A selection of activities suitable for using as part of guided reading or a reading journal. Appropriate for KS2 or could be adapted for KS1. Activities for before, during and after reading as well a non-fiction texts.

This is a poetry lesson aimed at Year5/6 focusing on identifying and using figurative language in poetry (similes, alliteration and personification). The lesson begins by getting children to recognise examples of figurative language using Silver by Walter de la Mare. They then go on to write their own poetry using some figurative language. The lesson plan encourages children to respond to thought provoking questions as well as applying their knowledge in their own work. Download includes: Powerpoint to support explanations of figurative language techniques, challenging questions for HA learners, cloze fill the gap exercise for LA children, differentiated success criteria and a detailed lesson plan. This lesson has been rated as outstanding.

A powerpoint for introducing or recapping different word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs). The powerpoint includes opportunities for children to demonstrate and consolidate their knowledge through interactive activities.

A powerpoint presentation introducing haiku poems to Year 3 children. The powerpoint explains what a haiku must include, gives an example and a clear photograph at the end to inspire the children to write. Included in this download is a haiku success criteria to encourage children to check their work as they go and use self assessment.

A powerpoint that could be used to introduce or recap simple punctuation (capital letters, full stops, exclamation marks and question marks). The powerpoint includes opportunities for children to demonstrate and expand their knowledge through interactive activities.