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English Worksheets Year 1 Set 2
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English Worksheets Year 1 Set 2

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English Worksheets Set 2 A set of 15 English Worksheets covering different areas and skills from the Year 1 English curriculum. These worksheets are suitable for practising and revising the different areas of the curriculum. This set of worksheets covers – compound words plurals common exception words time words capital letters adding un adding -er adding -est adding -ing adding -ed story writing The sheets include useful hints and explanations to support the children in completing the sheets. The English worksheets would be suitable for use in class throughout Year 1 or as revision activities in Year 2 to assess understanding of each skill and for children to practise skills or could be used as a home learning activity for children to practise these skills. The worksheets require no additional teaching resources. They are bright and colourful and have an alien theme to capture children’s interest and imagination. The sheets are aimed at Year 1 children or as revision activities for Year 2 children. For worksheets covering different areas of the Year 1 English curriculum please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/english-worksheets-year-1-12302743 For my bundle of worksheets please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/english-worksheets-year-1-12311312
Fill in the Adjective Game
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Fill in the Adjective Game

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A game focusing on adjectives. The game includes five pictures with sets of sentences to match each picture. Each sentence has a space for an adjective eg The ________ moon is shining in the sky. Children have to think of an adjective to go in the space. If children think of an adjective that nobody else thinks of then they win a point. The aim of the game is to collect three points to win. Children enjoy playing the game and sharing their adjectives. Aimed at Key Stage 1.
Using Adjectives Game
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Using Adjectives Game

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A set of 4 game boards focusing on using adjectives. Each game board features a picture scene and numbered squares. Some squares contain an instruction for children to follow eg say 2 adjectives to describe the sky or find something in the picture that is unusual. Children enjoy playing the game and using adjectives. The game encourages children to use a range of adjectives and introduces children to new adjectives. These game boards can be printed on A3 paper and laminated to be used more than once. Aimed at Key Stage 1.
Word Collector Book
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Word Collector Book

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A word collector book for children to collect a range of words that they can then refer to and use in their written work. The pages in this book are - Amazing Adjectives Valuable Verbs Adventurous Adverbs Noble Nouns Words instead of nice Words instead of said Words linked to size and shape Words linked to colours Words linked to emotions Words linked to characteristics Words linked to the five senses Words linked to material Each page includes either a definition or some key words. Children could have their own copy of the word collector book or there could be a class copy completed with the children. The word collector book helps to expand children’s vocabulary and encourages children to consider the words that they choose to include in their written pieces. Aimed at Key Stage 1 children however could also be used with Lower Key Stage 2 children.
Reading Cards
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Reading Cards

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Year R Reading Cards A set of 15 reading cards for Year R children. Each card contains one question or activity for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Year 1 Reading Cards A set of 15 reading cards for Year 1 children. Each card contains two questions or activities for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Year 2 Reading Cards A set of 16 reading cards for Year 2 children. Each card contains two or more questions or activities for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions.
HFW Reading and Writing Intervention Bundle
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HFW Reading and Writing Intervention Bundle

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Sentence Writing Intervention A sentence writing booster/intervention that can be printed off to create a booklet of activity worksheets for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children who are struggling with writing. The PowerPoint covers five weeks and introduces children to 35 of the 100 high frequency words/hfw. Each week covers reading the focus high frequency words, writing the focus words, cutting and sticking words to make a sentence and then writing a dictated sentence. I have used this activity to encourage children to write sentences with capital letters and full stops and to hold and repeat the sentence in their head. The intervention helps children to gain confidence when they are writing sentences. HFW Reading Intervention A reading intervention that covers 100 high frequency words/HFW. The words are split into 13 sets with five activities for children to complete for each set. The activities are - read the words, find and colour the star words, match and colour words starting with upper and lower case letters, read the sentences including hfw and use the picture to fill in the missing word and read the sentences and draw a picture to match the sentences. Please note that the sets do not contain equal numbers of words due to needing to construct sentences that make sense. Aimed at Early Years and Year 1 children.
Phonics Digraphs and Trigraphs Workbook
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Phonics Digraphs and Trigraphs Workbook

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A phonics activity workbook covering vowel digraphs and trigraphs. Each new sound has three workbook pages - one to practise writing real words, one to identify alien words and one to complete a sentence using the focus sound in a word. There is a space on the sentence writing page for children to draw a picture to match the sentence therefore showing their understanding of the sentence. This activity workbook could be completed as part of a group, independently or could be sent home as home learning/homework. I have also used this workbook as Early Morning Work for children to practise their phonics. The workbook supports children to become more confident with each focus sound and as the activities are repeated for each new sound the children can become more independent when completing the workbook. Aimed at Early Years and Year 1 although could be used as a booster or intervention activity for Year 2 children. For my Split Digraph only version see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-revision-split-digraph-workbook-12149339 For my Phonics Activity Powerpoint see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-activity-12125266 For my Phonics Digraphs and Trigraphs bundle see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-screening-revision-and-practise-12125275
Writing a Story Activity PowerPoint
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Writing a Story Activity PowerPoint

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An English story writing activity to support children when writing a story. Children plan their story using a story plan. This activity then demonstrates to the children how to write each part of their story using the story plan. I use this activity over several days to support children to write their story and will often cover several parts in one lesson with mini plenaries in between reminding children what their writing needs. Children like the little girl who pops up to ask questions to improve the story. The activity could be used in Early Years for orally retelling a story or in Key Stage 1 for writing a story. For my planning activity Powerpoint please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/planning-a-story-12172616 For my Story Planning and Story Writing Bundle please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/story-planning-and-writing-bundle-12173585
Using Conjunctions  Writing Intervention
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Using Conjunctions Writing Intervention

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A sentence writing booster/intervention that can be printed off to create a booklet of activity worksheets for Early Years and Key Stage 1 children who need support to improve their writing. The PowerPoint covers five weeks and introduces children to 34 of the 100 high frequency words/hfw. Each week covers reading the focus high frequency words, writing the focus words, using words to finish a sentence, joining sentences and then writing a sentence including a conjunction. There are 7 or 8 activity sheets for the children to complete each week. I have used this activity to encourage children to improve their sentences using conjunctions. The intervention helps children to gain confidence when they are writing sentences.
Read a Picture PowerPoints and Worksheets
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Read a Picture PowerPoints and Worksheets

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A set of PowerPoints covering different reading skills. Each PowerPoint also has a set of worksheets. Sequencing and Predictions PowerPoint A set of ten pictures each with sequencing and prediction activities. For the prediction activities, children need to answer questions about the picture eg what do you think happened before the fish found the treasure chest or what do you think will happen next. For the sequencing activity, children need to sequence sentences about the picture or complete sentences explaining what they think happened in the story. This PowerPoint encourages lots of discussion and talk from the children. Vocabulary PowerPoint A set of ten pictures and accompanying sentences introducing new vocabulary. For each picture children have to identify a word within the sentences for example the word that describes the cakes or the word that tells you what the bird is doing. Once they have identified the word and talked about it’s meaning they then need to find other words that they could use instead for example they could replace large with huge, oversized. For the next activity children need to read a sentence and talk about what they think one of the words within the sentence means. This activity PowerPoint introduces children to new vocabulary and encourages them to use the picture and the whole sentence to discuss what they think words mean. For some children they will be able to read the sentences independently however for other children I will read the sentence to them or with them depending on their ability. This activity focuses on vocabulary and discussing word meaning and not on children’s reading ability. **Retrieval and Imagination PowerPoint ** A set of ten pictures each with a retrieval activity and an imagination activity. For the retrieval activity, children need to look at the picture and then answer retrieval questions about the picture. For the imagination activity, children look at the picture and answer questions involving their imagination. This gives the children the opportunity to explain their thinking. Aimed at Key Stage 1 children.
Match the Adjective Game
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Match the Adjective Game

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A set of ten pictures and 40 adjective cards. Children select a picture and then pick an adjective card. If children can use the adjective in a sentence about the picture then they keep the card. The aim of the game is to collect three cards to win. This game introduces children to a range of adjectives and encourages children to use these adjectives in sentences. Aimed at Key Stage 1 children.
Adjective Games
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Adjective Games

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Five adjective games aimed at Key Stage 1 children. Adjective Loop/Follow Me Cards A set of 20 adjective loop/follow me cards. Each card features a picture and a list of three adjectives. Children must listen carefully to the three adjectives and see if they match the picture on their card. These cards can be started on any card. Children enjoy playing this game and it teaches them to think about adjectives. Using Adjectives Game A set of 4 game boards focusing on using adjectives. Each game board features a picture scene and numbered squares. Some squares contain an instruction for children to follow eg say 2 adjectives to describe the sky or find something in the picture that is unusual. Children enjoy playing the game and using adjectives. The game encourages children to use a range of adjectives and introduces children to new adjectives. These game boards can be printed on A3 paper and laminated to be used more than once. Adjectives Bingo A set of 9 different bingo boards containing pictures of toys and a set of adjective clues. Children must listen to the adjective clues and check if they have a picture that matches the adjective clues. Fill in the Adjective Game A game focusing on adjectives. The game includes five pictures with sets of sentences to match each picture. Each sentence has a space for an adjective eg The ________ moon is shining in the sky. Children have to think of an adjective to go in the space. If children think of an adjective that nobody else thinks of then they win a point. The aim of the game is to collect three points to win. Children enjoy playing the game and sharing their adjectives. Match the Adjective Game A set of ten pictures and 40 adjective cards. Children select a picture and then pick an adjective card. If children can use the adjective in a sentence about the picture then they keep the card. The aim of the game is to collect three cards to win. This game introduces children to a range of adjectives and encourages children to use these adjectives in sentences.
Alphabet Loop Cards
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Alphabet Loop Cards

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A set of 26 alphabet loop/follow me cards. Each card features a picture and a who has something beginning with __ question. Children must listen carefully to the who has question and see if they have a picture that matches the letter. These cards help children to think about letter names and sounds and to recognise capital letters. These cards can be started on any card. Aimed at Early Years and Key Stage 1 children.
Year 2 Reading Cards
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Year 2 Reading Cards

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A set of 16 reading cards for Year 2 children. Each card contains two or more questions or activities for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Aimed at Year 2
Year 2 Reading Sheets
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Year 2 Reading Sheets

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A set of 14 reading worksheets to complement the Year 2 reading curriculum. Each worksheet contains a series of questions or activities for the children to complete. The sheets focus on different areas of the curriculum for example story sequencing, adjectives and word meanings, questions. These sheets can be used as part of a Guided Reading session and encourage children to focus on different parts of their book. Aimed at Year 2
Early Years and KS1 Reading
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Early Years and KS1 Reading

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Read a Picture PowerPoints and Worksheets A set of PowerPoints covering different reading skills. Each PowerPoint also has a set of worksheets. Sequencing and Predictions PowerPoint A set of ten pictures each with sequencing and prediction activities. For the prediction activities, children need to answer questions about the picture eg what do you think happened before the fish found the treasure chest or what do you think will happen next. For the sequencing activity, children need to sequence sentences about the picture or complete sentences explaining what they think happened in the story. This PowerPoint encourages lots of discussion and talk from the children. Vocabulary PowerPoint A set of ten pictures and accompanying sentences introducing new vocabulary. For each picture children have to identify a word within the sentences for example the word that describes the cakes or the word that tells you what the bird is doing. Once they have identified the word and talked about it’s meaning they then need to find other words that they could use instead for example they could replace large with huge, oversized. For the next activity children need to read a sentence and talk about what they think one of the words within the sentence means. This activity PowerPoint introduces children to new vocabulary and encourages them to use the picture and the whole sentence to discuss what they think words mean. For some children they will be able to read the sentences independently however for other children I will read the sentence to them or with them depending on their ability. This activity focuses on vocabulary and discussing word meaning and not on children’s reading ability. **Retrieval and Imagination PowerPoint ** A set of ten pictures each with a retrieval activity and an imagination activity. For the retrieval activity, children need to look at the picture and then answer retrieval questions about the picture. For the imagination activity, children look at the picture and answer questions involving their imagination. This gives the children the opportunity to explain their thinking. Aimed at Key Stage 1 children. Reading Cards and Sheets **Year R Reading Cards A set of 15 reading cards for Year R children. Each card contains one question or activity for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Year 1 Reading Cards A set of 15 reading cards for Year 1 children. Each card contains two questions or activities for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Year 2 Reading Cards A set of 16 reading cards for Year 2 children. Each card contains two or more questions or activities for the children to complete linked to their reading book. These cards can be printed and laminated for use during guided reading or free reading sessions. Year R Reading Sheets A set of 8 reading worksheets to complement the Year R reading curriculum. Each worksheet contains a series of questions or activities for the children to complete. The sheets focus on different areas of the curriculum for example the setting, the characters, my favourite part of the story. These worksheets involve lots of drawing activities for the children to complete. These sheets can be used as part of a Guided Reading session and encourage children to focus on different parts of their book. Year 1 Reading Sheets A set of 10 reading worksheets to complement the Year 1 reading curriculum. Each worksheet contains a series of questions or activities for the children to complete. The sheets focus on different areas of the curriculum for example story sequencing, the title of the book, settings and characters. These sheets can be used as part of a Guided Reading session and encourage children to focus on different parts of their book. Year 2 Reading Sheets A set of 14 reading worksheets to complement the Year 2 reading curriculum. Each worksheet contains a series of questions or activities for the children to complete. The sheets focus on different areas of the curriculum for example story sequencing, adjectives and word meanings, questions. These sheets can be used as part of a Guided Reading session and encourage children to focus on different parts of their book. HFW Reading Intervention A reading intervention covering 100 high frequency words/HFW. The words are split into 13 sets with five activities for children to complete for each set. The activities are - read the words, find and colour the star words, match and colour words starting with upper and lower case letters, read the sentences including hfw and use the picture to fill in the missing word and read the sentences and draw a picture to match the sentences. Please note that the sets do not contain equal numbers of words due to needing to construct sentences that make sense. Aimed at Early Years and Year 1 children. Developing Inference Skills A set of nine pictures with guided questions and example sentence openers. The pictures and questions support children to develop inference skills. Each slide on the PowerPoint includes a picture for children to look at and talk about followed by questions that appear one at a time for children to think about. Each question is followed by an example sentence opener to encourage children to answer in full sentences. My class have thoroughly enjoyed being reading detectives and through practise will now provide reasons and explanations for their answers. The PowerPoint can be used as a whole class activity or with small groups during guided reading sessions. Aimed at Early Years and Year 1 children although could also be used to support Year 2 children. Visualisation Activities A set of 25 Visualisation Activity Sheets. These activity sheets are designed to encourage children to read or listen to sentences and then to visualise what the sentences are trying to convey. The activity sheets encourage children to look or listen for and respond to clues within the text. Visualisation is an important skill for children to develop and will support them in their future reading especially as they move on to longer texts with less pictures. This set of Visualisation Activity Sheets starts with five simple visualisation activities for example I am thinking of a black cat, children then need to visualise and draw a black cat. The activities then move on to visualising where, who and when. The last five activity sheets then require the children to visualise why something is happening. The Visualisation Activity Sheets can be used during guided reading sessions and the children really enjoy creating their own pictures. The sheets also open up opportunities for discussion. These activity sheets are aimed at Year 1 children.
KS1 Working Wall Posters
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KS1 Working Wall Posters

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English Working Wall Posters A set of 27 English Working Wall posters aimed at KS1 children. The posters in this resource are - upper and lower case letters adjectives sentence writing days of the week full stops question marks exclamation marks punctuation marks rhyming string conjunctions 1 conjunctions 2 compound words plurals 1 plurals 2 add -s or -es add un time words when to use capital letters adding -ing to verbs 1 adding -ing to verbs 2 adding -ed to verbs 1 adding -ed to verbs 2 adding -est 1 adding -est 2 adding -er 1 adding -er 2 adverbs Number Resources A set of 24 Maths Working Wall posters covering Number. Posters in this resource are - Numbers and Numerals One More and One Less Nominal Numbers Odd and Even Numbers More Than Less Than Equals Doubling Teen Numbers Counting in 2s using 100 Square Counting in 2s Counting in 5s using 100 Square Counting in 5s Counting in 10s using 100 Square Counting in 10s Ten More and Ten Less Tens and Ones Hundreds, Tens and Ones Partitioning with Tens and Ones Partitioning with Hundreds, Tens and Ones Counting in 3s using 100 Square Counting in 3s Counting in 10s from any number using 100 Square Counting in 10s from any number Addition and Subtraction Resources A set of 15 Maths Working Wall posters covering Addition and Subtraction. Posters in this resource are - Addition Poster Part Whole Model with 2 Parts Part Whole Model with 3 Parts Number Bonds to 10 Number Bonds to 20 Number Bonds to 20 cont’d Addition to 10 Addition to 100 Subtraction Poster Find the Difference Subtraction to 10 Subtraction to 100 Addition and Subtraction Facts Fact Families Multiplication and Division Resources A set of 14 Maths Working Wall posters covering Addition and Subtraction. Posters in this resource are - Division Poster Finding Half Halving Numbers Finding a Quarter Sharing Equally Division by Grouping Multiplication Poster Adding Equal Groups Making Arrays Arrays Multiplication using Groups Multiply by 2 Poster Multiply by 5 Poster Multiply by 10 Poster These posters can be displayed on the working wall to support children’s learning. These posters are aimed at Key Stage 1 children.
Adjectives Differentiated Worksheets
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Set of three differentiated English worksheets focusing on adjectives. Worksheet 1 - children to add an adjective to describe each object. Children have a word bank to use. Worksheet 2 - children to add an adjective to describe each object. Worksheet 3 - children to write three adjectives for each object. Aimed at Early Years and Key Stage 1 children. For my complete lesson on adjectives please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adjectives-complete-lesson-12197567
Words Instead of Nice Differentiated Worksheets
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Words Instead of Nice Differentiated Worksheets

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Set of three differentiated English worksheets focusing on using words instead of nice. Worksheet 1 - children use a word list to replace the word nice in three sentences. Worksheet 2 - children replace the word nice in 5 sentences. Children could be provided with a word list to use. Worksheet 3 - children to rewrite each sentence and replace the word nice in 5 sentences. Aimed at Early Years and Key Stage 1 children. For the full lesson please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/words-instead-of-nice-12178239
Year 1 Spellings Practise Week 1 Only
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Year 1 Spellings Practise Week 1 Only

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An example from my PowerPoint activity to support children to learn to spell Year 1 Common Exception Words, CEW, and to practise using these words in sentences. The children are shown the letters that they need to write one of the key words and then use the letters to see if they can write the word on their whiteboard using only the letters shown. They are then shown how to spell the word correctly. The following slide gives an example of the word being used in a sentence with an accompanying picture eg I am happy __ . Children to then practise spelling the word again before the correct spelling of the word is revealed in the sentence. The word list is divided into 9 weeks with 5 spellings to learn each week. This download covers the week 1 spellings only. For the full set of CEW please see https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-cew-spelling-practise-12116557