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This Christmas-themed lesson plan is packed with fun and engaging activities to support independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension skills. Aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, it uses 10 festive texts to reinforce key phonics patterns and tricky words while celebrating Christmas traditions. Perfect for whole-class, group, or independent learning, it’s easy to implement with minimal preparation. What’s included: Focus on phonics patterns and tricky words from Phases 3–5. Comprehension questions for all 10 texts. Creative ideas for oral storytelling and writing practice. Easy-to-use “print-and-go” format for stress-free teaching. Also see: Christmas Pack 1 Christmas Pack 2 Christmas Pack 3 Christmas Pack 4 Christmas Pack 5 Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle! Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Years 2, 3 & 4. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills. Included in each PDF printable resource: • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions • 3 Texts • 3 comprehension activities each with 14 questions (2 pages each) • An extension activity • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning • A wordsearch puzzle • A colouring sheet • NEW MP3 audio file with QR for each of the texts ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: • In class learning • Independent work • Homework • Guided reading sessions • Assessment practice • Reading interventions • Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers. For other great resources visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

For other great resources visit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd The document is a Leadership Weekly Log template designed for a Reading Leader to track various activities and tasks related to the school’s reading program. The log includes sections to note down actions taken in multiple areas such as: Lesson Drop-in / Use of support staff. Staff Meeting / CPD (Continued Professional Development) / Meetings with staff. Book Look / Differentiation (Guided Reading records for Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1). Subject Review. Working Environment / Working Wall. Action Plan / School Development Plan (SDP). Greater Depth. English Hub. Pupil Reading / Discussion / Questionnaire. Reading Policy. Follow-up Actions. Analysis of Results (National + Termly). Resourcing. Reading Tests (termly) NFER: At the end, the document provides space for task details, listing the date, task, year/teacher, focus, and next steps for each activity or observation throughout the term. There are checkpoints at half-term and end of term to summarize and reflect on progress. Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year! Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Simone Biles **Also Available: ** Floella Benjamin Lenny Henry Marcus Rashford Martin Luther King Jr Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase! What’s Included? Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet Develop these key skills: Fluency and Expression Practice Vocabulary Building Synonym Development True or False Challenges Multiple Choice Quizzes Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

Escape from the Mountain of Shadows Embark on a thrilling adventure in Escape from the Mountain of Shadows! This interactive game book puts you in control as you explore a dark, mysterious mountain filled with hidden treasures, strange creatures, and magical artifacts. Every choice you make decides your fate—will you uncover secrets, escape monsters, or find the way out safely? With multiple paths to take, your journey changes each time you read, making every experience unique. Perfect for young adventurers, this story is full of suspense, puzzles, and excitement. Get ready to choose your path and see if you can escape the mountain! What you get: Printable Adventure Game Book with and without QR Codes. An audio version of the Game Book. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education For Newsletters, Freebies, and Resource Updates joing the Bitesize Education community **I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources. Please complete this form to share your thoughts. Feedback

This Guided Reading resource is aimed at Year 4 children. The pack includes; a text, questions and answers and a teaching PowerPoint. The resources are ready to go and include learning objectives on the Q&A sheets. All the resources have been tried and test with my own class. The questions focus on the key elements for reading; vocabulary, retrieval, inference. However, the set of resources may also include other skills such as; summarising, predicting, sequencing, and explaining. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

Unlock the world of literacy with our comprehensive educational resource designed around the classic tale of “Hansel and Gretel.” Perfectly tailored for Year 4 students, this interactive package includes a wealth of activities to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Guided Reading resource is aimed at Year 4 children. The pack includes; a text, questions and answers and a teaching PowerPoint. The resources are ready to go and include learning objectives on the Q&A sheets. All the resources have been tried and test with my own class. The questions focus on the key elements for reading; vocabulary, retrieval, inference. However, the set of resources may also include other skills such as; summarising, predicting, sequencing, and explaining. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Dictation resource is a key part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed to reinforce and apply spelling skills in context. It complements other resources in the programme, such as “Dots and Dashes” for segmenting words, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games. Through structured dictation exercises, students practise spelling rules, prefixes, suffixes, and sight words they’ve learned. This resource helps solidify their understanding and accuracy, supporting confident spelling across all areas of literacy. Consider acquiring the other parts of the programme to provide a comprehensive spelling education. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Spelling Games resource is an engaging part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), tailored for Years 3 and 4. It offers a variety of interactive games designed to reinforce spelling skills, making learning fun and effective. These games help students practise spelling patterns, sight words, and rules in an enjoyable and dynamic way. This resource works seamlessly with other parts of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and sight vocabulary practice. By integrating play into spelling practice, students build confidence and proficiency in their spelling abilities. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Dots and Dashes resource is an essential part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), specifically designed to help students segment words into their individual sounds. By breaking down words into phonetic components, children can better understand spelling patterns and sound-letter correspondences. This resource pairs perfectly with other components of the programme, such as Dictation exercises, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games. By mastering segmentation with Dots and Dashes, students build a strong foundation for accurate spelling, which they can apply across all literacy activities. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4 Spellings Games Years 3&4 Spelling Rules Units 1- 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills. For more resources visit my shop Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!

This Sight Vocabulary resource is a crucial part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed specifically for Years 3 and 4. It focuses on helping students recall and accurately spell high-frequency words they encounter regularly in their reading and writing. This resource complements other components of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and spelling games. By mastering sight vocabulary, students improve their fluency and confidence in spelling, which is essential for overall literacy development. Also see: Dictation Units 1 - 8 Dots & Dashes Units 1 - 8 Sight Vocabulary for Years 3 & 4 Spelling Games Years 3 & 4 Spelling Rules Units 1 - 8 Word Changes Units 1 - 8 Supporting Worksheets Units 1 - 8 Look out for future Units 9 - 14 and special focus skills. For other great resources visit: Bitesize Education Join the Bitesize Education Community to receive news, special offers and freebies!