This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This resource combines maths revision using a variety of SATs-style questions with the evidence-based learning skills of peer assessment and peer teaching to deepen pupils’ understanding of the topic. Both of these skills are proven to raise achievement. Answers are included.
SATs-style questions + Peer Assessment + Peer Teaching = A Winning Combination
This Upper KS2 Christmas Literacy Worksheet is a cross-curricular resource that explores the history and traditions of Christmas decorations, particularly Christmas trees. It is designed to engage students in reading comprehension, historical exploration, and cultural literacy, making it an excellent addition to festive lesson planning.
Key Features:
Historical Context:
Detailed passages explain the origins of Christmas decorations, including pagan traditions, St. Boniface’s legend, the introduction of Christmas trees in Britain by Prince Albert, and their spread to the U.S.
A historical timeline activity helps students consolidate learning.
Reading Comprehension Activities:
A variety of questions (multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer) encourage critical thinking and text-based analysis.
Differentiated tasks allow for both independent and collaborative work.
Vocabulary Development:
Definitions and contextual usage of words like “sheltered,” “absorb,” and “fragrant” help expand students’ vocabulary.
Interactive and Creative Tasks:
Spot-the-mistakes activity engages students visually and creatively while reinforcing knowledge.
Writing and group discussion prompts encourage collaborative learning.
Practical Application:
Includes guidance on caring for a real Christmas tree, tying in science and real-world applications.
Classroom Benefits:
Cross-curricular approach: Combines literacy, history, and science, making learning more integrated and meaningful.
Festive Engagement: Adds a seasonal element to lessons, sparking students’ interest and enthusiasm.
Flexible Use: Can be used for standalone lessons, as part of a unit on cultural traditions, or as a festive homework activity.
Teachers looking to incorporate a mix of historical learning, literacy skills, and seasonal fun into their classroom will find this resource valuable and versatile.
This Upper KS2 Christmas Literacy Worksheet on Saint Nicholas is a comprehensive activity designed to engage Years 5 & 6 students in exploring the origins and traditions of Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas. The resource offers:
Historical Insight: A concise and engaging passage detailing Saint Nicholas’s life, his transformation into the figure of Father Christmas, and how traditions evolved in various countries.
Interactive Challenges: A range of activities including:
Vocabulary-focused tasks (e.g. filling words into grids based on the passage).
Partner-based discussion prompts to encourage collaboration and verbal reasoning.
Comprehension questions based on the text and the poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas, fostering critical thinking and interpretative skills.
Cultural Connections: Activities linking Saint Nicholas’s traditions to modern celebrations in different countries, making the lesson culturally enriching and informative.
Creative Exploration: Students analyse parts of the poem and relate its imagery to today’s Santa Claus, encouraging them to consider how legends and traditions evolve.
Why Use This Resource?
It integrates history, literacy, and cultural studies seamlessly.
Tasks are varied, balancing individual work with pair activities, promoting independent learning and teamwork.
The festive theme adds excitement and relevance during the Christmas season, increasing student engagement.
This worksheet not only builds reading comprehension and critical thinking but also enriches students’ understanding of cultural traditions in a fun, seasonal context.
This engaging and informative literacy resource, designed for Years 5 and 6, explores the classic song The Twelve Days of Christmas in an educational and festive way.
Pupils will:
Reorder the lyrics of the song, enhancing their comprehension and sequencing skills.
Discover the historical and cultural significance of the Twelve Days of Christmas, including its connection to Epiphany and traditions from around the world.
Explore potential symbolic meanings of the song’s elements, linking them to biblical teachings.
Complete activities independently and collaboratively, building literacy and teamwork skills.
This resource not only reinforces literacy skills but also provides cross-curricular connections to history and religious studies, making it perfect for the festive season.