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 :)
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 :)
Resource includes differentiated daily practice sheets for this spelling sound.
Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.
A blank spelling sheet is also included with this resource.
Resource includes differentiated daily practice sheets for this spelling sound and a display sheet for the whiteboard which could be printed out for use in group games etc.
Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.
A blank spelling sheet is also included with this resource.
A range of tried and tested resources for developing the teaching and learning of Healthy living / Food within the KS2 classroom. (Ages 7-11)
Resources include:
*A starter quiz plus introductory PowerPoint about food groups.
*Group thinking skills tasks
*Writing about the day in a life of a healthy/unhealthy person using a storyboard.
*Counting calories to plan healthy meals (Maths)
*Matching food to their groups using pictures and an eatwell plate.
*5-a-day activities
*KWL grid
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.
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on 'The Beatles'. The final task focuses on writing an interview text between a reporter and a member of 'The Beatles'. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are good opportunities for focused research on the musician of your choice. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a model interview script with Sir Paul McCartney and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several sessions to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
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!
Resource includes differentiated daily practice sheets for this spelling sound and a display sheet for the whiteboard which could be printed out for use in group games etc.
Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.
A blank spelling sheet and word search are also included with this resource.
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 vocabulary square to stimulate powerful words and phrases for use 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!
National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around a short biography of the famous Children's author. Answers also included.
Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests!
National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
These activities have been used with Year 4, 5 & 6 to reinforce the practice of well formed, cursive handwriting. They were integrated into guided reading lessons as a separate reinforcement task.
Tasks: Pupils copy individual words and sentences based on a variety of stimulating people and topics.
1. Jonah Lomu
2. David Walliams
3. Neil Armstrong
4. The War of the Worlds
5. The boy who cried wolf!
Six National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include:
*David Walliams *Inventors *The Romans
*The Tudors *British Birds *Classic poetry
Also see the premier bundle package which includes 9 tests!
National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal assessment for learning activity when finding out about a famous person
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box).
A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3.
The following resources are attached, including:
*Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief.
*An animated video link (from when Pandora was created)
*Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.)
*Differentiated comprehension tasks
*Use of alternative words (synonyms).
*Power words and special phrases worksheets
*Vocabulary grid for collection of key words
*Model text for a drama/play script activity
*Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending.
*Writing planning sheet
*Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
A full unit of work based around creating a talent show - This is a rich task aimed at embracing the principles of the new curriculum.
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which have been tried and tested in the classroom in KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clips, worksheets, suggested activities, presentations, a plan for your show, job descriptions and evaluation materials are included. A comparison is made between 1960’s talent shows and the modern day format. This was used at the end of a topic based around the 1960’s.
Learners cut out the foods and stick them on the plate template ensuring they match the correct food groups. Introduction PowerPoint also included to engage learners.
Extension tasks - Look at the table of foods and decide/ research which quantities and types make up part of your 5-a-day (Fruit & Vegetables). All worksheets included.
Tried and tested classroom resource.Please note - images are clip art
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’
Six high quality stimulating and creative English activities to assist the teaching of this topic across the curriculum. Activities include reading comprehensions, data collection sheets, leaflet designs, poetry and persuasive text writing.
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Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal Asessment for learning activity when beginning the new topic.
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
What should you do if.......
*Your tent catches fire?
*Heavy rain floods your campsite?
*You get lost?
*Wild animals attack your tent?
*You run out of water?
*One of your camping party falls ill?
Resource pack includes teaching presentation, worksheets for two levels of differentiation and sample answers.
This activity has been developed to assist pupils in writing an effective description of the differences between rich and poor Tudor people from a first person perspective.
There are two sheets of visual stimuli to support this activity and a sample set of answers.
Suitable for pupils in KS2, this activity has been previously used with learners in year 3&4.
