A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
Learners cut out the foods and stick them on the plate template ensuring they match the correct food groups. Introduction PowerPoint also included to engage learners.
Extension tasks - Look at the table of foods and decide/ research which quantities and types make up part of your 5-a-day (Fruit & Vegetables). All worksheets included.
Tried and tested classroom resource.Please note - images are clip art
This first PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the history, life and times of the 1960's.
The second is a 'Guess Who' activity which encourages further research.
There a focus on the Beatles in the first section of the slides.
Also included is a follow up KWL grid and a comprehension / research task for the more able reader.
These resources were used with upper KS2.
Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ]
A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included.
The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts
LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague.
LO: To use research skills to check historical facts
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker.
*Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary
*Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle.
*Reading and word Bingo activity
*Developing an effective description pf Dracula.
*SPaG Proof reading activity
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’.
*KWL grid (Afl)
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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Festive maths word problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Three ability levels included. BS (Easy) AA (Medium) MAT (Harder)
Premium bundle: Ten National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include Inventors, Romans, Philippe Petit Newspaper report (The Walk), British birds, a biography of children's author David Walliams, a non-fiction text about Tudor punishments and an extract from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells. Also recently added is a diary extract from Bram Stokers 'Dracula'!
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Useful visual resource for identifying common plants and animals located in Rock Pool habitats at British Beaches.
There is an activity sheet to see what the children already know about rock pools or this can be used as a basic assessment activity.
Also included is a collection table for a field trip to the beach with follow up scientific reflection questions .
LO: To show understanding of the main ideas and significant details in texts
Cloze procedure activity which allows learners to show their understanding of the scientific principles of aerodynamics including drag, thrust, weight and lift.
3 Levels of differentiation.
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of different characters in a science fiction story.
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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
Learners use the pictures to stimulate some ideas for exciting plots, problems and solutions within a science fiction story. The suggested final task in this lesson is a matching activity based on the graphic Novel, 'The War Of The Worlds' originally by H.G Wells.
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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the vocabulary square to stimulate powerful words and phrases for use in a science fiction story.
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A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity using pictures to stimulate the writing of a short story. (Max 100 words.)
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Pupils measure the shapes (1960’s objects) on the worksheets and calculate the perimeter in decimals. The images are popular 1960’s icons and memorabilia.
BS (Lower) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest cm
AA (Middle) - Measure the squares and rectangles to the nearest decimal in cm
MAT (Higher) - Measure the squares, rectangles and circles* to the nearest decimal in cm
*A small piece of string is needed to measure the perimeter of the circle.
Pupils correctly add up all the sides to find the perimeter. A simple video link to allow pupils to recap on the method required to work out the perimeter of polygons has also been included.
LO: To measure the perimeter of shapes
After looking at existing examples of Theme Park Leaflets, (not included) learners design and create their own leaflet using this template. These sheets are designed to be attached inside an exercise book and used in a display.
Also included are examples of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a list of useful persuasive phrases to ‘up-level’ the outcome of your learners work.
Also included is a short video clip advertsing a theme park and a sample set of success criteria (WMG - What makes good)
Fictional report of an air raid on a Welsh coastal town in 1941 by the German Luftwaffe.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own fictional report using the newspaper template.
This resource pack includes 3 levels of differentiated worksheets and a YouTube video which features authentic sounds to set the scene!
LO: To write appropriately for a purpose and the reader – Newspaper report
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World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Seven cross curricular activities)
Pupils use the decimals to round to the nearest measurement.
Designed to promote maths across the curriculum in KS2.
3 differentiated sheets (with pictures) for different groups of learners
BS - Lower
AA - Middle
MAT - Harder
Tables for collection of ride data.
Also Included is some existing data about Oakwood Theme Park.
These worksheets are useful to display results of research or record details when visiting an actual theme park .e.g. Height, speed, length, duration, scientific forces
3 Levels of differentiation
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Ten high quality stimulating and creative English/ICT/Topic activities to assist the teaching of World War two across the curriculum. Activities include exciting play scripts, newspaper and news reader report reading/writing, proof reading evacuee diaries, Spreadsheets to show the number of children evacuated, rationing problem solving activity, a discussion of Aerial Photographs from WW2 and a useful KWL grid.
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