5 x Skim and Scan activities to aid quick retrieval skills. Ideal prep for KS2 Reading SATs to support students finding information speedily. My class enjoyed using these with a timer. Children have a series of words to locate and circle within the extract - a textual word search! Each extract comes from a children’s book set in a fantasy world as part of the Fictional World collection of resources.

Included here are 5 different Myths with Skim and Scan challenges to aid quick reading recall. There are a variety of different length texts and difficulties. Students often enjoy being challenged against a timer to make it even more fun!

This activity booklet supports writing a winter poem in just SIX steps. Images are included as well as a word bank to support children who may need it. All steps are modelled and students follow the format to produce their own poem. Could be used in class, as homework, or for home schooling. Suitable for KS2+.

In this workbook, students follow 10 steps to produce an information text on mountains. Students are guided through research, planning, organisation and editing. Opportunities to explore new vocabulary and topic sentences are also included. Throughout the work book, models are provided to aid understanding.

This powerpoint provides slides that feature talking points and questions linked to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Students are encouraged to verbally use Point, Evidence Explain and offer their opinions on different features of the story.

Printable booklet featuring 5 Skim and Scan activities based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Each activity requires students to locate specific words to aid speed reading. There are also additional vocab questions for extension.

Included are three reading comprehensions based on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, specifically, Harry’s first Christmas at Hogwarts. The comprehensions are differentiated: Part 1 - accessible, Part 2 - challenging, Part 3 - extension. Students are required to answer a series of questions in a similar style to KS2 Reading SATs. An answer guide is also provided.

Included are 3 x Reading Comprehensions using the Diagon Alley chapter from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Questions are linked to reading objectives from KS2 and include vocabulary, inference, explanation etc. Answer guides included.

Includes extract from Chapter 7 of Pride & Prejudice featuring Elizabeth’s walk to Netherfield. Questions are included that address the extract and the wider novel. A word document is included for editing purposes if required.

Three reading comprehensions based on popular Fairy Tales. These comprehensions get gradually harder. The first concentrates on vocab and recall, the second has a mixture of objectives, and the third has a bigger focus on inference and explanation. Answers are included.

This resource includes 3 different reading comprehensions: a simple retrieval task based on the Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus, a comprehension based on the myth of Persephone, and another on the philosopher, Socrates. Ideal to use in cross-curricula English lessons. Answers are supplied.

10 Halloween themed Speaking and Listening activities. Includes visual prompts, debate questions, would you rather & more.

Reading Comprehension task with a focus on compare and contrast. This activity features a table of information about 4 mountains. Students have to answer questions based on the info from basic recall to more advanced inference. Answers are included, as are extension activities.

This workbook is designed to aid revision for A Level students studying The Handmaid’s Tale. Each page has activities linked to context, plot, structure, character and theme. A range of quotes are included and a there is a focus page on the Historical Notes section. Discussion questions could be used for practice essay questions.

This resource features a range of Speaking and Listening tasks using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Subjects include mythology, philosophy, architecture, Sparta, & the Gods. Used as starters for English or History lessons or as a whole class Sp&L lesson.

Five simple reading comprehensions focused on recall and vocabulary. Countries include: The Netherlands, Lithuania, Japan, Cuba and Ethiopia. 12 extension activities included.

This bundle features a range of Guided Reading activities suitable for Upper KS2. It includes: 2 x SAT style comprehension booklets PLUS a differentiated poetry themed comprehension for support groups. Mark Scheme included. 5 x Skim and Scan Activities 2 x Visual Comprehension Booklets 1 x Speaking and Listening Powerpoint

Included here is a powerpoint presentation with a range of whole class SPaG activities covering: punctuation, modal verbs, adverbs, speech, clauses, word classes, sentence function and synonyms. The accompanying word document includes optional independent, differentiated activities. This has been themed around The Railway Children but is easily edited.