A template for morning starters aimed at Primary 6/Year 5 pupils. Can be edited and adapted for use with other classes/dates.

A resource to support children in the upper primary school when identifying Main Ideas (themes) from the text. This resource can be used to support discussion and recording of the children’s thoughts and views on an identified Main idea(s) and can be used as a frame to record their thoughts and supporting evidence from the text. Two versions in the same recourse - a standard version and an OpenDyslexia font version.

My latest literacy resource available on my TES Store is a range of Phoneme Boards to support the Stage 4 and Stage 5 NLC Active Literacy Programme. There is a range of colours to suit pupils preference or to support pupils with a visual stress diagnosis. There’s also a black and white version for those colleagues with limited printing access and an Open Dyslexia Font version too. Remember to like and follow my Instagram account - @mrjcteach

From the NLC Active Literacy 2nd Level Reading pack, these flashcards can be used as part of an Active Literacy display to support pupils when reading unfamiliar words.

6 posters for Classroom Literacy displays that explain the 6 comprehension strategies from the NLC 2nd Level Active Literacy pack.

A simple book mark that can be cut out and placed on the side of an A4 jotter or piece of paper to give pupils headings for making notes and ideas about their narratives.

A resource to support older children who require additional support with Narrative Writing. Pupils who find planning a narrative challenging can draw or make notes in each section of the planning frame. Allows children to explore their ideas for writing through drawing.

Designed to support pupils when working independently on the metalinguistics strategy as part of the NLC Active Literacy programme. Can be used as a standalone resource, or as a supplement to my Active Literacy Strategy Card also available in my TES store. Includes a Dyslexia font version too.

These visual aids support the 6 Active Literacy comprehension strategies which are part of the NLC Teaching approach but are suitable for any other reading programme that focusses on application of strategies. Designed to promote independent learning when reading chapter texts or novels. Aimed at upper primary school ages (CfE 2nd Level; KS2) Bundle includes full colour version, black and white printer friendly version and a dyslexia font version.