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.

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.

Contractions anchor chart / contractions poster, contractions worksheets, contractions quiz-quiz-trade cards. Variety of contraction activities - differentiated.

Base form, past simple and past participle of irregular verbs. 63 Verbs with illustrations - most commonly used verbs. Flashcards, sorting cards and worksheets. V1 V2 V3 version as well as base form, past simple and past participle version. Also see EAL Newcomer Essential Verbs

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

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.

Food word glossary with 77 carefully selected academic vocabulary words for the IPC unit ‘What’s on the Menu’ (could be used with any food unit of study in any curriculum) Each word has a definition and a clear picture. 9 A4 pages. Also included are 54 word wall cards with word and image to use as flashcards or word wall cards. Both resources designed to support EAL learners grasp essential vocabulary.

Fronted Adverbials Word Mat. “Fronted Adverbials are words or phrases at the beginning of a sentence which are used to describe the action that follows. A comma is usually used after the adverbial.” Fronted adverbials listed under time, frequency, location, manner and degree.

114 Opposites (antonyms) flashcards (57 pairs of opposites). Designed so that the opposites cards can be printed back to back and flipped over to reveal the opposite. Perfect for use as antonym flashcards, and as quiz-quiz-trade cards. Could also be used for find the matching opposite in the classroom game and concentration memory game and for opposites display.

Yelling, telling or asking? A sentence type resource for year 2 and year 1 with 159 illustrated telling, asking or exclamatory sentences. Learners to add end punctuation. 3 similar sentences per A4 page - 1 of each sentence type (yelling, telling or asking) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences, but which on careful reading are each different (i.e. 1 is a simple telling, 1 is exclamatory, 1 is a question sentence) (51 sentences) 1 version with 3 obviously different sentences (36 sentences) but with a the same sentence topic. 1 version as above with easier to read/decodable sentences for LA learners (21 sentences) 1 version with 3 very similar sentences but which change dependent upon the end punctuation (51 sentences)

Adjectives mats & adjectives posters. Differentiated​ adjective scaffolds - one with many adjectives, one with less and larger font. Adjective mats are A4. Adjective posters are A3. Also uploaded the publisher file if you wish to edit the example words (the font used is Topmarks )

Ramadan worksheets with three levels of differentiated reading comprehension: higher, middle, and lower. The lower level worksheet is perfect for EAL learners, with a glossary of key vocabulary words included. All levels are double sided A4 and between 600-800 words. Each level of the worksheet includes a “fascinating facts” box to enhance understanding and engagement. The worksheets also include differentiated questions for all three levels with answers provided for easy assessment and self-reflection. Perfect for KS2, KS3 and KS4.

Formal and Informal English Learning Materials These materials consist of 3 sets of worksheets and flashcards to help primary school students learn the difference between formal and informal English. Worksheet Activities (3 levels): Students practice formalizing informal phrases and matching formal and informal equivalents. • Transform colloquial expressions into formal language • Write out formal versions of informal phrases • Match informal phrases to their formal counterparts Flashcard Activities: Sets of formal and informal phrase flashcards for matching and speaking practice. Students match informal cards with their formal counterparts and vice versa. Flashcards can also be used for speaking and role-play activities where students practice changing between formal and informal language. The activities are designed to: • Develop vocabulary around formal vs informal language • Foster an awareness of context and audience in language choice • Provide differentiated practice to suit a range of learning levels

12 versions of differentiated reading comprehension are available for the classic fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, suitable for readers aged 6 to 12 years. The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It has a larger word count and spans 4 A4 pages (printable back to back on two pieces of A4 paper). Three versions of comprehension questions are available for this level text: ➊ A classic worksheet with 19 questions (wherein students write answers on lines below the questions) ➋ A classic worksheet with 14 Higher Level Key Stage 3 SAT style questions ➌ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 27 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices. The middle-level text has a slightly smaller word count and simpler vocabulary. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three sets of comprehension questions: ➍ A classic 20 question worksheet ➎ A 13 question SAT Style worksheet, ➏ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 24 mixed-level questions, each with 3 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes six sets of questions: ➐ A classic worksheet with 14 questions, ➑ A Key Stage 2 SAT style worksheet with 16 questions, ➒ A classic worksheet with 8 easy-to-answer questions, ➓ A multiple-choice Key Stage 2 SAT style version with 14 mixed-level questions and 3 answer choices, ⓫ A cloze activity, ⓬ A word mat and a labelling activity word mat. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘Thumbelina’, in which a tiny girl named Thumbelina grows from a magic seed. She is kidnapped by a toad but floats away on a lily pad. A beetle and a mouse shelter her through winter before a swallow saves her. The swallow takes her to a fairy palace where she marries a prince and gets her wings. Suitable for readers aged 7 to 12 years. Includes 2 levels of story text and 8 question worksheets. ➼ The higher/middle level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs some additional literary devices. It has a larger word count and is 2 A4 pages in length. Four versions of comprehension questions accompany this level of text: • A classic worksheet with 18 retrieval/factual questions. • A classic worksheet with 17 different retrieval/factual questions. • A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 32 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions. • A mixed question format sheet, with A 9 event sequence sorting question, 7 question written response, and 20 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 28 mixed question format). ➼ The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using easier to read words whenever possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It has a larger font size and spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of question sheets, perfect for lower level readers and EAL learners: • A 9 event sequence sorting question with 16 retrieval/factual questions requiring a written response. • A 6 event sequence sorting question with 25 simple questions that can be answered with short simple sentences, phrases or one word answers. • A 6 event sequence sorting question with 20 2 answer multiple choice questions. • A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 24 questions that include a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and authors purpose questions and 1 6 event sequencing question. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years. This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes: ➼2 leveled reading passages: a full-length version using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the complete fairy tale (2 pages), and a simplified, decodable version covering the key plot points (2 pages) ➼8 differentiated question sheets to check comprehension and skills mastery at every reading level The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by four versions of differentiated comprehension questions: ➊ A classic 17 question worksheet using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions. ➋ A classic 15 question worksheet with 15 essential comprehension questions. ➌ A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 39 Multiple-Choice SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. ➍ A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 17 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 26 mixed question format). The middle to lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using decodable words whenever possible, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact. It has a slightly larger font size, spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes four sets of differentiated question sheets: ➎ A 7 event sequencing and 15 essential written response comprehension question sheet. ➏ A matching 7 event sequencing and 15 essential comprehension question but as a multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same questions as the above version. ➐ A multiple-choice SAT style version with 30 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 3 answer choices. ➑ A classic 9 question worksheet with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets. With multiple text levels and comprehensive question sets, this adaptable resource promotes reading comprehension and skills practice.

Differentiated reading comprehension for a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, suitable for readers aged 6 to 13 years. This differentiated reading comprehension pack includes: ➼3 leveled reading passages: A higher and medium level text using rich vocabulary and literary devices to tell the fairy tale (higher 3 pages in length, middle 2 pages), and a simplified, easier-to read version covering the key plot points (2 pages) ➼11 differentiated question sheets to check comprehension and skills mastery at every reading level The higher-level text uses more complex vocabulary, includes more details, and employs additional literary devices. It spans 3 A4 pages in length and is accompanied by three versions of differentiated comprehension questions: A classic 17 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions, some inference and author’s purpose questions. A multiple-choice SAT-style version with 47 Multiple-Choice SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. A 9 event sequence, 8 question written response, and 13 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 22 mixed question format). The middle text is a more concise version of the higher level text, using simpler language and fewer descriptive techniques. It spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes three sets of differentiated question sheets: A classic 16 question worksheet, using mainly compound retrieval/factual questions A 9 event sequence, 7 question written response, and 15 multi-choice double sided question sheet (i.e. 23 mixed question format). A multiple-choice SAT style version with 31 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 4 answer choices. The lower-level text has been simplified and shortened for easier reading, using simple, decodable words, while keeping the key details, main plot points, and essence intact, it has a slightly larger font size, spans 2 A4 pages in length and includes five sets of differentiated question sheets. A 7 event sequencing and 14 essential written response comprehension question sheet. A 30 ‘True or False?’ question sheet A classic 13 question worksheet, with 9 essential, straightforward easy to answer questions. A matching multiple choice 3 answer choices version, using the same 13 questions as the above version. A multiple-choice SAT style version with 35 SAT Style comprehension questions, including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose questions - each question with 3 answer choices. Answer sheets are provided for all levels of worksheets.

“Kate Crackernuts” is a traditional Scottish fairy tale collected in the Orkney Islands. A brave princess named Kate rescues her sister Ann when a jealous queen has a witch transform Ann’s beautiful head into a sheep’s head. This differentiated reading pack includes: 2 leveled passages: a 3 page version with rich vocabulary, and a shortened 2 page version for easier reading. 14 total question sheets (7 for each text) to check comprehension and skills at every reading level. The higher text uses complex vocabulary, more details, and literary devices. It is accompanied by: A 18 question retrieval worksheet A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet A 50 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet A 10 event sequence, cloze summary, and 10 question worksheet A 23 word vocabulary matching sheet 2 crosswords with 37 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without) The shortened text is accompanied by: A 16 question retrieval worksheet A 16 question essential comprehension worksheet A 28 question SAT-style multiple choice worksheet A mixed question worksheet with sequencing, short response, and multiple choice questions An additional sequencing, matching, and short response worksheet 2 crosswords with 27 vocabulary words each (one with wordbox, one without) Answer sheets provided for all levels.