As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children���s learning and foster a love for reading.
As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
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Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
For other great resources visit:
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Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Floella Benjamin.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Lenny Henry
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
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Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Lenny Henry.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Floella Benjamin
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses
For other great resources visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd
Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Floella Benjamin.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Lenny Henry
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
For other great resources visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd
Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Lenny Henry.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Floella Benjamin
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
For other great resources visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3. The resources allow students to learn about Remembrance Day through poetry whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• A Poem
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 2. The resources allow students to learn about Remembrance Day through poetry whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• A Poem
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
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• Reading interventions
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The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 2. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
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• Guided reading sessions
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• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Years 2, 3 & 4. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• 3 Texts
• 3 comprehension activities each with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A colouring sheet
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about the Cryptography and Cybersecurity whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 14 questions (2 pages)
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
• NEW MP3 audio file with QR of the text
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• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3. The resources allow students to learn about the Cryptography and Cybersecurity whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 14 questions (2 pages)
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
• NEW MP3 audio file with QR of the text
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
For other great resources visit:
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Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Lenny Henry.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Floella Benjamin
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
For other great resources visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd
Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Lenny Henry.
**Also Available: **
Simone Biles
Floella Benjamin
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
For other great resources visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/BitesizeEd
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about Remembrance Day through poetry whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• A Poem
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
For other great resources visit:
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Years 2, 3 & 4. The resources allow students to learn about the Pioneers of Computer Programming whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• 3 Texts
• 3 comprehension activities each with 14 questions (2 pages each)
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A colouring sheet
• NEW MP3 audio file with QR for each of the texts
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These resources are great for:
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• Independent work
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 2. The resources allow students to learn about the Cryptography and Cybersecurity whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject with quiz questions
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 14 questions (2 pages)
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A Colouring sheet
• NEW MP3 audio file with QR of the text
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• Independent work
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 2. The resources allow students to learn about Remembrance Day via a Poem whilst developing their comprehension skills.
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• A Poem
• A comprehension activity with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
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These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 2. The resources allow students to learn about Remembrance Day via a Poem whilst developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Silver Pack:
• A Poem
• A Teacher Presentation
• A comprehension activity with 12 questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A wordsearch
• A Crossword
• A Colouring Page
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• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
For other great resources visit:
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