This pack contains a variety of Upper Key Stage 2 spellings split into different spelling patterns. Children can be given sets of word cards and asked to discuss the common spelling patterns, before sorting the cards into groups. It’s a hands-on way to revise and improve pupils’ understanding of key spellings. The Spelling patterns covered in the year 5 spelling pack are: Spell word endings which sound like ‘shus’ spelt -cious or -tious Spell word endings which sound like ‘shul’ spelt -cial or -tial Spell words ending in -ant, -ance/-ancy, -ent, -ence/ -ency Spell words ending in -able and -ible also -ably and -ibly Spell words containing the letter-string ‘ough’ Spell some words with ‘silent’ letters Words with the /i:/ sound spelt ei after c

These KS2 reading comprehension worksheets include lots of information about Neil Armstrong and the Apollo moon missions, telling the story of Apollo 11 and other Apollo missions that came before and after. The resource can be used as part of a guided reading session or as homework. Also included are 12 comprehension questions covering the different reading skills of data retrieval, inference and the use of vocabulary.

Retell the story of Christmas using this bright and colourful sequencing cards resource for the primary classroom. The pack contains eight images which retell Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. Children can cut out the eight images, place them in sequence and write a description of each image underneath. There are two ways in which to use the images: As a worksheet: once completed, all of the images can be glued onto an A4 worksheet. As a display: an A4 version of each image is available, with the option to add text. These images can then be arranged to make a class or hall display.

These reading challenges provide a quick burst of comprehension practice, ideal for morning work, a short reading session or even sparking an interest in a classic text. Each section contains a classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, with a range of reading challenge questions focusing on the key reading skills of inference, information retrieval and the use of language. The poems included are: From a Railway Carriage My Shadow The Land of Story-Books

This KS2 science resource enables teachers to review learning following the teaching of topic on sound in Lower Key Stage 2. It covers areas on the science curriculum including volume, pitch, vibration and insulation. The worksheet is split into sections that check children’s scientific vocabulary, understanding, and their ability to explain, predict and deduce what is happening in difference scientific scenarios.

A pack designed to support teaching reading skills in preparation for the end of KS2 SATs reading test. It should be used in conjunction with the 2018 KS2 reading test materials. This pack contains: Lesson plans The pack is made up of three lessons. Each of these focuses on a different reading skill, and prepares children for the test by enabling them to gain confidence in these key areas. The children complete simple activities based on that skill before answering practice questions. Following a review of the question answers, the children can then complete the relevant questions on the past SATs paper. Lesson 1 – 2b – Retrieve and record information / identify key details from fiction and non-fiction. Lesson 2 – 2a – Give / explain the meaning of words in context. Lesson 3 – 2d – Make inferences from the text / explain and justify inferences with evidence from the text. Practice questions and additional resources are included for each lesson. PowerPoint A slideshow to support the teaching of the three reading lessons.

Not just classroom wallpaper! This pack contains seven interactive posters illustrating different coordinating conjunctions. Each poster uses an amusing or interesting image accompanied by word balloons to explain a GPS concept. Blank balloon templates and display resources enable you to use the children’s own ideas or to add to the existing examples.

This teaching resource is a great support for reading, analysing and writing Greek legends in KS2. It contains fact sheets on: The major Greek gods Mythical creatures Settings in Greek mythology Magical artefacts"

The images in this pack are designed to support children in developing their inference skills. Children can practise making inferences based on the visual clues in the pictures provided, and using evidence to support their answers. This pack contains: PowerPoint The powerPoint models how to construct inferences from an image and use evidence to support these. Inference Question cards Children can be provided with cards as individuals, or they can be shared in groups, in order to prompt discussion. Inference Recording sheets These sheets include an image from which children must draw inferences. Space is included for children to include their inferences, and the evidence they have to support these. A space at the top is available for children to add a title for their image. Inference images Each of the inference images is available as a poster. These can be placed on display or shared with groups of children during reading discussions.

This challenging KS2 grammar game will help get children thinking about rhyming words. A tarsia is a simple jigsaw puzzle which children solve by matching up sides of triangles so that they correspond with each other, to form one giant equilateral triangle. In this case, children need to match rhyming words. An ideal stretch and challenge activity for in the classroom, or for homework. Included in the pack are: *Two sheets of tarsia pieces *Word list worksheet, so children can anticipate possible rhymes *Teacher’s answer sheet, showing the rhyming pairs *Blank tarsia sheets, so children can make their own puzzle for classmates to solve

This KS2 grammar resource provides everything you need to teach five 15-minute lessons on powerful verbs. It opens up discussions about word choices and how choosing the right verb can change the impact a sentence has on the reader. It explores synonyms and, for example, different words to use instead of ‘said’. Activities include challenges such as writing a five sentence story about an image, using at least three powerful verbs, and playing verb charades. The five SPaG lessons are designed to be taught across one week. Alternately, you may wish to teach the sessions in larger chunks, spread over a longer period of time or intersperse them with different grammar, punctuation and spelling lessons. The resources included in this pack are: Whole-class PowerPoint Powerful verb worksheets Powerful verb cards sets Five images for writing inspiration A writing planning sheet An upleveling writing worksheet

This pack contains 21 posters that define some of the main grammatical terms children need to learn and understand in KS2 English. Each poster puts grammar in context by highlighting an example of the term being discussed within a sentence, and matching lots of examples to an engaging central image. There are four versions of each poster. Completed poster - These posters can go straight onto your classroom wall. The image is accompanied by text to illustrate the grammatical term. Blank poster – The posters include the grammatical term and the definition. The remaining text has been removed. The poster is ready for your class to add their own text in the speech bubbles provided. These can then be arranged around the poster. Giant poster – A large version of the blank poster. This can be printed off in four parts and assembled to create a larger display. Simple posters – These posters contains the title, definition and an example sentence with no image and no other text.

These bright and engaging worksheets encourage children to revise and practise the standard features needed when writing limericks. The sheets offer five different challenges, under the headings understand, explain, challenge, test and apply. These can be completed during a single lesson, spread over a number of sessions, or used for homework. The questions encourage creative responses as well as revision, and use interesting images to spark children’s imaginations.

Revise Year 6 grammar terms using this fun and challenging tarsia game - perfect for home learning or classroom use! A tarsia is a simple jigsaw puzzle, in which small equilateral triangles fit together to form one, giant triangle. Here, children need to match grammatical terms with model sentences to complete three separate puzzles. Templates are also included to allow children to come up with their own model sentences, and create new grammar puzzles for their classmates.

This classic texts challenge pack provides a quick burst of comprehension practice - ideal for morning work, a short reading session or even sparking an interest in a classic text. Each challenge includes a brief extract from a classic text with a range of reading challenge questions focusing on the key skills of inference, information retrieval and vocabulary use. The classic texts in this pack are: The stories included are: Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells

This spelling Bingo game is a fun way to support children in Year 4 and above to practise and master key spelling patterns. The game can be played as a class or in small groups.

These worksheets review the grammar and punctuation objectives covered during Year 4. They are an excellent way to identify areas of strength or weakness in preparation for the next school year, and to revise this content before SATs in Year 6. The worksheets are divided into five different types of activity including writing challenges and GPS sample test questions.

Revise Year 5 grammar terms and examples using this fun and challenging tarsia game - perfect for home learning or classroom use! A tarsia is a simple jigsaw puzzle, in which small equilateral triangles fit together to form one, giant triangle. Here, children need to match grammatical terms with model sentences to complete three separate puzzles. Templates are also included to allow children to come up with their own model sentences, and create new grammar puzzles for their classmates.

Use this KS2 grammar game to help introduce Year 4 children to fronted adverbials, and to revise the topic with Years 5 and 6. The activity pack contains more than 100 fronted adverbial sentence starters grouped into categories of ‘how’, ‘where’ and ‘when’. Also included are clauses which can be matched to the fronted adverbials to create sentences. Teaching ideas: Children can sort the fronted adverbials into categories, and add their own to the lists Children can match fronted adverbials with clauses to create sentences (including silly ones!) Children can use the fronted adverbial cards to start their own sentences The cards are great for display, too!

Tier 2 words are ones which children might encounter in text but are less likely to use in everyday conversation. As these words are often unfamiliar to children, they can sometimes act as a barrier to reading. We have chosen 48 Tier 2 words for this Year 3 pack. The Tier 2 words in this pack can be used by children to add more adventurous or formal vocabulary to their writing. The worksheets can also be used as a reading comprehension activity.