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All of my resources are things I couldn't find anywhere else. Unfortunately, comprehension tasks that interest the older secondary pupil of lower ability are hard to find - so I make my own.
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All of my resources are things I couldn't find anywhere else. Unfortunately, comprehension tasks that interest the older secondary pupil of lower ability are hard to find - so I make my own.
English language arts
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Comprehension Worksheets
Three comprehension activities.
All suitable for year 7, 8, 9
Used in lower ability workshops/ Dyslexic workshops/weak working memory.
Reading activity – which can be shared reading activity.
A question sheet – which has all the new vocabulary explained.
Teachers answer sheets to save time -
RMS Titanic Activity
RMS Titanic Activity – This is a perfect activity to introduce Titanic as a topic or to be used as a comprehension task. Activity has pupils reading text with challenging vocabulary and answering a series of question. Questions have a point value to encourage in-depth answers, copy of answers included.
Suitable for Y6,7, 8
Antarctic Exploration
Comprehension task for 7, 8, 9. Very simple to deliver.
Two pages of information.
Three questions sheets – with vocabulary/definitions.
Teacher’s answers included.
I use this for my SPLD classes, I have the pupils read the information and create flash cards on the information. In the next lesson pupils read their flash cards and answer the questions. Great lesson to highlight the importance of revision.
Entry Level Reading and Writing activity - Friendship
I created these work sheets to walk pupils through Entry level expectations.
One reading task.
Two writing tasks.
Entry level 1/2.
Entry Reading and Writing Tasks - Fantasy.
I created these work sheets to walk pupils through Entry level expectations.
One reading tasks.
Two writing tasks.
Entry level 1/2.
Based on AQA Entry papers.
Entry Level Reading and Writing Tasks - Animals
I created these work sheets to walk pupils through Entry level expectations.
Two reading tasks.
Two writing tasks.
Entry level 1/2.
Comprehension and Creative Writing - Strange Places and Strange Creatures
Strange Places and Strange Creatures:
• Catacombs
• Doll island
• Cat island
• Bigfoot
• Chupacabra
Five lessons worth of comprehension/ reading/ creative writing work sheets. 20 pages
Opportunities for speaking and listening and team activates such as design a newspaper report, design an expedition.
Currently deliver to lower ability Y9 English – Entry level 1/2/3
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Entry Level Reading and Writing activities
I created these work sheets to walk pupils through Entry level expectations.
Designed for lower ability secondary age pupils.
Four reading tasks.
Six writing tasks.
Entry level 1/2.
All based on the AQA Entry level paper expectations.
Punctuation Flash Cards
Flash cards that cover basic punctuation. Perfect for a quick starter.
Suitable Y6,7
Tutankhamun Activity
Tutankhamun Activity – This is a perfect activity to introduce Egypt as a topic or to be used as a comprehension task. Activity has pupils reading text with challenging vocabulary and answering a series of question. Questions have a point value to encourage in-depth answers, copy of answers included.
Suitable for Y6,7, 8
Crime Writing Framework
Crime writing framework – Creative writing could be used as a cover lesson. Allows pupils to think about characters in depth, focusing on the characters personality not just their appearance.
Designed for SPLD Workshops- for pupils who need the additional help.
Suitable for Years 8 – 10
KS3/4
Horror Writing Framework
Creative writing activity - Framework for pupils ,resource has keywords, prompts and examples to encourage descriptive detailed writing.
Suitable for Y 7,8,9
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Creative Writing
This resource bundle is perfect for **low ability Yr7/8.
• **Two writing frameworks: **supports pupils, enabling them to independently plan each step of their story.
• Learning map: have basic rules for Literacy and numeracy.
• Punctuation flash cards: perfect to have on a desk during writing activities to remind pupils how to use different types of punctuation.