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Fantastic Beasts English Bundle KS2+
Included here are a range of resources aimed at UKS2+inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter:
6 x Skim & Scan
4 x Reading Comprehensions
Spelling, Grammar and punctuation Activities (PowerPoint and Word)
Speaking and Listening activities
Fantastic Beasts - Skim & Scan
Six differentiated Skim & Scan activities to aid speedy retrieval skills in preparation for KS2 reading SAT. My class enjoyed having an IWB timer and trying to beat the clock.
Fictional Worlds: Reading Comprehensions
Included are 3 x Reading Comprehensions using the Diagon Alley chapter from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Questions are linked to reading objectives from KS2 and include vocabulary, inference, explanation etc. Answer guides included.
Fictional Worlds: Speaking & Listening
A PowerPoint presentation: each slide poses a discussion linked to fictional worlds. A variety of texts have been referred to but this could easily be edited to make it more applicable to a particular class. ‘Would you rather?’ questions are mixed with more detailed challenges involving vocabulary for effect and explaining preferences. It also allows students to consider what their own personally created fictional world might be like.
Fictional Worlds: Reading Comprehensions
Included are 3 x Reading Comprehensions using The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Questions are linked to reading objectives from KS2 and include vocabulary, inference, explanation etc. Answer guides included.
Monarchy: Speaking & Listening
PowerPoint presentation with 20 slides featuring speaking and listening activities for KS2 children studying the British Monarchy. A range of Kings and Queens of England are included, with references to Magna Carta, The War of the Roses, the abdication of 1936, and WW2. A range of sources are also included to encourage children to think about their importance. Reference is made here to Shakespeare, Hamilton, and 18th century propaganda.
Fictional Worlds: Creative Writing
This activity booklet supports writing a setting description in just SEVEN steps. Images are included as well as a word bank to support children who may need it.
All steps are modelled and students follow the format to produce their own description. Could be used in class, as homework, or for home schooling. Suitable for KS2+.
The Boy Who Lived: Reading Activities
Differentiated reading activities linked to Chapter One of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Includes a SAT style reading comprehension, a Skim and Scan activity and a list of extension questions for greater depth readers.
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Monarchy: KS2 English Bundle
Collected here are the paid for resources created for my Monarchy series which seeks to supply cross curricula reading activities that support the KS2 History topic on Monarchy. With that in mind, I have tried to use sources that refer to a range of Kings and Queens of England.
This bundle includes Speaking and Listening activities, reading comprehensions for different abilities, and activities that link to National Curriculum reading objectives.
Visual VIPERS - Reading with Images
Included here are 40 activities linked to the VIPERS method of reading. Activities are therefore arranged in order: Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explain, Retrieve, and Summarise. A range of different images are used including illustrations, book covers, film posters, famous art works, and landscapes. These could be used in whole class guided reading or as independent activities if printed out.
Monarchy: Reading Activities
Six assorted reading activities linked to the Six Wives of Henry VIII:
1 x Reading Comprehension
1 x Greater Depth Reading Activity using Shakespeare’s Henry VIII
1 x Visual Comprehension using Portraits
1 x Skim and Scan
1 x Fact File with retrieval questions
1 x Compare and Contrast Activity
Resources use a mixture of fiction, plays, and primary resources.
Monarchy: Reading Comprehensions
Three reading comprehensions linked to the KS2 History topic on Monarchy.
1 x SAT style Reading Comprehension on ‘The Princes in the Tower’
1 x Greater Depth reading comprehension using Shakespeare’s Henry V
1 x Comprehension with a retrieval focus on the abdication.
Answer guides provided.
Changing Monarchy: Compare and Contrast
Factfile providing information on six kings and queens of England including: Richard III, Henry VIII, Charles II, George III, Victoria, Elizabeth II. Features information about different aspects of their reign.
1 x worksheet of retrieval questions
1 x compare and contrast questions
The Letters from No One: Harry Potter Reading Activities
Differentiated reading activities linked to Chapter Three of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Includes a SAT style reading comprehension, a Skim and Scan activity and a list of extension questions for greater depth readers.
Pride and Prejudice - Walking to Netherfield
Includes extract from Chapter 7 of Pride & Prejudice featuring Elizabeth’s walk to Netherfield. Questions are included that address the extract and the wider novel. A word document is included for editing purposes if required.
Halloween Speaking & Listening
10 Halloween themed Speaking and Listening activities. Includes visual prompts, debate questions, would you rather & more.
Harry Potter Halloween Reading Comprehension
KS2 SATs style Reading Comprehension based on CHapter Ten ‘Halloween’ of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Answers included. Range of question types including vocab, inference, ordering.
Halloween Vocab Challenges
Includes 10 Halloween themed vocabulary challenges aimed at KS2 students. A range of inspiration is incorporated from images, anagrams, poetry and spells.
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Creative Writing Bundle
A range of activities to inspire creative writing. Includes poetry & setting description, using images and famous texts to inspire. Suitable for a host of learning opportunities including homework, home-schooling, independent, or group work. Models included for extra support.
Creative Writing: How to write a poem
This activity booklet supports writing a descriptive poem in just SIX steps. Images are included as well as a word bank to support children who may need it.
All steps are modelled and students follow the format to produce their own poem. Could be used in class, as homework, or for home schooling. Suitable for KS2+.