A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today. 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 Powerpoint for ease of use in lessons at this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986547 Also, a fun free Shakespeare wordsearch can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853

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

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 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 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

Powerpoint covering some of main aspects of KS2 Figurative Language devices: Alliteration/Metaphor/Simile Power of 3/Repetition Personification Powerful adjectives/adverbs Use of 5 senses to make writing more impactful Plus example paragraph for illustration purposes. Here are further links for KS2 Paragraph Examples: KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Volcano! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph and Wordbank (Powerpoint) – Erupting Volcano: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Same paragraph as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 KS2 Creative Writing/Using figurative language – how to make writing more exciting: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538 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 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981

A Greek Myth Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined Powerpoint 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 too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6. This resource is also available as a Word Document for ease of printing using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092

Great descriptive/creative writing example - erupting volcano! Descriptive paragraph included plus: Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of the point at which a volcano erupts. Illustrates expanded noun phrases//fronted adverbials/varied sentence structures Suitable for KS2. This resource is also available as a word document: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples: Dragons! Powerpoint : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 Dragons as a word doc: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 Abandoned House: 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 Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981

Here is a simple quick to make Easter Egg cross stitch patterns - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1. The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. The eggs can be completed in any colour. Pictures and patterns are a guide only. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions. Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Easter Card or as a lovely framed picture! Finished size of each egg: approx: 5cm x 4cm on 6 count binca. If stitched on 14 count aida, the finished picture will be smaller. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle. Here are some further easy to make cross stitch patterns for binca cross stitch fabric. Pictures can be stitched on aida fabric also, but the finished pictures would be smaller: ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ Positive Mind Set Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781 Christmas Tree Quick Make - Ideal for Card Making: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Bees - single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ picture: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Poppy Cross Stitch - Easy make pattern: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Collection of Mini Cross Stitch Motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137 Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint/Wordsearch/Word Unscramble Game. KS1/KS2 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12975694

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 matching game for pupils to find matching synonyms and antonyms. Suitable for Lower KS2. Draw lines to match the words. Other grammar resources can be found here: Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions explained: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471 Difference between Metaphors and Similes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815

Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint Easter words Unscramble activity Easter Wordsearch Suitable for Lower KS2 and Upper KS1 Fun activities for Easter. A fun Easter egg cross stitch pattern (for binca or aida) can be found here - great for making Easter cards: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12980258

Simple powerpoint to explain the difference between metaphors and similes. Useful as part of Literacy lessons, especially when discussing figurative language to use in creative writing. KS2 Further grammar resources can be found at below links: Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471 Simple antonym/synonym matching game: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122

Cross Stitch Positive Words Binca Pattern Positive Mind set cross stitch pattern on binca fabric Here is a simple, fun cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although it may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also. ** Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve** I have included some basic information/instructions and a pattern as a pdf with coloured crosses. Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch. The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The border can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank. Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the design. Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca: (All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller) Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295 Easy Easter Egg designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258 Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390 Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872 Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137

This resource can be used in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes • Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories. Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups. If you liked this resource, see my other resource pack on earthquake/volcano descriptive writing which includes additional resources - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584 This separate resource includes: • Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes. Thank you!

Two short chiller stories which can be used as a great model for KS2 to write their own narratives. The models have been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their own chiller stories. Second story is annotated with a structure summary alongside. See my other Chiller resource pack (link below) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581 This separate resource pack includes in addition to the stories: • Chiller structure/feature word bank cards Descriptive writing feature guidance • Vocabulary idea card

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 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Volcano Eruption 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. This resource is also available as a Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 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