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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.
Colours EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Colours EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Colours’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, six worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Colours’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Feelings EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Feelings EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Feelings’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Feelings’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
At the Farm EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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At the Farm EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘At the Farm’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘At the Farm’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
In the Jungle EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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In the Jungle EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘In the Jungle’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘In the Jungle’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Greetings and Goodbyes EAL Activity Pack
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Greetings and Goodbyes EAL Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Greetings and Goodbyes’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Greetings and Goodbyes’ . These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Things we do at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Things we do at School EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Things we do at School’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Things we do at School’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
Fruit EAL Newcomer Activity Pack
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Fruit EAL Newcomer Activity Pack

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This EAL / ESL new starter ‘Fruit’ activity pack is suitable for EAL / ESL beginners in the early stages of learning English. It contains a PPT book, three worksheets, a set of word and picture flashcards and a vocabulary word mat linked to the topic ‘Fruit’. These easy-to-use resources are great for intervention work either 1:1 or with a small group. Also included is an activity guide containing suggestions and ideas for how to use the resources.
What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities
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What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities

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A complete poetry lesson based on a classic poem about colours: ‘What is Pink’ by Christina Rossetti. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for four follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry with KS1 and lower key stage 2. Also great for helping students identify and discuss different colours. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 1 to 4. The 17 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.
KS1 Story Writing Kit
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KS1 Story Writing Kit

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Resources to support fiction writing in KS1. Includes three story maps / planning sheets, a vocabulary card and a self / peer assessment checklist. The story maps / planning sheets can be used prior to writing a fiction story. They are suitable for both creating a story map based on a model text, or planning a story. The fiction vocabulary card can be used to support students during writing. It contains a selection of vocabulary lists enabling students to be more ambitious in their word choice when writing. Word lists are linked to areas such as characters, settings, feelings etc. The self / peer assessment checklist is useful at the editing stage. It can be used to help students easily identify areas where improvement is needed. The fiction vocabulary card can also help to support students in the editing process. All resources are fully editable allowing teachers to adapt them to meet the needs of their class.
The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson: PPT, poem and worksheets
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The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson: PPT, poem and worksheets

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A complete lesson based on the poem ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson with PPT presentation, comprehension worksheets and follow up activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as part of a topic on predators or birds of prey. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing viewpoint.
Lifecycle Poems for KS1: PPTs, Worksheets and Activities
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Lifecycle Poems for KS1: PPTs, Worksheets and Activities

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Two complete poetry lessons for KS1 based on classic poems written by the poet Christina Rossetti. The poems are ‘Brown and Furry’ about the lifecycle of caterpillar and ‘White Hen Sitting’ about the lifecycle of a chicken. Includes PPT presentations, comprehension tasks and guidance for differentiated writing activities . Also includes guidance for performing the poems. Ideal for teachers exploring classic poetry, lifecycles, performance poetry and explanation texts. Useful for reading sessions, English lessons or science work linked to lifecycles. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a longer unit of work. The PPT provided for each lesson contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • A glossary to explain tricky words • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Guidance on how to perform the poem • A differentiated writing task to support students in writing an explanation text • Video links to help deepen understanding of the topic. Each lesson is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets. These poems and resources are also available as part of a larger collection of poems in the following pack: Animal Poems for KS1
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT:  Adverbs and Adverbials
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Adverbs and Adverbials

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to adverbs and adverbials. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 20 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to adverbs and adverbials is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 Revision PPT: Clauses and Subordinate Clauses
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Year 6 Revision PPT: Clauses and Subordinate Clauses

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to clauses and subordinate clauses. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 20 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to clauses and subordinate clauses is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Commas
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Commas

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper often features questions linked to commas. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 10 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to apostrophes is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Demarcating Sentences
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Demarcating Sentences

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to demarcating sentences. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 11-slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to demarcating sentences is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision: Expanded noun phrases
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Year 6 SPAG Revision: Expanded noun phrases

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper often features questions linked to expanded noun phrases. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 10 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to expanded noun phrases is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision: Inverted Commas
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Year 6 SPAG Revision: Inverted Commas

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to inverted commas. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 20 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to inverted commas is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Determiners
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Determiners

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to determiners. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 16 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to determiners is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Parenthesis
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Parenthesis

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to parenthesis. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 11 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to parenthesis is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Past and Present Tense including the Progressive
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Past and Present Tense including the Progressive

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to past and present tense including the progressive form. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 20 slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to the objective is included with an accompanying answer sheet.