This bundle contains a timeline display and sorting activity, thirteen reading comprehension activities about key events and figures from the Civil War; two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee; a discussion-based writing activity about who was the most influential general of the war; and an informational writing unit. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. 32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are thirteen reading activities, or informational texts, about: Outbreak of American Civil War American Civil War – A Brief Overview Emancipation Proclamation Battle of Gettysburg End of American Civil War & Lincoln Assassination Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant William T. Sherman George Meade Frederick Douglass Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Secondly, there are two biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Civil War. There are 37 posters or task cards that include many of the key figures and events from the time period. Then, there is an informational text writing unit about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on key facts about some of the key events and battles from the war. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential general from the war. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

An informational writing unit and reading comprehension activities about the American Revolutionary War, or the American War of Independence. The activities focus on the causes of the war, and examines key battles and events. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Included in the Informational Writing Unit: Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction A template for students to write up their neat informational text A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning Included in the Reading Activity: A teacher presentation to introduce the topic An informational text A comprehension activity with eight varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz about the text An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans The close activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning. The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

This bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Women’s History, and six biography writing units. The activities focus on Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison, Anne Frank, Queen Elizabeth II, Serena Williams, Cleopatra and Ruby Bridges. 34 Lessons, or 34 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: Rosa Parks Greta Thunberg Marie Curie J.K. Rowling Amelia Earhart Anne Frank Queen Elizabeth Serena Williams Cleopatra Ruby Bridges These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart and Mae Jemison. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

This bundle contains ten reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Women’s History, and six biography writing units. The activities focus on Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison, Anne Frank, Mother Teresa, Serena Williams, Cleopatra and Ruby Bridges. 34 Lessons, or 34 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! Firstly, there are ten reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: Rosa Parks Greta Thunberg Marie Curie J.K. Rowling Amelia Earhart Anne Frank Mother Teresa Serena Williams Cleopatra Ruby Bridges. These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, J.K. Rowling, Amelia Earhart and Mae Jemison. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6 studying the Ancient Romans or famous figures such as Julius Caesar. NO PREP is needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 33 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period. Secondly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!

Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 studying the Ancient Romans or famous Romans such as Julius Caesar. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period. Secondly, there is a reading comprehension activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Finally, there is a informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Ideal for students learning about Ancient Rome. For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges and Barack Obama. 30 Lessons, or 30 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: Martin Luther King Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Ruby Bridges Rosa Parks Mahatma Gandhi These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

This bundle contains eight reading comprehension activities about influential figures from Black History, and six biography writing units. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Muhammed Ali, Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson and Frederick Douglass. 32 Lessons, or 32 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities about: Martin Luther King Nelson Mandela Jackie Robinson Barack Obama Frederick Douglass Ruby Bridges Rosa Parks Muhammed Ali These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Finally, there are six biography writing units about Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing. Included in the reading activity: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Guided reading sessions Reading & writing interventions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of former heavyweight boxing champion and key figure in the civil rights movement, Muhammed Ali. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing. Included in the reading activity: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Guided reading sessions Reading & writing interventions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first African-American baseball player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. NO PREP is needed! Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing. Included in the reading activity: An informational text A comprehension activity with eight varied questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Guided reading sessions Reading & writing interventions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the NASA astronaut and first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Firstly, there are reading comprehension activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing. Included in the close reading activity: A teacher presentation to introduce the subject An informational text A comprehension activity with ten questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz with seven questions An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Creative writing sessions Guided reading sessions Reading & writing interventions Assessment practice Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out Creative Primary Literacy!