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.
Powerpoint tells the story of Holy Week, starting at Palm Sunday and ending with the Resurrection. Language is simplified and video clips and images are chosen sensitively. Links to non-statutory RE framework for teaching about Christianity. Can be used with my unit of work about Easter or on its own.
Powerpoint designed to help explore some of the common imagery of Easter and to think about where they come from. Includes video links to how to make a palm cross and a song about the Easter bunny. Can be used alone or with my unit of work on Easter for year 1/2.
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.
An extract from the Hunger Games with questions based on those from paper 1 of the AQA GCSE English Language paper. I used this activity for 1-1 tutoring pupils who are aiming for a level 4. The tasks are designed to help students with the wording of the questions without the burden of a difficult text.
Powerpoint presentation of the Easter story, suitable for key stage 1. Can be used on its own or with my unit of Easter work. Language is simple and pictures selected to be sensitive to younger children.
An overview timeline of key events in Russia from 1924-1938 with in-built links to videos and information and some reflection questions. This was produced to introduce the EdExcel iGCSE Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR 1924-1953 module, but could be used for other purposes.
This is the first week of a unit of year 2 English work designed to take you through the Autumn term. It covers all aspects of English: GaPS (SPaG), Reading and Writing.
The work is all in a workbook that can be used in its entirety, or as individual sheets. There is a supporting PowerPoint presentation and an answer book included.
Table of Workbook Contents
Spelling words activities (-dge suffix).
Punctuation activities (Proper Nouns).
Grammar activities (The Present and Past tenses)
Reading Comprehension (The Gunpowder Plot)
Letter writing activity based on the reading comprehension.
(The subsequent weeks will be available to buy as a complete unit of work up until the Christmas break.)
A document comparing Communism and Capitalism with a summary table worksheet for pupils to complete at the end.
Ideal for introducing modules on Russia and the USSR, The Cold War, China or Superpower Rivalry in the 20th century for GCSE and IGCSE History.
Two texts and reading comprehension questions with answers that can be used together or separately to practise comprehension skills and for the Key Stage 1 SATS. Texts are a fiction story (a version of the Ugly Duckling) and a non-fiction text about electricity. This could also be used a practice test for pupils to sit in class. Questions are based on the 2016 SATS paper and government sample materials.
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.
A series of practice questions for the year 2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SATS Paper 2. Topics covered include: the past and present tenses, comma usage, sentence type and suffixes. These are useful for whole-class work or for teacher and TA led small groups and interventions. The questions are based on the 2016 year 2 SATS paper and sample government materials and are aimed particularly at pupils working at the expected level.
3 different levels of spelling practice for the year 2 SATS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper 1 (spelling). These sheets can also be used for spelling practice in class. Spellings are based on the requirements of the National Curriculum and also on the 2016 SATS spelling paper and sample government materials. Ideal for use with a teacher or TA led group or for whole class revision. Also useful for parents or tutors supporting children at home.
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.
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.
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.