Includes editable word doc. Bring the timeless fable The Tortoise and the Hare to life with this structured early reader resource, specially designed to support Little Wandle phonics progression. This differentiated set includes three versions of the story tailored for Phases 2, 3, and 4/5, making it accessible for a range of early readers. Each version includes: Decodable text aligned with phonics phases to develop reading confidence Engaging yet simple sentence structures to support fluency Comprehension questions covering vocabulary, retrieval, summary, and inference Full answer sheets for easy assessment and guided discussions This resource is ideal for whole-class reading, guided reading groups, interventions, or independent practice, helping children strengthen their phonics knowledge and comprehension skills while learning the valuable moral of perseverance. Download now and support your students’ reading journey with this fable-based resource!

This is a colorful and engaging story about a boy and his dog who go on a picnic. It is perfect for early readers, with simple sentences and repetitive phrases. The story is also great for teaching children about the importance of friendship and enjoying the simple things in life. Key Features: Differentiated: The story is available in three differentiated levels, so you can choose the best fit for your students. Teacher Tips and Activities: The resource includes teacher tips and activities to help you get the most out of the story. Printable: The story is printable, so you can easily use it in your classroom. This resource is perfect for: Early readers Children who are learning about friendship Children who are learning about the importance of enjoying the simple things in life I hope you and your students enjoy this story! More Early reader comprehension: Adventure: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13187258 Magic Trip: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13188373 Sheep: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13186852 Bees: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13189342

This Hodgeheg unit of work is designed to immerse students in the classic children’s story while building essential literacy skills. The first week focuses on foundational language concepts, including word classes and expanded noun phrases, helping students to enhance their vocabulary and sentence structure. Worksheets and activities provide engaging practice, allowing students to apply their understanding in a variety of ways. Additionally, a guided reading resource encourages deeper comprehension of Hodgeheg, fostering thoughtful discussion and improving reading fluency. This unit is a well-rounded approach to developing language skills while enjoying a beloved text.

Week 1 is about London. The activities include discussing what you already know about London, researching facts about London for kids, and writing about London. Here is a description for Katie in London: Katie is a young girl who lives in London. She is a bright and curious girl who loves to explore her city. She is always eager to learn new things about London, and she is always happy to share her knowledge with others. Katie is a great tour guide, and she would be happy to show you around her city. She can take you to all the famous landmarks, and she can tell you all sorts of interesting facts about them. Katie is a great friend, and she would be happy to have you as a guest in her city. She would make sure that you have a wonderful time, and she would show you all the best that London has to offer. Week 2 to 6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13183802

Dive into the captivating world of Yokki and the Parno Gry with this editable week-long resource. Perfect for primary classrooms, it includes: Predicting: Activities to infer what might happen next in the story. Grammar Focus: Lessons on expanded noun phrases, adjectives, and verbs to enrich writing. Asking Questions: Developing curiosity and comprehension through thought-provoking prompts. This resource supports literacy skills while immersing children in the rich narrative of Yokki’s journey. Ideal for sparking creativity and building confidence in reading and writing. Yokki and the Parno Gry- Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13159994 Yokki and the Parno Gry - Week 3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/yokki-and-the-parno-gry-week-3-13160001 Yokki and the Parno Gry - Week 4 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/yokki-and-the-parno-gry-week-4-13160005 Yokki and the Parno Gry - Week 5 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/yokki-and-the-parno-gry-week-5-13160006 Yokki and the Parno Gry - Week 6 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/yokki-and-the-parno-gry-week-6-13160011

In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes, and ideas of a wanted poster based on the text. This week’s resources include both Active Inspire Flipcharts (previously used) and new PowerPoint slides with updated content for more recent lessons. Stay tuned as additional writing weeks will be released soon, covering the full progression of the unit. If Week 1 was helpful, we’d love to hear your thoughts—please leave a comment and rating to help us improve further! Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13151776

In this reimagined tale of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” we find Goldilocks, a curious young girl who stumbles upon a cozy cottage in the woods. She enters, trying the bears’ porridge, chairs, and beds, just as in the classic story. However, when the bears return home, they discover not just Goldilocks, but a messy scene with clues left behind—an overturned chair, an empty bowl, and a half-read book. Instead of being frightened, Goldilocks reveals she’s actually a secret detective, on a mission to solve the mystery of the missing honey from the bear’s pantry! The three bears, intrigued by her story, team up with Goldilocks to uncover the culprit: a mischievous raccoon who has been stealing their food! Together, they hatch a plan to catch the raccoon in the act, leading to an unexpected friendship and a new adventure in the enchanted woods.

Unlock a complete unit of work for “A Walk to London,” tailored for Year 2 writing! This comprehensive resource includes an overview of lesson plans, engaging PowerPoint presentations, and thoughtfully designed worksheets. Each component is crafted to inspire creativity and enhance writing skills, guiding students through the story’s themes and characters. Perfect for educators looking to create an immersive learning experience, this unit makes writing both fun and educational. Step into the adventure of learning today!

Year 2 Writing Focus: Exploring Omar the Bees and Me and Writing About Honey Cake In Year 2, children will be reading the delightful story Omar the Bees and Me, where they’ll discover the important role bees play in the world. As we explore the book, our writing lessons will focus on improving key skills such as: Conjunctions: Linking ideas in our sentences, using words like and, but, and because. Suffixes: Adding endings like -ing, -ed, and -ly to words to create new meanings. Sentence Openers: Starting sentences in different ways to make our writing more exciting. Expanded Noun Phrases: Describing nouns with extra detail (e.g., the fluffy yellow cake). Contractions: Using shortened forms like don’t, isn’t, and can’t in our writing. Writing Outcome: Children will use their new skills to write clear and creative instructions on how to make a honey cake, just like the one in the story! They will carefully structure their writing to help others follow the steps easily. Incidental Write: In addition to their main writing task, children will create a fact file about bee farming, sharing interesting facts about bees and how honey is made. This will give them a chance to use their research skills and apply the writing techniques we’ve been practicing. Let’s get ready to buzz into some fantastic writing! Week 2-5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13182495

This Year 2 writing unit delves into the inspiring story of Olive Morris, a remarkable woman who fought for equality and justice. Through engaging activities and vibrant illustrations, students will step into the shoes of a detective, making predictions about the story using picture clues and their own background knowledge. They’ll become inquisitive investigators, formulating questions about the characters and events using question stems like “Who,” “What,” “Why,” and “How.” Students will also uncover hidden meanings, inferring emotions, motivations, and the significance of Olive’s actions. Finally, they’ll piece together the puzzle, sequencing key events in Olive’s life to understand her journey and impact. This unit not only develops essential writing skills but also introduces young learners to the power of activism, resilience, and making a difference in the world. Olive Morris Week 2-5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13175239

This KS1 English resource features the exciting story “The Magic Trip,” presented in four differentiated versions to suit various reading abilities in Year 1 and 2. Each version follows the captivating adventure of two children on a quest for hidden treasure, encountering magical creatures and overcoming challenges along the way. The story is designed to engage young learners and develop their reading comprehension skills. The resource is differentiated across four phases, starting with Phase 2, which uses simpler vocabulary and sentence structures ideal for those developing phonic knowledge. It progresses to Phase 4, which offers challenging vocabulary and complex sentences to stretch more confident readers. Each version includes comprehension questions with an answer key, making it suitable for guided reading, independent work, and assessment. “The Magic Trip” is a versatile resource that can be used in various classroom settings. Teachers can further enhance the learning experience by incorporating visual aids, audio recordings, or drama activities. This resource is sure to captivate young learners and foster a love of reading while building essential comprehension skills.

Dive into the world of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist with our comprehensive, freely available unit! Designed for primary school children, this unit unpacks Dickens’ classic tale of resilience and survival amid the hardships of Victorian England. With resources covering historical context, engaging character studies, and thematic analysis, students will explore issues of poverty, justice, and morality. This free unit plan includes ready-to-use lessons, interactive activities, and thought-provoking discussions, making it accessible for all educators to bring the power of Dickens’ storytelling into the classroom. Rest of the unit is here Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/oliver-twist-ks2-writing-unit-week-2-6-13146016

This is another unit i have taught for year 2. slightly different outcomes, the first weeks outcomes are predicting and ordering the story in chronological order. They are 4 day lessons. Get Week 1 and 2 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13149490

This is a three-week planning sequence. This text explores issues of conservation and starts to explore whether we can escape the issues that endangered animals face on a day-to-day basis. Children create fact files on endangered animals as well as writing short persuasive pieces on why we need to save a particular endangered animal. Children will be able to identify how a sentence is formed by its grammatical structure as a question, a command, a statement or an exclamation. Children will be encouraged to edit work, being aware of tense and word choice. Word classes (nouns/verbs/adjectives) will be referred to throughout. Week 2 and 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13145691

Engage your students with this delightful farm-themed reading comprehension activity! “The Farm Adventure” follows Tim and his dog Spot as they explore a bustling farm, encountering friendly animals and exciting experiences. This resource is designed to cater to diverse learning needs with three differentiated texts: Each text version includes a set of comprehension questions targeting key reading skills: Retrieval: Locating and recalling specific information from the text. Vocabulary: Understanding and defining key words. Inference: Drawing conclusions and making predictions based on the text. (Phase 3 includes Author’s Choice questions) Answer keys are provided for easy assessment and feedback. Benefits: Differentiation made easy: Support all learners with ready-to-use differentiated texts. Engaging theme: Capture students’ interest with a relatable and exciting farm adventure. Develops key reading skills: Focuses on essential comprehension skills for KS1. Saves valuable time: No need to create your own differentiated resources. Ready to print and go: Simply download and use in your classroom! This resource is perfect for: Whole class reading activities Guided reading groups Independent reading practice Homework assignments Assessment of reading comprehension skills Bring the joy of reading and the excitement of the farm to your classroom with “The Farm Adventure”!

Story Planning template including editable powerpoint.

These are the resources I used with my Year 1 class, designed specifically to support a range of abilities, including several children who were at pre-key stage levels or required additional foundational support due to the learning gaps created by the pandemic. Week2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12709539

This Year 2 writing unit takes flight with the adventurous story of Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator who dared to dream big. Using the book as a high-flying stimulus, students will embark on a writing journey filled with exciting activities: Predicting the Journey: Students will soar into Amelia’s world by making predictions about her daring adventures using picture clues and their own knowledge. Asking Questions: Curiosity will take the lead as students ask questions about Amelia’s life, her plane, and the challenges she faced, using question stems like “Who,” “What,” “Why,” and “How.”   Unveiling Hidden Meanings: Students will become detectives, using inference skills to uncover the emotions, motivations, and significance of Amelia’s actions and the people she met along the way.   Sequencing the Adventure: Students will map out Amelia’s incredible journey by sequencing key events, from her early fascination with flight to her record-breaking achievements. This unit not only elevates essential writing skills but also inspires young learners to reach for the skies and pursue their dreams with courage and determination. Week 2-6: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13171887

This engaging writing unit focuses on developing narrative writing skills and crafting a letter. During the first week, students will explore The Very Last Castle by Travis Jonker, describe the character of Ibb using rich language, asking questions to the guard and participate in a grammar lesson on coordinating conjunctions to enhance sentence structure. Perfect for fostering creativity and building strong writing foundations! The Very Last Castle - Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13168835

This fantastic resource is packed with nouns, adjectives, and phrases, plus excellent sample sentences to help students write vivid descriptions of settings. I’ve used it successfully with my Year 4 and 5 classes, and they loved it! Update: I’ve added extra resources to do with setting and a detailed powerpoint about setting and character description.