**Boy in the Striped Pyjamas ** Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Holocaust or the appalling atrocities of the concentration camp just a few yards from his new home. Living in an isolated house in a desolate area called “Out-With,” Bruno is lonely and bored. One day, while exploring, he meets a boy his age named Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence. Though unaware of the grim reality Shmuel faces, Bruno forms a deep friendship with him, oblivious to the fence that separates them symbolically and literally. As their friendship grows, Bruno’s innocence and Shmuel’s stark reality clash, leading to a heartbreaking and poignant conclusion. “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” is a haunting and powerful story of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice, told through the eyes of a young boy who unknowingly steps into one of history’s darkest moments. This is a tale that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. 100 Guided Reading / Comprehension Questions and Answers Prediction, Inference, Retrieval , Explanation, Thinking , Clarification , Vocabulary , Summarising , Miscellaneous and Advanced Thinking Questions. These questions cover a range of topics and depths, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.” 20 Cross Curricular Activities These activities will help deepen understanding and engagement with “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,” allowing students to explore its themes, characters, and historical context in various creative and analytical ways. Word Search with Answers

**Reading Question Matrix and Question Matrix ** A question matrix is a tool designed with the purpose of introducing us to a hierarchy of questioning. Designed similar to Bloom’s taxonomy or Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions. This resource can be used both by teachers and students to develop their questioning and reasoning skills. The deeper the question, the more challenge you a providing for the students. Reading Question Matrix Use the reading questioning matrix to help you use different kinds of questioning as you read with a child. The boxes are there to help you structure your questions e.g. Who could…? How might…? Why is…? etc. All readers should be asked questions from the red/orange sections, proceeding along the matrix towards the blue/purple end. These latter questions will be trickier to answer and require a deeper level of understanding and discussion about the story to answer.

ICT Activity: KS3 or KS4 End of Term Carnival Project Carnival Food Stand: Spreadsheet, Menu and Flyer Creating a Spreadsheet for Carnival Outgoings: Expenses: Document wholesale costs of food and drink items, charges for having a food stand (including licensing fees), transport costs, energy costs (for heating and chilling food), packaging costs, and salaries. Pricing: Calculate the prices to charge customers to cover costs and potentially make a profit . Creating a Menu: Content: List all items for sale with corresponding pictures and prices. Creating a Flyer: Purpose: Advertise your food stall. **This project usually lasts 4 lessons. It has been developed from other outdated content. **

Festive Finds. A Christmas Eye Spy Challenge A cozy and traditional Christmas scene with warm, nostalgic details! The image features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, stockings over a lit fireplace, festive gifts and classic holiday colours that create a cheerful and timeless atmosphere. 15 observational questions based on the traditional Christmas image, along with answers.

30 Festive Christmas Activity Ideas. Perfect for Primary-Aged Children These activities are fun, engaging activity ideas and packed with festive cheer, perfect for keeping children occupied in Golden Time. These are activity ideas only with examples.

This set includes two original delightful poems perfect for a Christmas performance or Assembly. Each poem is easy to read, featuring simple yet enchanting language that captures the magic and joy of the festive season. The first poem paints a cozy picture of Christmas Eve, with twinkling stars, stockings by the fire, and the much-anticipated visit from Santa. Its rhythmic flow and vivid imagery make it ideal for young readers to bring to life on stage. The second poem celebrates the spirit of togetherness and holiday cheer, with themes of family, carols and the joy of giving. Its heartwarming message and accessible phrasing ensure every child can confidently join in the performance. These poems are not only entertaining but also meaningful, spreading the Christmas spirit in a way that is memorable and fun for performers and audiences alike.

Einstein’s Riddle Logic Puzzle. Einstein’s Riddle, also known as the Zebra Puzzle, is a classic logic puzzle that challenges you to use deductive reasoning to determine the relationships between a set of variables. This was given to me as an exercise in logic puzzles. I think it is a great puzzle. According to the worksheet I was given this puzzle is attributed to Albert Einstein. He claimed that 98% of the world could not work it out. Can you? There are five houses in a row and in five different colours. In each house lives a person from a different country. Each person drinks a certain drink, plays a certain sport, and keeps a certain pet. No two people drink the same drink, play the same sport, or keep the same pet. The names , drinks and pets can be changed to fit to your school. “Einstein’s Riddle” for learners to work together in groups to solve. **Answer Supplied **

**Boy in the Striped Pyjamas ** Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Holocaust or the appalling atrocities of the concentration camp just a few yards from his new home. Living in an isolated house in a desolate area called “Out-With,” Bruno is lonely and bored. One day, while exploring, he meets a boy his age named Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence. Though unaware of the grim reality Shmuel faces, Bruno forms a deep friendship with him, oblivious to the fence that separates them symbolically and literally. As their friendship grows, Bruno’s innocence and Shmuel’s stark reality clash, leading to a heartbreaking and poignant conclusion. “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” is a haunting and powerful story of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice, told through the eyes of a young boy who unknowingly steps into one of history’s darkest moments. This is a tale that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. 20 Cross Curricular Activities These activities will help deepen understanding and engagement with “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,” allowing students to explore its themes, characters, and historical context in various creative and analytical ways. Suitable for KS2 to KS4

History of New Year’s Resolutions. 1000 word text 30 Questions with Answers The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has a long and fascinating history, beginning in ancient Babylonia about 4,000 years ago. Today, people around the world use New Year’s resolutions to set goals, inspired by the hope and motivation of a fresh start. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, and learning new skills. While only about 8% of people keep their resolutions all year, the tradition remains a meaningful way to strive for personal growth.