Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
The bundle focuses on some of the greatest football players ever: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Pele. The bundle contains three reading comprehension activities about the individual players, three biography writing units, and a discussion based writing activity about who is the greatest soccer player of all time. The activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
19 Lessons, or 19 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are three reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Lionel Messi
Diego Maradona
Pele
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are three biography writing units about the same players. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the greatest soccer player of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.
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A bundle of three reading comprehension activities about Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona. Each activity has a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about the famous stars whilst developing their comprehension skills.
This bundle contains the following activities:
Lionel Messi
Pele
Diego Maradona
Included in each PDF printable resource:
A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
A wordsearch puzzle
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These resources are great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.
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Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of Argentinian soccer superstar, Lionel Messi. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
NO PREP is needed!
Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.
Included in the close reading activity:
An informational text
A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
Included in the biography writing unit:
Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
A template for students to write up their neat biography text
This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Guided reading sessions
Reading & writing interventions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
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An informational writing unit and reading comprehension activities about Mount Everest. The activities focus on facts about the highest mountain in the world and move on to look into early summit attempts and the mountain today. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
Included in the Informational Writing Unit:
Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
A template for students to write up their neat informational text
A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
Included in the Reading Activity:
A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
An informational text
A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz about the text
An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
The reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.
The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.
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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Greece. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Ancient Grecians or famous Greeks such as Socrates, Alexander the Great or Aristotle.
NO PREP is needed!
Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Greece. There are 33 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Greece.
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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 studying the Ancient Grecians or famous Greeks such as Socrates, Alexander the Great or Aristotle.
NO PREP is needed!
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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Greece. There are 33 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Greece.
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The bundle focuses on key areas and figures from Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. The bundle contains six reading comprehension activities, a timeline sorting activity and display, two biography writing units about Alexander the Great and Socrates, an informational text writing unit about Ancient Greece, and a discussion based writing activity about who was the most influential person from Ancient Greece. The activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
23 Lessons, or 23 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
An Overview of Ancient Greece
Socrates
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Homer
Aesop
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are two biography writing units about Socrates and Alexander the Great. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Greece. There are 33 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the first settlers in Greece to the end of the empire. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Greece. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.
Then, there is an informational text writing unit about Ancient Greece. The unit has also been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the most influential person from Ancient Greece. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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An informational writing unit and reading comprehension activities about the outbreak of World War 2, the global war that took place between 1939 and 1945. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
Included in the Informational Writing Unit:
Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
A template for students to write up their neat informational text
A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
Included in the Close Reading Activity:
A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz about the text
An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
The reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.
The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.
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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Egypt. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Ancient Egyptians and famous figures such as Cleopatra or Tutankhamen.
NO PREP is needed!
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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Egypt. There are 30 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is an informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Egypt.
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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Egypt. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 studying the Ancient Egyptians and famous figures such as Cleopatra or Tutankhamen.
NO PREP is needed!
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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Egypt. There are 30 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is an informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Egypt.
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This bundle contains three reading comprehension activities about Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling and A.A. Milne; a discussion-based writing activity about who was the greatest children’s author; and three biography writing units about the same authors.
18 Lessons, or 18 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are three close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
1 – Roald Dahl
2 – J.K. Rowling
3 – A.A. Milne
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are three biography writing units about Roald Dahl, A.A. Milne and J.K. Rowling. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the greatest children’s author. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.
For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.
This bundle contains a timeline display and sorting activity, thirteen reading comprehension activities about key events and figures from the Civil War; two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee; a discussion-based writing activity about who was the most influential general of the war; and an informational writing unit. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling.
32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are thirteen reading activities, or informational texts, about:
Outbreak of American Civil War
American Civil War – A Brief Overview
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg
End of American Civil War & Lincoln Assassination
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
George Meade
Frederick Douglass
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Civil War. There are 37 posters or task cards that include many of the key figures and events from the time period.
Then, there is an informational text writing unit about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on key facts about some of the key events and battles from the war. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential general from the war. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
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This bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Women’s History, and six biography writing units. The activities focus on Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison, Anne Frank, Queen Elizabeth II, Serena Williams, Cleopatra and Ruby Bridges.
34 Lessons, or 34 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Rosa Parks
Greta Thunberg
Marie Curie
J.K. Rowling
Amelia Earhart
Anne Frank
Queen Elizabeth
Serena Williams
Cleopatra
Ruby Bridges
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart and Mae Jemison. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.
For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.
This bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Women’s History, and six biography writing units. The activities focus on Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison, Anne Frank, Mother Teresa, Serena Williams, Cleopatra and Ruby Bridges.
34 Lessons, or 34 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Rosa Parks
Greta Thunberg
Marie Curie
J.K. Rowling
Amelia Earhart
Anne Frank
Mother Teresa
Serena Williams
Cleopatra
Ruby Bridges.
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart and Mae Jemison. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.
For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 studying the Ancient Romans or famous figures such as Julius Caesar.
NO PREP is needed!
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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 33 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome.
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Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Ancient Romans or famous Romans such as Julius Caesar.
NO PREP is needed!
Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.
Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity.
Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome.
For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!
This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges and Barack Obama.
30 Lessons, or 30 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Barack Obama
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Mahatma Gandhi
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.
This bundle contains eight reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson and Frederick Douglass.
32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities about:
Martin Luther King
Nelson Mandela
Jackie Robinson
Barack Obama
Frederick Douglass
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Muhammed Ali
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the NASA astronaut and first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
Firstly, there are reading comprehension activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.
Included in the close reading activity:
A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
A wordsearch puzzle
Included in the biography writing unit:
Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
A template for students to write up their neat biography text
A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Guided reading sessions
Reading & writing interventions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
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Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of the former U.S. President, Barack Obama. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.
NO PREP is needed!
Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.
Included in the close reading activity:
An informational text
A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
Included in the biography writing unit:
Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
A template for students to write up their neat biography text
This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Guided reading sessions
Reading & writing interventions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
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