Designed for KS2 to consolidate understanding of the 4 main word classes: nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. Contains 2 x 60 word cards for each word class- 1 set plain for sorting, the other set colour coded for teaching and games. Also contains a Sorting Mat and suggestions for games. Ideal for introducing word classes, expanding vocabulary and consolidating pupils' ability to categorise words. The games work well as Starter, Plenary or group activities.

Guided Reading and Creative Writing activities linked to fantasy characters. A great way to develop descriptive writing and interest and inspire pupils. I have used these resources with Y5 and Y6 pupils and I could really see an improvement in their descriptive writing. The Text Analysis can form part of a whole class lesson or be used as an activity in Guided Reading. The resource contains teaching ideas and further activities as a well as text extracts from inspiring writers, Text Analysis and a Planning grid to help them to create their own fantasy characters. The advantage of fantasy is both that it engages most children and it forces them to use lots of description!

Designed for Y5 and Y6- introduces and consolidates understanding of all punctuation required for the N.C. 2014 end of KS2 Sats. Ideal for introducing new punctuation and revising familiar punctuation. 3 cards for each punctuation mark providing clear explanations and Practice and Consolidation activities. Ideal for Starters, Plenaries and group work in Guided Reading or Writing. Game cards and ideas for games are also provided. There are suggestions for how to provide extra support and extension activities. Resource contains: teaching ideas and games, 3 cards for each punctuation mark and 2 sets of game cards.

Aimed at lower KS2 and designed to complement Active Adverbs this resource introduces pupils to abstract adverbs which they have more difficulty identifying as they do not appear to be directly connected to actions. The resource introduce pupils to adverbs using games and then has differentiated worksheets to allow pupils to put their learning into practice. There are also many ideas for further activities and adjective cards which can be used to further increase pupils’ vocabulary.

Great introduction to adverbs, with a game and worksheets which will help broaden pupils' vocabulary, consolidate their understanding of how to use adverbs and develop their descriptive writing. Ideal for Lower KS2 or for helping to support less able pupils in Y5 and Y6. Includes ideas for introducing adverbs, lesson starters, a game and two worksheets . The first introduces using adverbs and the second provides a planning sheet to help pupils to create a character description using adverbs. Vocabulary lists of interesting adverbs and adjectives are also provided with suggestions of how to use the resource and extension ideas.

Ideal for KS2 this is a comprehensive resource with clear explanations of how to use apostrophes and lists of phrases and their contracted forms, including many less familiar phrases and common misconceptions. Also includes Practice, Consolidate and Extension activities which can be used as a series of lesson activities or 3 way differentiation for a more able/ older class. Finally, ideas for games and game cards are also included- perfect for Starters, Plenaries or consolidation. This resource contains many suggestions on how to ensure that your pupils have a secure understanding of how to use apostrophes to contract words or phrases and how to avoid common errors which could lose marks in SPAG tests.