Our word bank is meticulously designed to serve as a treasure trove of descriptive words and phrases, aiding students in crafting expanded noun phrases with precision and creativity. This comprehensive collection is categorized to include an array of determiners, adjectives, and prepositional phrases, all at your fingertips to inspire your students and elevate their writing. Teachers can harness the potential of this word bank to: Inspire Creative Writing: Spark imagination during creative writing sessions by encouraging students to dip into the word bank for more expressive and varied language, ensuring their stories and descriptions come to life. Build Vocabulary: Introduce new words weekly from the word bank, challenging students to incorporate them into their writing, thereby steadily expanding their vocabulary and understanding of language nuances. Interactive Grammar Games: Create engaging grammar games where students can draw words from the word bank to construct or embellish noun phrases, making grammar practice both fun and educational. Peer Collaboration: Facilitate collaborative exercises where pairs or small groups of students use the word bank to improve each other’s drafts, learning to give and receive constructive feedback. Language Arts Centers: Set up a dedicated center in your classroom where students can interact with the word bank during independent learning times, applying their new knowledge to various writing tasks. Sentence Structure Exploration: Employ the word bank in exercises that focus on sentence structure, helping students understand how expanded noun phrases can serve as subjects, objects, and complements within a sentence. The “Expanded Noun Phrase Word Bank” is an indispensable tool for any language arts curriculum. It’s not just a means to an end for meeting literacy objectives but a pathway to instilling a lifelong love for words and eloquent expression in your students. Make this word bank a staple in your classroom and witness the transformation in your students’ engagement and writing skills. Add this invaluable resource to your educational arsenal today and prepare for a symphony of words to fill your classroom tomorrow!

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The iron Giant This three week guided reading plan focuses on The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Iron Giant Children to have the front cover of the text and first page and complete table What techniques can you see? Is the Iron Man going to be a villain or a hero? What tells you this? Children to read the text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? What does the front cover tell us? How is this different from the writing? What do you think will happen? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. Children put in negative/positive ideas in table and then write prediction. Follow Up Tasks: -Show page as the seasons change (7/8). Questions: What words have already been used to describe him? What words do we like? How does it make us feel? Can we capture the reader’s interest anymore on this page? What language features could we use? Activity: Children to work in pairs to come up with different language features to describe the robot that will engage the reader more. (adverbial phrase/expanded noun phrase/ compound sentence/complex sentence/simile/metaphor) Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words ending in (k sound) –que Can you think of any words that end in a –k sound? -ck -k -ke Examples: focus on: unique, antique. Other words: like, leek, meek, week, weak, cake, bake etc Comprehension (differentiated): Based on finding and collecting adjective, metaphors, similes and explaining why the author has used the different phrases. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Guided Reading - The Hodgeheg This is a weekly guided reading plan for a year 4 class. Text: The hodgeheg by Dick King Smith Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Ge feedback. What type of book do you think it is? Why do you think this? Show ch the blurb and read together. Does this change what you think the book might be about? Share LO: I am learning to retrieve information from a text. Strategy check Discuss with class what strategies we could use if we were stuck on a word, what they could do when they are reading etc. Independent reading Children to read the extract by them selves. Response to text Remind ch of the LO. On the IWB have a range of questions about the text. Explain to them what the word retrieval means and how we answer these types of questions. Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Where do the hedgehogs live? What did they have to do to get to the park? What were the baby hedgehogs named after? Find one word that means the food was delicious. Other activities include a comprehension, comprehensive lessons plans and powerpoint.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night This is a two week plan for guided reading based around Allan Ahlberg’s It was a dark and stormy night. The plan suggests activities for each day including follow up tasks and comprehensions. Example plan: Text: It Was A Dark and Stormy Night by Allan Ahlberg Children to have the front cover of the text and complete inference grid: -What can I see? -What might happen? -What questions do I have? Children to read chapter 1, 2 and 3 text in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Possible Questions: Who was Antonio? What happened to him? What did they want Antonio to do? Who took over the story? Follow Up Tasks: Activity: Give ch a selection of words from the story that read yesterday. Ch to have a go with a partner to define what the words mean, once they have done that they check them with a dictionary. Torrents brigands sodden jaws lashing Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Prefix: Inter and Super inter– means ‘between’ or ‘among’. super– means ‘above’. Spelling words: interact, intercity, international, interrelated, supermarket, superman, superstar Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read the firework poem and answer differentiated questions about it. Free reading – any text Free writing – any writing about the text (ideas include description of the robot/bluebird, book review, own story of where the bird came from/journey) Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Key Details: 2 Week Writing Unit on The Great Fire of London End of topic (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: write a diary entry from someone else’s point of view Personal diary entry linked to Samuel Peyps -Includes: Smart Notebook Slides/Models/Plans/Activities Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to orally compose and retell a sequence of events in the past tense. Capturing ideas: I am learning to ask questions about Samuel Pepys experiences using drama and role play. Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to use the correct features of the text type. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: End of topic (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: write a diary entry from someone else’s point of view.

Key Details: 2 Week Writing Unit Focused on The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Includes: SmartNotebook Slides/Plans/Models/Activities Main Learning Outcomes: (This should be progressive but each stage can be revisited in the teaching cycle.) Familiarisation with text: I am learning to read and compare alternative versions of traditional stories. Discuss opposing characters from the narrative. Capturing ideas: I am learning to discuss how characters behave if their roles in a narrative are exchanged. Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to discuss how words, sounds and images can convey different information to a reader. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: End of topic (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: Write an alternative version of a traditional story.

Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, meticulously designed to guide students through the process of writing an informative text about tsunamis. This engaging course combines elements of science and language arts to stimulate curiosity and enhance writing skills. Key Features: End of Unit (Big Writing): By the end of this intensive unit, students will have mastered the art of writing detailed and engaging informational texts, with a specific focus on tsunamis. Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and engaging activities. These resources aim to create a stimulating and dynamic learning environment. Learning Objectives: Reading – Comprehension: Students will be exposed to a range of non-fiction texts, including information, explanations, instructions, recounts, and reports. They’ll learn to discuss how specific information is organised within a non-fiction text, making use of elements like text boxes, sub-headings, contents, bullet points, glossaries, and diagrams. Spoken Language: Students will learn to ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge. They’ll also participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Writing – Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, using techniques like story mapping and collecting new vocabulary and key ideas. They’ll learn to use specific text type features to write for a variety of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, edit and improve their own writing, evaluate their writing with adults and peers, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Writing - Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation: The unit will guide students to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use commas to separate items in a list, and use the present tense for non-chronological reports. Embark on this educational journey with our 2-Week Writing Unit, and watch your students transform into budding authors and knowledgeable young scientists!

Discover the power of storytelling with our 2-week writing unit. This immersive learning experience is designed to help you craft your own version of a familiar story, honing your writing skills and fostering your creative imagination. Our comprehensive program includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Plans, and Activities, providing a rich array of resources to support your learning journey. The main learning outcomes are progressive, allowing you to revisit each stage in the teaching cycle as needed. Familiarisation with Text: Learn to listen, re-tell, read, and explore a story, delving deep into the text and understanding its nuances. Capturing Ideas: Develop your ability to generate words and phrases from the text, while also learning to collaborate effectively in a group setting. Analysing Text, Language Features, and Organisation: Enhance your understanding of sentence structure, focusing particularly on the role of subordinate clauses. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: Plan and write an imaginative, sequenced story, drawing upon your knowledge and experiences of a text. By the end of the unit, you’ll be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to write your own version of a familiar story, truly bringing your creativity to life. Join us for this transformative writing journey, where you’ll not only learn but also discover the joy of creating your own narrative. Let’s unlock your potential and dive into the world of storytelling together.

Discover the Magic of Shakespeare with Our ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Writing Unit Embark on a literary adventure with our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, meticulously designed to delve into the whimsical world of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by William Shakespeare. This intensive program is tailored to captivate students’ imaginations, inspiring them to explore the depths of classical literature and refine their writing prowess. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): As students wrap up this ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ unit, they will have honed their ability to craft original narratives, drawing inspiration from Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Watch them animate the iconic characters and intricate plots with the confidence of accomplished wordsmiths! Includes: Our unit is packed with dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative examples, detailed lesson plans, and stimulating activities. These resources are strategically designed to cultivate an interactive and thought-provoking classroom atmosphere, encouraging students to unleash their creative and analytical potential. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Engaging with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ students will refine their oratory skills, delivering structured descriptions and narratives for diverse purposes. They will engage in meaningful conversations, speculate, hypothesize, and express ideas with eloquence, adopting Standard English with ease. Students will partake in discussions, presentations, performances, and debates, all while exploring the rich language of Shakespeare. Comprehension: The unit places a strong emphasis on understanding the sequence of events in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ encouraging students to recount a variety of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales. They will also learn to appreciate and compile a collection of favored words and phrases from the text. Composition: Participants in the unit will be guided in planning and discussing their writing, utilizing tools such as story mapping and vocabulary gathering. They will be taught to employ specific features of text types to communicate effectively with various audiences, narrate real and fictional events, and meticulously proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation: Through ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ students will learn to construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences, employ connectives, and understand sentence forms. They will master verb and adjective usage, apply past tense in narratives, and transform adjectives into adverbs with the suffix ‘ly.’ Join us on this enchanting exploration of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and watch as your students blossom into the next generation of writers.

Introducing our collection of 100 Cloze Activities for Year Two! This invaluable resource has been carefully designed to aid teachers in helping their students enhance their writing skills. Each activity presents a unique, engaging scenario with strategically placed blanks for children to fill in, encouraging them to think critically and creatively about language use. For instance, we have interactive sentences like “The _ was the most thrilling ride at the amusement park” or “A group of teens started a game of _ near the campsite”. These activities are designed to engage children in a fun and interactive way while improving their language skills. Key Features: Variety: With 10 different pages altogether there are 100 Cloze questions, there’s no risk of running out of fresh material. Flexibility: Activities can be used individually or as part of a larger lesson plan. Adaptability: Suitable for various learning styles and can be tailored to individual student needs. Editable: If you wish to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs and it becomes editable. This allows you to adjust the activities to fit your specific teaching style and classroom needs. These cloze activities are just one piece of our extensive collection of educational resources. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring a dynamic, engaging tool into your classroom. With our 100 Cloze Activities for Year Two, writing practice becomes a fun adventure rather than a chore. Add this resource to your teaching toolkit today!

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Product Description: Ten Sonnet Poem Examples Unleash the power of poetry in your classroom with our resource, “Ten Sonnet Poem Examples”. This collection is an excellent tool for teachers to guide their students in the art of writing poems. Each sonnet serves as a vibrant example of poetic structure, rhythm, and theme, allowing students to understand and appreciate the beauty of this classic form of expression. This resource features: Whispers of the Wind: This sonnet showcases the use of personification and metaphor, bringing the wind to life and painting a vivid picture of its unseen journey. The Symphony of Sunset: Demonstrates the use of vibrant imagery and sensory language, enabling readers to visualize and feel the mesmerizing beauty of a sunset. Silence of the Snow: A perfect example of how to use silence and nature to convey peace and tranquility, employing the unique symbolism of snow. The Voyage of Dreams: Illustrates the use of extended metaphor, comparing life’s journey to a ship sailing on the sea. Echoes of Life: This sonnet emphasizes life’s ups and downs through the metaphor of music, showcasing the use of rhythmic patterns to create a pleasing auditory experience. Blossoms in Spring: Uses vivid imagery and symbolism to convey the beauty and renewal of spring. The Lighthouse’s Call: An excellent example of using a central symbol (the lighthouse) to convey a deep and meaningful message. Melody of the Rain: Demonstrates how to use personification and sensory details to bring the rain to life. The Mountain’s Majesty: Showcases the use of grandeur and majesty in describing nature’s wonders. The Dance of the Flames: Features the use of active, vibrant language to depict the dynamic nature of fire. Our sonnets not only provide examples of the sonnet form but also demonstrate various poetic devices like metaphor, personification, imagery, and symbolism. Each poem offers ample opportunities for discussion and analysis, making them an invaluable resource in any poetry unit. To make edits to the PDF, upload the file to Google Docs where it will be fully editable to suit your specific teaching needs. Explore our other resources available on the TES website for more comprehensive learning materials. Our mission is to support educators in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for all students.

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Unlock the power of storytelling with our latest teaching resource, specially designed to help teachers instruct children on how to write engaging narrative stories. This resource includes five carefully crafted narrative story examples, each showcasing different writing techniques and features. “The Dance of the Timeless Dunes” - This narrative uses inanimate objects (sand dunes) as characters, adding depth and intrigue to the story. It also employs vivid descriptive language to create a captivating setting of a vast desert. “The Melody of the Mystic River” - This story exhibits the use of personification, giving life to the river, and immerses readers in a tranquil forest setting. It also demonstrates how to weave themes of discovery and wonder into your narrative. “The Symphony of Silent Stones” - This narrative showcases suspense building and the use of mystery as a central theme. It also illustrates how to create a strong protagonist with a clear mission. “The Tale of Whisper, The Wind” - This story is a perfect example of how to use animal characters and natural settings to engage young readers. It also demonstrates the use of a journey as a plot device. “Narrative Story” - This narrative illustrates New York City. It also provides an example of how to incorporate sensory details to make descriptions more vivid. In addition to these examples, this resource includes tips and exercises to help young writers practice their skills and find their unique storytelling voice. To get the most out of this resource, we recommend uploading the PDF to Google Docs for an editable version. This allows you to tailor the content to suit your classroom’s specific needs. Don’t miss our other resources available on the TES website, designed to support and enhance your teaching experience. Our mission is to support educators in creating enriching learning environments that inspire and engage their students.

Introducing our resource, “Ten Masterpieces of Descriptive Writing: A Resource for Teachers.” This invaluable tool is meticulously designed to guide educators in teaching their students the art of descriptive writing. This resource includes ten carefully-crafted examples of descriptive writing on diverse subjects - a sleek sports car, vibrant farm animals, football sensation Harry Kane, the celestial moon, and the majestic eagle. Each example integrates key features of descriptive writing such as vibrant adjectives, engaging nouns and verbs, similes and metaphors, personification, and sensory language, providing students with a clear understanding of how to weave these elements into their own writing. Sports Car: Engages readers with sensory language and personification, likening the car to a living entity. Farm Animals: Uses interesting nouns and verbs to depict the animals’ character, while sensory language immerses the reader in the farm life. Harry Kane: Utilizes similes and metaphors to imbue this football hero with dramatic energy and respect. Moon: Personifies the moon as a silent storyteller, using sensory language and intriguing adjectives to create a celestial spectacle. Eagle: Depicts the bird’s majesty using powerful verbs and nouns, with metaphors enhancing its grace and freedom. And more including the sun, a spooky forest, cornfield, the night sky and the classroom! Each example serves as an excellent model for students to emulate in their writing journey. Furthermore, we encourage you to explore a plethora of other resources available on the TES website. Remember, if you wish to tailor this resource to better suit your teaching needs, simply upload the PDF to Google Docs. Once there, it becomes fully editable, allowing you to adjust the content as you see fit. Our aim is to provide a flexible and comprehensive tool that will inspire and guide your students in mastering descriptive writing. So why wait? Grab this resource today and watch your students’ writing skills flourish!

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Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks, play a crucial role in writing. They are used to indicate when someone is speaking or to highlight a specific segment of text that is being quoted or referred to directly. Understanding how to use inverted commas correctly is fundamental for clear communication and accurate writing. Our poster provides a clear and concise explanation of how and when to use inverted commas, with examples that are easy to follow. The vibrant and engaging design captures students’ attention, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. Teachers can utilize this vibrant poster to: Reinforce Lessons: After teaching a lesson on direct speech and quotations, use the poster as a visual reinforcement, helping students to remember and apply the rules. Classroom Reference: Display the poster prominently in the classroom, so students can refer to it during writing activities, ensuring they punctuate dialogue and quotations correctly. Writing Centers: Incorporate the poster into writing centers where students can practice composing and punctuating direct speech within their own writing pieces. Editing and Proofreading: Encourage students to use the poster as a checklist when editing and proofreading their work or their peers’ work, fostering attention to detail and the importance of proper punctuation. Interactive Activities: Create interactive activities where students can add inverted commas to unpunctuated dialogue or identify errors in a piece of text, promoting active engagement with punctuation rules. Dramatic Readings: During reading sessions, have students practice using inverted commas by identifying and performing dialogue, enhancing their understanding of how punctuation affects the way text is read and understood. The “Inverted Commas Poster” is not just a teaching aid but a launchpad for developing confident and competent writers. By making this poster a staple in your classroom, you can ensure that your students will grasp the importance of inverted commas, paving the way for their success in writing and beyond. Equip your classroom with this indispensable resource today, and take the first step towards punctuation perfection!

Year 4 - Guided Reading - Secret Friends This one week guided reading plan focuses on Secret Friends by Elizabeth Laird. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: Secret Friend Day 1: Children to have the front cover of the text. What do you think the book will be about? What tells you this? What do we notice in the picture? Children to read chapter 1-3 in pairs. Content Domain: Identifying, discussing and collecting effective words and phrases which capture the reader’s interest and imagination e.g. metaphors, similes Making predictions based on information stated and implied Possible Questions: What kind of person is Lucy? What do you think the word ‘outsider’ means? How did Lucy treat Rafaella in school? Activity: Make a prediction about what might happen in the story. Day 2: Identifying main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph and summarising these Activity: Look at chapter 1-3 in pairs. Write down any emotive language. Any examples of phrases or words that make the reader feel an emption. e.g I could tell that tears had sprouted behind her eyelids. Look through the text for adventurous vocabulary (e.g. treacherous, outcaste, offended, hypocryites, embarrassment, contempt). What do these words mean? Can you find synonyms? Can you put the words into a sentence of your own? Day 3: Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Day 4: Comprehension (differentiated): Analysing and comparing a range of plot structures. Questions focus on areas that have already been discussed during English, so minimal support should be required. Question one (follow up - predictions) What do you think the word ‘outsider’ means? -How did the children in school treat Rafaella like an outsider? -What kind of person is Rafaella? -How did Lucy treat Rafaella in school? -If you were Rafaella, would you want to be friends with Lucy? Discuss reasons for your ideas. -Why do you think the story is called ‘Secret Friends’? Which character in chapter 3 did you have more empathy for/like/dislike? Why Day 5: Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to Secret Friend Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?

Guided Reading - Fantastic Mr Fox 6 Week Plan This 6 week guided reading plan focuses on The Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. This plan follows group-based guiding reading approach meaning that each /table or group will complete a different activity on each day. This package includes a detailed plan that lays out the schedule for the whole 6 weeks, alongside this there are follow-up tasks that relate to each weeks activities. Example Plan: Book Intro/ recap: (5 mins) Introduce new text (chn should have listened to ebook Chapters 1 The Three Farmers and 2 Mr Fox prior to session) Read chapters 1 and 2 to the children. What were the farmers’ name? Challenge pwb: Collect all the adjectives and adverbs that describe the farmers. What kind of an impression do these words make together? Which farmer would you rather work for? Explain your answer. Strategy Check: (5 mins) Explain that when reading you will always encounter new words. What can we do if we find a word we don’t understand? Elicit use a dictionary. How will this help us when reading a text? State LO. Explain that today we will learn to use a dictionary accurately to look up tricky words and find their definitions. Independent reading: (5 mins) Chn read extract/ area of focus. Response to the text: (10 minutes) Model process thinking aloud using alphabetical order to find a tricky word. Read the meaning. Discuss. Put into a sentence. Ask chn to put inot a sentence of their own (using context in book to help them) In pairs, chn to repeat for another word. Then independently when reading the text. Feedback at end. Was it useful? How did it help you to understand the text? Do you like the text so far? Introduce follow up task.

Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Twits - Roald Dahl This four week guided reading plan focuses on The Twits by Roald Dahl. This plan follows a whole class guided reading approach meaning that all children are required to do the same activity on each day. The activities are differentiated. The activities include a follow up task, comprehension, language activity and spelling focus. Example Plan: Text: The Twits by Roald Dahl Children to read up to page 22 individually Content Domain: Ask question to improve understanding of text Have questions on the board and in pairs children discuss the answers. As a class discuss the answers using the text to help. What was Mrs Twit like when she was younger? What did Mr Twit have in his bead? What was the first trick Mrs Twit played on Mr Twit? What did Mr Twit do to Mrs Twit’s walking stick? How did Mr Twit explain to Mrs Twit what had happened to her walking stick? Read pages 23-30. Discuss what happened in the story so far. Activity: Ch to think about the story so far. Ch to think about who do you think is the worse person; Mr or Mrs Twit? Ch to use evidence (quotes) and the tricks to support their answer. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] The suffix –ly is added to an adjective to form an adverb. The rules already learnt still apply. The suffix –ly starts with a consonant letter, so it is added straight on to most root words Exceptions: (1) If the root word ends in –y with a consonant letter before it, the y is changed to i, but only if the root word has more than one syllable. (2) If the root word ends with –le, the –le is changed to –ly. (3) If the root word ends with –ic, –ally is added rather than just –ly, except in the word publicly. The words truly, duly, wholly. Comprehension (differentiated): Ch to read and answer the questions based on the story they have read so far. Ch to mark their answers after. Free reading – any text Free writing – writing a new introduction to the Iron Man. Challenge: Can they include any of the spelling words we have focused on?