Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension. This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource. Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Includes: 6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue) 6-page answer sheet Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.

Enhance your KS2 students’ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. That’s a bumper 1224 questions to choose from! Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development. Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Includes: 5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising) 30 questions per chapter Detailed answers provided for every question You may be interested in… The Creakers by Tom Fletcher - Reading Comprehensions - 930 VIPERS Questions KS2 Reading Comprehension: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - 150 VIPERS Questions THE SHEEP PIG - Differentiated Reading Comprehensions - for each chapter Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, vocabulary, inference, retrieval, Year 5, Year 6, literacy worksheets, TES resources, reading skills development.

Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters. This is the second set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 1 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12553995 What’s Inside: ★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage. ★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities. ★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively. ★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage. ★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum. ★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words. ★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles. ★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go! Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar! Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.

Empower your KS2 students to become expert instruction writers with this comprehensive 10-lesson unit! What’s Included: ☆ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, activities, and differentiation strategies. ☆ 10 Engaging PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides to enhance student learning and engagement. ☆ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and abilities. ☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Students explore a variety of instruction types, including recipes, game instructions, and how-to guides. Key Skills & Learning Outcomes: ☆ Identifying Features of Instructions: Students learn to recognize the key elements that make instructions clear and effective. ☆ Reading Comprehension: Practice reading and understanding instructions through engaging activities. ☆ Writing Clear and Concise Instructions: Students develop their writing skills by crafting their own instructions for a sandwich, battleships, and snakes and ladders. ☆ Planning and Researching: Students learn the importance of planning and gathering information before writing instructions. Perfect for: Year 3 and Year 4 teachers looking for a complete and engaging instruction writing unit. Additional Benefits: ☆ Differentiated Activities: Cater to a wide range of learners. ☆ Easy to Follow: Lesson plans and materials are well-organized and easy to use. ☆ Fun and Interactive: Activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable for students. ☆ Builds Essential Literacy Skills: Develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Fancy trying it out for free? Download lesson one here: Y3/4 INSTRUCTIONS Writing Lesson

Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. This unit includes: ☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations ☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions ☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment ☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story This unit covers the following skills and knowledge: ☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest. ☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest. ☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives. ☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree. ☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review. ☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit. Curriculum Alignment: This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.

Introduce an engaging approach to spelling with the Word Spider worksheet. Ideal for morning activities, topic introductions, or as a classroom display, this template is a versatile tool for exploring the nuances of the English language. Features: ★ Central Keyword Focus: Students write a chosen word in the center and explore its linguistic connections. ★ Educational Prompts: The surrounding boxes encourage students to analyse the word’s spelling, categorize its type, and consider its phonetics and etymology. ★ Interactive Learning: The worksheet prompts students to engage with the word through various exercises, enhancing their understanding and retention. Benefits: ★ Reusable Format: Designed to be laminated for continuous use, promoting sustainability in classroom resources. ★ Adaptable for Different Ages: While created for Key Stage 2, the worksheet is suitable for a broad age range. Advantages: ★ Spelling Reinforcement: Aids in memorizing essential spelling words, tailored to the curriculum requirements of each year group. ★ Language Exploration: Encourages a deeper understanding of word formation, usage, and history. Product Details: ★ Available as a PDF for easy printing. ★ Key Stage 2 Oriented: Developed with the Key Stage 2 curriculum as a focus, yet flexible for other educational levels. The Word Spider worksheet is a valuable addition to any English or literacy program, helping students to develop their spelling and etymology skills in an interactive manner.

An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl. Files included: ★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed ★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities ★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes) ★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission) ★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils) ★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing) ★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups) ★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers) These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress. Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher

These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 930 questions across 186 worksheets and their answers on a separate document. These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying. These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities. Tags: outstanding questions english literacy key stage 2 assessment

Are your class struggling to include the basics of punctuation? Are they forgetting to place capital letters at the start of sentences and proper nouns? Do they need a refresher week of sentence composition? This unit teaches children the basics of writing and composition and is a brilliant way to kick off the school year or remind children of the essentials of writing. Ideal to stretch Key Stage 2 pupils or boost Year 2 children, these 5 lessons have practice and independent exercises that will help them to build solid foundations for the rest of the year. Included is: ★ 5 lesson plans ★ 5 PowerPoints ★ Accompanying worksheets and resources L.O. To identify and correct errors in word order, duplications, or omissions in a sentence. L.O. To use capital letters to mark the start of a sentence and identify sentence breaks accurately. L.O. To understand the use of capital letters for proper nouns and at the start of sentences, and to correctly use punctuation marks like full stops. L.O. To use capital letters appropriately to mark proper nouns (dates, places, people). L.O. To recognise and punctuate different types of sentences (statements, commands, questions, exclamations). Tags: ks2 y3 y2 y4 year 3 y5 y6 basics punctuation grammar SPAG interview ofsted subject leader literacy

This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns. The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively. The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing. It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity. The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow. Tags: ofsted, standards, quality, subject leadership, assessment, back to school, start of year, outstanding, observation, effective teaching, my turn your turn, interview

These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 150 questions and their answers on a separate document. These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying. These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities.

Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel. These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard). This resource includes: x4 Lesson plans x4 PowerPoints Editable word mat Colours and Verbs word mat Hogwarts house worksheet House qualities word mat Spells worksheet Potion worksheet Learning objectives: Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house. Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell. Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe. Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description. Tags: year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks2 magic wizarding world Harry broom spells Philosopher’s Potter

A set of 9 posters to inspire children to ADDSPICE to their sentences! Each poster describes a technique children can use to uplevel sentences in writing and make their sentences interesting and varied. This includes openers, clauses and lots more. Want a lesson about ADDSPICE sentences? Check out our Year 5/6 Outstanding Interview Lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12093160

Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 3 Christmas Poetry Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. Children will create their own Christmas poems - starting with learning all about rhyming words and creating rhyming phrases to creating an acrostic poem to writing a free verse poem all about the five senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) at Christmas. Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary. Resources included: x3 lesson plans x3 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) Christmas Poem Template (for support) The Magic of Christmas poem x3 Acrostic poem templates (with and without lines) Christmas Acrostic poem example (for modelling) Christmas Senses Pictures Senses Inside and Outside at Christmas worksheet Lesson 1: L.O. I can use rhyming words to create a Christmas poem. Success Criteria: I can recognise rhyming words when saying them out loud. I can create a rhyming poem about Christmas I can create excitement through poetry. I can add other literary features (e.g. conjunctions, adjectives, similes). Lesson 2: L.O. I can use rhyming techniques to write an acrostic poem. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use neat presentation and handwriting. Lesson 3: L.O. I can use my five senses to describe Christmas. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use effective adjectives to describe the senses at Christmas time. y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive reciprocal reading activities english literacy writing creating poetry verse

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. This ActivInspire Flipchart contains 92 interactive games for all phonics phases. It is a fantastic way to fill your phonics lessons with fun games that all children will love. Check out the file previews for some examples. Phase 1: Playing with Word Picture Cards Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Picture Cards Phase 2: Four in a Row BGFOUL Picture Match BGFOUL Sound Match Caption and Picture Match Caterpillar Game CKMRDE Picture Match CKMRDE Sound Match Correct Words Treasure or Bin CVC Initial Letter Match CVC Loop Card Game Initial Sound and CVC Counter Games Initial Sound Loop Cards Noughts and Crosses SATPINMD New Four in a Row Picture Jigsaw Picture Phoneme Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Jigsaws Rhyming Sheets SATPIN Picture Match SATPIN Sound Match Snakes and Ladders SATPINMD Sound Buttons Sound Mats Whacky Races Words and Pictures Phase 3: Four in a Row At the River Story Ch Loop Card Game Ch th sh ee ai Bingo Ch th sh Matching Word and Pictures CVCC Loop Card Game Final Sound Loop Card Game Igh oo oa Bingo In a Wigwam Story In the Town Story In the Woods Story Initial Sound Match J qu v w x y z Picture Match Matching Rhymes Noughts and Crosses On the Farm Story Phoneme Frames Picture and Caption Match Picture Jigsaw Picture Match Pictures and Captions Rhyming Bingo Rhyming Jigsaws Rhyming Loop Card Game Rhyming Sheets Sentence Substitute Sorting Activity Sorting Captions ‘the’ Sound Buttons Sound Jigsaws Sound Match Sound Mats Spelling ‘the’ Words and Pictures Yes, No Game Phase 4: Board Picture Initial Blend Match I Spy Game Initial Cluster Loop Card Game Matching Sentences Pictures and Sentences Sentence Substitute Snake Counter Games Sound Button Cards Treasure Game Words and Pictures Yes, No Game Phase 5: 3 Right Answers Compound Words HFW Loop Card Games Looking Good Game Magic e Bingo Magic e Game Magic e Matching Game Picture and Phoneme Match Picture Jigsaws Picture Word Match Sentence Substitute Silly Sentences Snake Game Word Picture Match Yes, No Game Phase 6: Four in a Row Picture Jigsaw ks1 key stage 1 phonics lessons jolly phonics read write inc literacy reading spelling phase 1 phase 2 phase 3 phase 4 phase 5 phase 6

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free taster of our Roman Legends - Escape to Pompeii Writing unit. This lesson helps children to recognise, and use, prepositions in a sentence. Prepositions are important when constructing sentences. A preposition sits before a noun to show the noun’s relationship to another word in the sentence. This lesson has detailed planning, PowerPoint and all resources provided. This lesson is also differentiated three ways. Great to use as a one off lesson or as part of the full unit that you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609998 L.O: Use prepositional phrases. Success Criteria: I have identified a range of prepositions. I have used prepositions. I have used prepositional openers. Lower children will be supported with sentence scaffolds that they can place together to make a silly sentence. Higher children will also be challenged to use prepositions to create sentence openers.

**Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review.** A writing unit all about Roman Myths suitable for LKS2. 8 lessons provided with resources, PowerPoints and detailed planning for each lesson. Lessons: To be able to research information about the Roman gods. To be able to recognise and create a dilemma. To be able to create a story map. To be able to write a story from a story map. To be able to create a rags to riches performance. To be able to create details for my story. To be able to plan my story. To be able to write a quest story. KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation writing english reading Romans historical setting literature novel study ks2 roman myths writing ks2 roman myths lessons ks2 english unit

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This Christianity and the Bible RE unit is perfect to use across a half term and is a great way to delve into the stories of Christianity and understand the Bible. Children will learn all about the Bible through looking at four different stories and how they have influenced Christians today. These five lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with some flexibility for additional lessons or other school activities. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Created by an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Included is: 5 PowerPoints 5 lesson plans The Bible Fact File Information Sheet Mary Jones - a Synopsis The Story of Mary Jones Storyboard The Wedding at Cana Story The Sower and the Seed Story The Sower Worksheet The Miracles of Jesus Storyboard The Miracles of Jesus Storyboard Help Sheet Lessons: What do we know about the Bible? What is the Mary Jones story? The Wedding at Cana The Sower and the Seed Jesus the Healer KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic and look at the famous Roman myths and legends using the book Escape From Pompeii. If you want to give it a try, download lesson 1 for FREE here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-escape-to-pompeii-roman-legends-writing-lesson-prepositions-12686029 These ten lessons guide children through the basics of English writing a legend story and how to use prepositional phrases, adverbials and adverbial openers to describe. Fully differentiated resources and sheets to go with each lesson. Detailed planning is also provided. This resource contains over 30 documents! Lesson 1: Use prepositional phrases. Lesson 2: Identify and summarise main events of a story. Lesson 3: Infer character’s feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions. Lesson 4: Plan a character description Lesson 5: Write a character description Lesson 6: Use adverbial openers Lesson 7: To use adverbial openers to write a setting description Lesson 8: To use adverbial openers to plan a Roman legend story Lesson 9: To write my opener and build up for a Roman legend story Lesson 10: To write my problem and resolution for a Roman legend story Documents included: 10 lesson plans 10 PowerPoints (for each lesson) Lesson 1: MA Task, HA Task, Main Clauses sheet, Pictures, Prepositional Clauses sheet Lesson 2: Starter task, x2 storyboards (4 box and 6 box) Lesson 3: HA task, Pictures, Romulus and Remus story, Romulus and Remus summary Lesson 4: Starter task, character plan Lesson 5: LA/MA starter activity, HA starter activity, Lesson 6: LA and EAL Task, MA Task Lesson 7: Roman setting pictures Lesson 8: Story plan Prepositions word mat Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2 Romulus Remus god goddess Jupiter Bee lower ability middle ability higher ability high low medium chilli challenge reading literacy