A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
Based on the old Flemish tale, included are the following activities which have been used with a year 4/5 year group across the duration of a week. All resources are fully adaptable to your needs.
*Match the direct speech to the correct character (3 Levels of differentiation)
*Proof reading activity - Find and correct the SPaG.
*Power words definitions activity.
*Handwriting practice sheet
*Reading activity - Story text provided
-Please note this tale includes the characters of Misery (The old woman) & Father Death. It is excellent resource for engaging boys.
A bank of five stimulating resources to assist in the teaching of poetry, in particular, shape poetry.
Based around the topic of roller coasters, this pack includes
*A visual starter presentation of different roller coasters
*A model text ‘The Rollercoaster Rider’ Poem (which was used as a shape poem)
*Examples of different shape poetry
*Success Criteria (WMG) and examples for all aspects of an effective poem e.g. vocabulary, similes, onomatopoeia’s, alliteration and rhyme.
A table to record vocabulary ideas e.g. sights, sounds and feelings.
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should junk food be banned?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Downloading these activities will drastically cut your preparation time.
A video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) is included to get you started.
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
A range of well chosen examples to inspire young artists. This resource includes:
*Landscapes
*Pointillism
*Symmetrical art
*Pop Art
*Banksy - Street Art
*Masks from different cultures
*Robots
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Three proof reading activities included in this bundle:
*An evacuee's diary entry
*A biography - David Walliams
*An extract from War of the Worlds.
Read the texts, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections.
3 Levels of differentiation:
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
A series of lessons/activities based on building a description of a rivers journey using personification and imagery from a first person perspective (You are the river describing your journey from source to mouth.) This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should build their ideas using the learning resources provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A model text, vocabulary activities, a planning template and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
A range of tried and tested resources for developing the teaching and learning of Healthy living / Food within the KS2 classroom. (Ages 7-11)
Resources include:
*A starter quiz plus introductory PowerPoint about food groups.
*Group thinking skills tasks
*Writing about the day in a life of a healthy/unhealthy person using a storyboard.
*Counting calories to plan healthy meals (Maths)
*Matching food to their groups using pictures and an eatwell plate.
*5-a-day activities
*KWL grid
Six National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include:
*David Walliams *Inventors *The Romans
*The Tudors *British Birds *Classic poetry
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
Suitable for upper KS2 pupils (8-11). Resources include:
*1960’s starter presentation.
*1960’s Icons ‘Who am I?’ presentation.
*1960’s Comprehension activity.
*Writing an interview with one of ‘The Beatles’.
*Martin Luther-King speech writing (I have a dream…)
*Measuring perimeter of 60’s icons
*KWL grid.
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! 7 detailed sessions are included plus a free handwriting exercise and National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction the science fiction genre
*Writing a mini-saga
*Describing a setting
*Developing character descriptions
*Plots, problems and solutions.
*Powerful vocabulary and phrase choices.
*Planning a story using a 'Story Mountain Planner' template.
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from 'The War of the Worlds'.
*Handwriting exercise sheet.
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A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker.
*Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary
*Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle.
*Reading and word Bingo activity
*Developing an effective description pf Dracula.
*SPaG Proof reading activity
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’.
*KWL grid (Afl)
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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Six high quality stimulating and creative English activities to assist the teaching of this topic across the curriculum. Activities include reading comprehensions, data collection sheets, leaflet designs, poetry and persuasive text writing.
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A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box).
A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3.
The following resources are attached, including:
*Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief.
*An animated video link (from when Pandora was created)
*Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.)
*Differentiated comprehension tasks
*Use of alternative words (synonyms).
*Power words and special phrases worksheets
*Vocabulary grid for collection of key words
*Model text for a drama/play script activity
*Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending.
*Writing planning sheet
*Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2
10 resources are attached including:
*Engaging PowerPoint presentations
*Recipe ideas
*Planning worksheets
*Evaluation activities
*Instructional sequencing activity
*Model text
*Template for an advertising poster
*Success criteria (WMG)
A full unit of work based around creating a talent show - This is a rich task aimed at embracing the principles of the new curriculum.
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which have been tried and tested in the classroom in KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clips, worksheets, suggested activities, presentations, a plan for your show, job descriptions and evaluation materials are included. A comparison is made between 1960’s talent shows and the modern day format. This was used at the end of a topic based around the 1960’s.
Premium bundle: Ten National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include Inventors, Romans, Philippe Petit Newspaper report (The Walk), British birds, a biography of children's author David Walliams, a non-fiction text about Tudor punishments and an extract from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells. Also recently added is a diary extract from Bram Stokers 'Dracula'!
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Ten high quality stimulating and creative English/ICT/Topic activities to assist the teaching of World War two across the curriculum. Activities include exciting play scripts, newspaper and news reader report reading/writing, proof reading evacuee diaries, Spreadsheets to show the number of children evacuated, rationing problem solving activity, a discussion of Aerial Photographs from WW2 and a useful KWL grid.
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