I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
A Greek Myth
Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined Powerpoint
Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice.
Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story.
This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
This resource is also available as a Word Document for ease of printing using the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092
Great descriptive/creative writing example - erupting volcano!
Descriptive paragraph included plus:
Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of the point at which a volcano erupts.
Illustrates expanded noun phrases//fronted adverbials/varied sentence structures
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a word document:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494
See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples:
Dragons! Powerpoint : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
Dragons as a word doc:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414
Abandoned House:
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
Same paragraph as a powerpoint
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981
Here is a simple quick to make Easter Egg cross stitch patterns - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1.
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. The eggs can be completed in any colour. Pictures and patterns are a guide only.
This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions.
Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Easter Card or as a lovely framed picture!
Finished size of each egg: approx: 5cm x 4cm on 6 count binca. If stitched on 14 count aida, the finished picture will be smaller.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
Here are some further easy to make cross stitch patterns for binca cross stitch fabric. Pictures can be stitched on aida fabric also, but the finished pictures would be smaller:
‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ Positive Mind Set Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Christmas Tree Quick Make - Ideal for Card Making:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Bees - single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ picture:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Poppy Cross Stitch - Easy make pattern:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Collection of Mini Cross Stitch Motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint/Wordsearch/Word Unscramble Game. KS1/KS2 can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12975694
Descriptive writing paragraph example for KS2.
Approaching an abandoned house through a dark forest at night.
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a word document:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples:
Dragons! :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
Volcano!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Simple matching game for pupils to find matching synonyms and antonyms.
Suitable for Lower KS2.
Draw lines to match the words.
Other grammar resources can be found here:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions explained:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Difference between Metaphors and Similes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint
Easter words Unscramble activity
Easter Wordsearch
Suitable for Lower KS2 and Upper KS1
Fun activities for Easter.
A fun Easter egg cross stitch pattern (for binca or aida) can be found here - great for making Easter cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12980258
Short Story Powerpoint - Creative/Descriptive Writing Example.
Suitable for use in KS1/KS2 - as a tool for comprehension; descriptive, creative writing story example, illustrating varied sentence structures, variety of punctuation and figurative language.
There are some straightforward questions at the end of the powerpoint for use if needed.
See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples:
Dragons! Powerpoint and written: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414
Abandoned House https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494
A modern re-telling of the popular fairy tale.
Suitable for use in KS1 as a simple story example; an early comprehension exercise - and also for KS2 - as a tool for comprehension; descriptive, creative writing example, illustrating varied sentence structures, use of dialogue to progress story, variety of punctuation and figurative language.
There are some straightforward questions at the end of the powerpoint for use if needed.
See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples:
Dragons! Powerpoint and written: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414
Abandoned House https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494
Simple powerpoint to explain the difference between metaphors and similes.
Useful as part of Literacy lessons, especially when discussing figurative language to use in creative writing.
KS2
Further grammar resources can be found at below links:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Simple antonym/synonym matching game:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122
Cross Stitch Positive Words Binca Pattern Positive Mind set cross stitch pattern on binca fabric
Here is a simple, fun cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although it may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
** Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve**
I have included some basic information/instructions and a pattern as a pdf with coloured crosses. Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The border can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the design.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
This resource can be used in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes
• Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories.
Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups.
If you liked this resource, see my other resource pack on earthquake/volcano descriptive writing which includes additional resources -
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584
This separate resource includes:
• Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives
a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes.
Thank you!
Two short chiller stories which can be used as a great model for KS2 to write their own narratives. The models have been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their own chiller stories.
Second story is annotated with a structure summary alongside.
See my other Chiller resource pack (link below)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581
This separate resource pack includes in addition to the stories:
• Chiller structure/feature word bank cards
Descriptive writing feature guidance
• Vocabulary idea card
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph– Abandoned House
Creative/descriptive writing example.
Key Features:
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a powerpoint:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Erupting Volcano:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Dragon!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint)
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Volcano Eruption
Creative/descriptive writing example.
Key Features:
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a Powerpoint:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Dragons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (ppwerpoint)
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
Same paragraph as a powerpoint
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Simple powerpoint explaining the difference between co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions and some examples for pupils to try and identify.
Suitable for KS2.
LInks for further grammar resources can be found below:
Difference between metaphors and similes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815
Simple antonym/synonym matching game:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122
Here are two simple, fun cross stitch patterns to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
The pattern charts are on pdfs. They have coloured blocks. Each block is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture.
The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations.
The wing shapes are completed in simple back stitch.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the pictures.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can also be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Positive Mind Set Design ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Great descriptive/creative writing powerpoint - using dragons as the subject matter.
Download file to see full paragraph and word bank. Great value for money.
Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils.
**Included: Creative writing paragraph about a dragon awakening in his lair and flying off to find his next victim and also a word bank to generate ideas.
**
Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt.
Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures.
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a word document:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Erupting Volcano:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (powerpoint)
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - using dragons as the subject matter.
Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils.
Also included is a word bank to generate ideas.
Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt.
Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures.
Suitable for KS2.
Download to access full paragraph and word bank. Contained in zip file.
**This resource is also available at following link as a Powerpoint **:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Erupting Volcano:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (powerpoint)
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Here is a simple quick to make Christmas Tree cross stitch pattern - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1.
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf.
This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions.
Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Christmas Card!
Finished size: approx: 3" x 2"
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Positive Mind Set Design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Set of 104 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Years Spelling 5 and 6 Words - National Curriculum.
Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2".
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate