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I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
A fun 15 question quiz, that could be used throughout the year. Learners have to work out the name of 15 popular nursery rhymes using the emojis. Learners love quizzes and will love having to get the titles of the nursery rhymes using emojis. Answers included in powerpoint. Suitable for primary school students although older learners will find it enjoyable as well
Answers
The wheels on the bus
Hickory Dickory Clock
Baa Baa Black Sheep
London Bridge is Falling Down
Old McDonald had a Farm
Twinkl Twinkl Little Star
Rain Rain Go Away
Hot Cross Buns
Humpty Dumpty
Hey Diddle Diddle
Row Row Your Boat
Jack and Jill
Are You Sleeping
The old Woman who lived in a shoe
Boost Your Students’ Logic with Action Verb Interactive Task Cards
Our 24-use action verb activity is designed to sharpen your students’ reasoning skills and logic through engaging brain teasers. In this multiple-choice quiz, learners will identify the missing action verb needed to complete a sentence. Perfectly crafted with Primary 4 learners in mind, this set can also challenge advanced Primary 3 learners, offering a fun and satisfying learning experience.
Features:
Brain Teasers: Each task card presents a sentence with a missing action verb, encouraging students to think critically and use their reasoning skills to find the correct answer.
Multiple Choice Quiz: The quiz format is exciting and easy to navigate, ensuring students remain engaged while testing their knowledge.
Versatile Use: Ideal for whole class instruction, small group instruction, independent work, centers, and assessment.
Why Your Students Will Love It:
Sense of Satisfaction: Students will feel a great sense of accomplishment when they select the correct action verb, reinforcing their learning and boosting their confidence.
Reusable: These digital task cards can be used repeatedly, making them a valuable resource in any classroom setting.
Perfect for:
Whole Class Instruction: Introduce the activity during a lesson to engage all students and promote group discussion.
Small Group Instruction: Facilitate focused learning sessions with small groups, allowing for personalized attention and support.
Independent Work: Encourage students to practice on their own, fostering independence and self-paced learning.
Centers: Integrate the activity into learning centers for rotational use, keeping students engaged with varied tasks.
Assessment: Use the task cards as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding and identify areas for improvement.
Equip your classroom with this dynamic and interactive 24-use action verb activity and watch your students develop stronger reasoning and logic skills while having fun!
Mastering Punctuation: A Comprehensive Guide: Unlock the power of clear and effective writing with this detailed guide on punctuation. This indispensable resource breaks down the essentials of punctuation in an easy-to-understand format, making it perfect for students, writers, and anyone looking to sharpen their writing skills.
Key Features:
Clear Explanations: Each punctuation mark is explained with straightforward definitions and examples. Learn when and how to use question marks, exclamation points, commas, full stops, apostrophes, brackets, quotation marks, semicolons, dashes, colons, and ellipses.
Practical Examples: Understand punctuation in context with practical examples that illustrate proper usage. See how punctuation can change the meaning and clarity of sentences.
Interactive Exercises: Test your knowledge with engaging exercises. Rewrite sentences and paragraphs with the correct punctuation to reinforce your learning and ensure you can apply the rules effectively.
Answer Key Included: Check your work with a comprehensive answer key. Each exercise comes with detailed answers to help you understand any mistakes and learn from them.
Why Choose This Guide?
►User-Friendly Layout: Easy-to-navigate sections make finding information quick and hassle-free.
►Comprehensive Coverage: Covers a wide range of punctuation marks and their uses in detail.
►Educational Value: Perfect for self-study or as a supplementary resource in educational settings.
►Equip yourself with the knowledge to punctuate like a pro.
Download the guide now and start transforming your writing today!❤❤
English Phonics Worksheets
Let me introduce you to my Silent Letters Focus Reading comprehension activity to incorporate into your daily routines. It is a great way to grab your student’s attention and will be a fun way to learn more about the quirks of our language no matter your students’ grade level.
With these worksheets learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They colour the (house) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Learners will then will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page…
These no-prep printables could be assigned to your students for group work, literacy centre, homework, or even as a quick assessment. Suitable for Primary Learners, 2nd-3rd year.
Contents
5 worksheets focusing on the following silent letters
silent b
silent k
silent w
silent h
silent l
Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages are perfect to focus on the words with silent letters whilst increasing fluency. The passage is followed up by a set of text-based questions to check for comprehension. The passages are kept simple and sweet ,using appropriate sight words and vocabulary to help build fluency
This no-prep printables could be assigned to your students for group work, literacy center, homework, or even as a quick assessment of the silent letter h.
Suitable for Primary Key Stage 1 Learners, years 2-3.
This child-friendly news article explains all about how Jupiter has now been declared the planet with the most moons in our Solar System. It includes age-appropriate language to help you talk about this and some of our different moons with children between the ages of 7 and 11 (key stage 2 in England).
The comprehension task also includes comprehension questions based on the newspaper report. Answers are included
A nice way to learn about some of the planets whilst working on reading and comprehension skills.
Suitable for KS2 English and Functional Skills Literacy Level 1
Give this comprehension task to pupils to teach them about the serious issues related to air pollution. The newspaper style article explains what air pollution is and the different ways in which it is caused. As well as teaching pupils about air pollution, it also discusses ways in which we can all make small changes in order to reduce air pollution.
Includes a set of ten questions based on the text in the article. Answers included
Suitable for KS3 English, GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy.
★Make learning fun with these engaging Primary Level Irregular Past Tense Verb Activities! Transform your language lessons with this dynamic resource designed to reinforce irregular past tense verbs. Unlike traditional textbooks, these activities are crafted to be exciting and interactive, making learning a joy for your students!★
Key Features:
➤2 Irregular Past Tense Verb Worksheets
➤No-prep, hassle-free resource
➤Specifically created for Primary 3, adaptable for high-level Primary 2 and ➤beneficial as a review tool for Primary 4
➤Ideal for ESOL students seeking additional support
➤ Perfect for Various Classroom Scenarios:
How To Use
•Whole group activities to engage the entire class
•Small group interventions for targeted learning
•Enrichment for early finishers
•Independent work to foster self-learning
•Homework assignments to reinforce skills at home
•Interventions to support individual student needs
•Morning work to kickstart the day
•Assessment to evaluate student understanding
❤ Why You’ll Love It:
Say goodbye to dull and monotonous lessons! These irregular past tense verb worksheets infuse an element of enjoyment into language learning, ensuring that your students grasp the concept with enthusiasm. Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, these activities provide a vibrant and effective way to reinforce essential language skills.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit with these versatile and enjoyable resources! ❤❤
This Lesson Pack contains a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on the confusing homophones - two/too /to -for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE).
1 x 40 slide Powerpoint
1 x Worksheet(print version)
1 x Worksheet(digital version)
The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for students to choose the correct homophone.
There is also a worksheet on to, two and too. learners have to complete sentences using the correct homophone. There is a print and digital version of the worksheet. The digital version is an editable pdf which has editable answers boxes for the learner to fill in.
Answers included
Boost phonics mastery with these Beginning Blends Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages! Focused on R blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr), these simple and sweet passages enhance fluency. Ideal for group work, literacy centers, homework, or quick assessments.
Download now for an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills. Suitable for Primary 1-3 students. Answer key included for easy assessment. Make learning fun with this no-prep resource!"
❤ Focus Sounds:
R Blends: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr
How to Use
Learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They color the (apple) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Lastly, using my phonics reading comprehension printable worksheets, students will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page.
Suitable for Primary 1-3 students
Enjoy some spooky fun with your class using this Halloween Anagrams Worksheet. Complete with a Halloween themed border, this worksheet is a lovely activity to use around Halloween! Children can celebrate all things spooky with the challenge of unscrambling words such as ‘vampire’, ‘spider’, and ‘werewolf’.
Ideal for Primary school learners P4 to P7, the worksheet comes complete with an answer sheet and has fifteen Halloween themed words to unscramble. Learners could work in pairs to solve the anagrams, or work alone as a focused task. This activity is fantastic for developing literacy and problem-solving skills at the same time!
Anagram activities such as this Halloween Anagrams Worksheet challenge your child spelling and problem-solving skills. By unscrambling familiar spooky words your child will be able to practise a range of spelling patterns and reinforce prior learning.
★"Gaming Addiction Unveiled: A Classroom Discussion!" Is gaming addiction a growing concern? Dive into this crucial conversation with your students using our tailored discussion pack! Ideal for GCSE English Foundation: Speaking and Listening, and Functional Skills Literacy Level 1 and 2, this resource sparks insightful discussions through a vibrant PowerPoint and strategic worksheets.
★Key Features:
➤ Engaging PowerPoint: Fuel debate with a visually appealing presentation exploring the question, “Is Gaming Addiction a Growing Problem?”
➤Activity Worksheets: Encourage thoughtful responses with 4 dynamic worksheets, including a Gaming Addiction Advice Activity and a Personal Response sheet.
➤ Debate Resource: Equip learners with the tools to express their opinions coherently and contribute meaningfully to the discussion.
➤Why Discuss Gaming Addiction?
In the digital age, gaming is ubiquitous. Foster critical thinking, communication skills, and awareness by delving into the potential challenges of gaming addiction.
★Ideal for Various Levels:
Tailored for GCSE English Foundation and Functional Skills Literacy Levels 1 and 2, this pack aligns seamlessly with curriculum goals, making the topic accessible for diverse learners.
★Encourage Expressive Learning
Guide your students in planning and articulating their thoughts with the provided worksheets, creating an interactive and empowering learning experience.
★Download Now for a Thought-Provoking Discussion:
Engage your class in a dialogue that matters. Download the “Is Gaming Addiction a Growing Problem?” discussion pack now to facilitate meaningful conversations about the impact of gaming in today’s digital landscape. ❤
►Enhance your Macbeth character understanding with these illustrated Macbeth Character Revision Worksheets! Tailored for GCSE English, these prompts guide students through crucial elements, including each
★character’s role
★pivotal moment
★thematic connections
★key quotations
★relationships with other characters.
►Perfect for class readings, homework, or comprehensive character notes for revision, these worksheets ensure a deep grasp of Macbeth’s key players.
Download now for a comprehensive and organized approach to character revision!♥♥
'Is this a dagger which I see before me"
Help pupils to learn key quotations for Macbeth with a Macbeth Quote Flashcards quiz: a superb resource for reinforcing essential material from The Scottish Play in preparation for the GCSE English Literature exam.
Each quote on the Flashcards contains a portion missing. Students must fill in the missing quotation or match them to the corresponding card, for example:
“There’s no _____ to find the maid’s construction in the face”
which matches, of course, to
“There’s no art to find the maid’s construction in the face”
An excellent class activity to ensure your students really know the play for their GCSE assessments, these Macbeth Quote Flashcards are a great teaching, assessment or revision tool.
Is this a dagger which I see before me? No, it is just a Macbeth Knowledge Organiser!
This Macbeth knowledge organiser will help students make sense of the Scottish Play, and get them well versed on the plot, characters, key themes and important quotes that they need to know for the exams.
A handy 2 page document that details a lot of the important points about Macbeth that students should know. Suitable for GCSE English and English Lit.
Match the preposition to the image. Suitable for ages 5 to 7.
On this resource, you will find two sheets available that have common prepositions listed on one side and illustrations on the other. After students match the prepositions with the illustrations, ask them to give their work to the person sitting next to them and check each other’s work. This will help them gain a better understanding of the subject, and it will also make them feel more independent. This activity is perfect for the classroom as well as for homework.
Students can colour in the pictures when finished
Ignite Critical Thinking with our ‘Are Zoos Cruel?’ Discussion Pack! Stimulate thought-provoking discussions in your GCSE English and Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 classrooms with our engaging and colorful “Are Zoos Cruel?” Discussion Pack. This comprehensive resource is designed to inspire debate and foster articulate expression of opinions on the ethical question surrounding zoos.
Key Features:
► Dynamic PowerPoint Presentation:
Capture your students’ attention with a vibrant and editable PowerPoint presentation, carefully crafted to encourage debate and prompt thoughtful exploration of the complex issue at hand.
►Structured Discussion Worksheets:
Equip your learners with the tools to articulate their thoughts effectively. The pack includes four detailed worksheets:
★For and Against Discussion Sheet: Encourages students to weigh the pros and cons of the argument.
★Research Activity Sheet: Guides students in conducting research to enhance their understanding and argumentative points.
★The Big Debate Discussion Sheet: Helps learners organize and structure their key points for a comprehensive discussion.
★What Do You Think Discussion Sheet: Provides a platform for personal reflection and expression of individual opinions.
► Critical Thinking Development:
Elevate your students’ critical thinking skills as they delve into the multifaceted aspects of the debate, fostering a deeper understanding of the ethical implications surrounding zoos.
How to Use:
► Engaging Classroom Discussions:
Implement the pack as part of a classroom discussion session, allowing students to express their thoughts, actively listen to others, and engage in respectful debate.
► Research Integration:
Utilize the research activity sheet to encourage independent learning, enhancing students’ ability to gather and evaluate information on the topic.
► Perfect for Formal Debates:
Enhance your debate sessions with structured discussion sheets that guide learners in presenting compelling arguments, whether they are advocating for or against the ethical considerations of zoos.
Transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and articulate expression with our ‘Are Zoos Cruel?’ Discussion Pack. Grab your pack now and watch as your students engage in insightful discussions, developing valuable communication skills along the way!❤❤❤
Use this Linguistic Phonics Phase1 CVC Activity Sheet to support pupils working at Phase 1. The resource focuses on word building using the short vowel ‘a’ and requires pupils to build VC and CVC words.
There are 14 words in total with matching images, learners write in the letters to make the words and can colour in the pictures.
Words included are
Tap
Jam
Cat
Sad
Pan
Nap
Map
Mad
bag
Mat
Cap
Can
Cab
Bat
★Engage and Explore: Driverless Cars Debate Lesson Pack for GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2. Ignite critical thinking and enhance literacy skills with this comprehensive lesson pack tackling the hot topic, 'Should Driverless Cars be Allowed on Our Roads? Specifically crafted for GCSE English and Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2, this pack invites students to delve into a thought-provoking discussion and comprehend diverse perspectives on the issue.
►Discussion Section:
Dive into dynamic and colorful debates with our engaging PowerPoint presentation, specially designed to foster lively discussions. The discussion section includes three carefully curated worksheets:
►Powerful Presentation: A visually appealing PowerPoint presentation stimulates student interest and encourages active participation in the debate.
►For and Against Discussion Sheet: Explore the various arguments supporting and opposing the introduction of driverless cars, allowing learners to consider multiple perspectives.
►Personal Opinion Discussion Sheet: Encourage students to express their personal views on the matter, promoting critical thinking and individual reflection.
►What Do You Think Discussion Sheet: A tool to guide learners in organizing their thoughts and planning their discussion points effectively.
►Comprehension Section:
Enhance reading and comprehension skills with anewspaper-style article on ‘Should Driverless Cars be Allowed on Our Roads.’ This section includes:
►Print Version: A traditional newspaper-style article with thought-provoking questions, providing a tangible resource for classroom use.
►Interactive Version: A PDF format that allows learners to type and submit their answers directly, offering an interactive learning experience.
This lesson pack not only addresses key literacy skills but also nurtures the ability to analyze and form opinions on contemporary issues. Whether you’re a teacher seeking engaging materials or a student eager to explore the complexities of driverless cars, this lesson pack is a valuable resource for meaningful discussions and comprehension activities.❤❤
★Decode Fake News: Media Literacy Reading Comprehension Pack for KS3/4, GCSE English, and Functional Skills! Empower your students with the essential skills to critically navigate today’s information landscape with this compelling “Decode Fake News” Reading Comprehension Pack. Tailored for KS3/4, GCSE English, and Functional Skills, this resource is designed to foster comprehension, critical thinking, and media literacy.
Key Features:
► Engaging Article: Delve into a thought-provoking article that explores the definitions, motivations, causes, and impacts of fake news. Ideal for sparking meaningful discussions and raising awareness.
► Comprehensive Worksheet: Challenge students with a meticulously crafted worksheet that prompts critical thinking and comprehension. Perfect for form time, English lessons, or as part of a dedicated media literacy curriculum.
► Versatile Use: Suitable for various educational settings, this pack facilitates in-depth discussions on the challenges of misinformation, making it an excellent addition to form time or English lessons.
► Answer Key Included: Streamline assessment with included answers, allowing for easy evaluation of student responses and providing valuable insights into their understanding.
Key Features:
• Empower Critical Thinking: Equip students with the skills to critically analyze information and discern between credible and misleading content.
•Meaningful Discussions: Spark thought-provoking discussions on the impact of fake news, promoting awareness and media literacy.
•Aligned with Curriculum: Ideal for KS3/4, GCSE English, and Functional Skills, ensuring relevance and appropriateness for a wide range of learners.
Prepare your students to navigate the complexities of the digital age with confidence. Download the “Decode Fake News” Reading Comprehension Pack now to ignite insightful conversations and cultivate media literacy skills! ❤❤