A 17 question test (and answer sheet) to help embed the KS2 gammar. Questions include: Different types of nouns Recognising adjectives and adverbs Adverbials phrases Determiners Compound and complex sentences Identifying coordinating conjunctions Listing subordinating conjunctions Identifying main and subordinate clauses Apostrophes Present perfect tense

Help your class to understand how and when adverbs of manner should be used within a sentence with this simple worksheet. More able children could be further challenged by asking them to complete the questions independently using the information provided. #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This handy list of adverbs can be used to teach and support children as they begin to modify verbs within their own writing. #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This download contains: Self and Teacher Assessment Sheets differentiated for LKS2 and UKS2 A list of features A checklist which can be used for exploring the features of a diary entry An activity sheet which can be answered using any diary entry example text.

Have children practice the correct spellings of irregular verbs with this 20-question activity sheet. Questions can be either copied and answered directly into books or answered on the sheet. #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

#No additional resources needed This FREE lesson is the first of a 2-Week Unit based around diary recounts. This download includes a fully interactive PowerPoint, lesson scheme of work and resources. During this lesson children will begin reading the story ‘The Diary of a Killer Cat’ by Anne Fine before discussing and exploring the main features of this type of text. Click here to download the complete unit! Lesson 1: To explore the features of a diary entry Total Number of Slides: 12 Lesson Plan Included? Yes Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

NB. A copy of ‘The Diary of a Killer Cat’ by Anne Fine is required to complete this unit. Click here to download lesson 1 for FREE. This bundle includes: a detailed scheme of work, all necessary resources and 2 fully interactive PowerPoints. These lessons are based upon the diary recount book ‘The Diary of a Killer Cat’ by Anne Fine which will help children to learn about this style of writing in a fun and engaging way. SPAG/GPS covered: Time Conjunctions, Adverbials of Time, Place and Manner, Inverted Commas and Prefixes. Lesson 1: To explore the features of a diary entry Lesson 2: To answer questions about a text Lesson 3: To write sentences using the prefixes un-, in-, dis- and mis- Lesson 4: To use adverbs to express manner Lesson 5: To use adverbs to express time and place Lesson 6: To correctly punctuate speech using inverted commas Lesson 7: To discuss ideas for a new character Lesson 8: To plan a diary recount Lesson 9: To write my own diary recount Lesson 10: To finish and edit my diary Total Number of Slides: 61 Scheme of Work Included? Yes Activities and Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This FREE lesson is the first of a 2-Week Unit on instructions and explanation texts. This download includes a fully interactive PowerPoint, lesson scheme of work and resources. During this lesson children will read, discuss and explore instruction texts as they work in small groups to identify the main features. Click here to download the complete unit! Lesson 1: To discuss and identify the features of instructions Total Number of Slides: 7 Lesson Plan Included? Yes Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

#No additional resources needed. Click here to download lesson 1 for FREE. This unit includes 10 lessons plans, resources and 2 fully interactive PowerPoints to teach Year 5 children all about instruction and explanation texts. Children will begin by working in small groups to identify the main features of each type of text before applying their knowledge to their own written work. They will enjoy writing instructions for different technological devices such as: escalators, elevators and mobile phones in addition to using the internet to research and explain a range of unusual gadgets! To end and consolidate their learning during Week 2, children will have the opportunity to invent their own mode of transport which they will then plan and create a detailed guide for. This guide will include features of both explanation and instruction texts. SPAG/GPS covered: causal conjunctions, adverbs of time, parentheses (brackets, commas and dashes). Lesson 1: To discuss and identify the features of instructions Lesson 2: To write instructions using adverbs Lesson 3: To write an instructional text Lesson 4: To answer research questions using the internet Lesson 5: To write and present an explanation text Lessons 6 &7: To use brackets, commas and dashes to indicate parentheses Lesson 8: To plan an information guide for a new invention Lesson 9: To write a guide for a futuristic mode of transport Lesson 10: To edit and redraft my guide Total Number of Slides: 50 Lesson Plans Included? Yes Activities and Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

Help children to develop their understanding of parentheses with this free practise worksheet and answers.

This FREE lesson is the first in a 3-Week Unit on Information Texts. This download includes a fully interactive PowerPoint and scheme of work. During this lesson, children will sort a selection of musical instruments according to their family classifications before writing about an instrument of their choice. Click here to download the complete unit! Lesson 1: To record information about a musical instrument Total Number of Slides: 7 Lesson Plan Included? Yes Resources Included? N/A #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

#No additional resources needed. Click here to download lesson 1 for FREE. This bundle includes: 15 complete (and editable) lessons plans, all necessary resources and 3 fully interactive PowerPoints to make this unit enjoyable and engaging. These lessons are centered around a variety of different musical instruments (both familiar and new) as children learn to explore, write and identify the features of information texts. SPAG/GPS covered: coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, main and subordinate clauses , apostrophes to show possession and pronouns. Lesson 1: To write about a musical instrument Lesson 2: To prepare an oral presentation using conjunctions Lesson 3: To read and answer questions about a text Lesson 4: To explore and identify the features of an information text Lesson 5: To use a range of conjunctions to form extended sentences Lesson 6: To sort information into different headings Lesson 7: To conduct independent research Lesson 8: To write paragraphs using conjunctions Lesson 9: To continue writing my information text Lesson 10: To assess the work of others Lesson 11: To research an instrument of my choice Lesson 12: To sort my research into an organised plan Lesson 13: To write the first draft of my information text Lesson 14: To check, edit and redraft my information text Lesson 15: To prepare and present my information text Total Number of Slides: 80 Lesson Plans Included? Yes Activities and Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This check list can be used to support children as they learn to identify and apply the features of an instruction text. #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This check list can be used to support children as they learn to identify and apply the features of an explanation text. #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This FREE lesson is the first of a 2-Week Unit on instructions and explanation texts. This download includes a fully interactive PowerPoint, lesson scheme of work and resources. During this lesson, children will read and compare 3 different explanation texts as they identify and record their common features. Click here to download the complete unit! Lesson 1: To identify the features of an explanation text Total Number of Slides: 6 Lesson Plan Included? Yes Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

#No additional resources needed. Click here to download lesson 1 for FREE. This unit includes 10 lessons plans, activities and 2 fully interactive PowerPoints to teach Year 6 children all about instruction and explanation texts. They will begin by reading, exploring and identifying the different features of each type of text before using their knowledge to plan and write their own using the identified features. SPAG/GPS covered: Bullet Points, Colons, Semi-colons and Parentheses (Brackets, Commas and Dashes). Lesson 1: To identify the features of an explanation text Lesson 2: To write an instruction text using bullet points and colons Lesson 3: To read and answer questions about a text Lesson 4: To plan an instruction text Lesson 5: To write an instruction text Lesson 6: To use brackets, commas and dashes to indicate parentheses Lesson 7: To write and perform an informal explanation Lesson 8: To research and plan an explanation text Lesson 9: To write an explanation text Lesson 10: To prepare and present my explanation text Total Number of Slides: 54 Lesson Plans Included? Yes Activities and Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

#No additional resources needed. Click here to download lesson 1 for FREE. This unit includes 10 complete lesson plans, activities and a fully interactive PowerPoint to teach Year 3 children all about Non-Chronological Reports. They will begin by reading, exploring and identifying the features of this type of text before using their knowledge to plan and write their own non-chronological reports. They will have the option of 4 interesting sports to research (using the internet, nonfiction books or both), and will use this information to create their own reports in a similar style. They will create, share, edit and improve their drafts before creating a polished report ready for display! SPAG/GPS covered: Word Classes, Clauses, Conjunctions, Spellings and Suffix Rules. Lesson 1: To identify features of non-chronological reports Lesson 2: To recognise word classes and clauses Lesson 3: To understand how to create a formal tone Lesson 4: To apply spelling rules when adding suffixes Lesson 5: To plan a non-chronological report Lesson 6: To begin writing a non-chronological report Lesson 7: To extend sentences using conjunctions Lesson 8: To edit and improve my writing Lesson 9: To prepare and deliver a persuasive argument Lesson 10: To create a non-chronological report for display This bundle comes with an End of Unit Child and Teacher Assessment Sheet to allow each pupil to assess and reflect on their own learning. Total Number of Slides: 51 Lesson Plans Included? Yes Activities and Resources Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This free lesson bundle is part of a 10 lesson unit on Non-Chronological Reports and includes a fully interactive PowerPoint, lesson scheme of work and resources. During this lesson, children will be introduced to the features of non-chronological report writing and will spend time exploring example texts whilst identifying and recording examples of the different features. Click here to download the complete unit! Lesson 1: To identify features of non-chronological reports Total Number of Slides: 10 Lesson Plan Included? Yes Activities Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This bundle includes: -An eye-catching Poster of Non-Chronological Report Writing Features -Features checklist -An activity ‘tick list’ to help children explore and record examples of each listed feature #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme

This unit includes 10 complete lesson plans, activities and fully interactive PowerPoints to teach Year 2 children all about Information Texts. Throughout this unit they will begin by learning about cats and dogs by reading the two stories ‘Dogs’ and ‘Matilda’s Cat’ by the award winning author and illustrator Emily Gravett. They work in small groups to answer text-related questions as well as retelling the story of ‘Matilda’s Cat’ as they apply their knowledge of the -ing suffix. During week 2, they will begin to explore the features of information texts using the provided resources. They will research, plan and write their own information pages which they will then self assess at the end of the week. Download Lesson 1 for free here Lesson 1: To create dogs with opposite characteristics Lesson 2: To answer comprehension questions about dogs Lesson 3: To correctly spell words using the -ing suffix Lesson 4: To retell a short story Lesson 5: To describe an animal using expanded noun phrases Lesson 6: To explore the features of a nonfiction text Lesson 7: To research and plan an information text Lesson 8: To correctly use new and familiar punctuation marks Lesson 9: To begin writing an information text Lesson 10: To edit and improve my information text Total Number of Slides: 52 Lesson Plans Included? Yes Activities Included? Yes #stressfreeteaching_dreamscheme