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Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.

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Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Setting description of desert island.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Setting description of desert island.

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Setting description of a desert island. Can be used after Chapter 4. Enhance English lessons with this setting description for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Balanced argument for sailing the world.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Balanced argument for sailing the world.

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Balanced argument for whether Michael and his family should sail around the world. Can be used after Chapter 2. Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpourgo. Informal letter.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpourgo. Informal letter.

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Informal letter. Michael writes a letter home to Eddie. Can be used after Chapter 3. Enhance English lessons with this informal letter for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying an informal letter, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Narrative of jellyfish attack.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Narrative of jellyfish attack.

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Narrative of jellyfish attack Can be used after Chapter 7. Enhance English lessons with this narrative for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Diary entry.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Diary entry.

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Diary entry as Michael on the island. Can be used after Chapter 6. Enhance English lessons with this diary entry for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Non-chronological report on turtles.
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Years 5 and 6. Model text. Kensuke's Kingdom. Non-chronological report on turtles.

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Non-chronological report on turtles. Can be used after Chapter 9. Enhance English lessons with this non-chronological report for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. The package includes a model text exemplifying a non-chronological report, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5 and 6. Model Text. Informal Letter. The Silver Sword by  Ian Serraillier.
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Year 5 and 6. Model Text. Informal Letter. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.

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An informal letter as Edek, explaining what has happened to him. can be used after Chapter 13. Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive informal letter for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. The package includes a model text exemplifying an informal letter, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model Text. Character profile on Jan. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.
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Years 5 and 6. Model Text. Character profile on Jan. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.

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Character profile on Jan. Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive character profile for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. The package includes a model text exemplifying a character profile, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, a 'Magpie Map, full of adjectives, expanded noun phrases, 5 senses etc to enhance children’s vocabulary, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Years 5 and 6. Model Text. Diary entry as Ruth for Chapter 11 of The Silver Sword by Serraillier
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Years 5 and 6. Model Text. Diary entry as Ruth for Chapter 11 of The Silver Sword by Serraillier

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Diary entry as Ruth. Chapter 11. Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive diary entry for Years 5 and 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, a 'Magpie Map, full of adjectives, expanded noun phrases, 5 senses etc to enhance children’s vocabulary, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5 and 6. Model Text. Character Description of Ruth. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.
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Year 5 and 6. Model Text. Character Description of Ruth. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier.

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Character description of Ruth. Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive character description The Swiss Mounatins for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5. Kensuke's Kingdom. Reading comprehension.
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Year 5. Kensuke's Kingdom. Reading comprehension.

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Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings: Word Meaning, Inference, Summarising, Analysis and Evaluation, Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality Retrieval, Predicting, Explaining and Exploring, Comparison and Synthesis. Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each. They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment. They were written with Year 5 specifically in mind although could be used for Year 6. Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 6. Kensuke's Kingdom. Reading comprehension.
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Year 6. Kensuke's Kingdom. Reading comprehension.

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Year 6. Reading comprehension pack for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all chapters with the headings: Word Meaning, Inference, Summarising, Analysis and Evaluation, Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality Retrieval, Predicting, Explaining and Exploring, Comparison and Synthesis. Each chapter focuses on two headings, with 5 questions under each. They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Kensuke’s Kingdom as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment. Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Holes by Louis Sachar.
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Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Holes by Louis Sachar.

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Year 5. Reading comprehension pack for Holes by Louis Sachar. Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for each of the 50 chapters of Holes by Louis Sachar. I have offered the first 5 chapters free so you can see if the style of questions would suit your pupils or style of teaching. All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all 50 chapters with the headings: Word Meaning, Inference, Summarising, Analysis and Evaluation, Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality Retrieval, Predicting, Explaining and Exploring, Comparison and Synthesis. They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Holes as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment. They were written with Year 5 specifically in mind although could be used for Year 6. Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
Lower Key Stage 2.  Reading Comprehension. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
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Lower Key Stage 2. Reading Comprehension. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

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Lower Key Stage 2. Reading comprehension questions based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Roughly 10 reading comprehension questions for each chapter. All National Curriculum Content Domains are covered throughout all letters with the headings: Word Meaning, Inference, Summarising, Analysis and Evaluation, Evaluation of Content, Structure and Quality, Retrieval, Predicting, Explaining and Exploring, Comparison and Synthesis. They could be used in several ways: as part of reading lessons with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as the scheme of work; as a morning activity; as an early finisher activity or as a meaningful filler activity. Every question is supplied with a comprehensive answer which could be used for peer assessment for more able students. They were written with Lower Key Stage 2 in mind. Every sheet is written using Word so can be edited and adapted as needed. All are also uniform and ready to be stuck in books if required and ready to go straight away.
Year 5. Model Texts for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar
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Year 5. Model Texts for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar

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5 model text types for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar: • Two setting descriptions (one of Camp Green Lake and the other of Green Lake), • Two informal letters from Stanley to his parents (one lying saying everything is fine and the second one being honest), • Four-character descriptions of Stanley, Zero, The Warden and Zero • A newspaper report on Stanley being sent to Camp Green Lake. • A non-chronological report on yellow-Spotted lizards Each resource comes with at least one model text, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three ways) to suit the needs of all abilities and a ‘Fix the Mistakes’ activity, focusing on spelling and punctuation and grammar. This also acts as another ideas generator for children before they write their own text. How to Use the Resource: Start by examining the model text as a class or in pairs. Encourage students to identify the features of a non-chronological report and express their preferences or critiques about the provided example. Review and deliberate on the Success Criteria provided. Distribute differentiated criteria to students and prompt them to evaluate the model text against it. Encourage them to visually highlight, underline, or tick off elements as needed. Engage students in the ‘Fix the Mistake’ activity, concentrating on rectifying spelling errors, punctuation misuse, and verb tense inaccuracies. After the preparatory activities, encourage students to produce their own newspaper report. Utilize the provided success criteria for self-assessment and peer evaluation. This Word-format resource is adaptable to suit your teaching requirements, offering flexibility in implementation. If you find this resource beneficial, we invite you to leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you will be eligible to receive another resource of equal value for free. Simply email your username, the reviewed resource, and your desired complimentary resource to samantha-hunt@outlook.com.
Year 5. Model Texts for The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
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Year 5. Model Texts for The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.

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Model texts for The Explorer novel study (written by Katherine Rundell) for Year 5. Including: Character descriptions of Fred and con, which can be used at any point during the book. A non-chronological report on the Amazon Rainforest, again, this can be used at any point during the books. A balanced argument for leaving the den (to be taught when reading to page 23). A setting description (used after the chapter The Den). Narrative from a different perspective based on the chapter Food (Almost). A diary entry to be used after the chapter Smoke. A second narrative based on Con finding the map in the chapter The Monkeys and the Bees. A sports newspaper report for the Stuck in the Mud chapter. Each package includes a model text, a differentiated success criteria presented in two or three levels to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ activity can also be used in conjunction with the model text to help generate ideas for pupils to write their own. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text type using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own newspaper report inspired by the model text and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. I have also enclosed a copy of the model text for you to easily view to allow you to see if it suits your style of teaching. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 6. Model Texts for The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
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Year 6. Model Texts for The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.

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Model texts for The Explorer novel study (written by Katherine Rundell) for Year 6. Including: Character descriptions of Fred and con, which can be used at any point during the book. A non-chronological report on the Amazon Rainforest, again, this can be used at any point during the books. A balanced argument for leaving the den (to be taught when reading to page 23). A setting description (used after the chapter The Den). Narrative from a different perspective based on the chapter Food (Almost). A diary entry to be used after the chapter Smoke. A second narrative based on Con finding the map in the chapter The Monkeys and the Bees. A sports newspaper report for the Stuck in the Mud chapter. Each package includes a model text, a differentiated success criteria presented in two or three levels to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ activity can also be used in conjunction with the model text to help generate ideas for pupils to write their own. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text type using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own newspaper report inspired by the model text and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. I have also enclosed a copy of the model text for you to easily view to allow you to see if it suits your style of teaching. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 6. Model Text. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
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Year 6. Model Text. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

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5 Model Texts based on The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier An informal letter as Edek, explaining what has happened to him. can be used after Chapter 13. Character Description of Ruth. Character profile on Jan. Diary entry as Ruth. Chapter 11. Can be used after chapters 14 and 15. A setting description of The Blitz Can be used at the end of the book. A setting description of The Swiss Mountains. Each resource comes with at least one model text, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three ways) to suit the needs of all abilities and a ‘Fix the Mistakes’ activity, focusing on spelling and punctuation and grammar and a ‘Magpie Map’ to help children generate ideas and enhance their vocabulary. This also acts as another ideas generator for children before they write their own text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. This Word-format resource is adaptable to suit your teaching requirements, offering flexibility in implementation. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5. 6 Model Texts. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
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Year 5. 6 Model Texts. The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier

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6 Model Texts based on The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier An informal letter as Edek, explaining what has happened to him. can be used after Chapter 13. Character Description of Ruth. Character profile on Jan. Diary entry as Ruth. Chapter 11. Can be used after chapters 14 and 15. A setting description of The Blitz Can be used at the end of the book. A setting description of The Swiss Mountains. Each resource comes with at least one model text, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three ways) to suit the needs of all abilities and a ‘Fix the Mistakes’ activity, focusing on spelling and punctuation and grammar and a ‘Magpie Map’ to help children generate ideas and enhance their vocabulary. This also acts as another ideas generator for children before they write their own text. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. Magpie map. Two pages full of expanded noun phrases, smiles, metaphors, adjectives and 6 sense words associated with the writing task to aid children with their ideas and increase their vocabulary. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. This Word-format resource is adaptable to suit your teaching requirements, offering flexibility in implementation. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Year 5. 5 Model Text Types and Reading Comprehension questions for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar:
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Year 5. 5 Model Text Types and Reading Comprehension questions for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar:

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5 Model Text Types and Reading Comprehension questions for the novel Holes by Louis Sachar: • Two setting descriptions (one of Camp Green Lake and the other of Green Lake), • Two informal letters from Stanley to his parents (one lying saying everything is fine and the second one being honest), • Four-character descriptions of Stanley, Zero, The Warden and Zero • A newspaper report on Stanley being sent to Camp Green Lake. • A non-chronological report on yellow-Spotted lizards This pack also includes roughly 10 questions for each of the 50 chapters, covering all Content Domains of the National Curriculum. This resource could be used as part of your guided reading, morning activity or a meaningful filler. Suitable for self or peer marking with answers provided. Each resource comes with at least one model text, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three ways) to suit the needs of all abilities and a ‘Fix the Mistakes’ activity, focusing on spelling and punctuation and grammar. This also acts as another ideas generator for children before they write their own text. How to Use the Resource: Start by examining the model text as a class or in pairs. Encourage students to identify the features of a non-chronological report and express their preferences or critiques about the provided example. Review and deliberate on the Success Criteria provided. Distribute differentiated criteria to students and prompt them to evaluate the model text against it. Encourage them to visually highlight, underline, or tick off elements as needed. Engage students in the ‘Fix the Mistake’ activity, concentrating on rectifying spelling errors, punctuation misuse, and verb tense inaccuracies. After the preparatory activities, encourage students to produce their own newspaper report. Utilize the provided success criteria for self-assessment and peer evaluation. This Word-format resource is adaptable to suit your teaching requirements, offering flexibility in implementation. If you find this resource beneficial, we invite you to leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you will be eligible to receive another resource of equal value for free. Simply email your username, the reviewed resource, and your desired complimentary resource to samantha-hunt@outlook.com.