A 20 page PDF workbook for young emerging readers and writers. Suitable for KS1 or SEN children further up the school. Each page has a picture as a clue and a few sentences telling the pupil what they have to write about. Activities include All About Me, Superheroes, descriptive and imaginative writing, writing a list, writing a poem, writing book reviews and predicting from a picture clue. There is space for the children to write about 5/6 sentences. This can be printed out as a complete workbook for individual children. Pages may also be printed out as separate worksheets for display. A powerpoint presentation is included to be used for model writing.

A fantastic 32 page resource on Roald Dahl's novel The Twits suitable for KS1 and 2. Includes:- Book reviews which are differentiated Descrptive and imaginative writing Writing Lists Text evidence Making predictions Retelling parts of the story Writing a recipe Drawing conclusions Phrases Speech Marks SPaG Research skills Write a shortened version of the story I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use.

A 14 page workbook aimed at Yr3/4 or slower learners in KS2 Definition of Nouns, Verbs , Adjectives and Adverbs with follow on writing activities. Children are asked to underline the parts of speech in their own writing in a specific colour. There are short and longer pieces of writing expected. Each page can be printed out separately or put together as one workbook. Great for differentation or composite classes.

Two files included a PDF file and a powerpoint presentation suitable for KS1 and Lower KS2 about mini-beasts found in various habitats. The PDF file can be printed out as individual workbooks for each child. I have included Science activities, literacy activities and a mathematical activity. The Powerpoint could be used with groups.

A super resource to be used by KS1 after reading Drew Daywalt's book The Day the Crayons Quit. A PDF file and a powerpoint presentation full of fun things to do. Can be printed out as a complete workbook or individual sheets for differentation. The powerpoint can be used as presentation for modelled writing. Includes:- descriptive writing, creative writing, speech writing, poetry writing, letter writing, colour synonyms, a quiz, drawing activities, writing a book blurb and book reviews.

This is a pdf file of original poems for KS2. The poems must be read and then each one has an analysis sheet and a written activity to be completed by the pupil. The poems included are about seasons, cities, rivers, shoes and trees. The pupils are asked to answer comprehension questions, use dictionaries to find meanings of words, create their own poems and look for types of words. The workbook may be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual poetry exercises.

Stuck for ideas for poetry? Here is a PDF file of poetry starters which are suitable for KS1 and KS2. The children are given the opening lines (mostly 2) of a poem based around the sea, about creatures, people, pirates and sea features eg rockpools. These prompts are to stimulate the children's imaginations to write their own poetry. They can be printed out, laminated and kept for other classes. These are original poem starters written by me, a published author and shortlisted Tes Author for Bev Evans Award 2017. If you purchase don't forget to review.

To celebrate Roald Dahl and this publication with new illustrations by Quentin Blake I have created this 27 page PDF file. It is a super resource and can be printed out as a complete workbook. It covers characters in the story, writing tasks and drawing activities making it a fun workbook for all the children at different levels of achievement. Tasks include: Internet Research, descriptive and imaginative writing, empathy with the characters, sound words, book reviews, speech writing, sentence construction, a newspaper report and a little bit of Science regarding animals and their sense of smell. Powerpoint also included for class discussion. I will be delighted to have feedback if you purchase this.

This is a 21 page workbook for upper Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 It is cross curricular including history, geography, numeracy and literacy as well as ICT researching the internet. Fact Sheet about Egypt and comprehension questions Map work Fact sheet about The River Nile and comprehension questions Fact Sheet about Pyramids and mathematical questions re faces, edges, and vertices Tutankhaman fact sheet and acrostic poem to create Internet research on gods and cats and Egyptian inventions Daily life:- design jewelery and say what materials were used.

A 20 page workbook A selection of book reviews useful for differentation. They can be printed out individually or as a whole unit. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2. Looking at titles, authors, settings, characters, recommendations etc. A great resource for a mixed ability class. I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classwork

An original story written for Early Years and KS1 outlining events for Holy Week. A PDF file and powerpoint presentation. Can be used in a number of ways. 1.Class assembly with children reading each daily entry while others perform role play activities. 2. A guided reading activity or a mini class novel 3. A printed workbook as there are activity pages included Consists of story pages, writing and drawing activities, a word mat , a timeline from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

KS2 will love this series of worksheets based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. A pdf file to be printed out either as a complete workbook or as individual worksheets for differentation. Would be fantastic to use for project work on pirates. There are 28 differentiated worksheets including, descriptive writing, diary entry, poster making, character traits, drawing activities, book reviews, comic strips, internet activities and sorting character activities. There are also opportunities for children to write their own poems and pirate stories. This is a similar resource to my ,recommended by TES, Roald Dahl Resources.

A Workbook with original poems written by me. Suitable for upper KS1 and KS2 Poems:- Changing Seasons, The Dark Hedges and Chestnuts Poetry analysis Worksheet for each poem Comprehension Worksheet for each poem Acrostic Poem Worksheet Autumn Poem Worksheet

This resource will be useful for Upper KS1 and KS2 on Transition Days or the start of the year. It is recommended that the children work with a partner as there are a series of discussion Taskcards. Included in this 20 page resource:- Taskcards for talking and listening on noise, behaviour, bullying, happiness, why rules are needed. Creative writing in pairs make up list of rules for a) Classroom b) Playground 4 word walls for laminating and display Design two posters a) Classroom Rules b) Playground Rules

This resource is a workbook of 30 pages with writing and drawing activities to use alongside the reading of EB White's Charlotte's Web. It is suitable for Upper Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. It can be printed in black and white as individual sheets or as a workbook for the entire class. It includes writing diary entries, character profiles, descriptions, newspaper articles, persuausive writing, letters and poems. There are also a few comprehension questions, vocabulary tasks and internet research tasks. Design a poster and draw the characters you liked.

This 34 page resource is for KS2 and consists of a PDF file and Powerpoint presentation. The slides may be printed out as individual worksheets for differentation or as a complete workbook for each child. They can be used after the novel has been completed or while the children are reading it. Guided reading sessions would be a great time to use the worksheets either individualy or with groups of children. Writing, drawing research activities are included. Cross-curricular themes including Literacy, Science, RE Art and Geography are included. The following will give teachers an idea of what to expect from this resource:- Descriptive writing of characters and The Island Diary writing Comparing and contrasting characters Argumentative writing Opinion/fact Spelling Speech Research skills:- Leprosy, The Philippines, The Bible and Facts about The Author Drawing activities:- new cover, characters, map Life cycle of a butterfly Themes in the novel Writing a book review Craft:- How to make a symmetrical butterfly

This is a PDF file for KS1. It consists of my own original poems, a rhyming verse and an old ballad connected to Summer. The poetry is based on the seaside,sand, gardens, forests, birds and flowers in the summer. Each poem has follow up worksheets involving creative writing, poetry writing , rhythm and rhyme, internet research, grammar, drawing activities, writing a postcard, writing lists and dictionary work on words and meanings.Mainly beneficial for KS1 but could be used with low achievers in KS2. Plenty of room for differentation.

A superb resource for KS1 and 2 with a selection of original and famous stories, poems and legends with a Christmas Theme. 26 page resource and powerpoint presentation. Poem: A Child's Christmas with comprehension questions and then pupils have to write an acrostic poem. Poem: The Candy Cane with comprehension questions followed by descriptive writing activity My Favourite Christmas decoration Story/Legend: Mrs Babushka with comprehension questions and imaginative writing activity Complete the story Poem: All in Red activity write a red poem Poem: All in Green activity write a green poem Poem extract: The Christmas Party activity write a list and draw Legend: How Robin got his Red Breast with comprehension questions and Internet research to find Legend of the Christmas Tree Poem: The Kitchen Table with comprehension questions Poem extract: Silver Bells activity write a Father Christmas Poem

Original poems and stories written by me for KS1 on the theme of Christmas with accompanying comprehension questions and a few grammar activities, find the rhyming words and parts of speech. Story 1 Follow the Star Poem 1 Candy Cane Story 2 Tinsel Cottage Story 3 Legend of the Robin Poem 2 Christmas Bits and Bobs This is a PDF file but I have also included a powerpoint presentation. This is a great resource to use with your children in the week before Christmas. The stories and poems could be used to stimulate the children's own writing.