This activity has been developed to assist pupils in writing an effective description of the differences between rich and poor Tudor people from a first person perspective. There are two sheets of visual stimuli to support this activity and a sample set of answers. Suitable for pupils in KS2, this activity has been previously used with learners in year 3&4.

A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2. The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story. See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

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* Also see the premier bundle package which includes additional tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ] A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included. The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague. LO: To use research skills to check historical facts

Useful visual resource for identifying common plants and animals located in Rock Pool habitats at British Beaches. There is an activity sheet to see what the children already know about rock pools or this can be used as a basic assessment activity. Also included is a collection table for a field trip to the beach with follow up scientific reflection questions .

National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around a short biography of the famous Children's author. Answers also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

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

Learners use the success criteria to plan and write their personal ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech. Model text included which will facilitate speaking, listening and writing opportunities. LO - To expand upon main idea(s) with supporting reasons, information and examples

Read the information sheets and then enter the data correctly into the spreadsheet columns. Pupils can find the totals of each column. Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder) Skills targeted: To read and write numbers to 100 000 Using Number Skills to estimate by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000

Tables for collection of ride data. Also Included is some existing data about Oakwood Theme Park. These worksheets are useful to display results of research or record details when visiting an actual theme park .e.g. Height, speed, length, duration, scientific forces 3 Levels of differentiation BS (Lower) AA (Middle) MAT (More able)

Resource 1 - What do I know about the food I eat? This worksheet starts with some questions about basic food facts and then requires some research to find out about the different food groups. Resource 2 - Food Calorie Chart Provides information about the recommended daily intake of calories, fats, sugar salt etc, for men women and children aged 5-11. Resource 3 - Food calorie chart restaurant. This is a sample restaurant menu showing the calorific values of the food. Pupils should choose meals and work out the values of the calories consumed! (Numeracy Across the Curriculum). Suitable for years 4, 5 & 6

Learners use research materials to label the maps of Wales with the main rivers and areas of population. Geography / topic task - Atlases or internet access required. 3 Levels of differentiation: BS (Lower) - Research and label the main rivers AA (Middle) - Research, draw and label the main rivers MAT (More able) - Research, draw and label the main rivers and towns/cities LO: To label the main rivers using atlases and research materials

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* Also see the premier bundle package which includes more highly rated resources! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests) Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.

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 using pictures to stimulate the writing of a short story. (Max 100 words.) See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!

LO: To represent data using Venn diagrams. Learners cut out the Olympic sports symbols to correctly place them in the correct position on the Venn diagrams. Learners can be given suitable criteria to sort the sports or create their own. e.g. Sports that use water, sports that use a ball, team sports, contact sports etc. A list of sample criteria is also included with this resource. Differentiated options - Venn diagrams with 2 or 3 sets. Differentiated options - Limit the amount of symbols used for each group. Differentiated options - Learners cut out or draw the symbols.

Included is a worksheet which requires learners to match the force word to the definition. More able pupils can use the vocabulary slide to find their own meanings. All sheets and files are adaptable. LO: To find and use a variety of evidence, information and ideas.

LO: To show understanding of the main ideas and significant details in texts Cloze procedure activity which allows learners to show their understanding of the scientific principles of aerodynamics including drag, thrust, weight and lift. 3 Levels of differentiation. BS (Lower) AA (Middle) MAT (More able)

LO: To describe a character using similes and other effective language. Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2. Use exciting language to write an effective description of Count Dracula. Looking for more? Also see the premier bundle package which includes a full unit of work!

National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around the classic Christmas poem. The answers are included in a separate file. *The original of this poem is in the public domain so there will be no copyright issues* Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)

MAT (Harder) - 10 questions based on the interview text AA - (Middle) - 10 questions based on the information text BS (Lower) - 9 questions based on the information text (Cloze Procedure)