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Guided reading activities

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Do you struggle providing activities to the other children whilst you complete guided reading? This resource will eliminate this problem by providing the other children with a range of tasks based on books they are currently reading and descriptive writing tasks. There are 9 given activities and one page that is editable to make your own activities. As some of the activities are general to books, they can be used over and over again.
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Algebra Mastery

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3 different topics based on algebra for children to master. All worksheets include questions focusing on fluency, reasoning and problem solving.
Mastery - Ratio and proportion - Solving problems involving relative sizes. - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Ratio and proportion - Solving problems involving relative sizes. - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on ratio and proportion. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts. Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
Mastery - Algebra - generating and describe linear number sequences - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Algebra - generating and describe linear number sequences - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on fractions. National Curriculum statement (Y6): generate and describe linear number sequences. Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
Full Hobbit comprehension of every chapter 1-19.Quick View
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Full Hobbit comprehension of every chapter 1-19.

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Reading 'The Hobbit'? Why not support your teaching with reading comprehensions for every chapter of the book. The comprehensions focus on all strands of the NEW curriculum including: inference and deduction, vocabulary and language, opinion and author intentions. All the slides are hyper-linked for easy navigation around the presentation. Each chapter has: An overview of events from the chapter; key vocabulary for pupils to explore and complete definition work; Comprehension questions focusing on the key strands.
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Code breaking - Enigma

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A simple yet effective resource where children will be using a code to solve a range of facts and statements based around the enigma machine. Answers are included and extension activities are endless with this. Eg/ Can you create a range of messages for peers to crack the code. How can the code be changed so only two people would know the code?
Mastery - Fractions - simplifying and common denominators - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Fractions - simplifying and common denominators - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on fractions. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
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Chapter review template

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A series of questions for children to answer and show their understanding of the text and characters. It allows the children to express their opinions and predict what will happen further on in the story.
Mastery - Algebra - using simple formulae - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Algebra - using simple formulae - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on fractions. National Curriculum statement (Y6): be able to use simple formulae Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
Mastery - Fractions - Generating linear sequences  - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Fractions - Generating linear sequences - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on fractions. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Generate and describe linear number sequences (with fractions) Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
SPAG Test revision - everything you need to know - Part 1Quick View
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SPAG Test revision - everything you need to know - Part 1

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In this Powerpoint, the following 10 topics are covered and all the slides and hyperlinked for easy navigation through the presentation - All the hard work is done for you! The only thing for you to do is 'click'. Topics covered: Nouns Active and passive voice subordinating conjunctions and prepositions Me or I use Prefixes and suffixes Clauses and noun phrases Contractions relative clauses Modal verbs There are 55 full slides of explanations, activities and answer sheets for the children to explore and work on. Part 2 is under construction and should be available soon.
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Mastery bundle pack

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Included are mastery files for 10 topics from the new 2014 maths curriculum. Topics cover: Fractions (4 files) Place value (3 files including rounding and negative numbers) Percentages (1 file) Ratio and proportion (1 file) Practice arithmetic test If bought individually, they would cost £20. The mastery files are worksheets that look at three areas of maths topics: fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Everything you need to prepare children for SATs.
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Room 13 - Chapter 1 Reading comprehension and activity.

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Included in this resource is a reading comprehension with different styles of questions including author intentions, vocabulary, inference, deduction and opinion. Alongside this is an activity to enhance the understanding of what has happened in the chapter. It focuses on imagery and gathering evidence from the text to create an illustration for the chapter.
Name the Countries/Recognised States of Europe and their Capital CitiesQuick View
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Name the Countries/Recognised States of Europe and their Capital Cities

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Explore the countries of Europe using maps, atlases, Google Earth etc and develop children’s map work and investigation skills. Can be adapted to explore geological features such as mountains, volcanoes landmarks etc. All countries and recognised states (such as Vatican city) are clearly numbered for children to learn and explore. A map of Europe with Capital cities and other major cities are included for reference and answers.
Mastery - Fractions - comparing fractions including >1 - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Fractions - comparing fractions including >1 - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on fractions. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Compare and order fractions, including fractions > 1 Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
Mastery - Equivalence of fractions, decimals and percentages. - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Equivalence of fractions, decimals and percentages. - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on calculations of equivalence of fractions, decimals and percentages. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Recall and use equivalences between simple FDP including in different contexts. Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.
Mastery - Percentages- Solving problems involving calculation of percentages. - Y6Quick View
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Mastery - Percentages- Solving problems involving calculation of percentages. - Y6

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In this resource, there are three sections of various questions based on calculations of percentages. National Curriculum statement (Y6): Solve problems involving the calculation of percentages [for example, of measures and such as 15% of 360] and the use of percentages for comparison. Fluency - Looking at the methods of rounding and refining technique including questions that will raise discussions about misconceptions. Reasoning - Children will explore the question using examples to prove different opinions, theories and methods. Problem solving - Children apply the knowledge that they have learned to different problem style questions.