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A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)

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A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
WW2 Goodnight Mr Tom newspaper reading activity KS2. (Full Movie link included)
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WW2 Goodnight Mr Tom newspaper reading activity KS2. (Full Movie link included)

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Suitable for year 4, 5 or 6 (KS2). Newspaper article relating to the outbreak of World War 2 through the perspective of the Weirwold community (From the novel and film 'Goodnight Mr Tom') 2 levels of differentiated worksheets which require learners to correctly identify the fact or opinion and True or false statements. A free 'YouTube' link to the full movie has also been included for your convenience.
WW2 Maths - 3&4 Digit Formal Column Addition Methods. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy
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WW2 Maths - 3&4 Digit Formal Column Addition Methods. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy

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This cross-curricular presentation that requires pupils to add 2/3/4 digits using formal methods. The final task is something a little different and requires blank stickers/labels which should be attached to pupils shirts. The learners add the pairs of numbers in a collaborative numeracy task. Cross Curricular Welsh is included (Numbers) Whiteboards are useful with this activity. LO: To add 3&4 digit numbers using the appropriate written method
Writing a description of Dracula's castle. Gothic Horror Novel
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Writing a description of Dracula's castle. Gothic Horror Novel

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Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups. Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered. Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded. Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource. Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.
- David Walliams - Writing a biography of a famous person
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- David Walliams - Writing a biography of a famous person

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This resource includes a stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, a sample biography and suggestions for effective success criteria. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
WW2 News reader's report - Model text and video link. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy/Oracy
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WW2 News reader's report - Model text and video link. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy/Oracy

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Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource. Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example. Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils. *Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.
The War of the Worlds - Proof reading text activity. Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated
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The War of the Worlds - Proof reading text activity. Find & correct the SPaG. Differentiated

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LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above. 3 Levels of differentiation: MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower) This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7. See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing original science fiction stories. * The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*
Measuring perimeter 1960's topic- Maths across the curriculum (KS2) Year 5&6. Differentiated
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Measuring perimeter 1960's topic- Maths across the curriculum (KS2) Year 5&6. Differentiated

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Pupils measure the shapes (1960’s objects) on the worksheets and calculate the perimeter in decimals. The images are popular 1960’s icons and memorabilia. BS (Lower) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest cm AA (Middle) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest decimal in cm MAT (Higher) - Measure the squares, rectangles and circles* to the nearest decimal in cm *A small piece of string is needed to measure the perimeter of the circle. Pupils correctly add up all the sides to find the perimeter. A simple video link to allow pupils to recap on the method required to work out the perimeter of polygons has also been included. LO: To measure the perimeter of shapes
National Reading Test Practice Paper for KS2. High Quality Text - Philippe Petit. (Newspaper report)
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National Reading Test Practice Paper for KS2. High Quality Text - Philippe Petit. (Newspaper report)

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National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around a newspaper report covering Philippe Petit's death defying tightrope walk across the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) in 1974. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
WW2 Maths - Co-ordinates & Grid References. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy
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WW2 Maths - Co-ordinates & Grid References. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy

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This cross-curricular presentation that requires pupils to work out the co-ordinates of locations on the WW2 map of Europe. It covers 4 and 6 figure grid references. There is a clever video link included with this resource to start the lesson. You could print out the maps for use in lessons, therefore some preparation is required in order to get the best results. There is an extension sheet provided in publisher format. LO: To use co-ordinates to specify location LO: To use grid references to specify location
WW2 Air Raid Play Script - Model text and blank template. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy
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WW2 Air Raid Play Script - Model text and blank template. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Literacy

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Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template. A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included. LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading) LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (Writing)