SPaG / GPaS Lesson Starters Mystery Name These downloads are SPaG starters. There are 15 grammar starters. Each with a theme e.g. nouns, adjectives, verbs, pronouns, synonyms and antonyms . Each activity reveals one letter of the bear’s name. By the end of the week, the bear’s name is revealed. Answers for each day and the end of the week are included. Could be done as a whole class activity, or the slides could be printed so that pupils can complete individually or in pairs.

Fronted Adverbials Quiz This download is a fronted adverbials quiz. This 30 question quiz is the perfect way to consolidate your students’ understanding of fronted adverbials. The multiple choice questions, all focused on fronted adverbials, are interactive; there are also buttons to move back to a question if an answer is incorrect, or forward to the next question for correct answers. Included: 1 x fronted adverbials quiz PowerPoint

Determine the Theme of a Poem This download is a determine the theme of a poem set of two poems with accompanying task cards. The two poems each have four task cards with accompanying answer cards related to determining the themes. Included in this resource: 2 poems 8 task cards 6 answer cards (2 activities do not need answer cards)

Y6 SATs SPAG Revision Quiz This download is a Year 6 SPaG SATs revision SPaGbot Quiz. Help your Year 6 class revise for their SPaG SATs paper with a fun, interactive quiz! On the menu page, pupils can choose to answer a SPaGbot question (SPaG revision focused), a Funbot question (a fun, pop-culture or sports question) or a lucky dip question (mix of SPaG and fun questions). There are: 15 SPaGbot questions 15 Funbot questions 10 lucky dip questons

SATS Reading Year 6 3 Mark Question Lesson This download is a 3 mark question Year 6 SATS practice PowerPoint. It has been designed to be used by Year 6 teachers to help prepare for the reading SATS test by giving the pupils the opportunity to practise answering three mark questions. There are three sample texts in this 28-slide resource. For each text, there is a walk-through, step-by-step guide to answering a three mark question. There is then a new question for pupils to try independently. The answer is then given for the teacher to reveal so that pupils can check against this. Covered in this resource is: *Finding two completely separate points *Finding the supporting evidence *Structuring your answer *Explaining your answer

This no-prep vocabulary reading comprehension activity teaches students about: Figurative language - similes and metaphors / personification / hyperbole Connotative vocabulary There are six poems, which are spring and summer themed, and then six task cards, each with their own accompanying answer card. NO PREPARATION REQUIRED The texts and task cards require no preparation and could be printed out or completed on PowerPoint). The answer slides give students the opportunity to self-check or aid the teacher in their marking. ENGAGING ACTIVITIES The six task cards are completed in a number of different ways. There are questions to answer, tables to complete and ordering activities. Each task card has its own answer card too. Teachers can use these for marking work, or students can use if the task has been set as distance learning. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 6 poems - spring and summer themed 6 task cards 6 answer cards 20 pages total

This poetry reading comprehension supports students in distinguishing their own point of view from the author (or in this case, the poet). There are six poems in which the poet expresses their point of view on a particular topic. the accompanying six task cards then ask students to consider how their own point of view compares. NO PREPARATION REQUIRED The poems and task cards require no preparation and can be printed or completed digitally (on slides). The tasks are open-ended, meaning there is no right or wrong answer. There is therefore no need for an answer key. A RANGE OF POEMS The six poems cover a variety of contentious topics such as: -Not wanting a pet -Only having a small number of friends -Digital books are a bad idea -We must stop throwing away so much waste -Being bored indicates a lack of imagination The poems are written in such a way to encourage students to decide whether they agree or disagree. ENGAGING ACTIVITIES The six task cards are completed in a number of different ways. There are questions to answer, tables to complete and longer, open-ended tasks. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Six poems Six task cards Twelve slides total

This no-prep figurative and connotative language reading comprehension activity teaches students about: Figurative language - similes and metaphors / personification / hyperbole Connotative vocabulary There are six nonfiction texts, which are endangered animal themed, and then six task cards, each with their own accompanying answer card. NO PREPARATION REQUIRED The texts and task cards require no preparation and could be printed out or completed on PowerPoint. The answer slides give students the opportunity to self-check or aid the teacher in their marking. ENGAGING ACTIVITIES The six task cards are completed in a number of different ways. There are questions to answer, tables to complete and ordering activities. Each task card has its own answer card too. Teachers can use these for marking work, or students can use if the task has been set as distance learning. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 6 nonfiction texts - endangered animals theme 6 task cards 6 answer cards 20 pages total

This set of task cards and poems have an end of the school year theme. They focus on the reading strategy of inference. There are five engaging poems, each one with an accompanying task card and answer key. ENGAGING POEMS The poems have been written to engage students. They are all focused around the end of the school year. Because there are five poems included, there is plenty of scope for teachers writing their own additional questions or creating extra activities. A RANGE OF TASKS The five task cards all focus on the skill of inference. They encourage students to use the sentence stem, ‘I know this because in the text it says’ in order to give evidence for their answers. Each task card either has an answer key or suggested answer depending on the task given. WHAT’S INCLUDED? -5 poems - end of school year theme -5 task cards -5 answer cards -15 pages total

This no-prep exploring a plotline reading comprehension activity teaches students about: Themes of texts Change in a character through a text How emotions change through a story There is a two-page story and then six task cards, each with their own - accompanying answer card. NO PREPARATION REQUIRED The text and task cards require no preparation and could be printed out or completed on PowerPoint. The answer slides give students the opportunity to self-check or aid the teacher in their marking. ENGAGING ACTIVITIES The six task cards are completed in a number of different ways. There are two longer answer cards (pupils must write a paragraph to answer) and shorter activities, which have been designed to suit different students’ learning styles. Each task card has its own answer card too. Teachers can use these for marking work, or students can use if the task has been set as distance learning. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Story (two pages long) 6 task cards 6 answer cards 8 pages total (some pages contain two task cards)

Mayan Gods Poems Comprehension This Mayan gods poems comprehension reading and history activity includes four poems about Ancient Mayan gods and goddesses. Each one then has a set of questions for pupils to revise their knowledge of each deity. This also gives pupils the chance to practise their reading comprehension skills. The deities covered are: Itzamna, Chaac, Ix Chel and Kinich Ahau. The cross-curricular nature of this activity means that children will be able to practise both their history skills (learning about Ancient Mayan gods) and reading comprehension skills at the same time. The comprehension questions include retrieval and inference questions and also author’s intent and vocabulary ones. There are a mix of circle the answer, one word, one sentence and longer answers. Some questions require evidence from the text. All answers are included (sample answers where more than one answer would be acceptable). What’s included? 4 poems about Ancient Mayan gods and goddesses 4 sets of questions (one about each god or goddess). Five questions per god / goddess 4 sets of answers

Roman Deities Poems Comprehension This Roman deities poems comprehension reading and history activity includes four poems about Roman gods and goddesses. Each one then has a set of questions for pupils to revise their knowledge of each deity. This also gives pupils the chance to practise their reading comprehension skills. Deities covered in the poems are: Jupiter, Juno, Neptune and Minerva. The cross-curricular nature of this activity means that children will be able to practise both their history skills (learning about Roman gods) and reading comprehension skills at the same time. The comprehension questions include retrieval and inference questions and also author’s intent and vocabulary ones. There are a mix of circle the answer, one word, one sentence and longer answers. Some questions require evidence from the text. All answers are included (sample answers where more than one answer would be acceptable). What’s included? 4 poems about Ancient Egyptian deities: Jupiter, Juno, Neptune and Minerva 4 sets of questions (one about each god or goddess). Five questions per god / goddess 4 sets of answers If you’ve enjoyed this resource, why not try out our other deity poem comprehensions? We have these ones available: Ancient Greek Deities Comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12723663 Ancient Egyptian Deities Comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12721772 Ancient Mayan Deities Comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12718622

Y6 SATs Reading Revision Common Errors Retrieval Do you find your Year 6 pupils continuously make the same errors in SATs practice papers? Then this is the lesson for you! The session covers three common errors when answering retrieval questions: red herrings, misquotes and avoiding answering altogether. They are given steps for avoiding these errors, practice questions and the opportunity to write their own questions to catch out a partner. Altogether there are six short texts included in the resource. The structure of the activity is: How to avoid red herrings Short text and questions to practise avoiding red herrings Answers New text for pupils to use to write their own questions for a partner (can they catch them out using red herrings?). Answers - sample questions How to avoid misquotes Short text and questions to practise avoiding misquotes Answers New text for pupils to use to write their own questions for a partner (can they catch their partner out?). Answers - sample questions How to avoid avoidance Short text and questions to practise avoiding avoidance Answers New text for pupils to use to write their own questions for a partner (will their partner avoid the questions?). Answers - sample questions Recap - plenary Answers to plenary questions What’s included? A 22 slide PowerPoint

Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Tasks - Diary Entry These reading comprehension diary entry tasks bring a little something different to your reading comprehension lessons. There are three diary entry texts from three members of a class: two classmates and their teacher. Each entry then has a series of comprehension questions (and answers) about the text. Your students will enjoy reading the three diary entries, all based on the first day back after the summer holidays. Each one gives a slightly different perspective of the day. There are ten questions based on each one, with a mix of multiple choice, shorter answers and longer responses required. There is also a bonus set of comprehension questions based on comparisons between all three entries, as a whole. This gives students the chance to evaluate all three texts. What’s included? Three diary entries Three sets of comprehension questions Bonus set of questions based on all three texts

Y6 SATS Reading Poetry Practice This download is a Year 6 SATS poetry sample questions resource. There are two sample poems, each with 10 questions. The SATS style questions range from 1-3 marks, and I have provided answer sheets for each text. Included in this resource is an editable version and non-editable PDF. The types of questions covered in this resource include: Retrieval Inference Author’s intent Vocabulary (which word is closest in meaning…?) Find and copy 3 mark questions (use evidence to support answers)* Included: 2 poems (editable) 20 editable questions (10 for each poem) Answers for all questions

These are fall reading comprehension passages for 5th grade that include a range of non fiction autumn texts for Key Stage 2, whilst also giving you a selection of autumn reading comprehension activities. Each autumn text has a non fiction text, followed by five varied comprehension questions, focusing on quoting from the text, identifying main ideas and themes and vocabulary (as well as retrieval and inference). There are then three KS2 autumn themed reading activities, which can be used with any of the passages. Passages are: My Favorite Autumn Weather (A poem) Why do Autumn Leaves Change Color? Preparing for Hibernation My Harvest Diary How to Make a Leaf Rubbing Collage What’s included? 5 non fiction Autumn themed passages - one poem, one set of instructions, one explanatory text, one informational text and a day in the life diary 20 KS2 focused questions - include questions on main idea and key details, quoting accurately from the text and vocabulary questions 3 reading comprehension activities - these can be used with any of the passages. There’s a comparison worksheet, a vocabulary worksheets and a main idea and key details worksheet Your Key Stage 2 pupils will enjoy the variety of passages and tasks. There is lots to keep them busy, as they work through the questions and activities. The passages and activities could be printed out and given to children as a pack. This would make it perfect for a supply teacher day. There’s not much to prepare… All you need to do is print the sheets out and hand to children! The three activity sheets are designed to delve deeper into some of the key areas of reading comprehension: The comparing worksheet requires children to find similarities and differences between passages The vocabulary worksheet requires children to find synonyms for particular pieces of vocabulary within the passage The main idea and key details sheet requires children to find two main points and key details for the passage of their choice

These are Halloween themed reading comprehension passages for KS2 that include a range of non-fiction winter texts for Key Stage 2, whilst also giving you a selection of Halloween reading comprehension activities. Each Halloween reading passage has a non-fiction reading text, followed by five varied comprehension questions. There are then three Halloween themed reading activities, which can be used with any of the passages. They are perfect for Key Stage 2 classes. Passages are: Why are cats associated with Halloween? How to make your own witch’s hat I’m a Halloween cauldron A short history of trick-or-treating How can I have a more eco-friendly Halloween? What’s included? nonfiction Halloween-themed text - one poem, one set of instructions, two explanation texts and an information text 20 comprehension questions - include questions on main idea and key details, quoting accurately from the text and vocabulary questions 3 reading comprehension activities - these can be used with any of the passages. There’s a comparison worksheet, a vocabulary worksheets and a main idea and key details worksheet Your class will enjoy the variety of passages and tasks. There is plenty to keep them busy, as they work through the questions and activities. The passages and activities could be printed out and given to students as a pack. This would make it perfect for a supply teacher day. There’s not much to prepare… All you need to do is print the sheets out and hand to the children! The three activity sheets are designed to delve deeper into key reading skills: The comparing worksheet requires children to find similarities and differences between passages The vocabulary worksheet requires children to find synonyms for particular pieces of vocabulary within the passage The main idea and key details sheet requires children to consider the overarching theme of the passage and the supporting key details

These are Key Stage 2 Winter Reading Comprehension Worksheets that include a range of non-fiction winter texts for KS2, whilst also giving you a selection of winter reading comprehension activities. Each winter reading passage has a nonfiction reading text, followed by four comprehension questions, covering a range of reading strategies. There are then three reading activities, which can be used with any of the passages. Passages are: It’s a Snow Day! (A poem) Animal Adaptations: How They Win at Winter How Does Winter Clothing Keep Us Cosy? How to Make Your Own Paper Snowflake A Day in the Life of a Snow Plough Driver What’s included? 5 non-fiction winter themed passages - one poem, one set of instructions, two explanatory texts and a day in the life diary 20 reading comprehension questions - include questions on main idea and key details, quoting accurately from the text and vocabulary questions 3 reading comprehension activities - these can be used with any of the passages. There’s a comparison worksheet, a vocabulary worksheets and a main idea and key details worksheet Your class will enjoy the variety of passages and tasks. There is plenty to keep them busy, as they work through the questions and activities. The passages and activities could be printed out and given to pupils as a pack. This would make it perfect for a sub teacher day. There’s not much to prepare… All you need to do is print the sheets out and hand to students! The three activity sheets are designed to delve deeper into some of the standards: The comparing worksheet requires pupils to find similarities and differences between passages The vocabulary worksheet requires children to find synonyms for particular pieces of vocabulary within the passage The main idea and key details sheet requires students to consider the overarching theme of the passage and the supporting key details

Are you looking for Christmas around the world reading comprehension passages and questions? There are five Christmas around the world texts and Christmas around the world comprehension questions for each passage. There are over 75 comprehension questions in total. The four Christmas around the world texts focus on: Christmas in Spain Christmas in Britain Christmas in Australia Christmas in Mexico Christmas in Germany Each one is followed by either 15 or 16 questions about the passage for students to answer. There are then comprehensive answers for each question. The questions focus on vocabulary, retrieval from the text, making inferences or finding evidence. Each text has a passage about how Christmas is celebrated in that country, followed by a postcard, written in the first person, telling a friend about their celebrations. The comprehension questions focus on both of these texts. Following this activity, you may choose to compare and contrast the passages or have students research how Christmas is celebrated in another country of their choice. There are no materials, other than paper and pencil, required for these challenges, so they are easy for you, the busy teacher, at this time of year. Copyright © George and Smudge (I also make products under the name Ellie’s Tales for Learning) You may use this resource for your own classroom only.

Looking for Christmas short stories? Or are you looking for Christmas reading comprehension activities for Year 5 or Year 6? Or even a Christmas mystery picture activity? This set of Christmas reading task cards feature short stories, reading comprehension activities and a Christmas-themed mystery picture. What’s included? Child instructions - allows the pack of task cards and mystery picture activity to be handed out for independent pupil work Teacher instructions for ease of use 8 Christmas short stories, each with an associated reading comprehension activity Answers for task cards for student or pupil use Mystery picture table Mystery picture grid template (there is a Christmas-related joke and the mystery picture gives a clue as to the punchline of the joke) Mystery picture answer so that the teacher knows what the children’s pictures should look like The short stories each have a question or task attached to them. These focus on elements such as vocabulary (define the word), determining the themes of a passage, quoting accurately from the text to give evidence to support an answer and answering inference and retrieval questions. The Christmas mystery picture activity can be completed by the class as they complete the task cards. This acts as an incentive for them to get the task cards completed and also adds an element of festive fun! There is a challenge here too, as they must try to work out the punchline of the festive joke, based on the mystery picture. Can they work out what it is? There isn’t much to do! Your students will have Christmas fun, whilst still practicing their reading comprehension skills. This activity would be perfect for an emergency Christmas supply task as everything’s ready to go. Please note that this resource is not editable, due to the need to protect the clip art and font designers’ work. Also check out: Christmas Challenge Slides Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Key Stage 2 Christmas Comprehension Worksheets Copyright © George and Smudge (I also make products under the name Ellie’s Tales for Learning) You may use this resource for your own classroom only.