I currently work at the top end of Primary school in Year 5/6. I create resources for a range of subjects and am always open to suggestions for resources people require.
I currently work at the top end of Primary school in Year 5/6. I create resources for a range of subjects and am always open to suggestions for resources people require.
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on the Five Pillars of Islam, providing information about the Five Pillars and their importance for Muslims as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes information about each of the Five Pillars, describing what they are, how they are completed by Muslims and why they are important, as well as considering why Muslims might be exempt from certain pillars.
The resource includes:
A fact file about the Five Pillars mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A fact file about the Five Ks that can be used in a number of ways. This includes potentially using it in reading lessons and creating comprehension activities linked to it, within an R.E lesson looking at Sikhism or the Five Ks in particular and can lead to various activities such as vocabulary based tasks or writing linked to it.
Additionally, it could also be used a model text for information texts and identifying features of an information text.
There are two versions of the fact file: one in colour and one in black and white for printing purposes.
If you want a ready-made reading comprehension linked to the text, the same fact file, three comprehensions and a vocabulary activity can be found for £1 more on the link below:
The Five Ks Reading Comprehension
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on the Five Ks, providing information about the Five Ks and their importance for Sikhs as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes information about each of the Five Ks separately as well as supporting information about their introduction and importance.
The resource includes:
A fact file about the Five Ks mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on the concept of Incarnation, providing information about Incarnation for Christians, Hindus and how it is different within Sikhism as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on the different ways Incarnation is seen across the three religions.
The resource includes:
A fact file about Incarnation mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on Easter, providing information about Easter for Christians as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on when Easter is, Lent and Holy Week as well as the importance of eggs and how these have changed.
The resource includes:
A fact file about Easter mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A lesson that acts as an introduction/ recap for key parts of information that provide an overview for Christianity. This is the first lesson of six in a unit about Christianity but can also act as a stand alone lesson by itself.
Included as part of the resource is:
A lesson PowerPoint (uploaded as a PowerPoint so it can be easily edited) that includes key vocabulary, key information and questions to discuss
Activity with challenge question and answer sheet
Alternative activity that focuses solely on questions in a quiz style with a challenge and answer sheet
Second alternative activity to mind map the information
A one-page support sheet with the key information from the lesson PowerPoint that can be used as a scaffold to support pupils
The range of activities to choose from and support sheet means most pupils should be able to access the lesson through the different options.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for the religious festival of Hanukkah, considering what Hanukkah is, when it is celebrated, what Hanukkah celebrates and how it is celebrated.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Hanukkah (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on Christmas, providing information about Christmas for Christians as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on what Christmas celebrates and how Christmas is celebrated before considering some non-religious elements to Christmas as well.
The resource includes:
A fact file about Christmas mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for the religious festival of Diwali, considering what Diwali is, when it is celebrated, what Diwali celebrates and how it is celebrated.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Diwali (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
Three lessons that look at focusing on developing understanding of Easter and Ramadan before being able to make comparisons between the two different religious festivals. The lessons also focus on developing reading as well as religious understanding.
The first lesson focuses on Easter. This includes a text with information about Easter. The text also includes a section for vocabulary and a section for adding notes. The text forms the basis of the lesson (which can then be found in the lesson PowerPoints) that includes developing reading fluency of the text, discussion of the vocabulary that forms the left hand side of the text, a chance to discuss Easter, with an opportunity for the class to make notes, and a quiz and discussion to end the lesson.
The second lesson focuses on Ramadan. This follows the same style of the first lesson with a text with information about Ramadan. The text again includes a section for vocabulary and a section for adding notes. The text forms the basis of the lesson (which can then be found in the lesson PowerPoints) that includes developing reading fluency of the text, discussion of the vocabulary that forms the left hand side of the text, a chance to discuss Ramadan, with an opportunity for the class to make notes, and a quiz and discussion to end the lesson.
The third lesson then provides the opportunity for children to revisit the two texts about Easter and Ramadan before engaging in discussions and an activity that require them to consider similarities and differences between Easter and Ramadan, completing a Venn diagram to finalise the sequence of lessons.
A bundle of reading comprehension resources that are linked to supporting general understanding of the major religions of the world, with each resource providing an overview text as well as differentiated comprehension tasks linked to the text provided.
Religions included are:
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Judaism
Each religion includes:
A fact file about the religion (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Buddhism, focusing on what it is, what Buddhists believe in, worship for Buddhists and the Four Noble Truths.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Buddhism (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Judaism, focusing on what it is, what Jews believe in, worship for Jews and mitzvah celebrations.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Judaism (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Hinduism, focusing on what it is, what Hindus believe in, worship for Hindus and religious festivals.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Hinduism (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Islam, focusing on what it is, what Muslims believe in, worship for Muslims and the Five Pillars.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Islam (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Sikhism, focusing on what it is, what Sikhism believe in, worship for Sikhism and the Five Ks.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Sikhism (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A reading comprehension resource that acts as an introduction/ general overview for Christianity, focusing on what it is, what Christians believe in, worship for Christians and religious festivals.
This resource includes:
A fact file about Christianity (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
A bundle of knowledge organisers and quizzes linked to six of the world’s major religions.
Religions included:
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
Each resource includes:
A knowledge organiser linked to to the religion, both in colour and black and white. There are also five quizzes included that are linked to the knowledge organiser.
The knowledge organiser includes key vocabulary with definitions, as well as then having different sections of information linked to the religion.
The quizzes then follow this up with different questions and task styles over the five activities, with answers included for each set.
Check out a free example with Christianity here.
A knowledge organiser linked to Buddhism, both in colour and black and white. There are also five quizzes included that are linked to the knowledge organiser.
The knowledge organiser includes key vocabulary with definitions, as well as then having different sections of information linked to Buddhism.
The quizzes then follow this up with different questions and task styles over the five activities, with answers included for each set.
A free example for Christianity can be found here.
A knowledge organiser linked to Hinduism, both in colour and black and white. There are also five quizzes included that are linked to the knowledge organiser.
The knowledge organiser includes key vocabulary with definitions, as well as then having different sections of information linked to Hinduism.
The quizzes then follow this up with different questions and task styles over the five activities, with answers included for each set.
Check out a free example for Christianity.