A PowerPoint with starters suitable for KS2. Starters based on riddles, maths and English questions. Number, logic, problem solving, grammar questions. Based on the New Curriculum. These can be used daily during registration or as starters before lessons. These can be worked out independently or in groups and require challenging and critical thinking. In PowerPoint so you can easily adapt if differentiation is required. Extra riddles included at the end of the PowerPoint, If you need any assistance my email is included in the last slide of the PowerPoint. See my shop for more resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

A PowerPoint and worksheets that can be used to teach the concept of more than or less than. The PowerPoint uses a range of examples to explain how to identify which signs to use (> or Suitable for KS2 and lower KS2. The PowerPoint has 20 slides explaining the how to identify which way the signs go using Chris the crocodile 4 differentiated worksheets included, These can easily be adapted. Also included are two posters that can be printed off to use for children to refer to. ***The printable activities are in the file 'More-than-less than-WS.pdf. Files with 'preview' written are there for your viewing, Printable activities in mentioned file.*

A full lesson resource. A PowerPoint that explains what persuasive writing is and examples of the features that need to be included in writing. Task: Students receive a letter from the headteacher (letter included) saying that the Christmas party has been cancelled. Students must write a persuasive letter to the principal outlining reasons not to cancel the party. Supporting PowerPoint takes students through the planning process and highlights the features of persuasive writing (introduction, explaining your views, paragraphs, rhetorical questions, facts/data, persuasive language). Included: PowerPoint with task and features of persuasive writing Persuasive letter from the principal Persuasive Letter Mat (Gives examples of rhetorical questions, persuasive language and facts to include) Two Planning templates Two letter templates See my shop for more Christmas and other resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

A PowerPoint that details some of the traditions and their history. PowerPoint discusses the Nativity, history of Christmas cards, Christmas day, Christmas dinner, giving gifts, Christmas eve, Santa Claus Comprehension style activity (Differentiated for two groups) based on the PowerPoint Christmas word search Christmas card fold-able template Decorate a Victorian Christmas tree Map activity (Where is Bethlehem, Lapland and Christmas Island?) Christmas dinner (Draw and label traditional Christmas dinner) If you have any problems with the resource feel free to email me with the details in the thanks and contact document. Please note printable activities are in the 'Christmas Traditions and Activities PDF and Christmas Facts and Traditions pptx is the presentation. All other files are for your viewing prior to purchase. See more more of my Christmas and other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

This pack contains 30 close reading comprehensions and questions that are suitable for Reception to Year 2 depending on the ability of your students. There are a range of comprehensions that gradually get harder and require the students to read and answer more questions as they progress through each comprehension. The initial comprehensions are simpler and have 3 questions and build up to more complex passages with 9 questions by the final comprehensions. These are great to use for whole class activities, guided reading, or both independent and supported work or homework. These are based on the reading outcomes from the National Curriculum for Year 1 and 2. Please note these are not the same as my 10 Early Years reading comprehensions. These are more complex. Suitable for Year 1 and 2 and lower KS2 for lower ability students. See my shop for more resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

Guided Reading Comprehensions A set of 10 Early Reading Comprehensions. Simple language used, including key words, for children to read. There is then three questions based on each text and a large space for students to write their answers. Can be used with more able Reception Children and Year 1 and 2 Students. Also included are reading activity sheets that the children can complete based on the texts in the pack or they can use these to answer questions on any narrative text. Aligned with reading outcomes from the New National Curriculum. I laminated the reading activity sheets and children selected their own books and answered the questions in the activity. I wrote all the stories and questions and have permission to use all images commercially. See my shop for more resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

A PowerPoint and Booklet that will teach your students about the History of Guy Fawkes. Updated (Now includes a tally and graph worksheet.) Included in Booklet: There are comprehension questions based on the PowerPoint (Two levels of ability, one set children write the answers, second set multiple choice. Capital letter and full stop activity Simple to detailed sentences (Children will rewrite the simple sentences with more detail). Maths Mask Symmetry task Ordering Words Alphabetically Crack the Code! Cross Word Word search Co-ordinates Character Description Wanted Poster Events sequencing Activity ***Full document with all activities for printing is (GUY-Fawkes-Printable) all other files are previews only. All activities without 'Preview' written on the activity are in the Guy Fawkes Printable PDF file***

A PowerPoint (I have it split into two lessons) that teaches the concept of main and subordinate clauses. Based on the New Curriculum. Can be used for SATs grammar revision. Three worksheets included to test the students understanding of the concept. Worksheet 1 (Students will identify the main clauses in the 10 sentences by circling them) Worksheet 2 (Students will will given a subordinate clause and asked to write a corresponding main clause)> Worksheet 3 (Students will have 10 sentences, they will identify whether the underlined section is a main or subordinate clause). Please not the 'preview'images are for your viewing. The printable worksheets are in the 'Main-clauses.pdf' file and the full PowerPoint is in the 'Clauses-PPT.pptx' file. If you need to contact me please see my contact details in the credits file. Check out my other resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

Happy Halloween!! This is the Halloween Bumper Pack + Halloween Activities Your students will love this. Suitable for Years 2, 3 and 4! A 20 page activity booklet with another 10 page Activity Pack!! PowerPoint about the history of Halloween. Activities linked to the outcomes in the new national curriculum. A Halloween themed pack with Math resources such as addition and subtraction, word problems, a tally and graph and a mysterious number pattern to solve. English activities include grammar and punctuation, adjectives and writing descriptions and a short story and comprehension questions. A pack full of resources and activities that your students will love. Included in the pack: Matching words Pumpkin Punctuation Cauldron Connectives Wicked Witch Description Haunted House Adjectives What do you do at Halloween? Magic Math (Addition no borrowing) Magic Math (Addition with borrowing) Spooky Subtraction (No borrowing) Spooky Subtraction (With borrowing) Poisonous Problems (Word Problems) Wicked Word search Math Mysteries (Number Patterns) Gruesome Graph (Tally) Gruesome Graph Horror at Halloween Questions and story Coloring page Coloring page Design a spooky cover cover Describe your own spooky character The second pack includes 10 more puzzles.

A PowerPoint and corresponding reading comprehension that introduces students to the life and work of A.A. Milne. The presentation talks students through the life of A.A. Milne, the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh and how it has grown in success so much so that Word Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated on 18th January every year. The reading comprehension comes with a work sheet with 10 questions and a timeline activity to demonstrate their understanding of the life of A.A. Milne. PowerPoint suitable for whole school assembly or to be taught to a KS2 class when using the reading comprehension and worksheet.

A handwriting booklet that can be used as a dictionary. Students can add words to each letter in their dictionary as they learn new words and sounds. Each letter has its own page and space for various words beginning with each letter. At the back their is a second dictionary template with a space for a picture and handwriting line. Each page is lettered from a-z. Blank page included for you to write specific words. I will also personalise each booklet with your students names (up to 40 booklets per purchase). I have included my email address for you to contact me if you would like me to do this. This is included within the booklet. ***Full printable booklet is the final file (Handwriting-Dictionary.pdf). Other files are for preview

This is part of the larger Easter Maths Pack. Two Step Word Problem Worksheets and PowerPoint This resource can be used as a standalone maths lesson or can be used over a number of days with the students working through the worksheets as the questions become more difficult. Worksheets for 4 Ability Levels included (SEN, Low Ability, Middle Ability and High Ability). A Teaching PowerPoint is also included that will assist teachers in the initial teaching of how to approach word problems with examples to work through as a class. Answers for easy marking provided. The resource is designed for KS2 Years 4-6 and Grades 4-6. Please note the printable worksheets are in the document Easter Maths WS.pdf ALL OTHER IMAGES ARE FOR PREVIEW ONLY

A pack of 10 Halloween themed activities, Also included is a PowerPoint with facts about Halloween and its origins. Math, English and Puzzles included that your students will love. This can be bought with the Halloween Bumper Pack at a discounted price!!

A PowerPoint and worksheets that can be used to teach the concept of more than or less than. The PowerPoint uses a range of examples to explain how to identify which signs to use (> or Suitable for KS2 and lower KS2. The PowerPoint has 20 slides explaining the how to identify which way the signs go using Chris the crocodile 4 differentiated worksheets included, These can easily be adapted. Also included are two posters that can be printed off to use for children to refer to. ***The printable activities are in the file 'More-than-less than-WS.pdf. Files with 'preview' written are there for your viewing, Printable activities in mentioned file.*** See my shop for more resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TopmarksEd

This Excel Document will save you lots of time and you won't have to rely on the the internet. It can be used to generate worksheets for 2, 3 and 4 digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets. It will also generate 1 by 1 digit multiplication questions. All worksheets will generate neatly on an A4 page with space to for students to write their name and date. The following worksheets can be generated: 2 Digit Addition Questions 3 Digit Addition Questions 4 Digit Addition Questions 2 Digit Subtraction Questions 3 Digit Subtraction Questions 4 Digit Subtraction Questions 0 to 12 Multiplication Questions This can also be set up on class computers for the children to work independently.

I have written five more KS1 Maths Paper 2 sample papers. Based on the test layout, answers included. These can be used in revising for the new 2016 SATs. Aural questions 1-5 (Questions included in pack). Updated 13/04/2016 (Questions based on the Reasoning Paper released by the Standards and Testing Agency UK.*** Please note the printable files are 'PAPER-2-5SAMPLES.pdf' I also have KS1 Grammar and Spelling Papershttps://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/150-ks1-sats-revision-sample-questions-for-new-2016-grammar-and-spelling-test-sample-paper-included-11136733  BUY THE PAPER ONE AND TWO BUNDLE FOR £5

Celebrate Easter with this No prep Co-ordinates Math Pack. Four Activities for 4 Ability Levels (SEN, Low Ability, Middle Ability and High Ability). This activity enables students to be able to read and write co-ordinates in all four quadrants. Please note the printable activities are in the file named Co-ordinates-Pack.pdf. ALL OTHER FILES ARE FOR PREVIEW PURPOSES ONLY

This a Free sample day of my Week 1 of Maths and English resources. This is part of a week of Maths and English Activities (Including Warm Ups). Most suitable for Year 4/5 but can be used throughout all of KS2 depending on students abilities. Please see full weekly pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-and-english-weekly-pack-number-and-grammar-12272233 Monday *English * Warm Up - Making Words Activity - Pronouns Maths Warm Up - Making Numbers Activity - Addition Questions (2 digit)

A Valentine's Day reading comprehension based on the life of St Valentine. Th questions included are a sample of the questions used for SEN/Low Ability groups in KS2. This reading comprehension is included in a Valentine's Day Math and English Pack which includes questions for other ability groups. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/valentine-s-maths-and-english-pack-ks2-comprehension-word-problems-co-ordinates-11824098

A sample of the full package. A Primary Halloween Pack that will keep your students busy in class or at home. This sample includes are Maths sample worksheets and an English connective/vocabulary activity. The Maths and English Activities incorporate some the outcomes in the New Curriculum for Year 2, 3 and 4. Buy the full package for only £2 contents page included for your viewing. See the full pack in Paid Premium Resources (TopmarksEd) The full package includes over 20 Halloween activities that your students will love. I have purchased the images and and free to use these. All other content I created myself.