Week of English sessions; Guided Reading session - text and questions included. Covering inference, retrieval, find and copy, and evidence questions Vocabulary focus and building a bank of synonyms for independent write Subordinate clauses - focus on despite and whilst and linked to example text Evaluating a piece of writing and some paired writing to be used in sessions 5 Independent writing session Slides and planning provided Linked to Scottish Folktale - links to Mountain topics, other locations topic, could also be used as alternative to Mayan folktales

Parent guide to support children with reading beyond initial word reading - questions to ask based on the reading domains with explanation to support parent’s understanding. INTRO Lots of us are comfortable supporting the very earliest stages of reading - but once the children are reading fluently and starting to engage with longer chapter books, we can feel a bit lost about how to continue to support them as readers. It is still VITAL that parents read with their children throughout key stage 2 - this guide gives some support and overview of the key reading skills that are required for successful readers and specific questions that you can ask to support your child’s reading.

4 sheets comprising 18 matching pairs with one card having just the grammar term and the matching card having a definition as well.

A brief summary of grammar in KS2 with clear and simple explanations for parents - not an exhaustive list but a good summary resource for those who have perhaps not looked at grammar in a while

4 pages of flashcards which cover the year 3/4/5/6 appendices which can be printed off and turned into key chains for children to refer to - or test each other as an independent spelling activity

Common grammar term flashcards - including cards without definitions to be used for question and recall. 18 cards in totals if made double sided. Cards would need to be printed and then cut up.

44 slides which recap key spelling patterns - including plurals, 'shun, ible/ab;e, tious/cious and cial/tial 8 slides give assessment opportunities