Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the graphemes ‘tion’; ‘cian’; ‘sion’ and ‘augh’ Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used. Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

A fun wordsearch covering the Hunger Games Book 1 by Suzanne Collins. Suitable for Upper KS2 and Year 7.

Set of 108 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Year 3 and 4 Spelling Words - National Curriculum. Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2". Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the grapheme ‘ough’. Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used. Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

A wordsearch containing names of Greek Gods and Goddesses. Suitable for Upper KS2 and above. See also creative writing narrative - 'A Greek Myth - Re-imagined’A Greek Myth. Here is the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092 Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice. Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story. This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.

Here is a fun wordsearch relating to Shakespeare and his plays. A fun activity for Years 4 - 6 Primary and 7-8 Secondary.

Just for fun - a wordsearch on Goodnight Mister Tom suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and also up to Year 7.

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Thunderstorm! Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2. Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Dragons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (ppwerpoint) KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 Same paragraph as a powerpoint https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - describing a thunderstorm. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. Also included are notes re: which features to include to make writing more expressive. Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2. Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Abandoned House in Forest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (powerpoint) Dragon hunting: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Same dragon paragraph as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

KS2 Resource which gives information about the history of Remembrance/Armistice Day; what it represents/what happens on Remembrance Day and why we use a poppy as our symbol of Remembrance and significance of ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae. PDF. See also resource of a poppy cross stitch design with instructions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 See also other Remembrance resources on following links: • In Flanders Field Poem – with commentary/Information re history of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance and including the poppy cross stitch design pattern: • Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825

Great resource pack for Remembrance activities – particularly about why we use the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Included: • In Flanders Field Poem by John McCrae with written commentary. • Information Sheet re: the history of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. • Information Sheet on Remembrance Day. Also included: • A simple cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although may be suitable for upper K2 also. Resource is both as word/jpg docs and combined PDF for ease of access. (Cross Stitch Poppy Additional Information: The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material.) See also resource which just has the poppy cross stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 See also other Remembrance resources on following links: • Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825 • All About Remembrance/Armistice Day including what it represents/history/the poppy as a symbol/relevance of ‘In Flanders Field’ Poem by John McCrae. KS2 Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081421

A mini information Powerpoint about the Olympic/Paralympic Games, including their history, sports included, medals, the Olympic Flame, Mascots, Motto and Olympic Values. There is a Powerpoint and a Pdf version of the same information for ease of access. Suitable for Upper KS1, KS2 and Year 7.

Four fun powerpoints with fun, silly jokes to share. Suitable for KS1 and KS2 Approx 4 jokes per powerpoint

Descriptive writing paragraph example for KS2. Approaching an abandoned house through a dark forest at night. Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981 Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

Simple powerpoint explaining the difference between co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions and some examples for pupils to try and identify. Suitable for KS2. LInks for further grammar resources can be found below: Difference between metaphors and similes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815 Simple antonym/synonym matching game: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph– Abandoned House Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following: Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint) Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint) Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538

KS2 Year 6 Sats Reading Comprehension – ‘Retrieval’ and ‘Word Meaning in Context’ Practice The questions that follow the short fiction story (The Hare and The Tortoise’ by Aesop ) cover content domains: 2a = to give or explain the meaning of words in context. 2b = retrieve and record information or identify key details from fiction and non-fiction. They are straightforward questions written in the style of SATS retrieval/word meaning questions. Another retrieval/meaning/summary practice story with questions can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13019793

KS2 Year 6 Sats Reading Comprehension – ‘Retrieval’ / ‘Word Meaning in Context’ /Summary Practice The questions that follow the short fiction story (The Hare and The Tortoise’ by Aesop ) cover content domains: 2a = to give or explain the meaning of words in context. 2b = retrieve and record information or identify key details from fiction and non-fiction. 2c = to summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph. They are straightforward SATS style questions. Another retrieval/meaning practice story with questions can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13018091

KS2 Powerpoint - Descriptive Writing Paragraph Models: Dragon Volcano Earthquake Abandoned House Chiller Intro - Alone! These paragraphs can be used to illustrate key features of KS2 descriptive writing. Can also be used as ideas/models for story starters. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2.

A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today. Powerpoint for easy use. Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays. Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a PDF for ease of printing here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13059828 Also a fun, free Shakespeare wordsearch here; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853