This Guided Reading prompt is great to use when listening to a group reading. All the questions have been given an AF number enabling teachers to assess the progress of their readers. Teachers do not need to worry about asking questions on the spot, with this useful teaching aide. Ideal for reading levels 3-4.

A unit of work (37 lessons - up to 50 hours of lessons ) for Year 5-6 pupils. Ideal for schools studying the Vikings/Anglo Saxons under the new curriculum. A unit of literacy that uses this incredible re-telling of the classic story to support the Year 5-6 literacy curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on SPAG with opportunities for extended writing and speaking and listening integrated into the Unit. APP comprehension questions have also been supplied to assist in developing level 4-6 readers. Resources have been provided to support the detailed planning sheet.

A simple worksheet to support the teaching of verbs in Year 5 and Year 6. Pupils have to complete the table from the given word. For example, to 'eat' is the infinitive form supplied, the pupils have to add in simple past (ate) and past participle ( eaten). This worksheet simplifies an area of grammar that the pupils (and some teachers) struggle with.

I have written this book (author and primary school teacher)to accompany the teaching of the Stone Age, and more specifically, the Bronze Age, for children aged 7+. The first 2 chapters, in PDF format, are accompanied by a range of comprehension questions that are ideal for children in Years 3 - 4. The comprehension questions have been written in a 'test booklet' style and stretch across the range of AF question types. The majority of the questions are retrieval questions but there are also some inference and deduction questions for the more able pupils. Multiple choice questions also feature. The comprehension booklet can be used in several ways: * Whole class teaching, using the PDF on the IWB - annotating the text * Paired work - working through the questions together * Guided Reading with a small group of children - teaching comprehension skills An answer booklet is also provided! Enjoy!

A great table for teaching Year 5-7 pupils about synonyms and antonyms. The pupils read the examples provided before they match the synonyms and antonyms to the given word. For example: small - diminutive (synonym) - large (antonym). An excellent resource for expanding vocabulary too!

Pupils watch/listen to a range of TV and radio adverts. After each one, they fill in the persuasive devices that they have identified. Pupils can then rate the persuasiveness of each advert. Ideal for Years 4-6.

If you are learning about Roman Britain and covering persuasive writing, then these resources could be ideal. There are 2 letters, differentiated three ways, written between Caractacus and Queen Cartimandua. Not only are they good examples of persuasive letters, but they are historically accurate in detail. They can be used in several ways: they can be annotated for features and devices, placed in order of quality or used as a model to assist writing.

An interactive powerpoint to teach the pupils about turning nouns, which end in the letter f, into plurals. The powerpoint begins by explaining the rule before the pupils are given a series of singular nouns to make plural. Ideal for Years 3-5

A brilliant resource to help improve reading levels. The booklet contains 22 questions which cover the range of Assessment Foci. The questions also imitate the style and format used in QCA and SAT tests. An answer booklet is provided to enable pupils to mark their own work. Ideal for Guided Reading and Whole class activities. Also great as a revision aid and for individual tutoring. Ideal for pupils at or aspiring to be Level 5 readers.

A fantastic play for Key Stage 2/3 pupils to perform at Easter. The play revolves around the Elizabethan Court and the rivals for the Queen's affections. It explains many of the origins of the Easter customs we know today. Written by a published children's author, the play is ideal for large groups. It is packed with historical accuracy and good humour and will both entertain and enthral audiences. Can also be used in Literacy lessons as an example of play script writing.

A comprehensive list of Roman prefixes. What word, to mean 'remove head' comes from the Roman word 'Capti'? What word, to mean 'set alight', comes from the Roman word 'Ign'? A great activity for in class or for homework. Ideal for Years 4-6.

Are you having a Roman Day? Are the children dressing up? If so, this is a great resource which enable all your children to take part. By following the instructions, the pupils are able to make their own, made-to-measure Roman helmet (galea) which they can then wear proudly into battle. This resource can also be used to model instruction writing. Ideal for Years 4-5.

With these resources, pupils are able to interpret verses of the poem, write their own stanzas using the writing frames and create their own characters. Many of the resources are differentiated to allow all access to this fabulous, classic poem. Ideal for Years 5-6 but more able Year 4 pupils can also access the resources.

A great resource to encourage pupils to think about and vary their sentences. The grid has a selection of both sentence starts and sentence types. The pupils use the grid to ensure that their writing is varied and interesting. By ticking the boxes, the children can assess their own writing and consider future sentences. In time, the children should vary their sentences automatically. I would recommend using the grid as a means of focusing the children ahead of a piece of writing. With the pupils, we highlighted the boxes that should be ticked when writing a particular genre. The grid can also be used to analyse texts or for self/peer assessment.

A template for the fictional newspaper, Roman Runes. Use this template to inspire the children to produce Roman themed newspaper reports. Teachers can also use it to model on the whiteboard. Ideal for children studying the Romans.

This is a set of resources that will allow your pupils to first identify the features of adverts before using what they have learnt to write their own. Ideal for children studying Romans and suitable for ages 7-9. There are two worksheets to allow for differentiation: the easiest where the features are already highlighted, and the hardest where the children have to find the features within the blank text. Teachers can use the annotated version to model features with their pupils at the start of the lesson or use at the end so the children can check their work.

A set of worksheets where the pupils will be able to first identify the features of an explanation text (how to survive in the Roman Army) before using what they have learnt to write their own explanation. There are two levels: the easiest where the features have been highlighted and a more challenging text where the children have to find the features within the blank text. On both sheets, there are boxes beside the features in which the children can write in the features. There is also an annotated version that the teacher can use at the start of the lesson to model features or at the end of the lesson to allow pupils to check their answers.

A set of differentiated worksheets that will enable pupils to first identify the features of instructional texts ( how to cook Roasted Dormouse) before using what they have learnt to write their own instructions. There are three levels of ability ( 1 the easiest and 3 the most challenging) with differentiation within these levels through the use of highlighted features on the easier text. There are blank boxes beside the features in which the pupils can write down the identified features. Teachers can use the annotated worksheet to either teach the children features at the beginning of the lesson or reveal at the end to allow the children to check their answers.

This is a story planning sheet for an ‘Arabian Nights’ themed story which I have used on my author visits to Primary Schools. It has proved very popular with teachers and pupils alike. Rather than spend time trying to think of story elements such as characters’ names, settings and plots etc…your pupils can just choose from a set of options. The children, by linking together different elements, can create a quick plot and can be writing their stories in minutes. This resource is especially helpful for reluctant writers, SEN children and those that just lack ideas!