Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
Literacy and topic resources for students from Year 3 to Year 6. Resources are either free or value for money as I believe that every £ spent should relieve stress, lessen your workload and advance your students' experiences in school.
A Christmas Google Forms reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the traditions around Christmas all around the world. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Christmas whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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Three Christmas BOOM Cards™ reading comprehension activities about Santa Claus, Christmas Around the World and Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character from A Christmas Carol.
The reading comprehension NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resources allow students to learn key facts about Christmas whilst working on their comprehension skills in a fun and interactive way.
Included in this resource:
PDFs with links to the BOOM Cards™ Activities
Three PDF Printable Activities
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Emergency sub plans
Reading interventions
Ideal for distance learning, the activities can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The resources also come in PDF format so they can be printed and used in the classroom.
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For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity.
The activity requires NO PREP and has several bodies of texts that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. The BOOM Cards™ activity is self-marking, with a teacher answer sheet provided in the PDF
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An informational writing unit about the traditions of Christmas around the world. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
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 puzzle to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
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.
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A book with eight reading comprehension passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Rome. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes eight individual activities on:
An Overview of Ancient Rome
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Constantine
Spartacus
Hannibal
Cleopatra
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Eight informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about William Shakespeare and five of his famous plays. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task.
The following activities are included:
William Shakespeare
Hamlet
Macbeth
Romeo & Juliet
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard III
The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about William Shakespeare and his plays whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in each of the ten activities:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with a crossword & wordsearch
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This resource bundle is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about William Shakespeare and five of his famous plays. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task.
The following activities are included:
William Shakespeare
Hamlet
Macbeth
Romeo & Juliet
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard III
The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about William Shakespeare and his plays whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in each of the ten activities:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with a crossword & wordsearch
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This resource bundle is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A February Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with ten individual activities about key events in February or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:
The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895.
The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990.
The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531.
The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809.
The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564.
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959.
The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963.
The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778.
The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955.
The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD.
The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in each of the ten activities:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity
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This resource bundle is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A Google Forms reading comprehension activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the revolutionary leader of Cuba during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis, Fidel Castro. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A Google Forms reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic that has affected the world over the past few years. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the pandemic whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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Another Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with ten individual activities about ten incredible women that have all made a huge impact in their field. The activities, which also come in PDF format, are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4 learning about World History or for Women’s History Month.
The individual resources look into:
Malala Yousafzai
Katherine Johnson
Amanda Gorman
Mae Jemison
Simone Biles
Sacagawea
Queen Elizabeth II
Frida Kahlo
Kamala Harris
Beyonce
Included in each of the ten activities:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity
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This resource bundle is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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Four reading comprehension books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from January, February, March and April from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
The four books contain the following activities:
The famous English scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was born on the 8th January 1942.
The famous pilot, Amelia Earhart, who became the first female to fly across the Atlantic solo on the 11th January 1935.
The famous founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, who was born on the 17th January 1706.
The famous Roman general and friend of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, who was born on the 14th January 83 BC.
The American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, who was born on the 15th January 1929.
The famous English author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on the 18th January 1882.
The Gold Rush that started in California on the 24th January 1848, as people came from all around the world in search of wealth.
The famous American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, who was born on the 28th January 1912.
The Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, which was first performed on the 29th January 1595
The famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who was born on the 31st January 1919.
The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895.
The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990.
The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531.
The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809.
The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564.
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959.
The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963.
The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778.
The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955.
The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD.
The third American president, Thomas Jefferson, who was the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C. on the 4th March 1895.
The famous Italian Renaissance painter, Michelangelo, who was born in Caprese on the 6th March 1475.
The Coronavirus Pandemic, which forced many countries around the world into strict lockdowns for months from the 11th to the 14th March 2000.
The famous German-born scientist, Albert Einstein, who was born in Ulm on the 14th March 1809.
The famous American Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, who was born in Columbus on the 14th March 1997.
The famous American basketball star, Steph Curry, who was born in Ohio on the 14th March 1988.
The famous Roman leader, Julius Caesar, who was killed by his senators in Rome on the 15th March 44 BC.
The famous Saint Patrick’s Day Irish holiday which is celebrated each year on the 17th March.
The famous expedition leaders, Lewis & Clark, who began their return journey to St Louis on the 23rd March 1806.
The famous Olympian, Jesse Owens, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously by George Bush on the 18th March 1990.
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where construction began on the famous wonder on the 4th April 1922.
King Richard the Lionheart of England, who died on the 6th April 1199 after being hit with a crossbow whilst on siege.
The United States Entering World War I, which happened on the 6th April 1917.
The American Civil War, which began on the 12th April 1865, when the Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter.
The war-time president, Franklin Roosevelt, who died on the 12th April 1945, just months before the end of World War II
The Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage en-route to New York on the 14th April 1912.
Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian Renaissance artist who was born on the 15th April 1452.
The American Revolutionary War, which began on the 19th April 1775.
The longest serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on the 21st April 1926.
The famous English playwright, William Shakespeare, who was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon on the 23rd April 1564.
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Included in this PDF printable bundle:
Forty informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in April or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, followed by a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where construction began on the famous wonder on the 4th April 1922.
King Richard the Lionheart of England, who died on the 6th April 1199 after being hit with a crossbow whilst on siege.
The United States Entering World War I, which happened on the 6th April 1917.
The American Civil War, which began on the 12th April 1865, when the Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter.
The war-time president, Franklin Roosevelt, who died on the 12th April 1945, just months before the end of World War II
The Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage en-route to New York on the 14th April 1912.
Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian Renaissance artist who was born on the 15th April 1452.
The American Revolutionary War, which began on the 19th April 1775.
The longest serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on the 21st April 1926.
The famous English playwright, William Shakespeare, who was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon on the 23rd April 1564.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A Google Forms reading comprehension activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Battle of Gettysburg which proved to be a pivotal battle in the American Civil War. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the battle whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with ten individual activities about key events in April or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:
The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where construction began on the famous wonder on the 4th April 1922.
King Richard the Lionheart of England, who died on the 6th April 1199 after being hit with a crossbow whilst on siege.
The United States Entering World War I, which happened on the 6th April 1917.
The American Civil War, which began on the 12th April 1865, when the Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter.
The war-time president, Franklin Roosevelt, who died on the 12th April 1945, just months before the end of World War II
The Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage en-route to New York on the 14th April 1912.
Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian Renaissance artist who was born on the 15th April 1452.
The American Revolutionary War, which began on the 19th April 1775.
The longest serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on the 21st April 1926.
The famous English playwright, William Shakespeare, who was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon on the 23rd April 1564.
The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in each of the ten activities:
A Google Forms Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with crossword & wordsearch
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This resource bundle is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A Google Forms reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the entrance of the United States into World War I. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the war whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A back to school reading comprehension activity book with six activities. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
Wilma Rudolph
Chichen Itza
Napoleon
Queen Elizabeth II
Romeo & Juliet
Claude Monet
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Six informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance to complete:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A back to school reading comprehension activity book with six activities. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
Wilma Rudolph
Chichen Itza
Napoleon
Queen Elizabeth II
Romeo & Juliet
Claude Monet
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Six informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance to complete:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A Google Forms reading comprehension passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who has become a symbol of hope after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the Ukrainian president whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in this resource:
A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch
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This resource is great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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A book with ten reading comprehension passages focused on key events in May or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, followed by a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. Students will learn about world history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The book includes individual activities on:
The famous English soccer player, David Beckham, who was born on the 2nd May 1975.
The French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, who died on the 5th May 1821 on the remote island of St. Helena.
The 33rd president of the United States, Harry Truman, who was born on the 8th May 1884.
VE Day, where Germany surrendered to Allied forces on the 8th May 1945, which brought an end of World War II in Europe.
The famous Spanish Surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, who was born on the 11th May 1904.
The founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, who was born on the 12th May 1820.
The guide and translator, Sacagawea, who joined Lewis and Clark as they set off on their expedition across America on the 14th May 1804.
Mount Everest, which was climbed for the first time on the 29th May 1953.
The famous Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, who received an Honorary Doctor of Law from the University of British Colombia on the 31st May 2021.
The nemesis of the Roman Empire, Hannibal, who famously crossed the Alps with his army which included elephants in May 218 BC.
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Included in this PDF printable resource:
Ten informational texts
Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
Each with grammar questions about the text
Each with an extension writing activity
Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
Each with a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency sub plans
The 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.
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Time allowance for each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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A biography writing unit about the life of famous Italian artist, Michelangelo. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
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 & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
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This resource is great for:
In class learning
Independent work
Homework
Creative writing sessions
Assessment practice
Emergency sub plans
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.
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