The first in my series of Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story of Christopher Columbus in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Spain and then west across the Atlantic Ocean. I have included a PDF filewhich can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards. A super original resource for Columbus Day or discoverers

The 2nd Resource in my Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story ofCaptain James Cook in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Tahiti and then his discovery of Australia. I have included a PDF file which can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards.

A PDF file with an original story about The Potato Famine in Ireland written by me in a child friendly vocabulary and various Literacy tasks. Includes a fact sheet about the famine, comprehension sheets, grammar activities, drawing activities, creative writing, a story review sheet, speech and brainstorming. This would be very useful as a cross curricular resource for KS1 or KS2 it could be linked to geography, art, history and English. Can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual pages.

This is a 20 page PDF file to be used while reading the book or as a workbook after the children have finished reading the story. The first few slides are a history of Auschwitz with comprehension questions and original poems. The written activities include writing acrostic poems, diary entries, discussing the themes in the book, questions about the characters, descriptive writing and book reviews. This will also be useful for World Holocaust Day, World War 2 topic or discussion on human rights. Suitable for KS2 children.

A 20 page workbook of original fact, fiction and poetry extracts with comprehension questions. Suitable for KS2 or low ability KS3. There are prose passages, fact sheets and poetry. Topics covered in the workbook are: Stone Age famine Egypt Elephants Autumn Health and Sport

The third resource in my series of Explorers and Navigators, a PDF file and powerpoint presentation suitable for KS1 and KS2. This is a child friendly story written in simple language telling the facts about Vasco Da Gama's journey around Africa to the trading city of Calcutta in India. It can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual pages for project work and display. It includes reading and writing activities, diary entries, a ship's log entry, newspaper reporters questions, descriptive and imaginative writing and a few comprehension questions.

This 26 page pack contains one class novel written by me (5 chapters) and can be used as a whole unit of work when covering The Stone Age. Pack contains 5 chapters with worksheets for each chapter covering areas of learning such as; Word Analysis Grammar Creative Writing Dictionary Work and more! Suitable for KS2 but may benefit weaker KS3 students. Check the preview.

A pdf file, an original story about a refugee. This 28 page pack contains one mini novel of 6 chapters which can be used as a whole unit of work when covering Refugees or the effect on children during a war. As a published writer this is one of my own favourite short stories. It is a story about a thirteen yearVietnamese girl during the American Vietnamese war. The young girl's family are taken away and she has to survive alone. A great resource to begin guided reading before giving children a full novel. Written activities include Comprehension questions, Dictionary work, Grammar:-Nouns, Verbs ,Adjectives and Adverbs, Prediction, Verb Tenses, Creative writing empathetic and imaginative. Two background sheets are also included. Pack contains 6 chapters with worksheets for each chapter covering areas of learning such as; Word Analysis Grammar Creative Writing Dictionary Work and more! Suitable for KS2 Check the preview. Categories • English / Guided reading • English / Fiction • English / Grammar and punctuation • English / Language and linguistics • English / Ages • 7-11

A pdf file and powerpoint presentation PHSE for KS2 Includes Questions:- What is Humanitarian Day? How can you help those less fortunate in our community? How can you help those less fortunate in the world? Writing:- Write a biography about someone who has made a difference in the world. Write a biography about someone who has made a difference in your life. Write your own I have a dream Speech Fact Sheets :- Florence Nightingale, Martin Luther King Citizenship Library and Textbook tasks Biography writing Internet research This could be used as a workbook for each child or as a presentation for Talking and listening.

A great resource to use with the children to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. A pdf file for Key Stage 1 which may also be useful for lower ability Key stage 2 or SEN. The 20 worksheets can be printed out separately and used for differentiation or as an entire booklet to let the children take home. There are a variety of writing and drawing tasks for literacy. Acrostic poems, quizzes, alphabetical order, true or false, creative writing, finding words, similes and research from books or the internet. A great resource to celebrate Ireland's saint.

A great resource for both KS1 and 2 to be used for St.George's Day. Includes a fact sheet, the legend written in child friendly vocabulary, creative, imaginative and descriptive writing sheets, composing poetry, writing diary extracts, newspaper articles, discussing themes, looking at characteristics of the characters in the legend and a few drawing activities. Also grammar brainstorming adjectives and a few comprehension questions.

This is an original poem written by me about a seaside town in Victorian times compared with the town today. It has previously been published as a stand alone poem but not with worksheets included. the worksheets involve comprehension, Spag,internet research, historical facts and drawing conclusions. it is suitable for KS2 or upper KS1.The worksheets allow for differentation or can be printed out as an entire workbook. This resource would link well with a Victorian topic.

A 15 page PDF file to be used by KS2. Charles Dickens’ life story is written in child friendly vocabulary. There are worksheets included which cover comprehension, spag, sequencing events, internet research, life in Victorian times, vocabulary and composing questions. This will be useful if the children are studying a novel by Dickens or are looking at life in Victorian times.The booklet can be printed out as a complete booklet for each pupil or as individual pages for display purposes.

An 18 page Unit of Work includes:- a) Fact sheets on Ancient and Modern Olympic Games with Comprehension Worksheets b) Fact Sheet on Zeus with word analysis and creative writing activities c) Alphabetical Order d) Past Tense e) Brainstorming f) Designing a logo g) Creative writing, story, poem and newspaper article Could be used alongside a class project on the Rio Olympics

A 28 page resource in black and white on The Fire Of London Suitable for age 7-10 10 facts sheets for oral reading and discussion. 7 Timeline entries for display Worksheets:- Comprehension questions Diary Entries Newspaper report What I have Learned Sheet Research Sheet On Samuel Pepys SPaG Exclamation or question mark?

This is an original short story written by me personifying Titanic as a woman before its sinking. There are four pages for the children to read and then I have created Comprehension activities, vocabulary activities, creative writing activities, SPaG activities, and deduction activities. This is suitable for year 5 and 6 or a good reader further down the Key Stage. It is a pdf file which can be printed out as individuall workbooks. It would also be useful for group work reading. There's a twist to the story