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I currently work at the top end of Primary school in Year 5/6. I create resources for a range of subjects and am always open to suggestions for resources people require.
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I currently work at the top end of Primary school in Year 5/6. I create resources for a range of subjects and am always open to suggestions for resources people require.
English
Incarnation Reading Comprehension
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on the concept of Incarnation, providing information about Incarnation for Christians, Hindus and how it is different within Sikhism as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on the different ways Incarnation is seen across the three religions.
The resource includes:
A fact file about Incarnation mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Reading Comprehension Bundle (18 activities)
Eighteen reading comprehension activities linked to the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Each chapter has a separate comprehension activity that includes 20 questions working on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
Skellig Comprehension Booklet
Eight lessons worth of resources for reading comprehension linked to the book Skellig. Included are a range of different skills, including inference, retrieval and vocabulary as well as work on the front cover and back cover to support making predictions about the book. Within the booklet are two different short extracts from the story with the following activities linking to that extract before the new one is introduced. (Any blank pages are for printing it as a booklet that is 2-sided)
Parts of a Flower Reading Comprehension
A reading comprehension resource that focuses on parts of a flower, providing information about the different parts of a flower and the role they play as well as activities linked to this to check understanding.
The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on the different parts of the flower and the role they have. This includes petals, sepal, parts of the stamen and parts of the pistil.
The resource includes:
A fact file about parts of a flower mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes)
3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these
A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.
Colons and Semi-Colons in a list
A lesson that focuses on being able to use colons and semi-colons in a list. There are some examples before different questions that work on applying what they have learnt with challenge questions to justify their responses. This is then followed by an activity that works on applying these rules as well as a green bubble challenge to then create their own written examples to support the transition to independent writing.
Letters from the Lighthouse Reading Comprehension (Chapters 11, 12 and 13)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 11, 12 and 13 of Letters from the Lighthouse. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
A free example for Chapter One can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-chapter-one-reading-comprehension-12376815
Letters from the Lighthouse Reading Comprehension (Chapters 8, 9 and 10)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 8, 9 and 10 of Letters from the Lighthouse. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
A free example for Chapter One can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-chapter-one-reading-comprehension-12376815
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Reading Comprehension (Chapters 12, 13 and 14)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 12, 13 and 14 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12429979
Juventus Information Text/ Comprehension
An information text about Juventus that also includes comprehension activities with a summarising task and a sheet of comprehension questions that also includes answers.
Can be used as part of reading lessons to support the ability to summarise or retrieve information from a text or as homework/ a general reading task.
London Information Text/ Comprehension
An information text about London that also includes comprehension activities with a summarising task and a sheet of comprehension questions that also includes answers.
Can be used for learning about London or simply as part of reading lessons to support the ability to summarise or retrieve information from a text.
The Night Bus Hero Reading Comprehension (Chapters 4, 5 and 6)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters four, five and six of The Night Bus Hero. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
A free example for the first three chapters can be found at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12543465
The Indian in the Cupboard Reading Comprehension (Chapters 2, 3 and 4)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 2, 3 and 4 of The Indian in the Cupboard. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
A free example for Chapter One can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-reading-comprehension-chapter-1-12472627
Viking Boy Reading Comprehension (Chapters 16, 17 and 18)
Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 16, 17 and 18 of Viking Boy. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Reading Planning (8 lessons)
Two weeks worth of fully planned and resourced reading planning (based on 4 lessons a week) from ‘The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch’.
Included in the resource are the full set of resources, including lesson PowerPoints, activities for each day and answer sheets where appropriate. The only thing required is a copy of the book for children though a link is also included for a read aloud version of the story.
The first week includes:
Lesson 1 - Discussion around the book and creating a book review
Lesson 2 - Focus on vocabulary
Lesson 3 - Sequencing events (images courtesy of Pixabay)
Lesson 4 - Retrieval
The second week includes:
Lesson 1 - Focus on vocabulary
Lesson 2 - Retrieval
Lesson 3 - Explaining answers using because
Lesson 4 - Summarising by retelling the story
Everything is uploaded as PowerPoints so that any tweaking or adapting can be done as necessary to respond to needs in your class.
The Witches Reading Comprehension (Chapter Two)
48 different questions for Chapter Two of The Witches by Roald Dahl. These can be used for guided reading sessions or to give children as activities. To support guided reading sessions, all questions have the relevant page numbers (paperback) and answers at the end.
N.B. You will need to provide the text itself.
The Firework-Maker's Daughter - Chapter Four
54 different questions for Chapter Four of The Firework-Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman that test a range of skills. These can be used for guided reading sessions or to give children as activities to support guided reading sessions/ whole class reading comprehensions. The questions follow the order of the chapter but don't have answers attached as the answers can vary depending on the child's opinion.
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The Firework-Maker's Daughter Bundle
A bundle of resources/ unit of work that focus on The Firework-Maker's Daughter.
Included are:
Six whole class reading comprehension sessions based on chapters from the Firework-Maker's Daughter. The session focuses on reading the chapter before looking at any vocabulary children are unsure of. Children will then be shown how to pick out key words from questions as well as looking at what question words are looking for. Finally, children will be able to work through one of three differentiated worksheets that check their comprehension skills/ deeper understanding.
519 different questions for The Firework-Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman that test a range of skills. These can be used for guided reading sessions or to give children as activities to support guided reading sessions/ whole class reading comprehensions. The questions follow the order of the chapter but don't have answers attached as the answers can vary depending on the child's opinion.
Fully planned, differentiated and resourced unit of work looking at information texts, writing an information text about the white elephant from The Firework-Maker's Daughter. Included are all the slides, planning and resources needed to run each lesson, with 10 lessons that focus on key features of information texts and work on different skills before completing their own independent writing.
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The Indian in the Cupboard Reading Comprehension Bundle (16 activities)
Sixteen reading comprehension activities linked to the book The Indian in the Cupboard. Each chapter has a separate comprehension activity that includes 20 questions working on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately.
KS2 Year 6 SATs Grammar PowerPoint
A presentation that includes 195 past questions that can be used as a revision tool for Year 6 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling or that can be used to pick and choose from for starter questions in English sessions. Questions are taken from the sample paper as well as the 2016, 2017 and 2018 paper.
Easily usable as talking points with children practising a question at a time before then discussing the answer and why that is the case.