short sentences Extracts and answer sheets are included for each skill level of differentiation. An information sheet about literary devices has also been included. This activity can be completed after reading Chapter 8 of the novel Oranges in No Man’s Land or can be given as a standalone lesson on literary devices including figurative language. This resource comes as an easily editable Word document and in PDF format. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Direct Speech to Reported Speech Worksheets ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Action Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Complete Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ The Iron Man - Example Apology Letter from Hogarth with Feature Identification ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts & Glossary BUNDLE ✦ Iron Man Example Texts BUNDLE: Diary, Dialogue & Non-Chronological Report with Features Sheet & Answers Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges In No Man’s Land Direct Speech to Reported Speech Differentiated Worksheets With Answers
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Oranges In No Man’s Land Direct Speech to Reported Speech Differentiated Worksheets With Answers

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Pupils practise changing direct speech to reported speech using these differentiated worksheets based on events from the refugee novel Oranges in No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird. A conversation from Chapter 8 of the novel, when Ayesha escapes from the militiamen with the help of the mysterious old man Abu Boutros, must be changed from direct to reported speech. Direct speech is speech which is reported by using the exact words that the speaker used and includes the use of inverted commas (otherwise known as speech marks or quotation marks). Reported speech (otherwise known as indirect speech) tells you what someone said but does not use the person’s actual words. This activity has been differentiated three ways to cater to a range of ability levels in the classroom. Answers have been provided. The resources come as PDF documents. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Worksheets ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Action Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Complete Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ The Iron Man - Example Apology Letter from Hogarth with Feature Identification ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts Plus All Chapter Glossary BUNDLE ✦ Semi-Colon Activities, Quiz & Presentation BUNDLE ✦ Mythical Creatures: 3 Example Non-Chronological Reports BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
The Boy at the Back of the Class Apostrophes Differentiated Worksheets Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4
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The Boy at the Back of the Class Apostrophes Differentiated Worksheets Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4

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The Boy at the Back of the Class themed differentiated worksheets containing a variety of apostrophe activities, focusing on chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the popular refugee novel. The apostrophe worksheets are differentiated three ways. They contain a variety of apostrophe activities to develop pupils’ knowledge of the punctuation mark and improve their skills in using apostrophes in their writing. Different types of apostrophes are covered by the worksheets: • Apostrophes for omission (contractions) • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession The worksheets focus on chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Onjali Q. Raúf’s book, The Boy at the Back of the Class . Each worksheet comes with an answer sheet. Every resource comes in PDF and editable Word format. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other The Boy at the Back of the Class themed resources: ✦ Example Text Bundle ✦ Diary Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Text Pack ✦ Dialogue Writing Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4 ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE ✦ How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE ✦ The Boy Who Grew Dragons: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Butterfly Lion: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Hodgeheg Example Text Packs BUNDLE ✦ The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Charlotte’s Web: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Flat Stanley WAGOLL Writing & Punctuation BUNDLE ✦ Beowulf: Example Texts & Grammar BUNDLE ✦ Varjak Paw WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Christophe’s Story Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Differentiated Templates
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Christophe’s Story Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Differentiated Templates

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An example character profile text about Rwandan refugee Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell. This exemplar character description of Christophe is perfect to use as a WAGOLL. The model character profile comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet. After identifying the features of the text, pupils write their own character description of Christophe, Jeremy, Miss Finch, Babi, Greg or another character using the differentiated Character Profile Templates (also included). The resource could also be used on World Book Day as an example character profile before children create their own about their chosen character from anyother story. The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Alliteration • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Expanded noun phrases • Apostrophes for singular possession • Commas in a list • Commas to add extra information • Colons • Semi-colons • Brackets • Hyphens If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Christophe’s Story themed resources: ✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ The Iron Man Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ How to Catch an Ogre Example Instructional Text ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text ✦ Example Ogre-Themed Text Bundle: Instructions, Persuasive Letter & Non-Chronological Report Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Character Profile Example: Boy at the Back of the Class
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Character Profile Example: Boy at the Back of the Class

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An example character profile text for The Boy at the Back of the Class about Ahmet, the new boy at school, plus writing feature identification worksheet and answers, and differentiated writing templates. This exemplar text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Chapter 4 of Onjali Q. Raúf’s refugee novel The Boy at the Back of the Class. Resources provided: • Exemplar character profile text • Feature find worksheet • Feature find answer sheet • Writing template differentiated x3 The character profile text contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features: • Similes • Rule of three • Alliteration • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Co-ordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions • Relative pronouns • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Apostrophes for possession • Apostrophes for omission • Commas in a list • Colons • Hyphens Each resource comes as a PDFs and editable Word file. Pupils read the model character profile text, identify the features and then write their own character profile using the differentiated templates. The resource could be used on World Book Day as an example character profile before children create their own about their chosen character. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. More The Boy at the Back of the Class themed resources: ✦ Example Text Bundle ✦ Diary Example Text Pack ✦ Dialogue Writing Text Pack ✦ Differentiated Apostrophe Activities You may also like: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦The Twits Character Profile BUNDLE ✦The Iron Man Character Profile BUNDLE ✦Character Profile Example: Journey by Aaron Becker ✦The Iron Man Character Profile Example ✦Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example ✦How To Train Your Dragon Character Profile Example ✦The Twits Character Profile Example ✦Stone Age Boy Character Profile Examples ✦Oranges In No Man’s Land Character Profile Example Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
A Dangerous Game Diary Example Text Pack
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A Dangerous Game Diary Example Text Pack

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An example diary text based on Chapter 1 of A Dangerous Game by Malorie Blackman with differentiated Feature Find sheet and answers. The diary entry is written from Sam’s point of view on the day he does press-ups. The exemplar text can be used as a WAGOLL before pupils write their own diary entry based on Chapter 1 or based on events that occur later on in the novel, such as in Chapter 2. Resources provided: • Exemplar diary entry text • Feature Find worksheets differentiated x3 • Feature Find answers differentiated x3 The diary text contains the following features: • Alliterations • Contractions • Exclamations • Fronted adverbials • Hyperboles • Idioms • Interjections • Metaphors • Repetition for effect • Rhetorical questions • Rule of three • Similes All resources are provided in editable Word and PDF format. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Dangerous Game themed resources: ✦ Example Text Packs BUNDLE ✦ Example Character Profile Text Pack ✦ Informal Letter Examples Text Pack ✦ Apology Letter Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Complete Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4 ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ The Twits Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE ✦ How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE ✦ The Boy Who Grew Dragons: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Hodgeheg Example Text Packs BUNDLE ✦ The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Charlotte’s Web: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Varjak Paw WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Diary Example Text: Boy at the Back of the Class
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Diary Example Text: Boy at the Back of the Class

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An example diary entry text for The Boy at the Back of the Class written from the point of view of Ahmet, the new boy at school, plus writing feature identification worksheet and answers. This exemplar recount text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Chapter 2 of Onjali Q. Raúf’s refugee novel The Boy at the Back of the Class. Resources provided: • Exemplar diary text • Feature find worksheet • Feature find answer sheet The diary text contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features: • Similes • Rule of three • Repetition for effect • Alliteration • Metaphors • Hyperbole • Personification • Show not tell emotions • Rhetorical questions • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Variety of nouns to avoid repetition • Noun phrases • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession • Hyphens • Dashes • Colons • Semi-colons • Brackets The resources are available as PDFs and editable Word documents. Pupils read the model diary text, identify the features and then write their own diary entry. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. More The Boy at the Back of the Class themed resources: ✦ Example Text Bundle ✦ Character Profile Text Pack ✦ Dialogue Writing Text Pack ✦ Differentiated Apostrophe Activities Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4 ✦ Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE ✦ How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE ✦ The Boy Who Grew Dragons: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Charlotte’s Web: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Beowulf: Example Texts & Grammar BUNDLE ✦ Varjak Paw WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers
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Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers

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Example diary entry text for Oranges in No Man’s Land written from the point of view of Ayesha, plus writing feature identification worksheet. This exemplar recount text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading the first two chapters of Elizabeth Laird’s refugee novel * Oranges in No Man’s Land*. The activities can also be carried out as standalone lessons using the extract that is included in the resource. The following documents are included in this resource: • Example diary entry text • Feature Find worksheet • Feature Find answers • Text extract from the novel The diary text contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features: • Similes • Metaphors • Personification • Rule of three • Repetition for effect • Onomatopoeia • Alliteration • Hyperbole • Mainly past tense • Present tense (at the end of the diary) • Future tense (at the end of the diary) • Present perfect tense • Past perfect tense • Present progressive tense • Past progressive tense • First person • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Variety of nouns to avoid repetition • Noun phrases • Coordinating & subordinating conjunctions • Relative pronouns • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for possession • Dashes • Colons • Semi-colons • Hyphens • Brackets Pupils can read the example diary entry, identify the features and then write one of the following, including the features in their own writing: • Their own version of the diary entry from Ayesha’s perspective • A diary entry from a different character’s perspective, such as Granny, Mrs Zainab, Latif or Samar • A diary entry for the next day • A series of diary entries for the following few days All resources are available as PDFs and easily editable Word documents. Answers for the feature identification worksheet are included. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Worksheets ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Direct Speech to Reported Speech Worksheets ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Action Writing Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts Plus All Chapter Glossary BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Dialogue Example Pack: The Boy at the Back of the Class
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Dialogue Example Pack: The Boy at the Back of the Class

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Example texts demonstrating dialogue writing with direct speech based on the book The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf. The 3 differentiated example texts contain conversations between the narrator and friends and their teacher, Mrs Khan based on Chapter 7 of the book. Differentiated feature find worksheets with answers are included for easy marking and instant feedback. Resources are differentiated three ways. Resources provided: • Example dialogue texts x3 • Feature find worksheets x3 • Answers x3 • Synonyms for ‘said’ word bank The model texts are useful as WAGOLLs to examine before children attempt their own dialogue writing based on the book. All documents are provided in PDF and easily editable Word format. The following features of dialogue and speech can be found in the example dialogues (depending on level of difficulty): • Actual words spoken, with inverted commas on either side • Reporting clause, separated from words spoken with a comma, question mark or exclamation mark • Reporting clause after the words spoken • Reporting clause before the words spoken • Variety of speech verbs used • Adverbs/adverbials to show how the words were spoken • New paragraph every time the speaker/character changes • Actions of the characters • Feelings of characters shown not told • Two or more sentences spoken at once with reporting clause at the end/beginning • Two or more sentences spoken at once and split into two by the reporting clause • One sentence spoken but split into two by the reporting clause • Contractions used in speech If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. More The Boy at the Back of the Class themed resources: ✦ Example Text Bundle ✦ Diary Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Text Pack ✦ Differentiated Apostrophe Activities Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4 ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE ✦ How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges In No Man's Land Action Writing Example Text, Feature Find & Extract
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Oranges In No Man's Land Action Writing Example Text, Feature Find & Extract

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An example action text inspired by the novel Oranges in No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird, plus feature find with answers and novel extract. Pupils will examine the exciting text extract from the refugee novel, looking for features of an action sequence. After highlighting features and noting examples of those features in a table, pupils will be introduced to an example text written from the point of view of a different character from the book. They can then write their own action text. The action sequence extract is taken from chapters 13 and 14, when Ayesha is taken back across Beirut’s Green Line by Abu Bashir in a United Nations’ ambulance. The model text is written from Abu Bashir’s perspective instead of Ayesha’s. This text can be used as a WAGOLL for writing. The following documents are provided in easily editable Word format and as PDF: • Extract feature find • Extract feature find answers • Feature table • Action text order of events • Example text from Abu Bashir’s point of view The following action text features are identified: • Verbs to show danger or speed • Noun phrases to show danger or speed • Adverbials to show speed • Short sentences • Thoughts and feelings • Show not tell feelings • Similes • Metaphors • Personification • Repetition for effect • Onomatopoeia • Hyperbole If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Worksheets ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Direct Speech to Reported Speech Worksheets ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack You may also like: ✦ The Iron Man Dialogue Writing - Example Text with Feature Identification Sheet ✦ The Iron Man - Example Apology Letter from Hogarth with Feature Identification ✦ Example Non-Chronological Report About The Iron Man, Plus Feature Identification Sheet with Answers ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts Plus All Chapter Glossary BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Letter from Dr Leila with Feature Identification & Answers
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Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Letter from Dr Leila with Feature Identification & Answers

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Example letter text for Oranges in No Man’s Land written from Doctor Leila to Granny, plus writing feature identification worksheet. This exemplar text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading about Ayesha’s return from her dangerous journey crossing the Green Line in Elizabeth Laird’s refugee novel * Oranges in No Man’s Land *. The model letter contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features: • Metaphors • Alliteration • Rule of three • Repetition for effect • Thoughts and feelings • Present tense • Past tense • Future tense • Past perfect tense • Second person • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Coordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions • Relative pronouns • Exclamations • Commands • Interjections • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession • Brackets • Dashes Pupils can read the example informal letter, identify the features and then write one of the following, including the features in their own writing: • Their own version of the letter from Dr Leila to Granny • A return letter from Granny to Dr Leila • A return letter from Ayesha to Dr Leila The following documents are included in this resource: • Example informal letter • Feature Find worksheet • Feature Find answers • Differentiated planning templates x3 All resources are available as PDFs and easily editable Word documents. Answers for the feature identification worksheet are included. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Worksheets ✦ Direct Speech to Reported Speech Worksheets ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Action Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Complete Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts & Glossary BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
The Hodgeheg Diary Example Text Pack
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The Hodgeheg Diary Example Text Pack

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An example diary entry text for The Hodgeheg written from the point of view Max, plus writing feature identification worksheet and answers. This exemplar text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL whilst studying Dick King-Smith’s book. Resources provided: • Exemplar diary text • Feature find worksheet • Feature find answer sheet • Planning templates • Text extract The diary recount text contains the following language, grammar and punctuation features: • Rule of three • Repetition for effect • Alliteration • Emotions • Rhetorical questions • Variety of sentence openers, including fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Variety of nouns to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Conjunctions • Commas in a list • Exclamation marks • Question marks • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for plural possession • Hyphens • Brackets • Semi-colons • Colons The diary text tells the events of Chapter 1 from Max’s point of view. Pupils can read the extract and the model diary text, identify the features and then write their own diary entry from the point of view of Max, Peony, Pansy, Petunia, Ma, Pa, Uncle Bo or any other character from the story. All resources are available as PDFs and editable Word documents. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Hodgeheg themed resources: ✦ Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Dialogue Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack ✦ Action Sequence Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Unit of Work BUNDLE ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ The Twits Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Example Diary: Journey by Aaron Becker ✦ Dialogue Example Pack: The Boy Who Grew Dragons Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Christophe’s Story Dialogue Writing Example with Feature Identification, Answers & Extract
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Christophe’s Story Dialogue Writing Example with Feature Identification, Answers & Extract

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Example text demonstrating dialogue writing with direct speech based on the novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell. The example text is based on Chapter 2 of the novel, when Rwandan refugee Christophe is bullied by schoolboy Jeremy. A writing feature identification worksheet and an answer sheet are included. The extract from Christophe’s Story is also included. The model text is useful as a WAGOLL for children to study before attempting to write their own version or continuing the model text. This resource can be used when studying the novel Christophe’s Story or during a stand-alone lesson focusing on dialogue writing. All documents available as PDFs and editable Word documents. The model text contains the following features: • Actual words spoken, with inverted commas on either side • Reporting clause, separated from words spoken with a comma, question mark or exclamation mark • Variety of speech verbs • Adverbs to show how the words were spoken • Actions of the characters • New paragraph every time the speaker/character changes. • Feelings of characters shown through action • One sentence spoken but split into two by the reporting clause • Two or more sentences spoken at once with reporting clause at the beginning/end • Two sentences spoken at once and split into two by the reporting clause If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Christophe’s Story themed resources: ✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ The Iron Man Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ How to Catch an Ogre Example Instructional Text ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text ✦ Example Ogre-Themed Text Bundle: Instructions, Persuasive Letter & Non-Chronological Report Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Christophe’s Story Example Diary Entries, Feature Identification & Answers
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Christophe’s Story Example Diary Entries, Feature Identification & Answers

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Two example diary entries from the point of view of Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell. These exemplar diary entries are perfect to use as WAGOLLs after reading Chapter 1 of the text. The first model diary entry comes with a feature find worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet. This can be easily edited to vary the challenge level and provide differentiation. After identifying features, pupils can write their own diary entries based on the example texts. These could be from the point of view Christophe or from the point of view of other characters (for example, Jeremy, Greg, Miss Finch or Christophe’s father). Alternatively, pupils could write from Christophe’s point of view recounting events from the previous or following day. The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Similes • Rule of three • Onomatopoeia • Questions • Fronted adverbials followed by commas • Co-ordinating conjunctions • Expanded noun phrases • Exclamation marks • Apostrophes for contraction • Commas in a list • Dashes • Colons • Semi-colons All resources come as easily editable Word documents and as PDFs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Christophe’s Story themed resources: ✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ The Iron Man Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ How to Catch an Ogre Example Instructional Text ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text ✦ Example Ogre-Themed Text Bundle: Instructions, Persuasive Letter & Non-Chronological Report Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Christophe’s Story Example Letter, Feature Identification & Answers
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Christophe’s Story Example Letter, Feature Identification & Answers

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An example letter home from the point of view of Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell. This exemplar letter to Babi is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Chapter 3 of the text. The model letter home comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. The feature identification sheet can be easily edited to vary the challenge level and provide differentiation. After identifying the features, pupils can write their own letters, based on the example text. These could be from the point of view Christophe or from the point of view of other characters such as Christophe’s father or mother. The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Similes • Metaphors • Questions • Fronted adverbials followed by commas • Co-ordinating conjunctions • Expanded noun phrases • Present perfect tense • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession • Dashes • Hyphens • Semi-colons All resources come as easily editable Word documents and as PDFs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Christophe’s Story themed resources: ✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack ✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ Stig of the Dump Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ The Iron Man Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template ✦ How to Catch an Ogre Example Instructional Text ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text ✦ Example Ogre-Themed Text Bundle: Instructions, Persuasive Letter & Non-Chronological Report Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
Oranges In No Man’s Land Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template
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Oranges In No Man’s Land Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template

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An example character profile text about the character Abu Boutros from the children’s refugee novel Oranges in No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird. Pupils start by reading the extract from the novel in which Abu Boutros is introduced as a character. They then complete the matching activity, pairing quotes from the text with inferences that can be made about the character. Pupils then read the exemplar character profile of Abu Boutros to use as a WAGOLL. The model character profile comes with a feature find worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. After identifying the features from the example text, pupils write their own character description of Ayesha, Granny, Mrs Zainab, Samar, Latif, Abu Boutros or a character from another book using the differentiated character profile planning and writing templates and character trait word bank (also included). The language, grammar, punctuation and layout features to be identified in the text include: • Similes • Alliteration • Rule of three • Present tense • Third person • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Subordinating conjunctions • Relative pronouns • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for singular & plural possession • Colons • Semi-colons • Brackets • Hyphens • Subheadings The following documents are included in this resource package: • Text extract from novel • Inference matching activity • Character profile WAGOLL text • Feature find • Feature find answers • Character profile planning template, differentiated x3 • Character trait word bank • Character profile writing template, differentiated x3 If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Oranges in No Man’s Land resources: ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ Figurative Language & Other Literary Devices Worksheets ✦ Letter Example Text Pack ✦ Direct Speech to Reported Speech Worksheets ✦ Action Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Diary Example Text Pack You may also be interested in: ✦ The Iron Man - Example Apology Letter WAGOLL Pack ✦ Iron Man 6 Example Texts Plus All Chapter Glossary BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
A Dangerous Game Apology Letter Example Text Pack
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A Dangerous Game Apology Letter Example Text Pack

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An example apology letter text from Brandon based on the book A Dangerous Game plus feature find worksheets with answers, differentiated task sheet and differentiated planning templates. This exemplar text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Marlorie Blackman’s novel. Resources provided: • Exemplar apology letter text • Structure Feature Find worksheet • Structure Feature Find answers • Language, grammar and punctuation Feature Find worksheet • Language, grammar and punctuation Feature Find answers • Task sheet differentiated 2 ways • Planning template differentiated 3 ways The resources are available as PDFs and editable Word documents. How to use this resource pack: 1 Read the WAGOLL 2 Identify the structural features 3 Identify the language and punctuation features 4 Plan an apology letter 5 Write an apology letter Language, grammar and punctuation features included in the WAGOLL text: • adverbs of degree • complex lists • conjunctions • expanded noun phrases • fronted adverbials • plural possessive apostrophe • relative clauses • synonyms If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Dangerous Game themed resources: ✦ Example Text Packs BUNDLE ✦ Example Character Profile Text Pack ✦ Example Diary Text Pack ✦ Informal Letter Examples Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Moon Landing Diary Complete Unit of Work | One Week | Year 3/4 ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Journey: Example Writing BUNDLE ✦ How to Train Your Dragon BUNDLE ✦ The Boy Who Grew Dragons: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Butterfly Lion: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Charlotte’s Web: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Varjak Paw WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.
End of Year Curriculum Quiz With 100 Questions
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End of Year Curriculum Quiz With 100 Questions

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A fun 100 question end of year quiz for KS2 pupils. This 100 question quiz consists of five rounds of 20 questions. It is suitable for individuals or groups. An answer sheet has been provided for individuals or teams to record their answers and score. The rounds are in the following categories: • Books & Authors • Geography • Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation • History • Science The quiz can be administered in two ways: ✽ Ask all of the questions first and then reveal all of the answers. ✽ Reveal each answer after each question. The whole quiz can be carried out in one sitting or split up over a series of lessons. The rounds can be completed in any order. Fact boxes have been included on some answers slides to add interesting information. There are a range of questions with different levels of difficulty to suit a mixed ability class. Teacher instructions are included on the presentation. The quiz comes in PowerPoint format and as a PDF. The answer sheet comes as a Word document, PDF and as a page on the presentation. The PowerPoint and Word documents are fully editable. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: ✦ The Iron Man Literary Devices Differentiated Activities ✦ Oranges in No Man’s Land Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Letter to an Ogre Example Persuasive Text, Feature Identification & Answers ✦ Stone Age Boy Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ The Twits Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ How To Train Your Dragon Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Templates ✦ Unicorn Persuasive Letter Example, Feature Identification & Answers Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.