Creative writing activity - Framework for pupils ,resource has keywords, prompts and examples to encourage descriptive detailed writing. Suitable for Y 7,8,9

This resource is perfect for low ability Yr 7/8/SPLD Workshop. Presentation with a Do Now starter activity and objective + success criteria. Three activity sheets: Tasks is focusing on Homophones and Homographs, basic sentence structure and word definitions. Only other resource required for this lesson is a dictionary – one per pupil would be perfect or one between two. I have used this for extremely weak Yr 10/11 functional skills class – perfect recap for this type of group.

Two behaviour reflection booklets – perfect for detention. These booklets allow pupils to reflect upon their behaviour. The ‘lower’ detention booklet has sentence starters and shortened tasks allowing for pupils to finish the booklet successfully and independently. Booklets have been anonymised – so you can insert your own school branding on the cover sheet. Secondary level Please review.

I created this resource to share with my pupils and demonstrate the thought process behind my planning and questioning. Blooms Taxonomy slightly simplified, pupils can have it in their planners to have a resource that they can use across the curriculum . It allows pupils to identify what level the content of their work is at.

22 page A5 Booklet - colour elements but can be printed in black and white if required. This resource was created for a variety of reasons; to be given as homework, revision for yr. 7/8 and to be given to pupils in a base or on exclusion. ** I feel when pupils are not in main stream lessons the creative curriculum is seen as a treat and not worked on during this time enough – this booklet allows pupils to access the basics without a specialist teacher to hand.** The booklet allows pupils to work through the Formal Elements of Art. Each element is explained and a task is required of each formal element. Annotation and evaluation is required throughout the booklet, with pupils required to answer a question on each formal element. A good way to encourage independent learning in Yr 7/8 of ranging ability.

Comprehension task for 7, 8, 9. Very simple to deliver. Two pages of information. Three questions sheets – with vocabulary/definitions. Teacher’s answers included. I use this for my SPLD classes, I have the pupils read the information and create flash cards on the information. In the next lesson pupils read their flash cards and answer the questions. Great lesson to highlight the importance of revision.

Christmas Booklet, includes: 4 Christmas Wordsearches 4 Colouring in pages Christmas Alphabet challenge STOP the SLEIGH game Christmas Crossword Christmas Quiz Perfect end of term/day activities. Can be done in one day or over a few lessons . Answer sheet included. Could be printed in A4 or A5.