This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in France and covers St Nicholas’ Day, decorations, food and Epiphany. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Germany and covers food, Christmas markets, decorations and Christmas trees. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘why’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Poland and covers Advent, Decorations, Plays, Carols, Christmas Eve and Christmas food. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘how’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Italy and covers December traditions, nativity scenes, food and Epiphany. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘who’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Spain and covers nativity scenes, Christmas Eve, Epiphany and traditions in Catalonia and the Basque country. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet tells part of the Christmas story, when the shepherds are visited by angels and decide to travel to Bethlehem to meet Jesus. It could be used on its own, or with the three other parts of the story, available on my shop. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘where’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Germany.’ There are four different comprehensions: German Christmas trees German Christmas food German Christmas market Christmas decorations in Germany There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

An animated 22 page Powerpoint presentation retelling the first part of the Christmas story, when Angel Gabriel visits Mary (the annunciation). It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. You can also buy the PowerPoint with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans and assembly on Angel Gabriel visiting Mary: Christmas RE lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS1 Christmas lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS2 Christmas assembly : The Annunciation You might also be interested in our presentations that cover the whole Christmas story: Christmas Story Presentation Pack

This is a presentation on the athlete Mo Farah. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4. The presentation covers his childhood, early success, training, medals and other interesting facts. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Please note there are no photos of Mo Farah included, owing to copyright restrictions. A fascinating, inspirational runner, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.

An animated 22 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the end of the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit baby Jesus. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly at Epiphany for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow with the animations. A version of the PowerPoint is included in our KS1 and KS2 Epiphany lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646 You might also be interested in our Epiphany story comprehensions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-comprehension-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-epiphany-year-2-11728368 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-comprehension-christmas-year-3-and-4-11757623 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-christmas-story-comprehension-year-6-11756136 You might also be interested in our presentations that tell the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-the-birth-of-jesus-presentation-11729139 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 The presentations are also available as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

An animated 24 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the main part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also available with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on the birth of Jesus: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731416 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731016 You might also be interested in our PowerPoint presentations covering the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-three-wise-men-visit-jesus-three-kings-epiphany-11729975 These presentations are also available as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

This is a Christmas lesson plan and resources for a beginner’s German lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for ‘Happy Christmas,’ as well as six decorations in German. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a paired reading activity, whole class listening activity, a writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (4 page PDF) An 11 page animated PowerPoint presentation - This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Sheets for the paired reading activity (4 pages PDF) - A colour and black & white version are included Written activity (3 pages PDF) - A colour and black & white version and answers are included You might be interested in: German Greetings Lesson and resources German lesson and resources : Emotions and Feelings

This is a lesson plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for ‘Happy Christmas,’ as well as six decorations in Spanish. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a paired reading activity, whole class listening activity, a writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: A 4 page PDF Lesson Plan An 11 page animated PowerPoint presentation - This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Sheets for the paired reading activity (PDF) - A colour and black & white version are included Written activity (PDF) - A colour and black & white version are included You might be interested in: Advent Calendar - Spanish Christmas Phrases - La Navidad

This is a Christmas lesson plan and resources for a beginner’s Polish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for ‘Happy Christmas,’ as well as six decorations in Polish. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary (including how to pronounce trickier words), a paired reading activity, whole class listening activity, a writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (4 page PDF) An 11 page animated PowerPoint presentation - This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Sheets for the paired reading activity (4 pages PDF) - A colour and black & white version are included Written activity (3 pages PDF) - A colour and black & white version and answers are included You might be interested in: Polish lesson and resources - Greetings

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using in the run up to Christmas. There are three differentiated fact and answer sheets on Christmas in the Americas. This includes Argentina, Brazil, Jamaica and the USA. It is based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs reading papers. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘where,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using in the run up to Christmas. There are three differentiated fact sheets on Christmas in Europe, with differentiated questions. It is based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs reading papers. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using in the run up to Christmas. There are three differentiated fact sheets on Christmas in Australia, with differentiated questions. It is based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs reading papers. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘when,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.