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After being in Education for 10+ years, I recognize now more than ever how busy and stretched teachers are. One of my biggest skills as a teacher is creating resources that are eye catching, clear and helpful.
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Thank you for stopping by my shop!
After being in Education for 10+ years, I recognize now more than ever how busy and stretched teachers are. One of my biggest skills as a teacher is creating resources that are eye catching, clear and helpful.
I will specialize creating materials for general filler activities, English, Humanities and academic writing.
My store is growing, so save this page and come back soon.
Are your students buzzing about the EUROS 2024? This differentiated reading comprehension will not only excite, but engage your students in all things EUROS.
What’s included?
A three-page reading comprehension that goes through the history, structure and specifics about the tournament.
3 levels of differentiated questions:
Level 1: vocabulary and factual questions
Level 2: vocabulary, factual and analytical questions (a good ability to think critically would be required!)
Level 3: vocabulary, analytical and conceptual questions (a strong ability to think critically would be required!)
Answers included (please note for Level 2 and 3 answers may vary at points, but I have given suggestions)
I also have available:
EUROS 2024 Activity Pack
EUROS self-editing spelling activity
Please enjoy and review!
Anti-bullying month is a vital learning opportunity for students globally to engage in cross-curricular learning. Understanding key terms, reading stories and analysing scenarios underpins the social and emotional development of your students.
This Anti-bullying reading comprehension will take the students through a short realistic fiction story that encourages reflection.
Why not download this as part of a bundle?
Anti-Bullying Week English Bundle
What’s included?
4 Pages:
• 1 x A4 Page Realistic Fiction Story
• 1 x A4 Page Reading Comprehension Questions (x 5)
• 1 x A4 Page Extension Activity
• Answers
Are you looking for other language-based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store:
7 Thanksgiving Figurative Language English Bundle
9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary
Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle
7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle
Reading Strategies Pair of Resources
Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle
13 English Classroom Display Bundle
Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Unleash Your Students’ Reading Potential!
Transform your classroom into a reading adventure with this comprehensive set of engaging worksheets. Designed to boost reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, these worksheets cover a range of strategies, from predicting and questioning to analyzing and evaluating. Watch as your students become confident, independent readers who love to explore new worlds!
What’s Included?
10 x A4 Portrait Worksheets
Prediction power up
Brainstorm boost
Imagination station
Question quest
Detective mode
Rewind replay
Focus fitness
Character profile
Think tank
Book review
Perfect for:
• Differentiated learning
• Homework assignments
• Literacy centers
• Small group instruction
Download now and ignite a passion for reading in your students!
You might also like:
Reading Strategies English Classroom Display
Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Bundle
Literature Circle English Posters
Literature Circle Role Bookmarks and Badges - English Reading Strategies
Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets
Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle
Reading Journal Workbook
Fairtrade is an important issue to tackle in your classroom, and what better way to engage students than during Fairtrade Fortnight!?
This information text is a starting point for your students’ curiosities surrounding the topic.
What’s included?
1 x 2 A4 Page Information Text with headings and references.
1 x Vocabulary page with match the word to the meaning activity
2 x A4 Page Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Questions (10 questions)
Answers included.
Are you looking for a way to easily assess the English levels of your new students at the start of the year? This diagnostic test will help you out A WHOLE LOT!
Suitable for 10-11 year olds, this test contains the following sections and question types. Please note, the volume of this test is large and is better completed over about 2-3 lessons (perhaps a section per lesson!)
Section 1: Reading Comprehension.
1 x Non-fiction text: “Our Warming Planet”
1 x Fiction text: “The Mysterious Attic”
10 x Questions for EACH text covering: literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary, summarising and text features
Section 2: Writing
Spelling: both identifying incorrect words and spelling correctly (16 questions)
Punctuation: completing end marks of sentences and identifying incorrect punctuation (7 questions)
Parts of Speech Grammar: highlighting nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions and articles in context (14 questions)
Free writing with prompt
Section 3: Language
Synonyms and antonyms: identifying
Prefixes and suffixes: identifying and using
Figurative language: identifying
Answers included
Enjoy this free crossword!
Are you looking for other anti-bullying week activities?
Anti-Bullying Week English Bundle
What about other language-based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store:
5 Thanksgiving English Writing Bundle
4 Thanksgiving Scaffolded English Reading Comprehension Bundle
5 Thanksgiving Bitesize Reading Comprehension
9 Thanksgiving English Activities – Fillers and Starters
7 Thanksgiving Figurative Language English Bundle
Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes English Reading and Writing Bundle
9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary
Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle
7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle
Reading Strategies Pair of Resources
Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle
13 English Classroom Display Bundle
Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Free EUROS 2024 Word Search - enjoy and review!
If you’re looking for something that will engage your students further I have also created a:
Differentiated reading comprehension
Self-editing spelling worksheet
EUROS 2024 Acitivty Pack
EUROS 2024 English Word Unscramble + Match the Flag Activity (Perfect End of Year Activity!)
Or why not buy the bundle, which includes everything!?
All for the EUROS 2024! Try it out!
This free crossword will engage your students in fun vocabulary to support their learning!
Please enjoy and review:)
You might also like some of my other products available. I have the following bundles that might be of interest – if you don’t want the whole thing, just click on the individual products!
9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary
Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook Bundle
Dracula Gothic Literature Fiction Reading Mini-Unit English Workbook
18 Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle
Start of Year Activity Bundle
Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Reading Strategies Pair of Resources
Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle
13 English Classroom Display Bundle
Alternatively, my shop has LOADS of classroom displays, reading and other English resources! Please stop by! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/valerienesbitt
Are you looking for an cross-curricular English and Geography resource to engage your students around the EUROS 2024? This combination of unscrambling country names and matching flags to the countries will help you out!
What’s included?
15 words to unscramble - all countries participating in the EUROS 2024.
11 countries to match the flags to - you will need scissors and paste for this part.
Answers to both parts.
If you are looking for more English activities surrounding the EUROS I have the following available:
EUROS 2024 Activity Pack (Design T-Shirt, Poster, Map and Newspaper Article)
EUROS 2024 Self-editing Spelling Activity Worksheet
EUROS 2024 (Football) Differentiated Reading Comprehension
OR the Bundle, which also includes a crossword and wordsearch!
Please enjoy and review!!!
Are you looking for some fun, but educational activities for your class surrounding EUROS 2024? Look no further, this activity pack will keep them engaged!
What’s included?
Design a EUROS 2024 football kit
Design a promotional poster for the EUROS 2024
Find the countries participating in the EUROS 2024 on a map and make a prediction of the winner
Write a newspaper article about the EUROS 2024
If you would like more EUROS 2024 activities I also have available:
A differentiated reading comprehension (EUROS 2024)
Self-editing spelling worksheet (EUROS 2024)
EUROS 2024 English Word Unscramble + Match the Flag Activity (Perfect End of Year Activity!)
OR the Bundle, which also includes a crossword and wordsearch!
Enjoy and review!
New year, new classroom! These 20 printable literary device information posters will both brighten up any English display and create a focal point for your students to reference when needed.
What’s included?
• 20 different posters
• Definition, example and picture on each
• 5 different colour themes (4x5)
Literary devices included:
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Symbolism
Hyperbole
Imagery
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Foreshadowing
Irony
Suspense
Flashback
Juxtaposition
Pun
Euphemism
Oxymoron
Idiom
Rhetorical Question
Anaphora
Epiphany
Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love!
If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products!
13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School
Do you want to ensure your students are successful analytical writers? It is important to provide scaffolded resources for your students to reference when they get stuck.
These PETER paragraph writing posters will be the perfect reference point for your students throughout the year, keeping them on track when you are working with another student or otherwise busy.
What’s included?
Pastel multi-colour theme
Title PETER poster
Point poster
Evidence poster
Technique poser
Explanation poster
Reflection poster
All PETER element posters’ content includes: purpose of that element, what this element should include and sentence starter examples.
Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love!
If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products!
13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School
Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology-themed reading titled “Pandora’s Box” is the perfect activity to get your students engaged in reading and answering meaningful questions.
This reading comprehension can fit within any curriculum at the upper primary level.
What’s included?
A4 Story text - 2 pages including a section of Key Vocabulary
1 x 10 Scaffolded questions worksheet (titled “General Questions”) that are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of critical thinking.
1 x 10 Level 1 questions which are fact retrieval and vocabulary-based
1 x 10 Level 2 questions which are vocabulary, applying and analysing questions.
1 x 10 Level 3 questions which are vocabulary, evaluating and creating questions.
BONUS - Figurative Language worksheet!
Do you want to save money? Buy this resource as part of a bundle and get 30% off!
Greek Mythology English Reading, Vocabulary and Activity Bundle
Do you feel your classroom needs more informative grammar on the walls? These sentence types posters will be a great reference for your students throughout the year.
Check out this resource to go with it! Sentence Types Punctuation English Grammar Workbook
The best thing about it, is you can print them once, laminate and keep for a long time! This saves you time, money and your impact on the environment.
What’s included?
8 x A4 Landscape posters which each have a definition and examples of that sentence type:
Title poster
Declarative Sentences
Interrogative Sentences
Exclamatory Sentences
Imperative Sentences
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
The underlaying colour scheme is yellow, but has some other colours throughout to show differences in examples etc.
Are you looking for other English display resources to complete your classroom aesthetic? I have the following bundle that you’ll love!
If you don’t want the whole bundle, you can click on the link and purchase each part of the bundle separately – just click on the image you are interested in! Here you will also find links to other great products!
13 English Classroom Display Bundle - Start of Year, Back to School
Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Writing Bundle will support cultural, historical and academic learning.
This resource is best used when students have access to the internet.
What’s included:
Black History Month Social Justice Persuasive Speech Writing
Black History Month Creative Writing Prompts
Black History Month Timeline Event Writing Research
Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!)
10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle
Black History Month Activity Bundle
7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are you looking for English activities within the theme of Black History Month? These Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions will support cultural, historical and academic learning.
This resource is perfect to use as a lesson starter (hence the “Bitesize” nature!).
Are you looking for further resources surrounding Black History Month? If so, I have the following you can download either as bundles or individually (just click on the individual resources if that is what you wish!)
Black History Month Activity Bundle
7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle
Black History Month English Writing Bundle
What’s Included?
1 x A4 Page with the text and five quick-fire questions
1 x Answer Sheet
Including:
Rosa Parks
Mary Seacole
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Mae Jemison
Marcus Rashford
Harriet Tubman
Ida B. Wells
Maya Angelou
Malcolm X
There is a chill in the air but that feeling of warmth inside. Autumn is a season to celebrate! Whether is it hot drinks and cozy blankets or brisk walks in the crisp Autumn air, this season should be a theme in your class.
This Autumn Alliteration workbook goes through some commonly used Alliteration for this time of year and encourages creativity.
Buying this resource as part of a bundle means you save BIG! Take a look…
7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle
What’s included:
Instruction Page
Part 1: Understanding Autumn Alliteration
Part 2: Creating Alliteration
Part 3: Autumn Alliteration in Phrases!
Part 4: Write Your Own Alliteration
Part 5: Alliteration in a Poem
Relevant answers are included.
Are you looking for other language based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store:
10 Halloween Spooky Stories Figurative Language and Analysis Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle
Verbal Reasoning Ultimate English Bundle
Suspense PETER Analytical Reading and Writing English Workbook Bundle
9 Essential Spelling Skills for Upper Primary
Dracula Gothic Literature Fiction Reading Mini-Unit English Workbook
What about some Black History Month resources?
10 Black History Month Bitesize Reading Comprehensions Bundle
Black History Month Activity Bundle
7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle
Black History Month English Writing Bundle
Are you looking for something that is educational and engaging for your students whilst the EUROS 2024 tournament is happening? This self-editing spelling worksheet will both support the development of reading, but also encourage proofreading and self-editing for spelling.
What’s included?
Six short reading passages about different elements of the EUROs 2024 with differing amounts of spelling mistakes to correct (see answers).
A lined page that has space for freewriting and self-editing of mistakes.
Answers for the six passages.
If you are looking for other EUROs material, why not:
download the differentiated reading comprehension.
EUROS 2024 Activity Pack
EUROS 2024 English Word Unscramble + Match the Flag Activity (Perfect End of Year Activity!)
Or you could buy The Bundle!
Are you looking for educational ways to end the year and explore the Paris Olympics? This reading comprehension about the Paris Olympics 2024 is the perfect way for your students to learn about this monumental sporting event.
A prior knowledge of answering analytical and conceptual level questions is needed for Levels 2-3, whereas the Level 1 question worksheet should be accessible to most students in upper primary/middle school grade levels.
What’s included in the PDF?
Two-page reading comprehension
3 x 10 differentiated question worksheets (Levels 1-3)
Questions are fact retrieval, analytical and conceptual
Answers for all three levels (11 pages in total)
Enjoy and please review!