A lesson/ two lessons based on discussions on being able to write character descriptions. The lesson is based on the mini story of Geri's game that is shown on Literacy Shed with the key element of the lesson focussing on being able to describe one character as if there are two people there. Included in the presentation is work on adjectives, the link for the clip, questions for children to answer (and answers my children came up with) and a small example of being able to write a description of one character as if he is two different people.

Three differentiated worksheets that focus on relative clauses for children in either Year 5 or 6. Activities start with children being able to identify relative clauses before moving on to including them and then writing their own sentences that include relative clauses.

Three differentiated reading comprehensions with answers included that get children to practise using information texts and their layout to help them answer questions. Written for Year 5 in mind but easily useable between Year 4 and 7. LA - Green Anaconda MA - Lions HA - Emperor Penguin

A reading comprehension resource that focuses on the Five Pillars of Islam, providing information about the Five Pillars and their importance for Muslims as well as activities linked to this to check understanding. The fact file includes information about each of the Five Pillars, describing what they are, how they are completed by Muslims and why they are important, as well as considering why Muslims might be exempt from certain pillars. The resource includes: A fact file about the Five Pillars mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes) 3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.

A skill starter to recap coordinating conjunctions, thinking about what conjunctions there are, how they work and then applying them in sentences.

A reading comprehension resource that focuses on parts of a flower, providing information about the different parts of a flower and the role they play as well as activities linked to this to check understanding. The fact file includes a brief introduction before focusing on the different parts of the flower and the role they have. This includes petals, sepal, parts of the stamen and parts of the pistil. The resource includes: A fact file about parts of a flower mentioned above (both in colour and black and white for ink saving purposes) 3 different comprehension activities of differing challenge - answers are included for these A vocabulary activity that requires definitions to be found for each word provided.

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 2, 3 and 4 of Letters from the Lighthouse. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letters-from-the-lighthouse-chapter-one-reading-comprehension-12376815

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 21, 22 and 23 of The Boy at the Back of the Class. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12426422

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 12, 13 and 14 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12429979

Three differentiated worksheets that focus on simple sentences and being able to identify different word classes such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. This then moves on to getting children to explain what is wrong with simple sentences before higher attainers check a passage to see if it follows the subject and predicate relationship before explaining why authors and writers wouldn't stick to just that.

A lesson that focuses on imperative verbs within the context of writing instructions. Included is the lesson presentation as well as two differentiated activities for children to work through (MA further differentiated through adult support).

A fully planned and resourced writing unit working on creating a setting description based on a storm with thunder and lightning. Included in the resource is: Lesson PowerPoints Activity resources Fronted adverbial word bank Word bank linked to storms Drafting sheet adapted from Single Paragraph Outline Example texts Starter activities for the first five lessons with answers included A writing skills booklet that links to storms that can be used separately elsewhere to support writing in the unit Notes for the planning and the aims of the lesson With drafting and redrafting, as well as then publishing a final piece, there should be enough lessons for between 8 and 10 lessons. The first few lessons work on developing ideas and sentence construction ahead of the writing process with a lesson on developing vocabulary ideas, unpicking example texts, working on fronted adverbials and redrafting sentences forming the first four lessons. Where activities are used, these sentences also link purposefully to writing about storms to develop understanding further. This then leads into drafting and redrafting, including teacher modelling and providing feedback based on how pupils write, with the previous activities and word banks still being available to support during the writing process. Due to copyright, you will need to source an image to base the writing on - this needs to be a picture of a lightning storm and would preferably be set over a water scene - this is however reflected in the price and all resources uploaded are in PowerPoint format so they can be edited as required, including the lesson PowerPoints that include notes for teaching and where to add your own image

A worksheet that requires children to put commas in the correct place with the focus being on after fronted adverbials/ adverbial phrases.

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 6, 7 and 8 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12429979

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 9, 10 and 11 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12429979

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 15, 16 and 17 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One and Two can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harry-potter-and-the-philosopher-s-stone-reading-comprehension-chapters-1-and-2-12429979

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters four, five and six of The Night Bus Hero. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for the first three chapters can be found at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12543465

Three reading comprehension activities linked to chapters 2, 3 and 4 of The Indian in the Cupboard. Each chapter has a comprehension activity that includes 20 questions that work on different skills as well as also having the answers included separately. A free example for Chapter One can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-reading-comprehension-chapter-1-12472627

Roman reading task cards that include a mini fact file for children to read before having five questions to answer linked to the text. These are great for warm-up exercises, quick read tasks or an activity for children to do as they come in at the start of the day/ lesson. Included are 15 different cards that link to a range of topics including: Gladiators Colosseum Roman Empire Mount Vesuvius Roman Currency Roman Emperors Augustus Arch of Titus Roman Baths Roman Roads Invasion of Britain - Julius Caesar Invasion of Britain - Caligula Invasion of Britain - Claudius Hadrian’s Wall Iceni Rebellion Each fact file also has an answer sheet provided.