A 28 page booklet based on Roald Dahl's novel The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me. It is suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. Worksheets can be printed out individually for differentation as some involve writing, others drawing and some reference work. Includes:- Descriptive writing, imaginative writing, writing a conversation, Persuasive writing, diary writing, newspaper writing, writing character profiles and acrostic poems. Also includes ideas for team work, new vocabulary, character profiles, reviews and designing adverts and posters.

An 18 page workbook suitable for KS1/2 on conflict with peers. This could be given as an individual workbook or used with groups for differentation. It would also be good as a starter for World Conflict Issues. Includes: Definition of conflict Describe a conflict they have had with someone in the past. How did they resolve the conflict? Why is it important to talk and listen to others? Ways to resolve conflict. Fun Activity Conflict in Fairytales. I have also included a powerpoint presentation

This is a 20 page resource aimed at Year 1 and less able Year 2 on sentence construction. Each page consists of a picture and the children have to create sentences to include either an adjective, a verb, two nouns or a Proper Noun. The final two pages test the children on recognition of the parts of speech in their own sentences.

KS1 and KS2 will love this series of worksheets based on Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. There are differentiated worksheets including, descriptive writing, diary entry, poster making, character traits, drawing activities, book reviews, resource sheets for the creatures, internet activities, atlas work and punctuation activities. Similar to my BFG Resource

A PDF file of four samples of literacy style questions for Sats. I am offering these free to celebrate my second year of writing resources as a TES author and having so many followers, viewers, buyers and new friends. Thank you to everyone

24 page Unit of work based on Roald Dahl’s picture Book The Enormous Crocodile. A great resource for KS1/2 to celebrate Roald Dahl on World Book Day or any other day . Can be printed as complete booklet or as separate pages for display in the classroom. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Great for differentation, mixed ability or composite classes. Includes:- Reading for Understanding Writing lists Adjectives Favourite and least favourite Sequencing events Funny animal names Descriptive writing Imaginative writing Speech marks Rhyming words Creating poetry New vocabulary Book review Drawing activities

A complete unit of work on Analysing Poetry. Suitable for KS2 and Lower Key Stage 3 Discussion questions for shared discussion Simpler analysis questions for differentation Poetic terminology sheet and individual terminology definitions for classroom display. 2 Analysis worksheets My Poetry Analysis I have also included two poems written by me and a powerpoint presentation.

Slow writers? The children will love this resource. I have included a PDF file and Powerpoint Presentation for classroom discussion. There is a printable workbook with pictures and ideas for imaginative and descriptive writing. Stimulating creative writing for KS1 and poorer KS2. Topics include: imagine you are on a train, a plane and a ship what can you see?:- writing lists imagine you are a superhero what are your powers?:- thinking skills imagine you are a leaf falling from a tree tell me what happens next?:-inanimate objects imagine you are a spaceman what food and drink will you have?:- writing lists imagine you are a fairy on top of a Christmas tree what can you see,?:- imaginative writing who lives in a house like this and what is it made from?:- thinking skills and materials for science imagine you are a caterpillar, tell me your life story.:- Science life cycles Great for differentation and for the less able pupils. imagine living in a house like this, imagine being a monster andlots more.

This PDF file can be printed out for the children to read at whole school assembly. The powerpoint presentation can be used for school assembly or for discussion in class. It is suitable for KS1 and could be adapted for KS2. It is suitable for interdenominational schools. It includes readings, the word HARVEST broken up into separate letters representing various words associated with harvest, a poem and a short prayer. The main themes are:- Saying thank you to God, to farmers,to fishermenand to fruitpickers. Sharing with others Thinking about God as creator Taking care of God's world.

2 Summer Poems with worksheets and activities to match. The first poem is titled 'Sand' and the second, 'Summer's Sun'. Covers different areas of learning such as 'alliteration' and 'nouns, adjectives and verbs'. Check the preview! :)

This is suitable for KS1 and KS2. There are a variety of activities for the children to complete relating to the book or books they have read. There are tasks about characters, settings, adjectives, verbs, new words, reviews etc.

This PDF File and presentation will be very useful to KS1 as an assembly idea or as a class story linked to fables as there is a moral in the story. The two characters in the story are a spider and a little bug, the setting is in a cornfield. The bug warns the spider that the farmer will be coming soon to gather the crop. I won't tell you the rest as I don't want to spoil it for you! The story is adapted from one I read and I have rewritten it myself in child friendly vocabulary. There are a set of discussion questions which will be good for talking and listening sessions after the children have either read or heard the story.

30 page booklet for Upper KS1 and KS2 based on Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. This powerpoint and PDF file can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook for the entire class. The resource is in black and white with a coloured front cover. There are a variety of activities which can be given to all children therefore it is great for differentation. Would be very useful when doing guided reading. The activities included are: descriptive writing, plurals, diminutives, poetry writing, book reviews, drawing and labelling activities, letter writing, favourite character and reasons why, themes in the novel, characteristics of the characters, discussion around quotes from the novel, internet research, vocabulary exercises, conflict Man v Nature. Might be useful for World Book Day.

A super resource for Roald Dahl Day in September 54 pages for KS1and KS2 Fascinating facts to print out and display on your literacy working wall of Roald Dahl's life. A time line showing the years various books were published. Suggestions of writing and drawing follow up activities. I have also included a powerpoint presentation for use in the classroom. So there is display, presentation and activities, reference, facts etc will save all teachers a lot of preparation.

18 page workbook on The Amazon Rainforest. Can be printed out as individual sheets or as entire workbook. Upper KS1 and KS2 Cross curricular approach. Includes Fact sheets Comprehension Questions Creative writing, poetry writing, persuasive writing, writing notes for a presentation. Vocabulary words and match with the definition Internet and research skills What I have learned sheet.

Looking for some new ideas for emerging writers then this PDF file and powerpoint presentation for KS1 themed on Spring is just right. Each page is numbered, has Spring title, a stimulating picture and an opening sentence. The pages can be printed out separately for differentiation. These are original ideas to stimulate children who have difficulty writing. The pages can be used for classroom displays, or can be printed out as a complete booklet.

A 30 page resource which can be printed out as individual worksheets for differentiation or as a complete workbook for each child. A PDF file and a powerpoint presentation are included. writing a book review, character descriptions, new vocabulary, newpaper articles, internet research, writing poetry, looking at themes, traits of characters, internet research finding facts about the author, drawing activities, designing posters, golden tickets, portraits of favourite characters. This is a super resource to use with the children as a follow up to their reading. Suitable for KS1 and 2.

A great resource for both KS1 and 2 to be used for St.George's Day. Includes a fact sheet, the legend written in child friendly vocabulary, creative, imaginative and descriptive writing sheets, composing poetry, writing diary extracts, newspaper articles, discussing themes, looking at characteristics of the characters in the legend and a few drawing activities. Also grammar brainstorming adjectives and a few comprehension questions.

I am offering this selection of resources as a freebie to give you an insight into the type of resources I create. I am a published author of poetry and short stories. This PDF file will give you an overall picture of the resources which have been recommended by TES and other teachers. I hope you like this and will review my work.