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I combine my time between writing ( children's author ) and teaching. In my shop you will find a range of worksheets that I have successfully used in the classroom with Key Stage 2 pupils. My passions are writing and history and you will find plenty of resources for these subjects in my shop.

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I combine my time between writing ( children's author ) and teaching. In my shop you will find a range of worksheets that I have successfully used in the classroom with Key Stage 2 pupils. My passions are writing and history and you will find plenty of resources for these subjects in my shop.
Guided Reading Prompt - Harry the Poisonous Centipede
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Guided Reading Prompt - Harry the Poisonous Centipede

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This Guided Reading prompt is great to use when listening to a group reading. All the questions have been given an AF number enabling teachers to assess the progress of their readers. Teachers do not need to worry about asking questions on the spot, with this useful teaching aide. Ideal for reading levels 3-4.
Unit of work for Beowulf - Morpurgo 2007 Version
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Unit of work for Beowulf - Morpurgo 2007 Version

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A unit of work (37 lessons - up to 50 hours of lessons ) for Year 5-6 pupils. Ideal for schools studying the Vikings/Anglo Saxons under the new curriculum. A unit of literacy that uses this incredible re-telling of the classic story to support the Year 5-6 literacy curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on SPAG with opportunities for extended writing and speaking and listening integrated into the Unit. APP comprehension questions have also been supplied to assist in developing level 4-6 readers. Resources have been provided to support the detailed planning sheet.
Two chapters from new "Superb" Bronze Age book - The Age of Bronze - and accompanying comprehension.
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Two chapters from new "Superb" Bronze Age book - The Age of Bronze - and accompanying comprehension.

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I have written this book (author and primary school teacher)to accompany the teaching of the Stone Age, and more specifically, the Bronze Age, for children aged 7+. The first 2 chapters, in PDF format, are accompanied by a range of comprehension questions that are ideal for children in Years 3 - 4. The comprehension questions have been written in a 'test booklet' style and stretch across the range of AF question types. The majority of the questions are retrieval questions but there are also some inference and deduction questions for the more able pupils. Multiple choice questions also feature. The comprehension booklet can be used in several ways: * Whole class teaching, using the PDF on the IWB - annotating the text * Paired work - working through the questions together * Guided Reading with a small group of children - teaching comprehension skills An answer booklet is also provided! Enjoy!
Synonyms and Antonyms -  Table and Worksheet
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Synonyms and Antonyms - Table and Worksheet

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A great table for teaching Year 5-7 pupils about synonyms and antonyms. The pupils read the examples provided before they match the synonyms and antonyms to the given word. For example: small - diminutive (synonym) - large (antonym). An excellent resource for expanding vocabulary too!
Formation of Rome - fact finding quiz
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Formation of Rome - fact finding quiz

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A fun activity to use at the outset of a unit on the Romans. Covers Romulus and Remus and the formation of the Roman Empire. Pupils research the answers to the questions and add to sheet. Ideally used on computers with the pupils using the internet to find the answers and then typing onto document. Good fun and teacher friendly! Ideal for Years 3-5.
Persuasive Letters - Roman Britain
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Persuasive Letters - Roman Britain

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If you are learning about Roman Britain and covering persuasive writing, then these resources could be ideal. There are 2 letters, differentiated three ways, written between Caractacus and Queen Cartimandua. Not only are they good examples of persuasive letters, but they are historically accurate in detail. They can be used in several ways: they can be annotated for features and devices, placed in order of quality or used as a model to assist writing.
Timeline for New History Curriculum
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Timeline for New History Curriculum

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A new timeline to support the new History Curriculum. There is a colour coded time line for each of the 6 continents. Each stage of the timeline has a relevant colour image. Hang up the timeline in your classroom. It enables your children to understand what was happening at similar periods in other parts of the world and compare technical advancements i.e. Stonehenge and the Pyramids!
Spelling 'f' plurals powerpoint
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Spelling 'f' plurals powerpoint

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An interactive powerpoint to teach the pupils about turning nouns, which end in the letter f, into plurals. The powerpoint begins by explaining the rule before the pupils are given a series of singular nouns to make plural. Ideal for Years 3-5
Comprehension booklet for The Last Wolf - Level 5
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Comprehension booklet for The Last Wolf - Level 5

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A brilliant resource to help improve reading levels. The booklet contains 22 questions which cover the range of Assessment Foci. The questions also imitate the style and format used in QCA and SAT tests. An answer booklet is provided to enable pupils to mark their own work. Ideal for Guided Reading and Whole class activities. Also great as a revision aid and for individual tutoring. Ideal for pupils at or aspiring to be Level 5 readers.
Year 4 -5 Problem solving - differentiated worksheets
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Year 4 -5 Problem solving - differentiated worksheets

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A selection of differentiated worksheets to improve problem solving for Year 4 or Year 5 pupils. Areas covered are: Fractions and Percentages Measure Multiplication and Division Money Addition and Subtraction Time Each worksheet is colour coded - Bronze is lower ability etc....
D-Day Enquiry based learning Years 5-6
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D-Day Enquiry based learning Years 5-6

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A unit of work to make the children think again about the D-Day landings of June 1944. Using a learning enquiry approach, the pupils will interpret a range of materials to help them decide just how successful the invasion of Normandy was.
Tudor Eggsplorers - Playscript
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Tudor Eggsplorers - Playscript

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A fantastic play for Key Stage 2/3 pupils to perform at Easter. The play revolves around the Elizabethan Court and the rivals for the Queen's affections. It explains many of the origins of the Easter customs we know today. Written by a published children's author, the play is ideal for large groups. It is packed with historical accuracy and good humour and will both entertain and enthral audiences. Can also be used in Literacy lessons as an example of play script writing.
Roman Prefixes - words and quiz
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Roman Prefixes - words and quiz

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A comprehensive list of Roman prefixes. What word, to mean 'remove head' comes from the Roman word 'Capti'? What word, to mean 'set alight', comes from the Roman word 'Ign'? A great activity for in class or for homework. Ideal for Years 4-6.
How to make your own Roman helmet!
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How to make your own Roman helmet!

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Are you having a Roman Day? Are the children dressing up? If so, this is a great resource which enable all your children to take part. By following the instructions, the pupils are able to make their own, made-to-measure Roman helmet (galea) which they can then wear proudly into battle. This resource can also be used to model instruction writing. Ideal for Years 4-5.
The Highwayman - Teaching Resources - Y4-6
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The Highwayman - Teaching Resources - Y4-6

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With these resources, pupils are able to interpret verses of the poem, write their own stanzas using the writing frames and create their own characters. Many of the resources are differentiated to allow all access to this fabulous, classic poem. Ideal for Years 5-6 but more able Year 4 pupils can also access the resources.
Grid of sentence starts and types
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Grid of sentence starts and types

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A great resource to encourage pupils to think about and vary their sentences. The grid has a selection of both sentence starts and sentence types. The pupils use the grid to ensure that their writing is varied and interesting. By ticking the boxes, the children can assess their own writing and consider future sentences. In time, the children should vary their sentences automatically. I would recommend using the grid as a means of focusing the children ahead of a piece of writing. With the pupils, we highlighted the boxes that should be ticked when writing a particular genre. The grid can also be used to analyse texts or for self/peer assessment.
Roman newspaper template
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Roman newspaper template

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A template for the fictional newspaper, Roman Runes. Use this template to inspire the children to produce Roman themed newspaper reports. Teachers can also use it to model on the whiteboard. Ideal for children studying the Romans.