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Simple and Compound Sentences
Simple and Compound Sentences Task Cards
This engaging set of task cards helps students differentiate between simple, compound, and incomplete sentences. Designed for Year 3 learners, including EAL students, the cards feature clear vocabulary and illustrations to support understanding and maintain interest. Examples of “not a sentence” are included to reinforce key grammar concepts like capital letters, punctuation, subjects, and verbs.
Perfect for classroom practice, this resource includes two recording sheets: one for tasks 1-20 and another for 21-40, making it ideal for extending learning or for fast finishers. Students simply read each numbered card and record their answer (A, B, or C) on the corresponding sheet.
This set is an excellent tool for promoting grammar awareness and sentence classification skills in young learners.
Dinosaurs Non-Chronological Reports
Dinosaur-Themed Non-Chronological Reports: WAGOLL Examples
Bring prehistoric wonders to life in your Year 2, 3 or 4 classroom with my comprehensive set of ‘What a Good One Looks Like’ (WAGOLL) Non-Chronological Reports (NCRs). Perfect for dinosaur information text studies, these resources make teaching and learning about reports, dinosaurs and paleontology both exciting and accessible.
10 Texts included:
7 engaging NCRs Dinosaur themes:
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Diplodocus
Argentinasaurus (2 difficulty levels)
Ankylosaurus
Paleontologists (2 difficulty levels)
Types of Fossils: Body Fossils and Trace Fossils (2 difficulty levels)
Key Features:
Formal tone and 3rd person writing style
Introductory paragraph for each topic
Well-structured paragraphs, each focusing on a different aspect
Clear sub-headings for easy navigation
Vibrant pictures to illustrate each subject
Eye-catching fact boxes to spark curiosity
Technical vocabulary highlighted with a comprehensive glossary
Single-sided A4 format for easy printing and text annotation
Benefits:
Tailored for Year 3: Clear, accessible language perfect for years 2, 3, 4 and EAL learners
Versatile learning tools: Ideal for reading comprehension, writing models, and science lessons
Differentiated content: Multiple difficulty levels for Argentinasaurus, Paleontologists, and Fossil types
Supports key literacy skills: Enhances vocabulary, improves non-fiction writing, and boosts subject knowledge
Inspire your students’ passion for prehistoric life and scientific discovery with these meticulously crafted Non-Chronological Reports. Download now and watch your classroom roar with excitement!
Looking for more great value, high quality dinosaur resources for primary school? Check out these dinsaour resources:
Dinosaur Vocabulary Posters
Dinosaur Research Research Lesson
Dinosaur Research Game Cards
Saint Patrick Day Biography Reading
Discover the Extraordinary Life of Saint Patrick: Ireland’s Beloved Patron Saint through this comprehensive reading comprehension package. This extensive resource features two differentiated levels of biographical text that bring to life the captivating story of Saint Patrick, from his dramatic kidnapping as a youth to becoming the most celebrated figure in Irish Christianity.
These engaging readings chronicle Patrick’s remarkable journey: his early years in Britain, his six years of slavery in Ireland, his daring escape, and his courageous return as a missionary. Pupils will explore themes of forgiveness, perseverance, and transformative faith while learning about the man behind the legendary 17th March celebration.
This resource includes two richly illustrated versions of The Life of Saint Patrick biography, complete with fascinating miracle stories, a detailed timeline, and historical context. The package contains:
A lower-level version suitable for Key Stage 2 (Years 4-6)
An upper-level version with enhanced historical detail for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Comprehensive assessment materials include:
3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes
4 levels of mixed-format written assessments (featuring multiple choice, true/false, vocabulary matching, chronological ordering, and short answer questions)
2 levels of biography summary cloze activities
2 levels of true or false quizzes
2 differentiated vocabulary-building crossword puzzles
Complete answer keys for all activities
All worksheets are thoughtfully differentiated to support mixed-ability learning.
Perfect for teaching about St Patrick’s Day (17th March), Christian saints, or Irish history and culture. This resource helps pupils understand the historical significance behind the global celebration of St Patrick’s Day while developing critical reading and analytical skills. Suitable for Years 3-9 across English, History, and Religious Education curricula.
Complete Your Patron Saints Collection!
Explore the lives of all four British Isles patron saints with these differentiated reading comprehension packages:
Saint George: England’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Saint David: Wales’ Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Saint Andrew: Scotland’s Patron Saint - Reading Comprehension & Activities
Each package includes two reading levels, comprehensive activities, and engaging puzzles - perfect for cross-curricular studies and RE throughout the year!
Verb Tense Games | Past Tense Cards
EAL Past Tense Verb Memory Games: Classroom & Everyday Essential Verbs
Master English Verbs Through Fun Memory Games!
What’s Included:
72 Classroom & School-Related Verbs
108 Essential Everyday Verbs
3 Game Variations for each verb set
Game Versions:
Simple Present Match (match identical verb cards)
Present-Past Match (match present to past tense)
Complete Verb Forms (match V1, V2, V3 - base form, past tense, and past participle. Example: write, wrote, written)
Perfect for EAL Learning!
Each card features clear illustrations paired with the verb text, making learning intuitive and engaging. These memory games build confidence and fluency while reinforcing verb tenses through active play.
How to Play:
Shuffle and lay out the cards face-down
Players take turns flipping two cards
Find matching pairs (identical illustrations with corresponding verb forms)
Player with the most pairs wins!
Game Details:
Players: 2-5 students (ideal for small groups)
Duration: 20-30 minutes per game
Cards per Game: 48 cards (24 pairs) - Create hundreds of unique game combinations from the ≈170 provided verbs (72 classroom verbs + 108 everyday verbs)!
Printing Tip: Print on thin card stock for durability. Decorative card back patterns are included to prevent see-through and create a professional finish.
Extended Learning Activities:
Create sentences using the verbs in different tenses
Use illustrations as conversation starters
Practice talking about the illustrations using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions
Mix and match verb sets for endless combinations!
Perfect for EAL learners, tutoring sessions, and language learning centers. Watch your students’ confidence grow as they master essential English verbs through play!
Complete your verb teaching toolkit with:
EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses
Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3
Verb Mats
EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity
Bundle
Fun Simile Activities Bundle
Transform your simile teaching with this money-saving bundle combining my popular Simile Matching Cards and Quiz-Trade Simile Cards.
Progress from recognition to creation with hundreds of illustrated cards that support differentiated learning. Start with visual matching activities, build understanding through clear explanations, and advance to independent simile creation through active learning. Save $ on these complementary resources!
Simile Flashcards: Quiz-Quiz-Trade Activity
Get Moving with Similes: Active Learning Cards
Enliven your English lessons with this dynamic set of simile cards, perfect for active learning and speaking activities. This comprehensive resource uses the Quiz-Trade approach to develop pupils’ understanding and creative use of figurative language through movement and peer interaction.
Contents:
Set 1: Illustrated Simile Cards (70 double-sided cards)
Front: Vibrant illustrated similes
Reverse: Concise explanations detailing both the literal meanings and, for similes with dual meanings, the idiomatic interpretations.
Set 2: Creative Writing Simile Prompts (70 single-sided cards)
Illustrated writing prompts (such as “as strong as,” “as boring as,” “as fun as”)
Designed for independent simile creation
Supports creative thinking and literacy development
Ideal For:
Key Stage 2 and 3 English
Literacy intervention groups
EAL pupils
Whole-class active learning
Creative writing warm-ups
This hands-on resource transforms simile learning into an active, engaging experience as pupils move about the classroom, exchanging cards and crafting their own similes. The two-tiered approach supports differentiated learning - starting with complete similes before progressing to independent creation - perfect for meeting National Curriculum requirements while keeping pupils active and engaged as they develop from understanding existing similes to confidently creating their own descriptive comparisons.
For additional simile practice, check out my Simile Matching Cards resource
Simile Matching Activity Vocab Cards
Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons!
Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource!
What’s Included:
66 illustrated similes
6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes
Two common simile structures:
“As [something] as a”
“Like a”
Visually Appealing:
Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water.
Perfect for:
Key Stage 2 English
Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7)
Supporting EAL learners
Literacy intervention groups
Benefits:
Develops creative writing skills
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension
Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles
Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside!
Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.
Check out my Similes Quiz-Quiz-Trade Fun Flashcards