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Comparatives and Superlatives
Comparatives and Superlatives worksheet with rules.
One side with 1 syllable adjectives (add 'er' & 'est')
Other side with 2 syllable adjectives (more...than & most)
Good for a homework for ESL learners.
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
Develop reading comprehension skills with this collection of tales from the Brothers Grimm featuring magical elves. Includes three interconnected stories:
"The Elves and the Shoemaker" - The classic tale about a poor shoemaker who receives much-needed help from three young elves.
"The Servant Girl" - A hard-working servant girl encounters elves who gift her gold.
"The Changeling" - A mother cleverly tricks elves to return her stolen child.
This reading comprehension resource includes:
➼ Illustrated, child-friendly versions of each tale faithful to the original Brothers Grimm
For “The Elves and the Shoemaker”:
➊ A 20 question VIPERS comprehension sheet requiring written responses
➋ A 32 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet
➌ A 27 question essential questions plus multiple choice sheet
➍ A lower ability/EAL question sheet with written and multiple choice
For the complete set of three tales:
➎ A 39 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet
➏ A 21 question written response comprehension sheet
Through these engaging fairy tales, students will build key comprehension skills while learning valuable lessons about generosity, caution, and wisdom. The tales connect through the common theme of magical elves impacting human lives. An enchanting addition to any reading curriculum.
The tales are written at a year 4 to 5 reading level, with comprehension questions appropriate for key stages 2, 3 and even 4.
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
Christingles Information Text and Fun Supporting Activities (KS1-KS3)
Discover the magical tradition of Christingles with this comprehensive reading comprehension and activity pack! Learn about the fascinating history, symbolism, and modern celebrations of this beloved Christmas custom through two differentiated texts suitable for different reading levels.
Learn about:
• The origins and history of Christingles from 1747 Germany to modern Britain
• The symbolic meaning of each Christingle component (orange, candle, ribbon, and treats)
• How Christingle services bring communities together
• The connection to The Children’s Society charity
• Modern adaptations and safety considerations
• Cultural and religious significance
Download includes:
Two leveled texts:
• KS1/Lower KS2 (Years 2-4): Simplified, engaging text with clear explanations
• Upper KS2/KS3 (Years 5-8): More detailed text exploring deeper meanings and historical context
Each text comes with:
• Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz
• Traditional Written Response Worksheets
• Mixed Activity Sheets (including sequencing, vocabulary work, fact-finding)
• True/False Quiz
• Fill-in-the-blank Cloze Summary
• Two differentiated crosswords (4 total)
Perfect for:
• RE lessons
• Christmas activities
• Reading comprehension practice
All materials are classroom-ready with answer keys included. Ideal for whole class teaching, independent work, or homework activities during the festive season.
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction:
The History of the Christmas Tree
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Prefix, Suffix, and Base Words
Animated & illustrated PowerPoint introduction to prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of (base) words.
Most common prefixes and suffixes covered.
Each prefix or suffix is presented with 10+ logical examples in an engaging style. Think-pair-share activities for each prefix or suffix.
Slide Order:
Review of base words quickly covered with an identify the base word activity.
Explanation and examples of common prefixes: ‘re’, ‘un’, ‘mis’, ‘pre’, and ‘dis’.
Each prefix then followed with a think-pair-share activity.
20+ examples of words with the prefix then shown for students to self check against.
Explanation and examples of common suffixes: ‘-ful’, ‘-less’, ‘ly’, ‘er’, ‘est’
Each suffix followed with a think-pair-share activity
20+ Examples of words with the suffix.
Quite a long slide show if all done at once (whole lesson perhaps). Could be used to introduce/review just prefixes or suffixes in one lesson by showing only 1 half of the presentation. Some slides could also be hidden.
Other than a brief explanation and examples for each prefix or suffix, I’ve tried to keep it quite straight forward so that their isn’t too much lecturing or reading required.
Recommend students use mini-whiteboards for the think-pair-shares or list on paper the examples pairs or small groups can come up with.
Been designed with ESL grade 3, 4 and 5 students as the target pupils, so repetitive language used with vocabulary building as a desired outcome.
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Clockwise and Anticlockwise Turns
Position, direction and movement, anti-clockwise, clockwise, fractions of turns
*Review clockwise and anti-clockwise turns by means of animated images of clocks and 11 other fun animated revolving images.
*Learn quarter, two-quarter/half, three-quarters and four-quarters/whole fractions of a circle
*simple following instruction game to review clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after watching a birds-eye animated image of a man standing on a divided circle making animated turns.
*In pairs practice turning a pencil clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after viewing an example.
PowerPoint whole-class teaching resource
Two page worksheet (in word & PDF format) using the same pencil turns image to consolidate learning.
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Expanding Sentences
3 double-side, engaging, and effective writing worksheets which students really enjoy.
An interesting but simple three word sentence with a noun and verb is provided; children then rewrite them to make them much more interesting by adding adjectives to the noun, adverbs to the verb and additional information.
My students really love doing these and always come up with delightful, fascinating, improved sentences which help them with longer pieces of written work and their understanding of the power of adjectives and adverbs to make writing come alive.
PDF version (Sasson font) and editable Word version (Comic Sans) uploaded.
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Phase 3 Phonics (Pack 3)
Differentiated phase 3 phonics worksheets (weeks 5, 6, & 7)
Vowel digraphs: /ar/, /or/, /ur/, /ow/, /oi/, /er/ Vowel trigraphs: /igh/, /ear/, /air/, /ure/
Each phase 3 digraph/trigraph has:
A variety of differentiated labeling/spelling worksheets (LA / MA / HA).
Choose the word from three words reading worksheet.
‘Find the word’ differentiated (LA / HA) reading and writing worksheets.
All worksheets designed with reference to the Letters and Sounds Word Lists.
e.g. All the example /ur/ words use only graphemes taught previously (i.e. during earlier weeks of phase 3 and during phase 2). Therefore all the words used should be fully decodable for the learner.
Very clear black and white clip-art used. Perfect for colouring.
I often photocopy and enlarge to A3 for whole class teaching and modeling of the worksheet.
Phonics cooperative partner activity
Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets
Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets
Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5
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Verb Mats
Verb mats (verb scaffolds) and matching style verb worksheets.
Verbs grouped as ‘moving verbs’ ‘speaking verbs’ ‘feeling verbs’ ‘thinking verbs’ ‘modal verbs’
Differentiated versions included.
Complete your verb teaching toolkit with:
Verb Tense Memory Games | Past Tense Cards
Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses Ask Around
Nouns Verbs Adjectives Display Cards
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Noun Mats Noun Worksheets
Noun mats (noun scaffolds) and matching noun worksheets.
Differentiated versions uploaded.
Blank version also uploaded for children to make their own examples.
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Adjective, Adverb, Verb, Noun Mats
Adjective, adverb, verb, & noun mats bundle.
All mats are differentiated and illustrated.
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o_e split digraph
o_e split digraph
o_e split digraph worksheets (30 words, 30 clip-art, words on separate page)
o_e split digraph flashcards (2 version with 40 words and illustrations)
o_e split matching game (40 words, match word to image memory game)
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Charles Dickens Biography
Charles Dickens biography reading comprehension.
Charles Dickens novel summary comprehension.
Differentiated three ways. Lots of Charles Dickens facts.
The biographies have glossaries to help at each level.
Differentiated questions with answer sheets provided.
Suitable for KS2 & KS3.
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EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity
EAL Newcomer Ask Around: Classroom Nouns & Verbs - Interactive ESL Activity
Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity.
“Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary.
Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster.
Comprehensive Grammar Coverage:
Noun sheets progress from singular questions (What is this?) to plural questions (What are these?), and combining both forms (40 nouns covered).
Verb sheets cover simple present (infinitive) tense (What can he/she do?), present continuous tense (What is he/she doing?), and direct questions (Can you x, y, z?) (28 verbs included).
Progressive Levels:
6 levels of noun activity sheets
10 levels of verb activity sheets.
Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading.
Flashcards Included: Matching flashcards for both verbs and nouns are perfect for direct teaching by EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Ideal for various flashcard games.
Why Choose “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs”?
This resource seamlessly integrates essential classroom vocabulary with social English, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By incorporating both nouns and verbs, and progressing through various levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the learning process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends with their new classmates, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool is a must-have for any classroom aiming to support EAL students effectively.
Also check out my ESL Newcomer Essential Verbs Ask Around activity
And my spelling and vocabulary building workbook
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Phonics Home Learning
Phonics Spelling Home Learning Pack.
honics book + phonics worksheets
Includes 100s of pages of worksheets covering the majority of the UK phonics covered during reception, year 1 and year 2 at school.
Designed by a year 1 school teacher and used in many schools around the world
Special bundle price with my best phonics resources.
Limited time offer, available only during Covid19 school closures.
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Traditional Tales Reading Comprehension A
This collection features 10 traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Golden Goose
The Brave Little Tailor
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage
Beauty and the Beast
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
Thumbelina
The Ugly Duckling
Billy Goats Gruff
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and writing responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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Phonics Helper Bundle
Helpful phonics bundle for Letters and Sounds phases 3 & 5 all graphemes covered.
Includes;
my best selling 242 page phonics book
a carefully designed, and very useful phase 2 and 3 phonics mat
a similar style double-sided, flippable phase 5 mat
phase 3, sets 6 & 7 differentiated worksheets
phase 3, sets 7 & 8 worksheets
phase 3, sets 8,9 & 10
Split digraph flashcards
a helpful medial vowel sounds mat
a fun phase 3 tricky words game
fun partner write & read activity worksheets
/er/ digraph labeling worksheets
/oo/ digraph labeling worksheets
/igh/ trigraph labeling worksheets
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Phonics Phase 3 Bundle
Everything you need for letters and sounds phase 3!
Phonics Worksheets, table mats, and tricky words game for letters and sounds Phase 3.
Everything taught is covered:
j, v, w, x, y, z/zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, oa, short & long oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, er, igh, ear, air, ure
ay Labelling Worksheet (long a 'ay')
/ay/ labelling worksheet. hay, day, play, clay, tray, clay etc.
Please see my 242 page Phonics Skills Book Phase 3 - Phase 5 resource.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-skills-book-phase-3-phase-5-11872855
ai digraph labelling worksheet ai
ai digraph labelling worksheet.
11 clear black and white clip art pictures of easy to read and spell /ai/words.
Please see my 242 page Phonics Skills Book Phase 3 - Phase 5 resource.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-skills-book-phase-3-phase-5-11872855
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Writing Frames - Build a Story
Use these writing frames to help Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 students write stories.
8 story idea writing frames with suggested words to help students write interesting stories. Appropriate possible word choices for characters, and setting and a selection of appropriate key phrases, adjectives and verbs which writers could incorporate into their stories. All or just a few of the words can be used. Although it may seem to a teacher or tutor that the plot is predetermined by the word selection children can write a multitude of different stories by selecting fewer or more words, putting words in different orders and by adding their own extra words and information to create a different story each time. (Differentiation by outcome)
Designed to help young writers expand their vocabulary and have fun writing.