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English Reading, Writing and Spelling resources at Primary Level

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English Reading, Writing and Spelling resources at Primary Level
Coastal Poetry to inspire and support Greater Depth Writing  at KS2 High Level Punctuation
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Coastal Poetry to inspire and support Greater Depth Writing at KS2 High Level Punctuation

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A powerpoint that features 3 poems to inspire high level Poetry (theme: Coast) Links to Geography- coastal study. Key questions given to analyse a poem. Provides reading phase: opportunity to look in depth how poets: -Manipulate grammatical structures for deliberate effect -Use precise noun and verb choices to create atmosphere -Use High Level punctuation at the KS2 Greater Depth Standard for deliberate effect (Hyphens, dashes, commas to separate clauses and semi colon.) Children can use the language choices to create own poetry.
Travel Guide Writing based on NEW Geography curriculum N/S USA study -NEW KPIs Writing Standards
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Travel Guide Writing based on NEW Geography curriculum N/S USA study -NEW KPIs Writing Standards

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Travel Guide Writing Modelled on The Popular destination of Florida- Why Visit? Includes key elements of the NEW Geography KS2 Curriculum: Climate , North America Study, Location, Physical and Human Features and Key landmarks. 1 x written modelled guide based on Florida- Why Visit? 1x Student planner to research own state and provides Key Questions to direct the search and structure own guide. (modelled on teacher example) Writing covers the NEW English KPIs and aimed at higher end of expected standard/ Greater Depth. Features include: Parenthesis- Hyphens, commas, dashes and colons Subordinating Conjunctions Fronted Adverbials Balance of Pronouns for Cohesion Noun phrases
Remembrance Day  assembly powerpoint
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Remembrance Day assembly powerpoint

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A powerpoint to share with a KS2 or KS3 class on Remembrance day/week. Contains key discussion points and war poetry to share and discuss. This promotes high quality Speaking and Listening. Used this in Year 6 and the poetry that was produced was of a very high standard.
6 x Guided NEW Reading Comprehensions based on Shadow by Michael Morpurgo
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6 x Guided NEW Reading Comprehensions based on Shadow by Michael Morpurgo

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6 x in depth Reading Comprehensions question sheets based on the novel Shadow by Michael Morpurgo. Questions based on NEW end of KS KPIs and based on the new style SATs questions for reading. Covers 5 different sections of the book. Can be used as question sheet to answer independently or prompts for guided reading session.
Travel Guide Writing based on the NEW Geography  Curriculum N/SAmerica Study and NEW English KPIs
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Travel Guide Writing based on the NEW Geography Curriculum N/SAmerica Study and NEW English KPIs

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2 Resources to support a personal study on a US state, supporting the NEW Geography KS2 Curriculum. 1. An example Travel Guide Text based on the USA State of Montana. Aimed at higher end of expected level. 2. A planning format for students to plan each paragraph of own chosen US State (North America/South America) Students can research chosen state during lessons or for homework using planning frame. Meets many of the NEW English reading and writing KPIs - parenthesis, managing clause structures and manipulating for effect.