9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.

10 page PDF. 4 visual or pictorial slides. 6 types of rhyme with their definitions. A3 size. Ideal for the English classroom wall.

48 card game (24 long i cards, 24 short i cards) PDF files. Students have to sort the cards showing which words have a long i sound and which have a short i sound. Can also be used a part of a treasure hunt activity with other phonics cards.

18 pages in this PDF file. Used as a fun general knowledge of the world activity. Students read the postcard messages and based on the clues, match the written side of the postcard to the picture postcards. 7 written postcards, 7 picture postcards. 3 additional templates. One blank for students to design their own picture postcard; one with a written scaffold to help students write their own postcard ‘letter’ and one without written instructions but still has the lines in place for students to write on. This is a fun activity to introduce students to informal letter writing skills.

PDF file containing two comprehension activities. 4 pages (2 answer pages) on the Pufferfish 8 pages (4 answer pages) on the Komodo dragon. These comprehension activities allow students to develop inference skills and require a precise focus on word classes and text features.

Original retelling of the timeless myth from Anicent Greece, along with original depictions of the characters, this comprehension focuses on comprehension skills and identifying word classes and language techniques. 6 page PDF showcasing the story in colour (ideal for projecting). 27 page PDF containing the story, questions for students and answers in worksheet format. Three discussion questions at the end. This resource has been designed not only to develop comprehension skills but to help students become more aware of language devices / techniques used in text.

4 x A3 landscape bright, colourful posters designed to help your students expand their vocabulary and minimise the use of the repetitive ‘said’. PDF file.

6 page PDF file This activity is designed to help your students develop their creative writing skills by using an increased range of vocabulary and using sensory imagery. Sheet 1: Sun with summer related vocabulary Sheet 2: Visual prompt of a beach scene providing ideas based on the five senses. Sheet 3 and 4: Writing template for the descriptive paragraph Sheet 5: Beach towel prompt acting as a word bank to help with spelling and reminding students to include different word classes (verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs.) Sheet 6: Acrostic poem template.

A cute writing activity for your students who need to develop their descriptive writing skills. The focus in this activity is on expanding vocabulary and producing sensory imagery for the reader. Students may write a full story if they wish but the writing frame asks for a descriptive paragraph. Included: Title page 2 word banks designed to help with vocabulary and spelling 1 writing frame 1 sheet of 8 prompt questions to help students add detail. A visual prompt sheet (space sheet) that reminds students to include information on the five senses.

56 words cards, 56 picture cards and 28 sound cards. Phonics match up game. The cards can be laminated and used on white boards if a magnetic strip is attached to the back. Or, they can be used as a good, old fashioned cut and paste activity for students to develop their phonemic awareness. The cards can also be used to scaffold ‘sentence building’ for students.

8 page PDF file. 4 on ‘The Kiwi’ and 4 on the ‘Tasmanian Devil’. Non-fiction. Students can develop their comprehension skills with basic inference questions, identify language techniques such as adjectives, verbs and onomatopoeia. Some questions require students to research dictionary definitions. Students are asked to sharpen their editing skills with misspelled words, inserting capital letters correctly and missing punctuation. Answers included.

PDF file, 6 posters. 2 on describing laughter with adjectives and 4 on types of laughter. These have been designed to help students be more specific / expand their vocabulary with creative writing.

28 pairs of flashcards (or can be kept as a worksheet) where students have to write the adverb or adjective equivalent. Variety of ily, ally, ly adverbs for students to develop their language awareness.

Looking for a back to school writing activity? How about descriptive writing based on finding Santa stuck behind the washing machine? Students can be as imaginative as they like with this activity designed to get their imaginations flowing. PDF file containing a writing template for the descriptive paragraph, a word bank offering nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverb suggestions, a comic strip template and an acrostic poem template based on what the story created.

8 worksheets, 3 focusing on verbs, 5 focusing on adjectives. Students have to match the picture to the correct verb or adjective. Ideal as a quick literacy starter to your lesson.

2 worksheets, answers included, based on words beginning with ‘sun’. Designed to be a quick, fun literacy starter activity for your students.

2 fill in the blank worksheets where students look at the picture to complete the rest of the word beginning with ‘snow’. A quick, fun, language starter activity. Answer sheets included.

24 flashcards focusing on the spelling of ‘igh’ words. The first letter (or 2) are given for the word and students then have to fill in the blanks to spell the word shown by the picture.

36 flashcards on those tricky words with silent letters. Bright, vibrant flashcards that are designed to help your students with their spelling through a ‘fill in the blank’ activity.

46 flashcards that contain words that have beginning, middle and final f sounds. Students have to highlight where the f sound occurs in the word. This is an ideal resource for students who are need a little extra help with oral language / pronunciation.