Pronunciations of ‘Y’ sorting flashcards, and matching read, sort and write worksheet ** and** Poster
Alternative pronunciations of ‘Y’
‘y’ as in ‘ee’ sound (e.g. baby, twenty) [10 images/words]
y’ as in ‘ie’ sound (e.g. cry, July) [10 images/words]
y’ as in ‘i’ sound (e.g. gym, crystal) [10 images/words]
Standard pronunciation of ‘y’
‘y’ as in ‘y’ sound (e.g. yam, yolk) [10 images/words]
Poster,
Flashcards,
Worksheet
Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.
Flashcards and worksheets to support of teaching of alternative n spellings.
Includes:
Review spelling of ‘n’ - as in net, navy, natural.
Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘gn’ - as in gnat, gnaw, gnome, design.
Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘kn’ - as is knight, knock, knees.
Also includes nn in two syllable words - as in annoy, spanner, funnel.
Two versions of flashcards - 1 file with card with image and word / 1 file with image only and words for matching.
Each of the 4 above spellings with 10 images and words.
Cloze sentences for gn with illustrations.
Cloze ‘best guess’ n or kn worksheet.
Read, Draw, Write, Check worksheet for ‘gn’ and ‘kn’.
(Could be used to support letters and sound Phase 5, Week 16)
3 double-side, engaging, and effective writing worksheets which students really enjoy.
An interesting but simple three word sentence with a noun and verb is provided; children then rewrite them to make them much more interesting by adding adjectives to the noun, adverbs to the verb and additional information.
My students really love doing these and always come up with delightful, fascinating, improved sentences which help them with longer pieces of written work and their understanding of the power of adjectives and adverbs to make writing come alive.
PDF version (Sasson font) and editable Word version (Comic Sans) uploaded.
2 resources to support teaching of stage 5 week 8 of Letters and Sound alternative u pronunciation.
U as in human, unicorn, tuna
U as in butter, under, sun.
24 Word cards with images to be sorted into the matching u sound groups and a read and write in the correct column worksheet.
To support teaching of spellings for ‘ee’: ee, ea, e_e, ie, y, and ey. (Phase 5 Week 23)
ee as in bee, tree, green, cheeks.
ea as in beads, steam, read, team.
e_e as in delete, complete, even, concrete.
ie as in alien, piece, thief, field.
y as in happy, funny, chatty, windy.
ey as in key, chimney, turkey, journey.
Sorting cards,worksheets, illustrated sentences,spelling grids, and clip-art bingo.
Illustrated sorting cards (2 versions - 1 with word label and 1 with seperate matching word grid)
Each spelling with 12 example words.
Differentiated Worksheets for
ie = ee
y = ee
split digraph e_e = ee
Spelling tables with word bank (2 versions)
Illustrated example sentences for P5 W23 Letters and Sound plan document.
Bingo cards and words for split digraph e_e, ee and ea.
Alternative Spellings for /sh/
Alternative Spellings for /oa/
Alternative Spellings for /igh/
Alternative Spellings for /or/
Alternative Spellings for /air/
Cleverly designed, ‘flippable’ phonics mats for phase 2,3 and 5.
(Also included my medial vowel table mat, and a bonus verb, noun, mat/poster resource+a huge split digraph flashcard resource)
One side has memorable clip-art images, reverse side has a word list of carefully selected example words.
Each side is laid out in the reverse order - so that when the clip-art side is printed and put back-to-back with the word list side the words are directly behind the image. This helps the learner to find the spelling pattern they are looking for as the mat is ‘flippable’.
Phonics Phase 3- Phase 5 Workbook
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets
Phase 3 Partner Activity
Clear verbs, nouns, adjectives mats or posters with definition and clear pictures to illustrate a selection of verbs, nouns, adjectives.
11 A4 posters included
4 verb posters or mats.
3 noun posters or mats.
4 adjective posters or mats.
1 version of the verbs poster with verbs defined twice as;
’ verbs are action words’
twice as
’ verbs are action words that describe what the noun is doing’
1 extra version of verb posters (e.g. 4 verb posters) as above but action words replaced with doing words.
Ideal for introducing and/or reinforcing verbs and nouns in year 1 and 2.
Make it into a display with the bundle (See below)
Yelling, telling or asking?
A sentence type resource for year 2 and year 1 with 159 illustrated telling, asking or exclamatory sentences. Learners to add end punctuation.
3 similar sentences per A4 page - 1 of each sentence type (yelling, telling or asking)
1 version with 3 very similar sentences, but which on careful reading are each different (i.e. 1 is a simple telling, 1 is exclamatory, 1 is a question sentence) (51 sentences)
1 version with 3 obviously different sentences (36 sentences) but with a the same sentence topic.
1 version as above with easier to read/decodable sentences for LA learners (21 sentences)
1 version with 3 very similar sentences but which change dependent upon the end punctuation (51 sentences)
114 Opposites (antonyms) flashcards (57 pairs of opposites).
Designed so that the opposites cards can be printed back to back and flipped over to reveal the opposite.
Perfect for use as antonym flashcards, and as quiz-quiz-trade cards.
Could also be used for find the matching opposite in the classroom game and concentration memory game and for opposites display.
Persuasive advert examples.
7 A4 persuasive example adverts.
Using persuasive adjectives, superlatives and comparatives, bossy verbs, exaggeration, rhetorical questions etc.
Base form, past simple and past participle of irregular verbs.
63 Verbs with illustrations - most commonly used verbs.
Flashcards, sorting cards and worksheets.
V1 V2 V3 version as well as base form, past simple and past participle version.
Complete your verb teaching toolkit with:
EAL Newcomer Essential Verbs
Verb Mats
Verb Tense Memory Games | Past Tense Cards
Story map graphic organisers
Character, setting, problem at BEGINNING
Attempts to solve problem in MIDDLE
Solution at END
2 page versions on PDF - one with 2 attempts to solve.
(Also included Publisher file if you wish to edit)
Charles Dickens biography reading comprehension.
Charles Dickens novel summary comprehension.
Differentiated three ways. Lots of Charles Dickens facts.
The biographies have glossaries to help at each level.
Differentiated questions with answer sheets provided.
Suitable for KS2 & KS3.
7 non-chronological reports texts - 7 habitats.
Non-chronological report, non-fiction, fact files.
Carefully researched & written and used in my own classroom.
Non chronological reports are double-sided A4 and include these features:
Topic Title,
Introduction Paragraph,
Subheadings,
Paragraphs,
Fact Boxes,
Bullet point lists,
Glossary,
Factual Language,
Present tense verbs,
3rd person point of view,
(some with labeled diagrams and maps)
Habitat Report titles:
Desert Habitats
Oceans Habitats
Polar Habitats
Freshwater Habitats
Temperate Forest Habitats
Rainforest Habitat
Grassland Habitats
Discover the fascinating origins, history, and traditions of one of the world’s most celebrated holidays with this Saint Patrick’s Day reading comprehension resource.
The engaging and informative double-sided text begins by introducing the legendary figure of Saint Patrick, exploring the tales associated with him, including the mythical banishment of snakes from Ireland. It then delves into the symbols and customs associated with the holiday, such as the iconic shamrock and the popular tradition of wearing green.
Moreover, the text delves into the challenges Saint Patrick encountered in his mission to convert the Irish people to Christianity, and how the diverse cultural influences of Ireland have shaped the modern celebration of the holiday. Includes a Saint Patrick’s Day fun facts box.
Resource includes three levels of differentiated questions, with answers included, designed to cater to learners of all abilities. Questions for each level come in two formats, a lined answer sheet and a list of questions to glue into a notebook.
Ultimately, this informative and engaging text not only offers insights into the cultural significance of Saint Patrick’s Day but also provides a deeper understanding of contemporary Irish culture. Perfect for learners of all ages, this Saint Patrick’s Day reading comprehension resource is a must-have for the holiday season!
Pi Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Learn about the History of Pi Day
Celebrate Pi Day with this Pi Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet. This double-sided worksheet provides comprehensive information about the origins of Pi Day, including the history of Pi Day, what Pi is and how it is calculated, Pi math jokes, Pi Day traditions and customs, and fun facts about Pi.
The worksheet is designed to improve reading comprehension skills and includes two levels of differentiated questions to cater to all learners (higher: 16 questions, lower: 10 questions). Additionally, the worksheet includes a SAT-style multiple-choice question sheet.
Pi Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet is the perfect educational resource to celebrate Pi Day and learn more about the significance of mathematics and science. Deepen your understanding of Pi and have fun while doing it
Mohammed Salah Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets
This download includes differentiated biographies of Mohammed Salah, the Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egypt national team. Salah is considered one of the best football players in the world and has won numerous awards for his skills and accomplishments.
The biographies are split into two levels, with approximately 500 words and 10 questions in the higher level, and approximately 350 words and 8 questions in the lower level. Both levels follow the same structure and cover similar information and facts. Answer sheets are provided in two styles: A4 with lines and A5 to print, cut, glue in books and answer below.
These worksheets are suitable for teaching biographies and modern-day Egyptians for students in KS2 and KS3.
(‘football’ and ‘soccer’ versions included)