Resource created for Viking Boy chapter’s 2 and 3 with a focus on retrieval and language choices from the text. These are developed in the style of reading paper questions from a year 6 level text - 2 pages of questions A resource which is kept simple for teachers to use and mirrors the question style of KS2 STAS.

Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefixes il-, in- and im- before root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, develop understanding of definitions and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application across their writing.

Spelling worksheet for adding the prefix ‘sub-’ to root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings by writing the list in their books, understand their meaning, match definitions to the spellings and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application.

Retrieval activity that focuses on chapter one of Ted Hughes the Iron Man book. Great activity at the start of the book that focuses on the retrieve and record reading domain. Questions are presented in different ways such as recording full answers, ticking answers, matching up answers and true/false statements. A retrieval resource kept simple. Also includes a notebook that cover retrieval and shows each question on a slide so you can go through it with the whole class after they complete.

Reading comprehension task created for Years 5-6 pupils on the contents of Marcus Rashford’s letter to parliament campaigning about child food poverty. This is a great to use when delivering a persuasive writing unit. Comprehension questions are focused on a range of retrieval style questions, inference and language choice. The letter wrote to parliament is attached and linked here which he posted on twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272302819819823105 This has had really good outcomes when reading from a formal text and comprehending.

This resource is focused on identifying that one main clause is a simple sentence and two main clauses linked together with a coordinating conjunction is a compound sentence. It then explores coordinating conjunctions and how to link two main clauses together. Fluency activity focuses on word classes Step 1 focuses on identifying simple and compound sentences Step 2 is used to look at coordinating conjunctions and how to apply these dependent on the sentence Step 3 focuses on children applying compound sentences with a range of coordinating conjunctions in their writing. Smart notebook is step by step to work alongside the worksheet. broken down into steps to keep it clear and simple.

Lesson on how to apply colons to introduce a list. The lesson is guided by a smart notebook presentation which starts with a fluency task on identifying main and dependent clauses. This then outlines the rules, presents examples and misconceptions for children to unpick. The lesson worksheet follows a 3 step process of understanding, consolidating and applying. All kept simple for teachers to use and deliver.

Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefix in to root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application.

This resource is focused on identifying that one main clause is a simple sentence and two main clauses linked together with a coordinating conjunction is a compound sentence. It then explores coordinating conjunctions and how to link two main clauses together. Step 1 focuses on identifying simple and compound sentences Step 2 is used to look at applying the correct coordinating conjunction Step 3 focuses on children applying compound sentences with a range of coordinating conjunctions in their writing.

Simple resource to use in pairs in class. Children match the most appropriate adverbial to the sentence from the box below. Very simple and used to develop understanding of fronted adverbials and adverbs of manner. This can be developed by children writing the sentence out and developing them. Used in the Year 4 classroom to great success.

Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefixes super-, anti- and auto- before root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings rules, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application across their writing.

Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ence’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, explore the word family and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.

Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ent’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, puzzle by piecing the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and spelling activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.

Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ance’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and spelling dictation activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.

Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix’-ity’ to change an adjective into an abstract noun. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spelling rule, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings back together and apply in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.

Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ness’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings by applying the rule, understand their meaning, puzzle by piecing the spellings back together and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and dictation spelling activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.

Full lesson on identifying and using main and subordinate clauses. This is led by the smart notebook which guides the learner through identifying main and subordinate clauses, the types of subordinating conjunctions and applying in sentences. There is also a fluency activity. Lesson worksheet is in a Step 1-4 format: Step 1 focuses on identifying main and subordinate clauses Step 2 looks at applying different subordinating conjunctions Step 3 lets learners apply subordinate clauses after the given main clauses Step 4 gives an example for children to use to write their own complex sentences. Key Stage 2 focused. All kept simple for teachers to use.

Model descriptive piece of writing on a Viking battle scene. 2 paragraphs describing the scene and Vikings approaching on their longboat, and the guesome battle scene between the armies.