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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.
What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities
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What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities

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A complete poetry lesson based on a classic poem about colours: ‘What is Pink’ by Christina Rossetti. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for four follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry with KS1 and lower key stage 2. Also great for helping students identify and discuss different colours. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 1 to 4. The 17 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.
Nine Parts of Speech Poem, PPT and Activities
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Nine Parts of Speech Poem, PPT and Activities

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Help students revise the nine parts of speech using a poem. This resource includes a PPT which contains the poem and activities. Also included is a copy of the poem which students could use if needed for reference during the activities. Teachers might also choose to give the students a copy of the poem to learn off by heart to help secure their knowledge of the purpose of different parts of speech.
EAL / ESL Newcomer Activity Bundle
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EAL / ESL Newcomer Activity Bundle

10 Resources
This EAL / ESL activity bundle is a great for new arrivals with little or no English. These resources are useful for 1:1 or small group work and could be used for intervention sessions. The bundle contains activity packs linked to ten topics: • At the Farm • Colours • Feelings • Fruit • Greetings • In the Jungle • Pets • Things we do at School • Things we use at School • Vegetables Each pack contains: • A PPT book to introduce the vocabulary and practise simple sentence structures • Flashcards to consolidate learning • Worksheets to practise reading and writing • A vocabulary word mat for reference and revision • Plus a handy guide with guidance on how to use the resources.
EAL Newcomer Activity Pack: Vegetables
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EAL Newcomer Activity Pack: Vegetables

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Vegetables’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Vegetables’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Things we use at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Things we use at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Things we use at school ’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Things we use at school’ . These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Things we do at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Things we do at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Things we do at School’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Things we do at School’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Pets EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Pets EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Pets’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Pets’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
In the Jungle EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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In the Jungle EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘In the Jungle’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘In the Jungle’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Greetings and Goodbyes EAL Activity Pack
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Greetings and Goodbyes EAL Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Greetings and Goodbyes’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Greetings and Goodbyes’ . These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Fruit EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Fruit EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Fruit’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Fruit’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Feelings EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Feelings EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Feelings’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Feelings’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Colours EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Colours EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Colours’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, six worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Colours’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
At the Farm EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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At the Farm EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘At the Farm’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘At the Farm’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Word Classes KS2 Bundle
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Word Classes KS2 Bundle

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This bundle includes five PPT lessons on the following word classes: • Nouns • Verbs • Pronouns • Adjectives • Adverbs Each PPT is based on a different word class and contains explanation, activities and practice exercises for students to complete as well as opportunities for discussion.
Haiku Poetry Lesson for KS2
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Haiku Poetry Lesson for KS2

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A complete poetry lesson based on a classic Japanese haiku: Matsuo Basho’s frog poem. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes activities designed to help students create their own haikus. These activities are ideal for helping pupils consider word choice, editing, syllables and layout. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 12 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities which explore how haikus are written and provide guidance supporting students in writing their own. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem and translations. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains literal questions and an activity that requiring pupils to visualise the poem. Worksheet B contains more challenging activities requiring pupils to compare and contrast vocabulary and express their opinion.
Nonsense Poetry Bundle
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Nonsense Poetry Bundle

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Contains two complete poetry lessons based on the nonsense poem 'Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll and a selection of Edward Lear’s limericks. Includes PPT presentations and comprehension tasks. Ideal for teachers exploring classic nonsense poetry. Useful for reading sessions or literacy lessons Each lesson also includes guidance for follow-up activities making this a flexible resource with the potential for extension into two short units of work. The PPT provided for each lesson includes: • Poem(s) with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem (s) • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. Also included for each lesson: • Copy of the poem (s). Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets.
VERBS KS2 PPT LESSON
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VERBS KS2 PPT LESSON

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A PPT based lesson designed to help pupils recognise verbs; understand the use of past, present and future tense and consider subject-verb agreement. The 19 slide PPT contains explanation, activities and practice exercises for pupils to complete as well as opportunities for discussion.
Pronouns KS2 PPT Lesson
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Pronouns KS2 PPT Lesson

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A PPT based lesson designed to help pupils recognise and understand the use of pronouns to replace nouns. The 16 slide PPT contains explanation, activities and practice exercises for pupils to complete as well as opportunities for discussion.
Adverbs KS2 PPT Lesson
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Adverbs KS2 PPT Lesson

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A PPT based lesson designed to help pupils recognise and understand the use of adverbs of time, manner and place. The 13 slide PPT contains explanation, activities and practice exercises for pupils to complete as well as opportunities for discussion.
Adjectives KS2 PPT Lesson
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Adjectives KS2 PPT Lesson

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A PPT based lesson designed to help pupils recognise adjectives and explore how and why they are used. The 18 slide PPT contains explanation, activities and practice exercises for pupils to complete as well as opportunities for discussion.