KS2 Powerpoint - Descriptive Writing Paragraph Models: Dragon Volcano Earthquake Abandoned House Chiller Intro - Alone! These paragraphs can be used to illustrate key features of KS2 descriptive writing. Can also be used as ideas/models for story starters. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2.

A fun set of mini cross stitch pattern motifs to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also. I have designed and completed many cross stitch projects with KS2 pupils. However, many of the simpler motifs could be suitable for Upper KS1. **There are 20 motifs included in the pack. ** The patterns are all pdfs. They are included in a zip file. Please unzip to access. Patterns included: Ship; Globe; Magnifying glass with bug (science); Football; Computer screen; Abc/123/Maths symbols; Sport trophy; Christmas Tree; Holly; Books; Art; Music; Butterfly; Crown; Bee; Union Flag; Umbrella; Heart. The motifs range from those which are very simple to complete to others which have more detail to them. All are quick to sew. Most motifs are approximately 8cm - 10cm (3”- 4”). . Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch. There is also a sheet which contains photos of all the finished motifs as guidance. The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of thread at a time (to create sufficient thickness) and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. All lettering on the motifs is completed in back stitch. The borders can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank. I have also included a sheet containing basic ‘how to’ cross stitch/back stitch instructions. The pack represents good value for money as the motifs are varied and can be used for many different occasions – or just for fun – individually or part of a larger project. A great time saver. I hope your pupils enjoy cross stitching! Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Positive Mind Set Design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781

Buy this pack of narratives and structure guidance sheets to utilise as examples to use in creative writing/descriptive writing sessions. Primarily used for Year 6 Literacy Groups. Could be suitable for lower KS2 Year Groups. Originally used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their literacy descriptive writing exercises. Included: Earthquake/Volcanoes Collection • Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories. • Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives Chiller/Suspense Collection • Two short chiller stories (one of which is annotated with a structure summary • Chiller/Suspense Key Features Sheet • Chiller word and phrases Idea cards • The 5 senses – descriptive writing guidance

A modern re-telling of the popular fairy tale. Suitable for use in KS1 as a simple story example; an early comprehension exercise - and also for KS2 - as a tool for comprehension; descriptive, creative writing example, illustrating varied sentence structures, use of dialogue to progress story, variety of punctuation and figurative language. There are some straightforward questions at the end of the powerpoint for use if needed. See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! Powerpoint and written: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Abandoned House https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494

A fun wordsearch covering the Hunger Games Book 1 by Suzanne Collins. Suitable for Upper KS2 and Year 7.

Simple powerpoint to explain the difference between metaphors and similes. Useful as part of Literacy lessons, especially when discussing figurative language to use in creative writing. KS2 Further grammar resources can be found at below links: Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471 Simple antonym/synonym matching game: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122

A wordsearch relating to the book Skellig by David Almond. Suitable for Upper KS2 and above.

Fun powerpoint for use as morning starter or filler fun activity. Suitable for KS2 A KS1 ‘name 5 things’ can be found on this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13038457

Here are two simple, fun cross stitch patterns to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also. The pattern charts are on pdfs. They have coloured blocks. Each block is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture. The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The wing shapes are completed in simple back stitch. Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the pictures. Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can also be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Positive Mind Set Design ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781 Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137

Cross Stitch Positive Words Binca Pattern Positive Mind set cross stitch pattern on binca fabric Here is a simple, fun cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although it may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also. ** Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve** I have included some basic information/instructions and a pattern as a pdf with coloured crosses. Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The border can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank. Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the design. Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137

Creative Writing Resource for KS2 Great descriptive/creative writing bundle for the generation of chiller or suspense stories. Included: • two short chiller stories (one of which is annotated with a structure summary alongside) • Descriptive writing feature guidance • Chiller structure/feature word bank cards • Vocabulary idea card This has been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their chiller stories.

KS2 Year 6 Sats Reading Comprehension – ‘Retrieval’ and ‘Word Meaning in Context’ Practice The questions that follow the short fiction story (The Hare and The Tortoise’ by Aesop ) cover content domains: 2a = to give or explain the meaning of words in context. 2b = retrieve and record information or identify key details from fiction and non-fiction. They are straightforward questions written in the style of SATS retrieval/word meaning questions. Another retrieval/meaning/summary practice story with questions can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13019793

Great resource pack for Remembrance activities – particularly about why we use the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Included: • In Flanders Field Poem by John McCrae with written commentary. • Information Sheet re: the history of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. • Information Sheet on Remembrance Day. Also included: • A simple cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although may be suitable for upper K2 also. (Cross Stitch Poppy Additional Information: The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material.) See also resource which just has the poppy cross stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 See also other Remembrance resources on following links: • Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825 • All About Remembrance/Armistice Day including what it represents/history/the poppy as a symbol/relevance of ‘In Flanders Field’ Poem by John McCrae. KS2 Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081421

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model: A Mystery! Starter Paragraph set in 3 different times - past/present/future. These paragraphs can be used to illustrate key features of KS2 descriptive writing pupils all start with the same character at the beginning of a mystery story, but chooses one of 3 beginnings - each paragraph sets the character in a different time - one from the past, one present day and one set in the future. Fun way to encourage creative writing. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2.

**Cross Stitch Poppy ** Here is a simple, cross stitch pattern of the Poppy – the symbol of remembrance - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1. The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle. If you wish the poppy pattern along with information sheets about Flanders Field and the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance, please see my separate resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12712522 Further cross stitch designs can be found on following links: Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Positive Mind Set design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781 Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137

Here is a simple quick to make Christmas Tree cross stitch pattern - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1. The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions. Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Christmas Card! Finished size: approx: 3" x 2" The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle. Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137 Positive Mind Set Design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph– Abandoned House Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint) Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

This resource can be used in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes • Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories. Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups. If you liked this resource, see my other resource pack on earthquake/volcano descriptive writing which includes additional resources - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584 This separate resource includes: • Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes. Thank you!

Short Story Powerpoint - Creative/Descriptive Writing Example. Suitable for use in KS1/KS2 - as a tool for comprehension; descriptive, creative writing story example, illustrating varied sentence structures, variety of punctuation and figurative language. There are some straightforward questions at the end of the powerpoint for use if needed. See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! Powerpoint and written: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Abandoned House https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494

Fun powerpoint for use as morning starter or filler fun activity. Suitable for KS1 KS2 Name 5 Things can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13038464