This resource allows you to take your class through a step by step tasks that will see all your pupils achieving a fabulous piece of writing that is modeled but allows all your class to come up with differing pieces of writing. The slides allow discussion and partner work. The rainbow strips can be cut up and placed on tables to allow the children to chose their own structure of their writing. My class created some unbelievable pieces of writing using this scaffolded approach and I really hope that your class achieve the same result. Many thanks

There are three roll and name picture game boards that allow your children to create their own pseudonyms names for the aliens. Great practice for the Phonics Screening Check! Roll an alien name Boards 1 to 3 - vowel split digraphs a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e & u_e all with varied initial blends to start the word. Alien name race boards Board 1 -vowel split digraphs a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e & u_e Board 2 -vowel split digraphs a_e, e_e, i_e, o_e & u_e (easier version) Board 3 - vowel digraphs ai, ea, ie, ow, ue Board 4 - digraphs ar , au, ee, or & oe If the children role a six then they can choose their sound to use to create the alien name. EDITABLE VERSIONS INCLUDED **How to play: ** Roll the dice. When it lands on a number look for the sound designated to that number, ask the children to write it on whiteboard and soundout. If correct they can stay on that square of game board. Continue rolling and creating anmes for every alien they land on. For additional rules see rules attached to this resource. Allow children to make up rules! Can be played with 1 or 2 players. Race game can be up to 4 players. Use counters/objects/coins etc as player pieces. I really hope that you and your children get a lot out of playing these games. Any feedback is welcome as I’m always looking to improve resources to support teachers and children to achieve their potential. Thanks