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 :)
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!
Each group has a number of rationing tokens to spend. Work out the number of clothing items you can buy with your allowance. 4 Excel documents included, which can be printed if required.
Fully editable Powerpoint presentation on rationing is included (with some cross curricular welsh).
Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder)
Skills targeted:
To work within a budget
To present and extract information in charts and tables
A handwriting practice sheet based on words and sentences from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells.
Pupils copy the words and sentences using cursive handwriting.
Please take a look at my other lesson material based on 'Science Fiction' writing and 'The War of the Worlds'.
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.
This resource includes a stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, a sample biography and suggestions for effective success criteria.
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’ life.
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*
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 story mountain planner to develop initial ideas for a science fiction story.
A model text and ideas for success criteria are included within the PowerPoint.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
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!
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! 7 detailed sessions are included plus a free handwriting exercise and National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction the science fiction genre
*Writing a mini-saga
*Describing a setting
*Developing character descriptions
*Plots, problems and solutions.
*Powerful vocabulary and phrase choices.
*Planning a story using a 'Story Mountain Planner' template.
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from 'The War of the Worlds'.
*Handwriting exercise sheet.
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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!
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!
A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
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.
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)
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.
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 a biography of David Walliams’ life.
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
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.
Word examples: vixen, tigress, actor, stallion, drake, prince.
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.
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.
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.
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.
