This is one of a series of short reading passages written for Lower KS2. It is followed by a mini- comprehension task where pupils have to choose which of three statements is true . There is a SPaG exercise linked to the passage. The final activity is extended writing. The text is a bit PC - no plastic in costumes, and no traipsing around streets threatening old folk or begging for sweets!

This is the first of a series of short reading passages written for Lower KS2. It is followed by a mini- comprehension task where pupils have to choose which of three statements is true . There is a SPaG exercise linked to the passage. The final activity is extended writing.

This is cursive handwriting from the beginning. The first lesson covers the formation of c,a,d,g,o, and the animation in the PowerPoint show demonstrates top and bottom joins; the second lesson covers i,e, and the animation shows how the dot is put on the i after the word has been completed; the third lesson, which builds on the first two, introduces top loops with the letters l.h. Transitions between slides are teacher-controlled, but individual slide content contains conceal/reveal animation. There are PDF versions of the presentations which are intended for display. The PDFs of small cards are for laminating, and can be used in conjunction with the handwriting lines.

This is the fourth of 5 sets of cursive handwriting worksheets Letters are grouped by type or frequency, and each worksheet builds upon previous ones. The style is fully joined and looped. Top joins are introduced from the beginning, and reminders occur throughout the sets.

This is the third of 5 sets of cursive handwriting worksheets Letters are grouped by type or frequency, and each worksheet builds upon previous ones. The style is fully joined and looped. Top joins are introduced from the beginning, and reminders occur throughout the sets. For Y2 and upwards. Great for remedial work!

This is the fifth of 5 sets of cursive handwriting worksheets Letters are grouped by type or frequency, and each worksheet builds upon previous ones. The style is fully joined and looped. Top joins are introduced from the beginning, and reminders occur throughout the sets.

A simple handwriting sheet for Hallowe’en. The style is looped and joined (see my other handwriting resources)

This is an introduction to comma splices, showing how to correct them by using a full stop. Good for lower KS2 as an introduction to the subject. There are two versions of a short presentation, plus a worksheet where pupils have to correct comma splices by using full stops. As the sentences are sequential, they also provide an easy way for pupils to produce a piece of simple continuous writing.

This is an introduction to the possessive apostrophe, dealing with singular nouns (apostrophe before 's') only. The pack contains a presentation in both PowerPoint and PDF format. The PDF version would be ideal for making classroom posters. There is also an exercise where pupils have to insert missing apostrophes into 20 phrases. Answers are provided. The exercise should be written out in full, rather than allowing children simply to insert apostrophes onto the worksheet itself, as they need to leave a space between the noun and the 's' rather than joining letters.

A PowerPoint presentation for KS2 on the use of the apostrophe with plural nouns ending in 's'. Also included is a PDF version for use as classroom display,

A short text to be used at the beginning of the week as a whole class presentation and basis of SPaG discussion. Related worksheet activities accompany the PowerPoint presentation (punctuation, spelling crossword, writing task, differentiated dictation).

A nine slide PowerPoint presentation along with A PDF version for display. A worksheet explaining the topic more fully and providing practice exercises can be found [here][https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/complex-sentences-with-relative-clauses-2-who-whom-whose-11644479)

A reading comprehension about the life and work of Van Gogh. Suitable for pupils from 11 to 16. A four page text relating changes in the artist’s work to events in his life is followed by a comprehension exercise of 20 questions totalling 40 marks. A mark scheme is supplied.

This is a set of seven high interest activities on adjectives. Ideal for parents who are home schooling their children, or for teachers needing resources for distance learning.

Children (and many adults) find it difficult to distinguish between ‘of’ and ‘have’ in phrases such as ‘should have eaten’, ‘can’t have done’. This resource consists of three fill-the-gap worksheets where students have to insert ‘of’ or ‘have’ into sentences.