Three original texts and reading comprehension questions that can be used to revise for the year 6 SATS, or can also be used for guided reading groups or general comprehension skills. Texts are an original fiction story, a non-fiction text on forests and a fictional persuasive letter. The story is part 4 and can be used in conjunction with parts 1-3, but will also designed to be usable on its own. Comprehension questions test a range of skills (retrieval, inference etc) and are based around the 2016 year 6 SATS questions and sample government materials.
3 original texts and comprehension questions to use for Key Stage 1 SATS practice, guided reading or general comprehension work. Texts are an original fiction story, a non-fiction text about Roman Britain and an original poem. Questions are based on the 2016 Key Stage 1 SATS paper and government sample materials.
3 original texts with comprehension questions and answers. 3 text types: An original fiction story, a non-fiction text on medieval childhood and a travel review. The wording and content of the questions are based on the 2016 English SATS reading paper and sample government materials. These could also be used for guided reading groups. This is part three of the original story, however, it can be used on its own or in conjunction with parts one and two.
Spelling sheets for revision for the year 6 SATS spelling sheets. Bronze (Below expected) and Silver (At expected) are sentences and multiple choice options to choose the correct spelling. Gold (Exceeding expected) requires pupils to identify and correct misspelt words. All words are based on the 2016 SATS Spelling paper and government sample materials and on the spelling word lists from English appendix 1 of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English.
Worked examples and practice questions for the SATS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper 1 (SPaG.) Resources for pupils who are below/at/exceeding the expected level.
A series of worked examples and practice question for the year 6 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPaG) SATS test. These can be used for independent work or are ideal for use in a teacher or teaching assistant led small group. They could also be used by parents or tutors revising with children at home. Topics covered include the present and past progressive tenses, modal verbs, pronouns, semi-colons and relative clauses. All questions are based on the 2016 SATS test and government sample materials.
A series of worked examples and practice questions for the year 6 grammar, punctuation and spelling paper (SPAG) 1. These are ideal for teacher or teaching assistant led small group or intervention groups. They could also be used by parents or tutors supporting children's revision at home. The questions are aimed at children who are working at the expected level. Topics covered include: inverted commas, the past and present progressive tenses and determiners. All questions are based on the 2016 SATS paper and government sample materials.
A series of worked examples and practice question for the year 6 SPaG SATS test. These are ideal for interventions or teacher/TA led small groups and are aimed at pupils who are working below the expected standard. Topics covered include tenses, commas and clauses, prefixes and suffixes and conjunctions. All questions are based on the 2016 SPaG test and government sample materials.
3 original texts and questions for reading comprehensions with answers: A story, a non-fiction text and a poem. There is a coal mining theme. All questions are based on the 2016 SATS reading paper and sample government materials. The story follows on from part 1, but also works as a stand-alone reading comprehension.
3 texts and questions loosely based around the theme of Robin Hood.
Texts are:
1. The first chapter of an original story which is set in the time of Robin Hood. (Please note, this does not re-tell the legend of Robin Hood).
2. A non-fiction text about Robin Hood
3. A newspaper article, linked to the story.
Questions are based on the year 6 SATS Reading paper 2016 and sample government materials. This is the first instalment in a series of reading comprehensions to follow.
Six weeks of spelling teaching on prefixes that can be added to verbs, as required by the National Curriculum. There are activities designed to be done one a day over a school week and also word searches. Spelling words are provided to be used for homework and/or spelling tests. Week 6 is a review week and includes spellings from the statutory word list for year 5 and 6.
3 separate areas of study - The Easter Story, Why do we have Easter Eggs and What happens in a Church at Easter? Information sheets and activities based on them. Fits with the non-statutory RE framework, on 'The nature of religion and belief' and 'Learning about Christianity.' Encourages learners to both learn about and from religion.
Part of the same series as my Florence Nightingale worksheet. Reading comprehensions on Queen Victoria, The Workhouse, John Snow, Brunel and The Age of Railways. Useful as homework sheets or in class activities. Can be used as cross curricular with History, Science, Technology and other subjects.
Useful for studying the Victorians, the role of women in history and the history of nursing. Sheet can be used a pure reading comprehension or as a stimulus for further study. Question sheet and answers are provided.
Football themed reading comprehension with questions and answers, suitable for any time but particularly during European or World Cup. Questions based on sample year 6 materials for 2016 SATS.
A simplified account of Mary Seacole's life and work, with 10 questions, plus an extension task. Includes answers and suggested targets based on KS1 guided reading targets. Suitable for year 1 and 2, possibly with teacher input.
Suitable for work on the Victorians or for Black History Month.