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Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6: Master Complex Words
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Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6: Master Complex Words

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Empower your child to conquer advanced spelling challenges with our comprehensive Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6 PDF! This meticulously compiled resource is designed to help young learners master complex spelling words, enhancing their literacy skills and paving the way for academic success. Our Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6 cover an extensive range of words that children encounter in their fifth and sixth years of school. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll refine their spelling skills and reinforce their overall literacy, preparing them to tackle even more advanced learning challenges with confidence. But the learning journey doesn’t end here! Our Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6 are just one of the many top-notch resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to explore our vast collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our unwavering commitment to education is evident in the wealth of tools, tips, and materials we provide, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your child’s spelling abilities and set them up for academic success with our Spelling Lists Year 5 and 6. Download it now and watch as they confidently tackle complex spelling challenges and excel in their educational journey!
Spelling Lists Year 3 and 4: Advance Spelling Skills
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Equip your child with the spelling prowess they need for academic success with our comprehensive Spelling Lists Year 3 and 4 PDF! This expertly curated resource is designed to help young learners master increasingly complex spelling words, fostering their literacy development and academic progress. Our Spelling Lists Year 3 and 4 cover an extensive range of words that children encounter in their third and fourth years of school. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll refine their spelling skills and reinforce their overall literacy, preparing them for more advanced learning challenges. But there’s so much more to explore! Our Spelling Lists Year 3 and 4 are just one of the many high-quality resources available on the TES website. We invite you to delve into our vast collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our dedication to education is evident in the wide array of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all designed to help children unlock their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s spelling abilities and foster their academic excellence with our Spelling Lists Year 3 and 4. Download it now and watch as they confidently navigate spelling challenges and thrive in their educational journey!
Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2: Master Essential Words and Build a Strong Foundation
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Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2: Master Essential Words and Build a Strong Foundation

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Set your child on the path to spelling success with our comprehensive Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2 PDF! This expertly crafted resource is designed to help young learners master essential spelling words, providing them with a strong foundation for improved literacy and academic achievement. Our Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2 cover an extensive range of words that children encounter in their first two years of school. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll develop crucial spelling skills and reinforce their overall literacy, paving the way for more advanced learning. But there’s so much more to discover! Our Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2 are just one of the many top-quality resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to delve into our vast collection of educational materials catering to various subjects and age groups. Our passion for education shines through in the abundance of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your child’s spelling abilities and lay a solid foundation for their academic growth with our Spelling Lists Year 1 and 2. Download it now and watch as they confidently tackle spelling challenges and excel in their learning journey!
Year One Tricky Spelling Words
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Year One Tricky Spelling Words

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Empower your child to tackle common spelling hurdles with our comprehensive Year One Tricky Spelling Words PDF! This meticulously crafted resource is designed to help young learners master challenging spelling words, boosting their confidence and setting them on the path to academic success. Our Year One Tricky Spelling Words covers a wide range of commonly misspelled words that children encounter in their first year of school. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll develop essential spelling skills and improve their overall literacy, laying a strong foundation for future learning. But don’t stop here! Our Year One Tricky Spelling Words is just one of the many top-notch resources available on the TES website. We invite you to explore our extensive collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our unwavering commitment to education is evident in the wealth of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s spelling abilities and boost their confidence with our Year One Tricky Spelling Words. Download it now and watch as they conquer spelling challenges with newfound ease and assurance!
100 Nouns Word Bank: Enrich Vocabulary and Ignite Creativity
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100 Nouns Word Bank: Enrich Vocabulary and Ignite Creativity

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Fuel your child’s imagination and bolster their vocabulary with our inspiring 100 Nouns Word Bank PDF! This comprehensive collection of nouns has been expertly curated to help young learners expand their language skills, enabling them to express themselves more effectively and creatively in their writing. Our 100 Nouns Word Bank covers a diverse range of words that will pique your child’s curiosity and encourage them to think outside the box. By exploring this interactive PDF, they’ll develop a strong foundation in noun usage, laying the groundwork for more sophisticated writing and storytelling. But the learning journey doesn’t end here! Our 100 Nouns Word Bank is just one of the many exceptional resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to delve into our vast selection of educational materials catering to various subjects and age groups. Our unwavering commitment to education is evident in the wide array of tools, tips, and materials we provide, all designed to help children reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your child’s vocabulary and spark their creativity with our 100 Nouns Word Bank. Download it now and watch as they weave captivating narratives, harnessing the power of language to bring their stories to life!
Antonyms Quiz: Strengthen Vocabulary and Hone Critical Thinking Skills
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Antonyms Quiz: Strengthen Vocabulary and Hone Critical Thinking Skills

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Empower your child to excel in language and critical thinking with our captivating Antonyms Quiz PDF! This thought-provoking quiz is meticulously designed to help young learners recognize, understand, and use antonyms – essential tools for developing a versatile vocabulary and fostering analytical thinking. Our Antonyms Quiz features a diverse array of words and examples that will challenge and expand your child’s vocabulary. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll become proficient at identifying antonyms, enabling them to think more critically about word choice and meaning in their writing. But there’s more to discover! Our Antonyms Quiz is just one of the many outstanding resources available on the TES website. We invite you to explore our extensive collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our passion for education shines through in the wealth of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all aimed at helping children unlock their full potential. Seize this opportunity to enhance your child’s vocabulary and critical thinking skills with our Antonyms Quiz. Download it now and watch as they skillfully navigate the world of language, using antonyms to enrich their understanding and expression in writing!
Synonyms Quiz: Boost Vocabulary and Elevate Writing Skills
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Synonyms Quiz: Boost Vocabulary and Elevate Writing Skills

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Elevate your child’s vocabulary and writing prowess with our engaging Synonyms Quiz PDF! This dynamic quiz is expertly designed to help young learners recognize, understand, and use synonyms, essential tools for enriching their language skills and adding variety to their writing. Our Synonyms Quiz covers a diverse range of words and examples that will challenge and expand your child’s vocabulary. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll become adept at identifying synonyms, allowing them to express themselves more effectively and creatively in their writing. But the learning doesn’t stop here! Our Synonyms Quiz is just one of the many high-quality resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to delve into our extensive selection of educational materials catering to various subjects and age groups. Our unwavering commitment to education is evident in the plethora of tools, tips, and materials we provide, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s vocabulary and writing abilities with our Synonyms Quiz. Download it now and watch as they embrace the power of language, using synonyms to craft captivating and expressive narratives!
Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz
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Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz

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Put your child’s grammar skills to the test with our comprehensive Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz PDF! This engaging quiz is expertly crafted to help young learners understand and differentiate between these three essential verb types, setting them on the path to grammatical mastery. Our quiz covers a wide range of examples and questions that will challenge and reinforce your child’s understanding of linking, intransitive, and transitive verbs. By working through this interactive PDF, they’ll develop a strong foundation in verb usage, enabling them to write more effectively and confidently. But that’s not all! Our Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz is just one of the many top-notch resources available on the TES website. We invite you to explore our extensive collection of educational materials tailored to various subjects and age groups. Our dedication to education is evident in the wide array of tools, tips, and materials we offer, all designed to help children unlock their full potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s understanding of verb usage and improve their writing skills with our Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz. Download it now and watch as they tackle grammar challenges with newfound confidence and ease!
Adjectives Word Mat: Create Spine-Chilling Scary Setting Descriptions
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Adjectives Word Mat: Create Spine-Chilling Scary Setting Descriptions

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Unlock your child’s creative potential with our Adjectives Word Mat, specially designed to help young writers craft the most thrilling and bone-chilling scary setting descriptions! This comprehensive PDF is brimming with a wide array of adjectives that will inspire children to weave spine-tingling narratives, painting vivid images in the reader’s mind. Our Adjectives Word Mat makes it easy for children to pick and choose the perfect words to add depth and atmosphere to their spooky stories. By using this resource, they’ll learn to enhance their writing skills and expand their vocabulary, all while having fun exploring their imagination. But wait, there’s more! Our Adjectives Word Mat is just one of the many outstanding resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to dive deeper into our treasure trove of educational materials that cater to various subjects and age groups. Our passion for education shines through in the wealth of tools and tips we offer, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your child’s writing and spark their love for storytelling with our Adjectives Word Mat. Download it now and watch as they create eerie, spine-tingling tales that captivate readers and leave them wanting more!
10 Year 6 Grammar Quizzes
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10 Year 6 Grammar Quizzes

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Are you looking for a great way to challenge and prepare your students for their SATs? Look no further than The Teaching Couple! Our extensive quizzes are designed to offer maximum impact and push those pesky year 6 children to the top. With up to 10 questions in each quiz, spanning grammar topics such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and more, our quizzes will develop your students’ understanding of these age-appropriate topics in a fun and engaging way. Each quiz comes with full explanations for every answer – perfect for teachers who want that extra bit of clarification. And with 10 different quizzes available, there’s plenty of material here to supplement classroom activities. Here you’ll find even more resources to help your pupils get ahead in English! Ready to unleash your students’ full potential? Get The Teaching Couple today and watch their knowledge grow!
Verb Word Bank
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Verb Word Bank

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Are you on a quest to enhance your vocabulary, master verb usage, and elevate your communication skills? Look no further! Our Verb Word Bank is the ideal resource for students, writers, educators, and language enthusiasts alike, seeking to enrich their linguistic prowess. Crafted with precision and care, the Verb Word Bank is a comprehensive collection of verbs from the English language, meticulously organized to facilitate easy learning and reference. Whether you’re preparing for a standardized test, looking to improve your writing, or aiming to impress in a conversation, our product has got you covered. Why Choose our Verb Word Bank? Extensive Verb Collection: Dive into a treasure trove of verbs, ranging from the most common to the rare gems of the English language. With our Verb Word Bank, you’ll never find yourself at a loss for words. User-Friendly Design: We’ve structured our Verb Word Bank to be intuitive and accessible. Quickly find the verb you need, along with its definitions, conjugations, and examples of use in context. Versatile Learning Tool: Whether you’re a visual learner or prefer auditory methods, our Verb Word Bank caters to all learning styles. Use it as a study guide, a reference tool, or a practice workbook to reinforce your verb knowledge. Boost Your SEO and Content Creation: For digital marketers and content creators, the right verbs can make your content more engaging and improve your SEO. Our Verb Word Bank is a goldmine for crafting compelling narratives and calls-to-action that resonate with your audience. Educational and Fun: Who said learning can’t be enjoyable? With our Verb Word Bank, you’ll discover fun facts about verbs, their origins, and their usage in modern language, making your learning experience both informative and entertaining. Ideal for ESL Learners: If English is not your first language, our Verb Word Bank is a valuable asset in your journey to fluency. Grasp the nuances of verb usage and enhance your communication skills in no time. Our Verb Word Bank is more than just a product; it’s an investment in your personal and professional growth. Say goodbye to mundane vocabulary and embrace the dynamism of the English language with our unparalleled Verb Word Bank. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your linguistic abilities. Order your copy of the Verb Word Bank today and take the first step towards becoming a master of verbs!
Living Things & their Habitats - Year 2 - 6 Lessons
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Living Things & their Habitats - Year 2 - 6 Lessons

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Introducing our comprehensive ‘Living Things & Their Habitats’ unit, designed for Year 2 students and inclusive of 6 detailed lessons. This meticulously crafted unit comes with engaging whiteboard slides, in-depth lesson plans, and an array of supporting resources. The core curriculum revolves around: • Delving into the distinctions among living, dead, and never-alive entities. • Comprehending how diverse habitats cater to the distinct needs of various animals and plants, and their interdependencies. • Identifying and naming a wide range of plants and animals within their specific habitats, including micro-habitats. • Understanding how animals source their food from plants and other creatures through the concept of a simple food chain, and identifying different food sources. Moreover, the unit also emphasizes ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ including: • Encouraging curiosity through asking simple questions and understanding that there can be multiple answers. • Observing keenly with the aid of simple equipment. • Identifying and classifying based on observations. • Using observations and ideas to propose answers to questions. • Gathering and recording data to facilitate answering questions. The whiteboard content is developed using SmartNotebook and also includes a PowerPoint version for your convenience. Please note, the PowerPoint version may require personal editing to suit your teaching style.
KS1 - Rainbow Fish - 2 Week Unit
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KS1 - Rainbow Fish - 2 Week Unit

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Introducing our engaging ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit, a comprehensive 2-week instructional package designed to captivate young learners and foster their creativity. Key Details: This 2-week writing unit culminates in a ‘Big Writing’ activity, where students will apply their newfound knowledge and skills to write an alternative story. What’s included? • PowerPoint Slides: These are designed to guide the lessons and stimulate discussions. • Models: We provide examples to illustrate concepts effectively. • Activities: Hands-on tasks to reinforce learning and inspire creativity. Text Type: The focus is on narrative stories, offering opportunities to explore the structure and elements of storytelling. Lesson Breakdown: 1- Read and Understand Story: Students will be introduced to the narrative, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the plot, characters, and themes. 2- PSHE Objectives: Lessons will integrate personal, social, health and economic education objectives for holistic learning. 3- Alternative Ideas: Encourage creative thinking by exploring different story angles and perspectives. 4- Subordination: Dive into complex sentences and understand how they can enhance their storytelling. 5- Comprehension: Lessons will focus on building critical comprehension skills (please note that a separate comprehension resource is not provided). 6- Story Mapping: Students will learn to plot a story visually, helping them understand narrative structure. 7 & 8- Writing: Over two sessions, students will apply what they’ve learned to write their own version of the story. 9 & 10- Editing: Students will refine their work over two lessons, learning the importance of review and revision in the writing process. Our ‘Rainbow Fish’ unit is more than just a series of lessons; it’s a journey into the world of storytelling that engages, educates, and empowers students.
Year 5/6 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio - 3 Week Writing Unit
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Year 5/6 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio - 3 Week Writing Unit

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Key Details: Year 5/6 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio - 3 Week Writing Unit Learning Outcomes/Success Criteria: **Week 1: ** identify the language and structural features of the focus text type. Children can write an effective diary selecting language, form, format and content to suit a particular purpose. Children can research, prepare and present orally a reasoned account of a particular life. Week 2: -explore the conventions of formal and informal letters: language features and structure -I am learning to plan and write a formal letter of complaint. -I am learning to plan and write an informal letter. **Week 3: ** Children can write a new scene for a story in the style of an author. They can organise the scene into a sequence of paragraphs. (5 days) Final outcomes: (BIG WRITING): To adopt an appropriate style and tone of writing. (x2) To write an alternative ending in the style of the author. My Toolkits: Week 1: I can write a diary entry from the perspective a character Me Friend Teacher Own target Use pronouns Use a range of connectives First, after a while, later in the day. Write in the past tense Use comments as a descriptive technique You see, speaking honestly Use first person narrative Week 2: I can write a formal letter of complaint Me Friend Teacher Own target Use letter layout Use formal tone and formal language Dear Sir or Madam Use the language of complaint I regret to have to inform you Regretfully, I am writing to complain about… This is unacceptable Use the first person I, me, we, us, our Week 3: I can write an alternative ending in the style of the author. Me Friend Teacher Own target Include thoughts and feelings Use ‘Show, not tell’ to create description Heart pounding, I entered the room. Use a variety of sentence lengths and types Then it happened. You see, it wasn’t an ordinary day but a day that I would end up remembering forever… Use comments as a descriptive technique You see, speaking honestly Use the first person narrative The whiteboard has been created using SmartNotebook, but I have exported the file so there is a Powerpoint version as well, this will require editing to however you want it.
Learning to Learn Activity - 4Rs Worksheets
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Learning to Learn Activity - 4Rs Worksheets

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This activity surrounds the 4Rs in the Learning to Learn. Resilience, reciprocity, resourcefulness and reflectiveness. There are 4 worksheets, each with a many in the middle and bubbles around the outside for children to write down how they can be like that man.
Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - It was a dark and stormy night

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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?
Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird.
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Robot and the Bluebird. This two week guided reading plan focuses on The Robot and the Bluebird by David Lucas. 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 Robot and the bluebird 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 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 Possible Questions: How has the robot been described? What is he like? How do you feel about him? Which page has the most engaging language? (p19/20) Which words stand out? How do they make you feel? Why? What features has the author used? Activity: Children to have a copy of this page and to highlight/text mark the engaging features. 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?
Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Twits - Roald Dahl
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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?
Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch
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Year 4 - Guided Reading - The Worst Witch This weeks guided reading plan focuses on The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy. 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 Worst Witch by Jill Murphy Book introduce Show ch the front cover on the IWB. What do you think the book will be about? Discuss with tables. Get 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 draw inferences. 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 inference means and how we answer these types of questions. Things you infer from the text, it about what you think its saying using your reasoning rather than sing concrete evidence. Read between the lines and make a well informed guess. Using Discuss the answers as a class once they have disussed with partner. Why do you think the school was more like a prison? Can you explain why Mildred and her friend Maud were a ‘funny pair’? Why do you think it was unlikely Mildred would get the Witches Higher Certificate? How do you feel about the character Mildred? What kind of person is Mildred? Recap what had happened in the extract yesterday and re read. I am learning to draw inferences about a character. Activity: Ch to use what they have read about Mildred to write a paragraph about her personality. Spelling Focus: [SHORT ACTIVITY] Words with the /k/ sound spelt ch (Greek in origin) scheme, chorus, chemist, echo, character 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?