A set of printable worksheets to practice making sentences using three letter phonic words. Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading, writing and spelling, with this exciting structured scheme. 9 pages

This resource includes: Imagine You Are A Scarecrow. Write Your Story. In this pack, the child is asked to empathise with a character (in other words to imagine they are in the characters shoes). The child should read the scarecrows account of his life, answer the sentence prompts and then, write their own version of the story. Imagine You Are An Old Car. Write Your Story. The child is asked to pretend they are an object, like an old car and to write a story, from the point of view of the car. The child should read the story and the sentence prompts given and then to write their own version. They should remember to use a new paragraph for change of time, place or situation. This series of work packs provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Featuring a lively, ‘magazine style’ format to appeal to children of all abilities, these packs are particularly recommended as preparation for creative writing tasks at 11+ or S.A.T.S. The writer herself often dips into the lively collection of imaginative stories and non fiction articles, to teach her students in tutorials. The packs feature detailed prompts on how to plan and write stories and letters, as well as help with non fiction tasks - writing diaries, reports and persuasive leaflets. There is also plenty of practice in writing techniques - variation of sentences, connectives and grammar and punctuation tips. 19 pages

Persuasive Writing work packs are essential for all students, of 9-14 years, wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Persuasive Writing work packs teach children how to write from different points of view and how opinions can be used to make articles biased. This series of work packs will enable the student to write convincingly in letters, leaflets, brochures and newspaper articles for example. The packs include a lively collection of writings, poems and a play to inspire the pupils. These are designed as starting points, ideal for the student who finds it difficult to think up ideas for writing, challenging them to recreate their own persuasive pieces. In addition to this, the packs teach organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades. The work packs are ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. They may be purchased in any order. There are a number of titles to choose from. By working through the packs, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. 17 pages

Information Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Information Writing work packs concentrate specifically on information writing, providing everything needed to stimulate a child to write. The child is taught to recognise the difference between facts and opinions. Each pack in this series concentrates on a different aspect of information writing including: writing to advise, writing to inform, writing to explain, writing to analyse, review and comment, giving examples. The child is taught how a newspaper article is structured, how to write formal and informal letters, diaries, police reports, e-mails, biographies, autobiographies, interviews, book reviews and many more. The work packs contain starting point for writing, helping the child to form ideas, enabling him or her to structure their work and organise it into paragraphs. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the student to be successful and gain good grades. The packs are a very useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. The specimen lesson plans and examples contained within each work pack will give the student ideas to build on and provide practice to develop their writing skills. Each work pack provides children with ideas for writing, especially reluctant writers who require starting points to write. Each work pack provides a safe topic that children will be comfortable with. 19 pages

Maundy Thursday Easter Writing Pack Jesus prays in the Garden Of Gethsemane Includes a number of themed activities including: A reading comprehension based on the bible passage Creative writing activities A craft A drawing activity With our bible work packs, kids will practise their comprehension skills and look deeper into their favourite Bible Stories. 26 pages

Read the story ‘The Fun Fair’ to revise the phonic sounds igh, ea, ear Read the story and then answer the reading comprehension questions. Younger children might wish to work alongside an adult and answer the comprehension questions orally. This resource is part of our ‘Learn To Read With Phonics’ reading scheme.

Information Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Information Writing work packs concentrate specifically on information writing, providing everything needed to stimulate a child to write. The child is taught to recognise the difference between facts and opinions. Each pack in this series concentrates on a different aspect of information writing including: writing to advise, writing to inform, writing to explain, writing to analyse, review and comment, giving examples. The child is taught how a newspaper article is structured, how to write formal and informal letters, diaries, police reports, e-mails, biographies, autobiographies, interviews, book reviews and many more. The work packs contain starting point for writing, helping the child to form ideas, enabling him or her to structure their work and organise it into paragraphs. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the student to be successful and gain good grades. The packs are a very useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. The specimen lesson plans and examples contained within each work pack will give the student ideas to build on and provide practice to develop their writing skills. Each work pack provides children with ideas for writing, especially reluctant writers who require starting points to write. Each work pack provides a safe topic that children will be comfortable with. 19 pages

Information Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Information Writing work packs concentrate specifically on information writing, providing everything needed to stimulate a child to write. The child is taught to recognise the difference between facts and opinions. Each pack in this series concentrates on a different aspect of information writing including: writing to advise, writing to inform, writing to explain, writing to analyse, review and comment, giving examples. The child is taught how a newspaper article is structured, how to write formal and informal letters, diaries, police reports, e-mails, biographies, autobiographies, interviews, book reviews and many more. The work packs contain starting point for writing, helping the child to form ideas, enabling him or her to structure their work and organise it into paragraphs. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the student to be successful and gain good grades. The packs are a very useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. The specimen lesson plans and examples contained within each work pack will give the student ideas to build on and provide practice to develop their writing skills. Each work pack provides children with ideas for writing, especially reluctant writers who require starting points to write. Each work pack provides a safe topic that children will be comfortable with. 19 pages

Lots Of Ideas For Story Writing Useful pages that are recommended by the writer. They give the child different characters, plus vocabulary on how the characters may react or feel. The pack includes a list of different plots and ideas to build up suspense or reach crisis point and ideas how to resolve the plot. The child should choose one or two of the suggestions and write a story. This series of work packs provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Featuring a lively, ‘magazine style’ format to appeal to children of all abilities, these packs are particularly recommended as preparation for creative writing tasks at 11+ or S.A.T.S. The writer herself often dips into the lively collection of imaginative stories and non fiction articles, to teach her students in tutorials. The packs feature detailed prompts on how to plan and write stories and letters, as well as help with non fiction tasks - writing diaries, reports and persuasive leaflets. There is also plenty of practice in writing techniques - variation of sentences, connectives and grammar and punctuation tips. 15 pages

25 pages in length Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades.

Learn about the gunpowder plot of 1605 and answer the comprehension questions. This is a very comprehensive and informative resource. Students will learn about James 1st and look at why England was so divided at this time. They will look at the main characters involved in the plot, what these men planned, how they attempted to carry it out and at how their attempts to blow up the Houses Of Parliament were thwarted. They will consider what would have happened if the plot had succeeded and the legacy of the plot. They will read extracts and summaries from Father John Gerard’s account of the plot and answer the comprehension questions. Answers provided. Also available as Google classroom resource. 35 pages

Good Friday Easter Writing Pack Jesus’ Trial And Crucifixion This pack will allow your kids to look deeper into the accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, while practising their comprehension skills. Includes a number of themed activities including: A reading comprehension based on the bible passage Creative writing activities A craft A drawing activity With our bible work packs, kids will practise their comprehension skills and look deeper into their favourite Bible Stories. 26 pages

This pack will allow your children to look deeper into the account of Saul’s Conversion, while practising their comprehension skills. Ideal Sunday School resource. Includes a number of themed activities including: A reading comprehension based on the bible passage Creative writing activities A craft A drawing activity With our bible work packs, kids will practise their comprehension skills and look deeper into their favourite Bible Stories and Passages. 32 pages

21 pages in length Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades.

Write About My Weekend (7-11 years) Read the radio script, featuring DJ George and co presenter Christabelle. Read the paragraphs sent in by the listeners, saying what they will be doing this weekend. Now write your own paragraph to send in to the radio show. This series provides prompts to get the child to write. It provides starting points to encourage children of all abilities to write - even the most reluctant writers. With this series they will be inspired to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. 17 pages

Write About My Interests (7-11 years) Answer the questions to write about the things that interest you or are very special. Try to explain why you feel this way. This series provides prompts to get the child to write. It provides starting points to encourage children of all abilities to write - even the most reluctant writers. With this series they will be inspired to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. 19 pages

This resource shows children how to structure and develop a story. First, the child reads the story ’Why I should have stayed in bed‘. Then, they are shown an outline of how the story was planned – the characters, setting and plot. Secondly, they are shown the content of each paragraph: the beginning paragraph (setting the scene), the middle paragraph (recounting a series of events that build up suspense) and the ending (the way the story is resolved). The child should use what they have learnt, to write the same story. A series of unfinished sentences are provided to help them. This series provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Written in a lively magazine style format, each pack provides a step by step guide to teach children how to plan and write an animal themed story. The packs also provide starting points to write e-mails, letters, play scripts, diaries, reports and other non fiction texts. The child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. This series is recommended for use with children between the ages of 7-11 and provides writing practice for those children preparing to take 11+ examinations or S.A.T.s. The packs will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language. 13 pages

This resource sets out how to write a well-balanced argument or discursive essay, on the topic of… ‘Is Veganism A Good Life Style Choice?’ This resource enables the pupil to examine the points for and against veganism, read a model essay and then to write their own discursive essay on this title. The student should structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. The student will learn vital essay writing skills that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum. There are a number of titles to choose from in this discursive essay writing series. Click the link below, to view a comprehensive resource, which teaches exactly how to write a discursive essay: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/preparing-to-write-a-balanced-argument-9-14-years-11380280 By working through these resources, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks.

Read the story ‘The Sand Castle’ to revise tion, ture, silent letters. Read the story and then answer the reading comprehension questions. Younger children might wish to work alongside an adult and answer the comprehension questions orally. This resource is part of our ‘Learn To Read With Phonics’ reading scheme.

Creative Story Writing work packs cut down preparation time when planning creative writing tasks. Easy to follow, each pack includes an example of how you can build on a title, to first plan a story for 9-12 year olds and then write it. How To Use Your Work Pack: Make sure the child/children know that stories must be planned Read the model story in the pack Ask the child/children to write down the names of the characters in the story Ask the child/children to write down where the setting takes place Ask the child/children to write down what the plot is Identify the most exciting part of the story (the climax of the story or suspense) Ask the child/children to plan a similar story - with a beginning, a middle and an end Ask the child/children to rewrite their own version of the story Ask the child/children to read their version of the story aloud Creative Story Writing work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. The work packs will guide students through the story writing process, as if they had a tutor by their side. Each pack is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Each pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by children and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. Each pack contains vital hints and tips on gaining those top grades. 15 pages