KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Climate Change . To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Also available:
The Last Bear Activity Pack and resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-bear-activity-pack-and-resources-12787587
Reading skills - text retrieval using SQUINT technique to help children respond accurately to comprehension questions. Part of a series of PowerPoints.
Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which begins with action. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.
Reading skills - simple text retrieval uses images to help children understand that the answer is right in front of them The first in a series of PowerPoints.
Writing Workshops use high quality images, discussion prompts, text to evaluate and a WAGOLL to model writing a character. Great to discuss images, develop vocabulary and to analyse a WAGOLL.The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class. This PowerPoint complements Heroes and Heroines 1.
This KS2 Crime and Punishment Topic Overview gives you: book suggestions; ideas for all subjects; web links and writing opportunities. Planning made easy with these great ideas.
Gigglebox is a Topic Overview which focuses on humorous fiction books. Loads of ideas to create an inspiring topic using books written by well-known authors. Book suggestions; ideas for all subjects and web links will inspire you to create the perfect topic for your class.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Myths. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the Victorians. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for chapter by chapter resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension; vocabulary r; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included.
In total there are 28 files included in this download.
This resource works well with Remarkable Rainforests Topic Overview Pack.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755546
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching how to use dialogue to establish character. This PowerPoint is editable and includes:
Slide 5 - Purpose of dialogue in narrative writing
Slide 6 - Text to evaluate
Slide 7 - How dialogue can establish character
Slides 8 – 13 - Give a character a unique way of speaking and expressing their thoughts
Slides 14 – 20 - Show a character’s motives and feelings
Slides 21 – 27 - Show how they interact with other characters
Slides 28 – 34 - Show not tell – use body language to suggest mood
WAGOLLS to analyse and drama activities are included.
If you like this, you might also like:
Dialogue to develop character
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847128
Dialogue - use of reporting clauses
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847123
Dialogue - story openings
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847119
Dialogue - to advance the action
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755559