Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year when we light the world with our Christmas trees and joy. So, get ready to sleigh the holiday season with English resources that are snow joke! This festive “A Christmas Carol” Scaffolded Reading Comprehension (Adapted from Charles Dickens’ Christmas Story) will have your students saying, “Yule love learning this Christmas!” This resource is best used over a number of lessons. Why not download this as part of a bundle? 5 Classic Christmas Stories Reading Comprehension Bundle What’s included? 2 x A4 Page Story 3 x Pages of Vocabulary Worksheets • Vocabulary word bank with meanings • Fill in the gap activity • Word association grid • Write own sentences 3x Pages of Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions • Remembering and Understanding: Fact retrieval (Questions 1-6) • Analysing and Applying: Character, setting, theme and figurative language analysis (Questions. 7-12) • Evaluating and Creating (Questions 13-15) ANSWERS INCLUDED Are you looking for other English resources and activities this holiday season? Christmas 6 Christmas English Activity Bundle 6 x Christmas English Writing Bundle 7 Christmas Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle 5 Christmas Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle General Language 9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle 13 English Classroom Display Bundle Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year when we light the world with our Christmas trees and joy. So, get ready to sleigh the holiday season with English resources that are snow joke! This festive “The Fir-Tree” story adapted from Hans Christian Andersen, will have your students saying, “Yule love learning this Christmas!” This resource is best used over a number of lessons. Why not download this as part of a bundle? 5 Classic Christmas Stories Reading Comprehension Bundle What’s included? 1.5 x A4 Page Story 3 x Pages of Vocabulary Worksheets • Vocabulary word bank with meanings • Fill in the gap activity • Word association grid • Write own sentences 3x Pages of Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions • Remembering and Understanding: Fact retrieval (Questions 1-6) • Analysing and Applying: Character, setting, theme and figurative language analysis (Questions. 7-12) • Evaluating and Creating (Questions 13-15) ANSWERS INCLUDED What about some of these other resources? Christmas 6 Christmas English Activity Bundle 6 x Christmas English Writing Bundle 7 Christmas Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle 5 Christmas Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle General Language 9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle 13 English Classroom Display Bundle Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year when we light the world with our Christmas trees and joy. So, get ready to sleigh the holiday season with English resources that are snow joke! This festive simile figurative language workbook will have your students saying, “Yule love learning this Christmas!” Why not download this as part of a bundle? 7 Christmas Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle What’s included? Information page Examples Task 1 – Matching similes to meanings Task 2 – Filling in the blanks - similes Task 3 – Draw the simile Task 4 – Finish the simile Task 5 – Using similes in action Are you looking for other English resources and activities this holiday season? Christmas 6 x Christmas English Writing Bundle 5 Christmas Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle 6 Christmas English Activity Bundle Thanksgiving 5 Thanksgiving English Writing Bundle 4 Thanksgiving Scaffolded English Reading Comprehension Bundle 5 Thanksgiving Bitesize Reading Comprehension 9 Thanksgiving English Activities – Fillers and Starters 7 Thanksgiving Figurative Language English Bundle General Language 9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle 13 English Classroom Display Bundle Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year when we light the world with our Christmas trees and joy. So, get ready to sleigh the holiday season with English resources that are snow joke! This festive alliteration figurative language workbook will have your students saying, “Yule love learning this Christmas!” Why not download this as part of a bundle? 7 Christmas Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle What’s included? Information page Examples Task 1 – Identifying alliteration Task 2 – Creating alliteration Task 3 – Completing alliteration sentences Task 4 – Writing own alliteration Task 5 – Alliteration in a poem Are you looking for other English resources and activities this holiday season? Christmas 6 x Christmas English Writing Bundle 5 Christmas Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle 6 Christmas English Activity Bundle 5 Classic Christmas Stories Reading Comprehension Bundle Thanksgiving 5 Thanksgiving English Writing Bundle 4 Thanksgiving Scaffolded English Reading Comprehension Bundle 5 Thanksgiving Bitesize Reading Comprehension 9 Thanksgiving English Activities – Fillers and Starters 7 Thanksgiving Figurative Language English Bundle General Language 9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle Reading Strategies Pair of Resources

Free EUROS 2024 Crossword- enjoy and review! If you’re looking for something that will engage your students further I have also created a Differentiated reading comprehension Self-editing spelling worksheet EUROS 2024 Acitivty Pack EUROS 2024 English Word Unscramble + Match the Flag Activity (Perfect End of Year Activity!) Or why not buy the bundle, which includes everything!? All for the EUROS 2024! Try it out!

Enjoy this free Black History Month Crossword! Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!) 10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle Black History Month Activity Bundle 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle Black History Month English Writing Bundle

Enjoy this free crossword! Are you looking for other language based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store: Halloween Activity English Bundle 7 Halloween Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle 10 Halloween Spooky Stories Figurative Language and Analysis Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook Bundle 9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary Dracula Gothic Literature Fiction Reading Mini-Unit English Workbook What about some Black History Month resources? 10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle Black History Month Activity Bundle 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle Black History Month English Writing Bundle

Fairtrade is an important issue to tackle in your classroom, and what better way to engage students than during Fairtrade Fortnight!? This information text is a starting point for your students’ curiosities surrounding the topic. What’s included? 1 x 2 A4 Page Information Text with headings and references. 1 x Vocabulary page with match the word to the meaning activity 2 x A4 Page Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions (10 questions) Answers included.

Are you looking for educational ways to end the year? This reading comprehension about a summer family trip to the seaside is the perfect way for your students (and yourself!) to get excited for the holidays! Deeply descriptive, this reading comprehension takes the students through the journey toward their destination where they experience fun and challenges. A prior knowledge of literary devices and answering analytical and conceptual questions would be ideal for Levels 2-3, whereas the Level 1 question worksheet should be accessible to most students in upper primary/middle school grade levels. What’s included in the PDF? Two-page reading comprehension 3 x 10 differentiated question worksheets (Levels 1-3) Questions include vocabulary, fact retrieval, literary device questions, analytical and conceptual questions Answers for all three levels (10 pages in total) Enjoy and please review!

Are you looking for a way to engage your students in Eid al-Adha? This bundle includes a presentation, reading comprehension and creative activity. Suitable for upper primary/middle school age. Included is Presentation (link to Canva template - free account needed): Explore the significance of Eid al-Adha in Islam Read a story of Ibrahim and Ishmael Explore traditions associated with Eid al-Adha Reading comprehension: Two-page realistic fiction story about Ibrahim’s faith and willingness to sacrifice Ishmael. 15 reading comprehension questions that include fact retrieval, vocabulary, literary devices, analytical and conceptual (scaffolded so more difficult questions appear on the last page - giving you the option to leave out or give to higher level students). Answers included along with a mention of which type of question it is. Creative activity: Hand template for creative activity surrounding sharing and kindness - teacher needs to include colours etc.

Do your students need support writing fluently? Using word mats are a great scaffold to get your students where they need to be with their writing. This two-page transition word mat includes some tips for students on the following areas relating to personal narratives or more general narrative writing: Sequencing events (time order / cause and effect) Contrasting ideas (contrast and concession) Adding information (examples, adding details, and emphasis) Smoothing flow (general flow, summarizing, and repeating an idea) Emotional connection (expressing feeling and emphasizing emotions) Building problem or conflict Creating suspense or tension High point or turning point Reflecting on the experience Connecting to the reader

Are you looking for something to engage your students at the start of class? Or what about when you finish an activity sooner than planned and forgot to have a ‘Plan B’? These 15 short, 5 minute English activities will save you time and stress! They are fully editable, so you can copy and create more slides as you need. Upon purchase you will receive a link to Canva (free to sign up and use!) to an editable template (you can download the PPT file from there). The following slides are included: Word of the day (enhancing vocabulary) Riddle me this! (Deciphering riddles) Pun-tastic (re-writing sentences with puns to ‘make sense’) Mystery message (word scramble) Word wonder (making smaller words out of a bigger word) Emoji emotions (writing about emotions) Quote crew (reading quotes and writing their own) Describe it! (Using sensory words, adjective and adverbs to describe a picture) Synonym showdown (writing synonyms of common words) Awesome antonyms (thinking of opposites of common words) Grammar gallop (identifying incorrect grammar in sentences and correcting them) Figurative language fun (writing metaphors and similes from pictures) Story starter stage (5 minute short story prompts) News blast! (Writing informatively about a topic) Tongue twister time (practicing funny tongue twisters with a partner)

Do you need a reference point in your classroom that both informs and inspires your students to write fluently? This set of 5 posters will remind your students of the key elements needed to make their writing fluent. The best thing is, these posters can be printed, laminated and kept for years! This saves you time, money and your impact on the environment. What’s included? 5 x A4 posters: What is fluency? Build your fluency The power of words Sentence structure Read to write Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love! If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products! 13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School

Are you looking for a fun way to get your students thinking past weak verbs and developing their vocabulary? This verb goals football display will support them to think in more depth about the verbs they use when speaking and writing. The best thing is, these posters can be printed, laminated and kept for years! This saves you time, money and your impact on the environment. What’s included? 21 page football themed display that is designed so you can alternate the word per week or even a few per week: 1 x title poster - “Verb Goals - Using Verbs Meaningfully” 20 x “weak verb” + “stronger verb” synonyms: Say Go Get Put Make Do Have Tell See Look Find Give Take Want Walk Run Jump Sit Like Think Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love! If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products! 13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School

Critical thinking is an essential skill to build across the curriculum. Students often need reference points to progress through the critical thinking process - such as when using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework. I religiously use displays such as these in my classroom, they enable students to use the critical thinking process more independently. What’s included? 7 x A4 Posters: Cover poster with the Bloom’s Taxonomy coloured pyramid stating each phase 6 x posters that match each tier of the pyramid in name and colour. Each has verb and sentence starter examples. Final note: Why Bloom’s Taxonomy? Bloom’s Taxonomy is a powerful tool that helps educators design learning experiences that challenge and engage students at every level. By providing a clear framework for categorizing cognitive skills, teachers can create lessons that move students beyond simple memorization towards higher-order thinking. From recalling facts to creating new ideas, Bloom’s Taxonomy ensures that students are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love! If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products! 13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School

Unleash Your Students’ Reading Potential! Transform your classroom into a reading adventure with this comprehensive set of engaging worksheets. Designed to boost reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, these worksheets cover a range of strategies, from predicting and questioning to analyzing and evaluating. Watch as your students become confident, independent readers who love to explore new worlds! What’s Included? 10 x A4 Portrait Worksheets Prediction power up Brainstorm boost Imagination station Question quest Detective mode Rewind replay Focus fitness Character profile Think tank Book review Perfect for: • Differentiated learning • Homework assignments • Literacy centers • Small group instruction Download now and ignite a passion for reading in your students! You might also like: Reading Strategies English Classroom Display Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Bundle Literature Circle English Posters Literature Circle Role Bookmarks and Badges - English Reading Strategies Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle Reading Journal Workbook

Do you want to improve the verbal reasoning of your students? Try this ‘odd one out’ worksheet to test the vocabulary skills of your students. Each row has five options and the students must color the box with the word that doesn’t fit in the sequence. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle Answers included. Please review!

Do your students need some work on their verbal reasoning skills? Analogies are an essential skill for students to build throughout their time at school. This worksheet is designed to tackle part-to-whole analogies. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a larger bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle What’s Included? 2 x Pages with 12 Questions. Questions 1-6 are multiple choice Questions 7-12 are fill in the gaps at the end of the analogy. Answers Included