A Power Point which explains the function of adverbs. A task sheet with questions about adverbs. An exercise for students to complete after the presentation. Answers are included. You can purchase the whole set of these Power Points (11 in total) about different grammar points or punctuation marks. It’s a resource called ‘Grammar & Punctuation Explanations’. There’s also a whole set of task sheets like the one here with each exercise corresponding to the Power Point. It’s called ‘Grammar & Punctuation Exercises’.

A Power Point which explains the role of subjects and objects in a sentence and the form of passive and active voice… A task sheet with questions about recognising subjects and objects in a sentence. An exercise for students to complete after the presentation. Answers are included. You can purchase the whole set of these Power Points (11 in total) about different grammar points or punctuation marks. It’s a resource called ‘Grammar & Punctuation Explanations’. There’s also a whole set of task sheets like the one here with each exercise corresponding to the Power Point. It’s called ‘Grammar & Punctuation Exercises’.

When Ludwig and Marta find a map in their new house’s cellar, they begin an adventure which takes them to a ruined castle and a terrifying crooked man! A long-ish quest / suspense narrative (8 pages) which could be used for guided or shared reading or as a modelled text to teach a variety of objectives (see Teaching Points below). There is a set of KS2 SAT style comprehension questions based on the text. Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses (including past perfect); fronted adverbials; adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses; 3rd person narration PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses; exclamation and question marks; speech marks; ellipsis; colons and semi-colons STRUCTURE: paragraphing, including short paragraphs and sentences for dramatic effect; balance of action, dialogue and setting; repetition of phrases for effect CONTENT & THEME: quest, suspense narrative; character (villain, brother-sister); resolution with surprise; rhetorical questions; figurative language (simile, metaphor, alliteration)

Neil joins the queue for a shop selling the latest computer game… A short (2 page) narrative which could be used for guided or shared reading or as a modelled text to teach a variety of objectives (see Teaching Points below). Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses; fronted adverbials; adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses; 3rd person narration PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses; exclamation and question marks; speech marks; brackets STRUCTURE: paragraphing, including short paragraphs and sentences for dramatic effect; balance of action, dialogue and setting CONTENT & THEME: build of excitement; character; resolution with surprise; question to the reader; figurative language (simile, metaphor)

Can Captain Ark and his crew stop Commander Skull from destroying the galaxy? The beginning of a science fiction (think Star Wars) narrative (2.5 pages) which could be used for guided or shared reading, as a modelled text or as an opening prompt for students to continue. Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses; fronted adverbials; adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses; 3rd person narration PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses; exclamation and question marks; speech marks; brackets STRUCTURE: paragraphing, balance of action, dialogue and setting CONTENT & THEME: science-fiction; character (hero, villain); figurative language (simile)

Two police officers chase bank robbers across London… A short narrative (4+ pages) which could be used for guided or shared reading or as a modelled text to teach a variety of objectives (see Teaching Points below). It comes with a plan of the story using OBDER (opening, build-up, dilemma, events, resolution). The story uses flashbacks which might be useful for modelling ‘greater depth’ writing. Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses (including past perfect); fronted adverbials; adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses; 3rd person narration; complex sentences PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses; exclamation and question marks; speech marks; semi colons STRUCTURE: paragraphing; short paragraphs and sentences for dramatic effect; balance of action, dialogue and setting; use of flashback; resolution links back to opening CONTENT & THEME: action, chase; character (police heroes, villains); figurative language (similes); geographical detail

During a dull school trip to an art gallery, the narrator sees one of the portraits being to move… A short narrative (2 pages) which could be used for guided or shared reading or as a modelled text. Teaching Points: GRAMMAR: past tenses; fronted adverbials; adjectives and adverbs for descriptive detail; connectives (contrast and time); relative clauses; first person narration; rhetorical questions PUNCTUATION: commas around clauses; exclamation and question marks; speech marks; ellipsis STRUCTURE: paragraphing (opening, build-up, events, resolution); balance of action, dialogue and setting CONTENT & THEME: stepping into another world; setting based opening; character (old lady in portrait); cliff-hanger ending; figurative language (similes)