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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.

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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.
Islam - four comprehensions
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Islam - four comprehensions

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A four comprehension pack designed to support work on Islam. Each comprehension consists of a closed procedure summarising the text, glossary work on words in text and comprehension questions tied to each text. Comprehensions cover: What is Islam? The Qur’an, Mosques and Prayer The Spread of Islam The HAJJ
Dinosaurs - four comprehensions
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Dinosaurs - four comprehensions

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A four comprehension pack designed to support work on Dinosaurs. Each comprehension consists of glossary work on words in text, sequencing words within sentences, word recognition sentences, comprehension questions tied to each text.
CS Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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CS Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To understand how an author uses everyday objects as a portal to a fantasy world. To understand how an author uses familiar and unfamiliar words to create a fantasy setting. To understand how an author builds a sense of wonder. To draw conclusions based on what has been read to date. To skim and scan a text to find evidence to support opinions and answer questions. To understand how an author draws on his own life, his beliefs and his experiences. To reflect on a completed text.
Dinosaur Activity Pack
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Dinosaur Activity Pack

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A collection of activities, comprehensions and internet research projects ideal for topic work linked to dinosaurs. The pack includes four comprehensions, three internet research led display activities and a skimming and scanning matching activity. There are also two example simplified comprehension activities that could be run for your support groups, while the rest of the class complete the dinosaur comprehensions.
Dinosaur - Display activities
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Dinosaur - Display activities

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Three resources that can be used to create dinosaur themed displays within a classroom. All three require access to internet for research and require children to make use of multiple web pages to confirm the information.
A complete half term's guided reading pack - Fantasy books
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A complete half term's guided reading pack - Fantasy books

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A set of books for KS2 children studying the fantasy genre. Ideal for understanding the fantasy genre, magpie-ing ideas for their own writing as well as introducing some of the greatest children's fantasy authors of the 20th century. A sudden puff of glittery smoke / The Iron Man - LA The Worst Witch - LA / MA The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - MA Harry Potter - HA / MA The Hobbit - HA
The Tudors  Monarchs - 5 x 2 comprehensions
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The Tudors Monarchs - 5 x 2 comprehensions

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A five comprehension pack designed to support work on the Tudors. There are two comprehensions per monarch, one for Higher and Middle Ability children, a second for those of lower ability. The comprehensions can be used as stand-alone lessons or set as homework. Each comprehension consists of glossary work on words in text, comprehension questions tied to each text, and a sequencing activity based on key dates during the monarch's reign. Comprehensions cover, in chronological order: Henry VII Henry VIII Edward VI Mary Elizabeth I
Rivers - Comprehension homework
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Rivers - Comprehension homework

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A three comprehension pack designed to support work on Rivers Each comprehension consists of - a clozed procedure summarising text comprehension questions tied to each text - LA - a clozed procedure summarising text , more challenging comprehension questions tied to each text and glossary work linked to geographical and technical vocabulary. Comprehensions cover: The Source of the River The Upper Course The Middle Course
Terry Deary - the Ruthless Romans - 6 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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Terry Deary - the Ruthless Romans - 6 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To form and revise opinions about the Romans To make comparisons between past and contemporary entertainment. To make comparisons between today and the past. To use skimming and scanning to find information for research. To gather information in order to write persuasively. To reflect on a completed text
Liz Pichan - Tom Gates - Yes, No, Maybe - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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Liz Pichan - Tom Gates - Yes, No, Maybe - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To identify how the key features of a book can make it distinctive. To use inference and deduction to understand the point of view of secondary characters. To explore the relationships in a family. To draw conclusions about the main character in relationship to the title of the book. To empathise with the main characters’ feelings in a range of situations.
Tudor Mega Pack
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Tudor Mega Pack

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A collection of activities to facilitate Topic work on the Tudors with a particular emphasis on meeting objective one of the 2014 History curriculum.
SATs style comprehension - the Romans
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SATs style comprehension - the Romans

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Key Stage 2 comprehensions. Text includes a range of non fiction, fictionalised, historical texts and short poetry. Questions include whole range of SAT style questions such as: inference and deduction, prediction and factual recall. Ideal for Guided groups, homework or whole class activities.
Life in Tudor times - 5 x 2 comprehension sets.
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Life in Tudor times - 5 x 2 comprehension sets.

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A five comprehension pack designed to support work on the Tudors. There are two comprehensions per topic, one for Higher and Middle Ability children, a second for those of lower ability. The comprehensions can be used as stand-alone lessons or set as homework. Each comprehension consists of glossary work on words in text, comprehension questions tied to each text, and either an imaginative piece of writing (HA/MA) or a summary and matching activity (LA). Comprehensions cover: Life in Tudor Times Law and Order The Break with Rome The Spanish Armada Tudor Childhood.
SATs style comprehensions - The Anglo Saxons
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SATs style comprehensions - The Anglo Saxons

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Key Stage 2 comprehensions. Text includes a range of non fiction, fictionalised, historical texts and short poetry. Questions include whole range of SAT style questions such as: inference and deduction, prediction and factual recall. Ideal for Guided groups, homework or whole class activities.
Michael Morpurgo - Guided Reading - War pack
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Michael Morpurgo - Guided Reading - War pack

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A set of 5 of Michael Morpurgo books where characters have strong links to the First or Second World War. Ideal accompaniment to any topic work relating to 20th century, World War 1, World War 2, or historical novels.
Michael Morpurgo - War Horse - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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Michael Morpurgo - War Horse - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To be able to scan and skim pages to find evidence from a text. To be able to understand the relationship between characters To infer and interpret information from a text. To understand how the author shows the similarities between the German and English soldiers. To understand how and why an author links characters’ fates together. To respond to a completed text.
E B White - Charlotte's Web - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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E B White - Charlotte's Web - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To make predictions based on the blurb and cover of a book To make predictions based on what has been read already. To understand how an author can convey impatience in a character. To understand how an author interweaves real life with fantasy To identify key turning points in a story. To understand how an author uses language to convey hidden meanings.
Rudyard Kipling - Just So Stories - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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Rudyard Kipling - Just So Stories - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. NB this resource includes each story in Word Format. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions LOs To be able to explain the moral of a story. To understand how a writer teaches that actions have consequences To decode, by context, archaic and nonsense language. To discuss creation myths To use context and verbal clues to decode a text.
Nina Bawden - Carrie's War - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities
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Nina Bawden - Carrie's War - 7 sessions of Guided Reading / Whole class activities

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To form opinions about a text based on its opening chapter. To understand how an author shifts her narrative in time. To understand how an author builds a sense of tension. To understand how the author uses background information to further develop characters. To empathise with the main character. To use inference and deduction to understand how the main characters feel upon receiving unexpected news. To reflect upon a completed story.