Akimbo and The Lions Reading Comprehension Tasks based on the NEW Reading Curriculum Lower KS2
4x comprehension sheets based on the novel.
Aimed at Lower KS2 modelling the new curriculum standards.
A powerpoint that features 3 poems to inspire high level Poetry (theme: Coast)
Links to Geography- coastal study.
Key questions given to analyse a poem.
Provides reading phase: opportunity to look in depth how poets:
-Manipulate grammatical structures for deliberate effect
-Use precise noun and verb choices to create atmosphere
-Use High Level punctuation at the KS2 Greater Depth Standard for deliberate effect (Hyphens, dashes, commas to separate clauses and semi colon.)
Children can use the language choices to create own poetry.
Travel Guide Writing Modelled on The Popular destination of Florida- Why Visit?
Includes key elements of the NEW Geography KS2 Curriculum: Climate , North America Study, Location, Physical and Human Features and Key landmarks.
1 x written modelled guide based on Florida- Why Visit?
1x Student planner to research own state and provides Key Questions to direct the search and structure own guide. (modelled on teacher example)
Writing covers the NEW English KPIs and aimed at higher end of expected standard/ Greater Depth. Features include:
Parenthesis- Hyphens, commas, dashes and colons
Subordinating Conjunctions
Fronted Adverbials
Balance of Pronouns for Cohesion
Noun phrases
A powerpoint that displays a variety of motivational and inspirational Sporting Quotes from the sporting elite, Poetry based on the Olympics.
Promotes the Sporting values of: respect, determination, passion, honesty, teamwork and self-belief.
Covers Parts of British Values NEW curriculum.
2 comprehensions based on the popular book: The day the crayons quit by Oliver Jeffers.
The questions cover all strands of the NEW and of KS1 reading national curriculum.
Can be used for assessment purposes/evidence of attaining reading skills/performance indicators.
A powerpoint to share with a KS2 or KS3 class on Remembrance day/week.
Contains key discussion points and war poetry to share and discuss. This promotes high quality Speaking and Listening.
Used this in Year 6 and the poetry that was produced was of a very high standard.
6 x in depth Reading Comprehensions question sheets based on the novel Shadow by Michael Morpurgo.
Questions based on NEW end of KS KPIs and based on the new style SATs questions for reading.
Covers 5 different sections of the book.
Can be used as question sheet to answer independently or prompts for guided reading session.
2 Resources to support a personal study on a US state, supporting the NEW Geography KS2 Curriculum.
1. An example Travel Guide Text based on the USA State of Montana. Aimed at higher end of expected level.
2. A planning format for students to plan each paragraph of own chosen US State (North America/South America)
Students can research chosen state during lessons or for homework using planning frame.
Meets many of the NEW English reading and writing KPIs
- parenthesis, managing clause structures and manipulating for effect.
6x In depth Guided Reading Comprehensions for guided group questioning or independent completion.
Each comprehension is based on different sections across the text and covers different reading skills. Mainly AF2
Level 3 Reading Skills
In depth Reading comprehension question sheets for guided or independent reading assessment.
Aimed at upper ks2 - covering the NEW reading KPIs and based on the NEW SATs format.
6 sheets focusing on 6 areas of the book study.
Questions related to Guided Reading Book:
Bloomin Rainforests in 'Horrible Geography' series
Range of genres covered in the book.
5 xFun Call My Bluff games
I use these to start a Whole Class Spelling Session
The Game allows students to discuss the meanings of prefixes or Suffixes in a fun 5 minute Starter Game.