Experienced Primary School teacher of 30 years. Worked across KS1/2.
- child friendly worksheets and resources to cover all areas of the curriculum
- specialise in language and writing
- established child author
- Gold TES Author
- Shortlisted for the Bev Evans Award 2017
Experienced Primary School teacher of 30 years. Worked across KS1/2.
- child friendly worksheets and resources to cover all areas of the curriculum
- specialise in language and writing
- established child author
- Gold TES Author
- Shortlisted for the Bev Evans Award 2017
An 18 page workbook suitable for KS1/2 on conflict with peers. This could be given as an individual workbook or used with groups for differentation. It would also be good as a starter for World Conflict Issues.
Includes:
Definition of conflict
Describe a conflict they have had with someone in the past.
How did they resolve the conflict?
Why is it important to talk and listen to others?
Ways to resolve conflict.
Fun Activity Conflict in Fairytales.
I have also included a powerpoint presentation
This is a 20 page resource aimed at Year 1 and less able Year 2 on sentence construction.
Each page consists of a picture and the children have to create sentences to include either an adjective, a verb, two nouns or a Proper Noun.
The final two pages test the children on recognition of the parts of speech in their own sentences.
A 28 page booklet based on Roald Dahl's novel The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me. It is suitable for KS1 and lower KS2.
Worksheets can be printed out individually for differentation as some involve writing, others drawing and some reference work.
Includes:- Descriptive writing, imaginative writing, writing a conversation, Persuasive writing, diary writing, newspaper writing, writing character profiles and acrostic poems.
Also includes ideas for team work, new vocabulary, character profiles, reviews and designing adverts and posters.
KS1 and KS2 will love this series of worksheets based on Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. There are differentiated worksheets including, descriptive writing, diary entry, poster making, character traits, drawing activities, book reviews, resource sheets for the creatures, internet activities, atlas work and punctuation activities. Similar to my BFG Resource
A PDF file of four samples of literacy style questions for Sats. I am offering these free to celebrate my second year of writing resources as a TES author and having so many followers, viewers, buyers and new friends. Thank you to everyone
24 page Unit of work based on Roald Dahl’s picture Book The Enormous Crocodile. A great resource for KS1/2 to celebrate Roald Dahl on World Book Day or any other day . Can be printed as complete booklet or as separate pages for display in the classroom. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Great for differentation, mixed ability or composite classes.
Includes:-
Reading for Understanding
Writing lists
Adjectives
Favourite and least favourite
Sequencing events
Funny animal names
Descriptive writing
Imaginative writing
Speech marks
Rhyming words
Creating poetry
New vocabulary
Book review
Drawing activities
This 22 page PDF file is ideal for follow up work after reading Who Let The Gods Out by Maz Evans.There are a selection of writing, drawing and research tasks all in black and white. These tasks can be printed out individually for differentation or as a complete workbook for each child. They have a similar format to my Roald Dahl resources.
Activities include:
Descriptive and creative writing, creating poetry, writing news broadcast scripts, diary entries, book reviews, favourite characters and research skills working with a partner to create factfiles. A fact sheet all about Zeus is included with vocabulary tasks attached. There are also a couple of drawing activities for the less able child.I have also included a powerpoint.
Suitable resource for KS1 and Lower KS2
20 page booklet and a powerpoint presentation
Definitions of Adverbs and Adjectives which can be laminated and used for Literacy Display board
Worksheets great for differentation children choose their own adverbs and adjectives for Crazy Caterpillar, Kitty Kat, Superhero Boy and Happy Girl
Use of a/an before adjective.
Game My Aunt's Cat can be done orally around the room using a-z and then children can complete the worksheet.
Matching verbs to adverbs.
A complete unit of work on Analysing Poetry. Suitable for KS2 and Lower Key Stage 3
Discussion questions for shared discussion
Simpler analysis questions for differentation
Poetic terminology sheet and individual terminology definitions for classroom display.
2 Analysis worksheets
My Poetry Analysis
I have also included two poems written by me and a powerpoint presentation.
The first in my series of Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story of Christopher Columbus in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Spain and then west across the Atlantic Ocean. I have included a PDF filewhich can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards. A super original resource for Columbus Day or discoverers
2 Summer Poems with worksheets and activities to match.
The first poem is titled 'Sand' and the second, 'Summer's Sun'.
Covers different areas of learning such as 'alliteration' and 'nouns, adjectives and verbs'.
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30 page booklet for Upper KS1 and KS2 based on Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. This powerpoint and PDF file can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook for the entire class. The resource is in black and white with a coloured front cover. There are a variety of activities which can be given to all children therefore it is great for differentation. Would be very useful when doing guided reading.
The activities included are: descriptive writing, plurals, diminutives, poetry writing, book reviews, drawing and labelling activities, letter writing, favourite character and reasons why, themes in the novel, characteristics of the characters, discussion around quotes from the novel, internet research, vocabulary exercises, conflict Man v Nature. Might be useful for World Book Day.
A super resource for Roald Dahl Day in September
54 pages for KS1and KS2
Fascinating facts to print out and display on your literacy working wall of Roald Dahl's life.
A time line showing the years various books were published.
Suggestions of writing and drawing follow up activities.
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for use in the classroom.
So there is display, presentation and activities, reference, facts etc will save all teachers a lot of preparation.
A selection of 7 Workbooks for the Autumn term Includes poetry, story starters, SPAG, writing, selection of wordmats and fun activities. Great for differentation save over 50% when you purchase this bundle.
A 30 page resource which can be printed out as individual worksheets for differentiation or as a complete workbook for each child. A PDF file and a powerpoint presentation are included.
writing a book review, character descriptions, new vocabulary, newpaper articles, internet research, writing poetry, looking at themes, traits of characters, internet research finding facts about the author, drawing activities, designing posters, golden tickets, portraits of favourite characters. This is a super resource to use with the children as a follow up to their reading. Suitable for KS1 and 2.
A fantastic 32 page resource on Roald Dahl's novel The Twits suitable for KS1 and 2.
Includes:-
Book reviews which are differentiated
Descrptive and imaginative writing
Writing Lists
Text evidence
Making predictions
Retelling parts of the story
Writing a recipe
Drawing conclusions
Phrases
Speech Marks
SPaG
Research skills
Write a shortened version of the story
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use.
A 14 page workbook aimed at Yr3/4 or slower learners in KS2
Definition of Nouns, Verbs , Adjectives and Adverbs with follow on writing activities.
Children are asked to underline the parts of speech in their own writing in a specific colour.
There are short and longer pieces of writing expected.
Each page can be printed out separately or put together as one workbook.
Great for differentation or composite classes.
This is a pdf file of original poems for KS2. The poems must be read and then each one has an analysis sheet and a written activity to be completed by the pupil. The poems included are about seasons, cities, rivers, shoes and trees. The pupils are asked to answer comprehension questions, use dictionaries to find meanings of words, create their own poems and look for types of words. The workbook may be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual poetry exercises.