KS2 Reading Comprehension Guidance Information and guidance for pupils on what inference is and how to answer inference questions - with examples. Covers SATs content domain: 2d: “Make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text.” This information plus an exercise with a paragraph and inference questions can be found as a Word document at the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13182694 Further KS2 comprehension exercises covering retrieval/meaning/summary – content domains 2a/2b and 2c can be found at the following links: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13019793 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13018091

KS2 Year 6 Sats Reading Comprehension – Inference – Summary and Practice Exercise Two elements included: • A simple explanation of what ‘inference’ is and guidance as to how pupils could approach answers. • A comprehension passage with inference questions (and suggested answers). The questions cover the KS2 SATs content domain ‘2d’ 2d: = to make inferences from the text/explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text. A powerpoint with the inference explanation on slides is available at this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13182891 Further KS2 comprehension exercises covering retrieval/meaning/summary – content domains 2a/2b and 2c can be found at the following links: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13019793 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13018091

KS2 Resource which gives information about the history of Remembrance/Armistice Day; what it represents/what happens on Remembrance Day and why we use a poppy as our symbol of Remembrance and significance of ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae. PDF. See also resource of a poppy cross stitch design with instructions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 See also other Remembrance resources on following links: • In Flanders Field Poem – with commentary/Information re history of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance and including the poppy cross stitch design pattern: • Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825

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. Resource is both as word/jpg docs and combined PDF for ease of access. (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

A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today. Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays. Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a Powerpoint for ease of use in lessons at this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986547 Also, a fun free Shakespeare wordsearch can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Volcano Eruption Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation. 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-12984370 Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Dragons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (ppwerpoint) KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 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

KS2 Year 6 Sats Reading Comprehension – ‘Retrieval’ / ‘Word Meaning in Context’ /Summary 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. 2c = to summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph. They are straightforward SATS style questions. Another retrieval/meaning practice story with questions can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13018091

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

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 potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today. Powerpoint for easy use. Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays. Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a PDF for ease of printing here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13059828 Also a fun, free Shakespeare wordsearch here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853

Great descriptive/creative writing example - erupting volcano! Descriptive paragraph included plus: Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of the point at which a volcano erupts. Illustrates expanded noun phrases//fronted adverbials/varied sentence structures Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! Powerpoint : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 Dragons as a word doc: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Abandoned House: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 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 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981

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!

Useful timeline for Goodnight Mister Tom. PDF. The table maps out with the time period covered by the story with corresponding Chapter numbers and corresponding events of the war alongside. Good for providing context of the story. I have included a copy without the colour background for ease of printing if necessary as well as a colour copy for display. Further Remembrance resources: • Poppy cross stitch design - useful resource to use alongside GMT/as a Remembrance resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 • KS2 In Flanders Field Poem/History of the Poppy/Remembrance Day Info plus Cross Stitch Poppy Pattern https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12712522 • KS2 Remembrance/Armistice Day - what it represents/history/Poppy as a symbol of remembrance PDF https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081421 • Remembrance Wordsearch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825 (free resource)

Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - using dragons as the subject matter. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. Also included is a word bank to generate ideas. Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2. Download to access full paragraph and word bank. Contained in zip file. **This resource is also available at following link as a Powerpoint **: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 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) Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (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

Great descriptive/creative writing powerpoint - using dragons as the subject matter. Download file to see full paragraph and word bank. Great value for money. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. **Included: Creative writing paragraph about a dragon awakening in his lair and flying off to find his next victim and also a word bank to generate ideas. ** Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 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) Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (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

A Greek Myth Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined Powerpoint Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice. Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story. This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6. This resource is also available as a Word Document for ease of printing using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092

Two short chiller stories which can be used as a great model for KS2 to write their own narratives. The models have been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their own chiller stories. Second story is annotated with a structure summary alongside. See my other Chiller resource pack (link below) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581 This separate resource pack includes in addition to the stories: • Chiller structure/feature word bank cards Descriptive writing feature guidance • Vocabulary idea card

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

Buy this pack of** 3 **narratives 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. Included: Earthquake/Volcano story Chiller/Suspense stories (second story annotated with structure guidance) A Greek Myth re-imagined - featuring Theseus and Hydra. An imagined greek myth featuring Theseus and Hydra - used to assist pupils to invent their own version of a Greek Myth. My other resource packs with additional material for earthquakes/volcano and chiller/suspense narrative construction can be found here : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581 Thank you for looking at my resource.

Powerpoint covering some of main aspects of KS2 Figurative Language devices: Alliteration/Metaphor/Simile Power of 3/Repetition Personification Powerful adjectives/adverbs Use of 5 senses to make writing more impactful Plus example paragraph for illustration purposes. Here are further links for KS2 Paragraph Examples: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph and Wordbank (Powerpoint) – Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Same paragraph as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 KS2 Creative Writing/Using figurative language – how to make writing more exciting: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981