A PowerPoint presentation focusing on SATs preparation and revison, detailing how to answer a three mark character question. The presentation includes tips and tricks, the use of P.E.E. (Point Evidence Explain), a short oracy activity and a written question and example answer using a section of text from ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. It also discusses the different types of character questions we have seen over the last few years on the KS2 Reading paper.

This unit of work is based on the opening extract from the children’s book 'Shadowsmith’ by Ross MacKenzie. It is aimed at Year 5 or 6 pupils as it focuses on the Key Stage 2 reading domains. In order to teach this unit, you will need the novel. The extract taken from ‘Love Reading for Kids’ is sufficient but I guarantee that your children will want to continue reading the book as it is fantastic! You will also need my guide to vocabulary activities as the plan refers to some of these. This is included in the pack. The plan is split into short 20 minute reading sessions. You may decide to link sessions together or complete them daily. It is flexible. There is also a large focus on vocabulary throughout the plan. Developing vocabulary is crucial for reading. Enjoy! Mrs G

Six starter activities to develop vocabulary during guided or whole class reading sessions. Easily adaptable and suitable for KS2.

A set of editing station prompt cards. Pink and purple for those who use ‘purple polish’. Children can either move from station to station around the classroom or they can work with an editing ‘pack’ and edit with a partner.

A PowerPoint presentation that focuses on skimming and scanning as a test technique when answering non-fiction retrieval questions. The resource provides two examples that can be worked through as a whole class and one activity as a short independent reading task. The method explained is easily adapted to all non-fiction texts and can be edited to suit your topic or a text of your choosing.

A guide to common reading terminology for parents of primary school children.

Roll the dice to complete the vocabulary activity. A useful starter activity when introducing a new word of the week.

A simple handout focusing on the KS2 content domains.

A sign/heading for a display. ‘Books We Have Read So Far This Year’. Suitable for a smaller noticeboard.