Reading skills - text retrieval using SQUINT technique to help children respond accurately to comprehension questions. Part of a series of PowerPoints.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced includes 92 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 83 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 121 files included.

An adaptable PowerPoint to use when teaching how to use paragraphs. Contains activities and writing challenges for independent work.

A selection of Reading Challenges from KS2Gems. The Mini challenges has 5 tasks to complete; the Quad Challenge has 4 tasks and the Trios just 3 tasks. A brilliant way to encourage reading for pleasure and to inspire your class to try different authors and genre. The full range with awards is available on the website.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which begins with action. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 38 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 34 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 41 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 51 files included.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 41 files.

Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 49 files.

A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for chapter by chapter resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension and vocabulary work for every chapter; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. Each chapter also has reading activities which vary from chapter to chapter but may include: Character analysis Emotion graphs Comparisons Explanations Inference Prediction Drama In total there are 113 files included in this download.

A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for chapter by chapter resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension and vocabulary work for every chapter; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. Each chapter also has reading activities which vary from chapter to chapter but may include: Character analysis Emotion graphs Comparisons Explanations Inference Prediction Drama In total there are 64 files included in this download. This works well with: World War 1 Topic Overview https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12826581

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Flight To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model using reporting clauses when writing dialogue. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Mats to support the understanding of Place Value and the representation of numbers. A great visual aid which can be laminated for repeated use.

8 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

This is a topic overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Space. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects