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 :)
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 :)
A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! 7 detailed sessions are included plus a free handwriting exercise and National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction the science fiction genre
*Writing a mini-saga
*Describing a setting
*Developing character descriptions
*Plots, problems and solutions.
*Powerful vocabulary and phrase choices.
*Planning a story using a 'Story Mountain Planner' template.
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from 'The War of the Worlds'.
*Handwriting exercise sheet.
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A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box).
A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3.
The following resources are attached, including:
*Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief.
*An animated video link (from when Pandora was created)
*Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.)
*Differentiated comprehension tasks
*Use of alternative words (synonyms).
*Power words and special phrases worksheets
*Vocabulary grid for collection of key words
*Model text for a drama/play script activity
*Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending.
*Writing planning sheet
*Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
Learners use the pictures to stimulate some ideas for exciting plots, problems and solutions within a science fiction story. The suggested final task in this lesson is a matching activity based on the graphic Novel, 'The War Of The Worlds' originally by H.G Wells.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
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
A series of highly engaging and clearly presented slides for introducing and practicing suitable Welsh language patterns. These can be used during daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or as part of Welsh lessons. The slides are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple and fun. This is a brand new resource using tried and tested classroom resources. You will not find anything similar online :)
A series of highly engaging and clearly presented slides for introducing and practicing suitable Welsh language patterns. These can be used during daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or as part of Welsh lessons. The slides are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple and fun. This is a brand new resource using tried and tested classroom resources. You will not find anything similar online :)
Fictional report of an air raid on a Welsh coastal town in 1941 by the German Luftwaffe.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own fictional report using the newspaper template.
This resource pack includes 3 levels of differentiated worksheets and a YouTube video which features authentic sounds to set the scene!
LO: To write appropriately for a purpose and the reader – Newspaper report
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World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Seven cross curricular activities)
National Numeracy test style questions for KS2 students in year 5/6. Great teaching and revision tool to familiarize your learners with the styles of questions included in the National Tests.
2x Numeracy Procedural PowerPoint’s
2x Reasoning PowerPoint’s
Pupils use the decimals to round to the nearest measurement.
Designed to promote maths across the curriculum in KS2.
3 differentiated sheets (with pictures) for different groups of learners
BS - Lower
AA - Middle
MAT - Harder
A bank of original and new resources to support in the teaching of persuasive writing across the curriuculum.
KS2 Pupils have to design their own 'Roller Coaster' and persuade the audience/reader why they should 'dare' to ride it!
Note: There are only writing resources provided, all construction should take place in a separate task.
This first PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the history, life and times of the 1960's.
The second is a 'Guess Who' activity which encourages further research.
There a focus on the Beatles in the first section of the slides.
Also included is a follow up KWL grid and a comprehension / research task for the more able reader.
These resources were used with upper KS2.
This activities are an effective way to assess how pupils can apply their procedural skills in reasoning tasks.
Activities include - Football goals, balancing weights, balls in a bag and equivalences.
All activities are tried and tested teaching resources.
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Three proof reading activities included in this bundle:
*An evacuee's diary entry
*A biography - David Walliams
*An extract from War of the Worlds.
Read the texts, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections.
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.
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2
10 resources are attached including:
*Engaging PowerPoint presentations
*Recipe ideas
*Planning worksheets
*Evaluation activities
*Instructional sequencing activity
*Model text
*Template for an advertising poster
*Success criteria (WMG)
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: Tried and tested in the classroom.
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.
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Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far!
Formal letter writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Learners will look at the main features of a letter of complaint. They will then write their own letter from Headteacher, Professor Dolores Umbridge, to Mr and Mrs Weasley using the information provided.
Video clip, example power words, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
Suitable for upper KS2 pupils (8-11). Resources include:
*1960’s starter presentation.
*1960’s Icons ‘Who am I?’ presentation.
*1960’s Comprehension activity.
*Writing an interview with one of ‘The Beatles’.
*Martin Luther-King speech writing (I have a dream…)
*Measuring perimeter of 60’s icons
*KWL grid.
