Help improve writing by expanding pupil’s knowledge of a range of linking words. 1 - cut out activity to organise by function 2 - cut out a selection of linking words to insert into a text 3 - organised list of linking words with gap fill activity

A quick colourful visual guide of the core tenses in English. Intended to be used alongside instruction on the meaning and function of tenses, but useful as an overview and sort of checklist for pupils. 2 versions are included - one full A4 size, the other has 2 images on 1 sheet to be cut as smaller handouts.

These activities are intended to lead into a larger project on giving a presentation. The idea is that pupils will choose a controversial issue to then use their presentation skills to prepare a talk for the class. Start with the starter picture projected on the board or as a handout. Use the phrase and image to push pupils to give their opinion and back it up. Break pupils into small groups and hand out the list of controversial statements. Have them discuss each. Get pupils to brainstorm a big list of controversial issues on the board which might make good presentation topics. Instruct pupils to choose one for which they must prepare a presentation. This may be done as homework or if presentation skills have been an ongoing topic, it could be blended into class preparation.

Card game with singular and plural forms of different nouns, covering the different spelling rules (x, sh, ch, irregulars, etc.). The cards should be printed either on coloured paper or card stock, or using the final page on the opposite site so that pupils cannot see through them. They can be used to play memory or Go Fish. The second file contains various KS2 exam practice about plurals. The crossword is best assigned as homework for extra practice.

Interactive practice with primary level connectives. Suitable for KS2 English revision or extra support for older ESL pupils. Cut-outs should be prepared for each pair or group of 3 to match sentences. Afterwards, pupils can complete the worksheet independently to consolidate use of connectives.

Cards should be printed on coloured paper or cardstock so that words are not visible from the backside. Ten sets should be handed out shuffled to each pair to play memory. Rotate the sets of 10 so pupils get practice with all 100 sight words. Afterwards, pupils can be given quick spelling tests based on these words or dictation sentences using only words from this selection. ps. I'm new to selling on TES, so would really appreciate your reviews to hopefully help me sell more! Thanks!

The file contains 2 versions of letters - one with points and the other without. Letters can be put in the middle for pupils to form their own words, or handed out and played in a similar manner as Scrabble. It's best if letters are printed on card stock and/or laminated for durability. Also, as all vowels are on one page and consonants on another, it is useful to print each on a separate colour to help pupils recognise vowels vs consonants. ps. I'm new to selling on TES, so would really appreciate your reviews to hopefully help me sell more! Thanks!

Family Tree: In small groups, children use the cards as clues in order to organise the pictures in a family tree. An element of competition can be added, making the first team to solve how all the people are related the winner. This takes a bit of preparation, but if you laminate it, you can reuse it many times. This can be used with young children or ESL learners of many ages.