A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
Two sequencing activities and a writing frame for a recount of Bobs daily life. An example text is also included along with a KWL grid for space
*Required Book - Man On the Moon (A day in the life of Bob) By Simon Bartram.
National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around the classic Christmas poem. The answers are included in a separate file.
*The original of this poem is in the public domain so there will be no copyright issues*
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
Guides to show the requirements for Level 4 & Level 5 investigations, in particular the planning element of the curriculum. Useful for moderation in a Primary School.
Can be printed and used as templates for groups of different learners.
A range of well chosen examples to inspire young artists. This resource includes:
*Landscapes
*Pointillism
*Symmetrical art
*Pop Art
*Banksy - Street Art
*Masks from different cultures
*Robots
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal Asessment for learning activity when beginning the new topic.
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above.
3 Levels of differentiation:
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on 'The Beatles'. The final task focuses on writing an interview text between a reporter and a member of 'The Beatles'. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are good opportunities for focused research on the musician of your choice. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a model interview script with Sir Paul McCartney and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several sessions to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! 7 detailed sessions are included plus a free handwriting exercise and National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction the science fiction genre
*Writing a mini-saga
*Describing a setting
*Developing character descriptions
*Plots, problems and solutions.
*Powerful vocabulary and phrase choices.
*Planning a story using a 'Story Mountain Planner' template.
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from 'The War of the Worlds'.
*Handwriting exercise sheet.
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National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around a short biography of the famous Children's author. Answers also included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
This resource includes a stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, a sample biography and suggestions for effective success criteria.
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
These activities have been used with Year 4, 5 & 6 to reinforce the practice of well formed, cursive handwriting. They were integrated into guided reading lessons as a separate reinforcement task.
Tasks: Pupils copy individual words and sentences based on a variety of stimulating people and topics.
1. Jonah Lomu
2. David Walliams
3. Neil Armstrong
4. The War of the Worlds
5. The boy who cried wolf!
Six National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include:
*David Walliams *Inventors *The Romans
*The Tudors *British Birds *Classic poetry
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal assessment for learning activity when finding out about a famous person
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
A full unit of work based around creating a talent show - This is a rich task aimed at embracing the principles of the new curriculum.
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which have been tried and tested in the classroom in KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clips, worksheets, suggested activities, presentations, a plan for your show, job descriptions and evaluation materials are included. A comparison is made between 1960’s talent shows and the modern day format. This was used at the end of a topic based around the 1960’s.
A series of lessons/activities based on building a description of a rivers journey using personification and imagery from a first person perspective (You are the river describing your journey from source to mouth.) This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should build their ideas using the learning resources provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A model text, vocabulary activities, a planning template and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
Fictional report of an air raid on a Welsh coastal town in 1941 by the German Luftwaffe.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own fictional report using the newspaper template.
This resource pack includes 3 levels of differentiated worksheets and a YouTube video which features authentic sounds to set the scene!
LO: To write appropriately for a purpose and the reader – Newspaper report
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World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Seven cross curricular activities)
A series of activities to investigate the uses of key sites in South Wales during WW2 using carefully chosen aerial photos. Images of 1940’s locations and modern day equivalents are included. The children should look carefully for similar evidence and try to match the images. Aimed at KS2/3, the pupils will be encouraged to observe, discuss and participate in further research about the locations. This is a tried and tested classroom resource. Smaller images are provided for book work.
*Video Clip is an open source link
Learners research sporting events across the world and label their findings on the large blank world map. e.g. Date, location and type of event. More able pupils could work out how many years ago each event took place. A partly completed sample map is and a list of Olympic dates are also included.
For best results pupils should use A3 paper and shade using colours.
LO: To use atlases and maps to locate countries that have hosted major sporting events.
Two high quality artistic templates which allow pupils to add their own design features to create an superhero. Pupils can use the prompts to write about their secret identity, powers, weapons and origin.