A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the story mountain planner to develop initial ideas for a science fiction story.
A model text and ideas for success criteria are included within the PowerPoint.
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LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Three proof reading activities included in this bundle:
*An evacuee's diary entry
*A biography - David Walliams
*An extract from War of the Worlds.
Read the texts, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections.
3 Levels of differentiation:
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of settings in a science fiction story.
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Science Fiction Writing Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (War of the Worlds) With Free Reading Test and handwriting session!
Based on the old Flemish tale, included are the following activities which have been used with a year 4/5 year group across the duration of a week. All resources are fully adaptable to your needs.
*Match the direct speech to the correct character (3 Levels of differentiation)
*Proof reading activity - Find and correct the SPaG.
*Power words definitions activity.
*Handwriting practice sheet
*Reading activity - Story text provided
-Please note this tale includes the characters of Misery (The old woman) & Father Death. It is excellent resource for engaging boys.
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2
10 resources are attached including:
*Engaging PowerPoint presentations
*Recipe ideas
*Planning worksheets
*Evaluation activities
*Instructional sequencing activity
*Model text
*Template for an advertising poster
*Success criteria (WMG)
AA (Harder) - Two page text with multiple choice answers
BS - (Middle) - One page text with multiple choice answers
ALN (Lower) - One page text with true/false answers
LO: To choose adventurous words for effect
This lesson initially uses a PowerPoint presentation to engage the learners through stimulating images and photographs. Pupils are then encouraged to create a bank a powerful verbs, nouns and adjectives based on the topic using the resource sheet. This bank will be very useful to refer to when completing any written tasks.
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Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2.
The presentation allows the class to read/listen to extracts from the classic 'Gothic Horror' novel by Bram Stoker. * The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
Suggested use: Pupils choose up to 9 words from the list and play the Bingo game as the text is read out. This can be adapted to be played using any style you choose.
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National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Includes 13 practice questions based around an extract from the classic Gothic Horror novel. The answers are also included.
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
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Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal assessment for learning activity when finding out about a famous person
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
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Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example.
Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.
Suitable for year 4, 5 or 6 (KS2). Newspaper article relating to the outbreak of World War 2 through the perspective of the Weirwold community (From the novel and film 'Goodnight Mr Tom')
2 levels of differentiated worksheets which require learners to correctly identify the fact or opinion and True or false statements.
A free 'YouTube' link to the full movie has also been included for your convenience.
National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Includes 13 practice questions based around an extract from the classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells. Answers are also included.
* The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above.
3 Levels of differentiation: Tried and tested in the classroom.
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
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Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far!
Thinking skills activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Pupils discuss the effect of their OWL exam prank on four groups of people using the video clip and placemat tool.
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Writing a formal letter of complaint - Fred and George Weasley’s pranks & behaviour. Harry Potter
Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far!
Formal letter writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Learners will look at the main features of a letter of complaint. They will then write their own letter from Headteacher, Professor Dolores Umbridge, to Mr and Mrs Weasley using the information provided.
Video clip, example power words, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups.
Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered.
Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded.
Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource.
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A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker.
*Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary
*Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle.
*Reading and word Bingo activity
*Developing an effective description pf Dracula.
*SPaG Proof reading activity
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’.
*KWL grid (Afl)
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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Suitable for upper KS2 pupils (8-11). Resources include:
*1960’s starter presentation.
*1960’s Icons ‘Who am I?’ presentation.
*1960’s Comprehension activity.
*Writing an interview with one of ‘The Beatles’.
*Martin Luther-King speech writing (I have a dream…)
*Measuring perimeter of 60’s icons
*KWL grid.
