Year 5 and 6 English CHALLENGING 5 a day task to prepare children for end of year SATs assessments - a comprehensive six-week program designed to boost your students’ English skills! If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com With a focus on spellings, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, these mini tasks are perfect for daily use as an early morning activity, after lunch, or as part of the main English lesson. Each day, your students will be presented with a series of mini tasks, covering all the year 5 and 6 statutory spellings, along with a range of grammar and vocabulary exercises to improve their language skills. The comprehension tasks are designed to cover a range of domains, including vocabulary, retrieval, summarising, predicting, and inference. This means that your students will not only improve their language skills, but also their ability to understand and analyse text. Children should be encouraged to work through as many questions as possible and perhaps work in partners to try to work out the trickier comprehension questions. Dictionaries will need to be at hand! Whether you’re looking to supplement your current English curriculum, or simply want to provide your students with a fun and engaging way to improve their language skills, the Year 5 and 6 English 5 a day tasks are the perfect solution.

This exciting letter writing and mock evacuation activity is part of my larger unit base on the fabulous ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ book. This lesson comes with an evacuee letter ready to analyse and x30 billeting forms ready to fill out for your class. Power Point with slides and SPAG x30 evacuee letter copies PDF x30 letter writing checklists PDF x30 billeting forms for each child in your class-each with information about a different family. This lesson is from my larger unit: ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-literacy-reading-writing-and-history-unit-12727046

An extensive reading and writing unit for KS2 students, designed to enhance their understanding and engagement with the wonderful book: ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’. This comprehensive package includes 3 PowerPoint presentations, a range of engaging comprehension worksheets covering the first five chapters of this book and narrative and report writing tasks linked to these chapters. If you like my unit, please leave a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com The comprehension sheets are thoughtfully designed to help students develop their reading skills, with questions that encourage retrieval, explanation, prediction, vocabulary building, and inference. Writing Tasks: Narrative writing task and extract to analyse with your class Newspaper Report writing task to analyse with your class. FREE NARRATIVE WRITING AND REPORT WRITING CLASSROOM POSTER WITH THIS UNIT!! Take a look at my other English resources, all base don stunning fiction books for KS2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

These three beautiful poetry lessons all have a space theme. X3 space poems included with extract analysis. Focus on poetry figurative devices. 3 poems studied: ‘Harvest Moon’ by Ted Hughes, ‘The Light of the Stars’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Haiku by Tracy Drain ( Nasa Engineer) x15 PDF NASA photographs included of stars, the moon and Jupiter. x30 PDF success criteria for each poem. x30 PDF checklists included. PDF copies of the 3 poems Set of space vocabulary bookmarks If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

This display goes with a much larger 6 week scheme of work around the stunning book ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ and other explorer resources. Links below. Lovely classroom display for Darwin’s Dragons beautiful KS2 book. This PDF has lettering and images that can be adapted to create any display of your choice-picture is just one example! A set of evolution and Galapagos vocabulary bookmarks also included which can be used on the display of printed and laminated for the children in your class. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/darwin-s-dragons-darwin-and-hms-beagle-ks2-literacy-unit-with-history-and-science-links-12747660 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/galapagos-and-evolution-vocabulary-bookmarks-12747674 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/explorers-ks2-bundle-shackleton-s-and-darwin-12747688

**Fun and challenging history investigation! Source analysis and vocabulary work. ** 54 page Power Point presentation with historical sources, slides, written text analysis, SPAG tasks and challenges. x30 writing success criteria x30 extract analysis for the writing task ready to print. writing checklist provided for report writing KS2 Why was Stonehenge built? Including substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and chronological time line for the Stone Age: all components of an excellent history lesson. Discussion, group activity culminating in a written task. Visual and written source cards; fact cards; question cards; source analysis sheet to fill out with open ended historical investigation questions. Writing opportunity: write an information text reviewing the theories about why Stonehenge could have been built. Includes writing checklist, text analysis of an information text and plenty of SPAG opportunities. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

Unit of work based on chapters** 1-6 of ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’**. If you like my resource, leave a positive review and email me - I’ll send you a free resource of your choice worth the same amount: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com Large PowerPoint and PDF version Success criteria for each written task PDF extracts for each writing task Report writing and narrative poster and checklist bookmarks included. Comprehension activity worksheets fro chapters 1-6 PDFs Extensive comprehension tasks linked with content domains with answers Key vocabulary Writing tasks with a clear structure: ideas to inspire; text analysis; opportunities for modelled writing; SPAG; writing activities; editing and publishing ideas. Challenge activities/ideas provided throughout. Planning overview. Suitable for KS2 Writing opportunities: -Designing an outfit for Edward. Narrative writing about Edward’s outfit with modelled SPAG examples. -Design a ship like the Queen Mary. Write a persuasive report about the ship using a range of SPAG modelled in the slides. -Narrative description of Edward’s fall into the ocean. Modelled SPAG activities included. If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

x30 Printable persuasive writing checklists and vocabulary prompt cards. Free Persuasive writing classroom poster. Simply print and trim. These prompt cards can also be laminated and slotted inside children’s books. Also see my English units of work with high-quality writing ideas. Units are all based around popular KS2 (grades 4 and 5) fiction books and are cross-curricular. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Teaching Comprehension Toolkit for 8-12 year-olds. This toolkit is designed to empower teachers with a wide range of prompts and activities that can be applied to any comprehension task, fostering the development of essential reading comprehension skills in students. Prompt sheets cover the domains of reading comprehension: retrieval, vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, and summarisation. These prompts serve as valuable tools to guide students’ thinking, encouraging them to delve deeper into the text and extract meaning from what they read. With this prompt sheet, teachers have a handy reference that can be used across various texts and reading materials. Worksheets include a reading organiser, word log and reflection sheet to accompany any reading comprehension task. Think, Pair, Share cards encourage discussion partner work to help your class explore the reading task.

**Ultimate Reading Comprehension and SPAG Toolkit for Upper Key Stage 2 (Ages 9-12)! This toolkit is designed to enhance reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar skills. This all-in-one package includes a wide array of resources to support your teaching and provide students with meaningful learning experiences. What’s Included: 30 Daily Comprehension, Spelling, and Grammar Exercises: Foster daily practice and consolidation of essential comprehension, spelling, and grammar skills. These exercises are thoughtfully crafted to challenge students while building their confidence in these key areas. **Skills Prompt Sheets Whether you’re working with fiction or non-fiction texts, these sheets provide students with a structured framework to analyse, infer, and respond to what they read. ** **Word Logs: Encourage vocabulary development and word exploration with our Word Logs. Students can record new words they encounter during their reading journey, along with their definitions and usage, fostering a deeper understanding of language. **Reading Reflection Sheets: Promote critical thinking and self-reflection with our Reading Reflection Sheets. Students can express their thoughts, feelings, and connections to the text, enhancing their comprehension and fostering a love for reading. **Reading Organiser. This tool helps students identify main ideas, supporting details, and key elements of a text, enhancing their comprehension and analytical skills. **Year 5/6 (ages 8-12) Spelling Flashcards **SPAG Posters: Decorate your classroom with our eye-catching SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) posters. These visually appealing and informative posters serve as helpful reminders of essential grammar rules and writing conventions. Download by clicking on he sticker on the PDF link. This will take you into a Google Drive with all the PDFs you need.

This is a beautiful reading, writing and geography unit based a beautiful book: ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’! ** If you are happy with my resource, please write a positive review and email me-I will send you a free resource of your choice for the same value: eclipseeducation9@gmail.com** AI-generated art has been used as a creative stimulus. These beautiful artworks will transport students into the world of the story, sparking their imagination and deepening their connection to the narrative. Discover a wealth of resources that will enrich your teaching. Engage students with detailed comprehension tasks, stimulating writing activities, and geography links that seamlessly integrate with the chapters. This package also includes writing checklists and ample opportunities to improve Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPAG) skills. What’s included: BLACK and WHITE information texts included for easier printing. 30 success criteria for writing tasks in a convenient PDF format, along with ready-to-print extract analysis copies. 30 writing task planning formats and research grids to facilitate student exploration. PDF of all comprehension and critical thinking activities PowerPoint presentation featuring 73 slides. Explore captivating information text extracts on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and Nepal, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of these fascinating topics. Geography takes center stage with substantive knowledge and key geographical vocabulary integrated throughout the package. Your students will gain a greater appreciation for the world around them as they delve into the wonders of the Himalayas. Watch your students’ vocabulary and comprehension skills flourish as they engage with the story’s six chapters. Challenge their critical thinking abilities while providing comprehension answers for easy assessment. The writing tasks included in this package offer clear structures and inspire creativity. From generating ideas and analyzing texts to practicing SPAG skills, students will engage in various writing activities, culminating in the exciting stages of editing and publishing. Additionally, our package features geography-focused research projects on the Himalayas, the Ganges River, and a captivating case study of Nepal. This multi-disciplinary approach encourages students to explore these fascinating subjects in depth. Perfectly suited for KS2 If you like my resources, visit my shop and see my KS2 units of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education These schemes of work are all based on beautiful KS2 books and save teachers hours of work!

English Unit based on the first 6 chapters of the wonderful book ‘Edge of the World’! This unit is designed to engage and inspire young readers while improving their writing skills. It includes three different writing ideas, each with its own set of success criteria and writing checklists to ensure that students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed. The unit also includes lots of SPAG activities, which help students to develop their spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. These activities are designed to be both fun and educational, and they provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice their new skills in a meaningful way. To make learning even more interactive, I’ve included a set of vocabulary flashcards as a visual aid. These flashcards help students to learn and remember new words, which will be especially useful when it comes time to write their own stories. All materials are provided in PDF format, making it easy for teachers to print and distribute as needed. The unit is suitable for children in upper KS2 (grades 4-6) and can be used as a standalone resource or as part of a larger English curriculum. Factual information text about the Scottish Isles with success criteria and checklists White background copy of information text included for easier printing Narrative writing about sailing in the Hebrides with success criteria and checklists Message in a bottle activity with success criteria and checklists vocabulary flashcards If you like my resources, please visit my shop with units of work based on beautiful KS2 books! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Free classroom poster with features of an explanation text. This poster can be purchased with some writing prompts (x30 ready to print and laminate for each child). https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12797604 Please see my English units, all based on beautiful KS2 (grades 4,5) books. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

Narrative writing classroom poster showing features of narrative writing. This can also be purchased with some narrative writing prompt cards (x30 for each child) ready to print, laminate and slot inside children’s English books. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12797614 Also see my English units of work with high-quality writing ideas. Units are all based around popular KS2 (grades 4 and 5) fiction books and are cross-curricular. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Eclipse-Education

A4 PDF letter writing prompt classroom poster. Simply print, laminate if required and display! This poster can be purchased with my letter writing prompt bookmarks (x30 for each child) , link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12798055