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A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)

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A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
The Great Plague / Tudors - Model text for diary writing. KS2 (Year 4, 5 & 6). Power Words included
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The Great Plague / Tudors - Model text for diary writing. KS2 (Year 4, 5 & 6). Power Words included

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Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ] A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included. The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague. LO: To use research skills to check historical facts
Dracula - Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (Gothic Horror novel) With Reading Test
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Dracula - Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (Gothic Horror novel) With Reading Test

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A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2. Sessions include: *Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker. *Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary *Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle. *Reading and word Bingo activity *Developing an effective description pf Dracula. *SPaG Proof reading activity *National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’. *KWL grid (Afl) * The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues* Save money with this exclusive resource bundle!!!
Writing a biography of a famous person- David Walliams. Complete Unit of Work with FREE reading test.
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Writing a biography of a famous person- David Walliams. Complete Unit of Work with FREE reading test.

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Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams! This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8. There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid. This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs. Learning objectives: LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
Science Fiction writing - Developing character descriptions for a Science Fiction story
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Science Fiction writing - Developing character descriptions for a Science Fiction story

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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of different characters in a science fiction story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
Developing plots, problems and solutions in a Science Fiction story.  'The War Of The Worlds'
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Developing plots, problems and solutions in a Science Fiction story. 'The War Of The Worlds'

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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some ideas for exciting plots, problems and solutions within a science fiction story. The suggested final task in this lesson is a matching activity based on the graphic Novel, 'The War Of The Worlds' originally by H.G Wells. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
Science Fiction writing - Writing a short Science Fiction story - Mini Saga
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Science Fiction writing - Writing a short Science Fiction story - Mini Saga

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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3. The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity using pictures to stimulate the writing of a short story. (Max 100 words.) See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
Writing in chronological order using paragraphs (biography) - David Walliams. Differentiated x3
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Writing in chronological order using paragraphs (biography) - David Walliams. Differentiated x3

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LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs Learners need to sequence the significant events of the life of David Walliams and then re-write them using paragraphs. 3 Levels of differentiation: (3 Sheets) MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’
Design a Theme Park leaflet with template (KS2)
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Design a Theme Park leaflet with template (KS2)

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After looking at existing examples of Theme Park Leaflets, (not included) learners design and create their own leaflet using this template. These sheets are designed to be attached inside an exercise book and used in a display. Also included are examples of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a list of useful persuasive phrases to ‘up-level’ the outcome of your learners work. Also included is a short video clip advertsing a theme park and a sample set of success criteria (WMG - What makes good)
World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Ten cross curricular activities)
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World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Ten cross curricular activities)

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Ten high quality stimulating and creative English/ICT/Topic activities to assist the teaching of World War two across the curriculum. Activities include exciting play scripts, newspaper and news reader report reading/writing, proof reading evacuee diaries, Spreadsheets to show the number of children evacuated, rationing problem solving activity, a discussion of Aerial Photographs from WW2 and a useful KWL grid. Enjoy massive savings with this exclusive bundle!
WW2 Air Raid Play Script - Model text and blank template. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy
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WW2 Air Raid Play Script - Model text and blank template. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy

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Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)
The War of the Worlds - Proof reading text activity. Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated
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The War of the Worlds - Proof reading text activity. Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated

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LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. 3 Levels of differentiation: MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing original science fiction stories. * The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*
Proof Reading  Activities (Yr 5&6). Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated
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Proof Reading Activities (Yr 5&6). Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated

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LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling Three proof reading activities included in this bundle: *An evacuee's diary entry *A biography - David Walliams *An extract from War of the Worlds. Read the texts, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections. 3 Levels of differentiation: MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
Fruit Smoothie Making / Writing instructions. Complete Unit of Work
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Fruit Smoothie Making / Writing instructions. Complete Unit of Work

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A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2 10 resources are attached including: *Engaging PowerPoint presentations *Recipe ideas *Planning worksheets *Evaluation activities *Instructional sequencing activity *Model text *Template for an advertising poster *Success criteria (WMG)
WW2 News reader's report - Model text and video link. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy/Oracy
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WW2 News reader's report - Model text and video link. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy/Oracy

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Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource. Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example. Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils. *Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.