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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.
Pandora's Box Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Pandora's Box Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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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
Atlas Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Atlas Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology themes reading titled “Atlas - The Unwilling Pillar” 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. 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
The Minotaur Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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The Minotaur Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL

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Are you looking for reading comprehensions that are differentiated so that you can support your students to learn at their pace? This Greek Mythology themes reading titled “The Minotaur - Theseus and the Labyrinth” 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. All levels of questions have elements of character analysis. 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. 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
English Diagnostic Test - Reading, Writing, Language - KS2 - Back to School, Start of Year
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English Diagnostic Test - Reading, Writing, Language - KS2 - Back to School, Start of Year

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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
10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English - KS2 KS3 Back to School
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10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English - KS2 KS3 Back to School

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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
Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets - KS2 KS3 Upper Primary Lower Secondary
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Literature Circle Roles English Reading Worksheets - KS2 KS3 Upper Primary Lower Secondary

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Are you looking for reading strategies that will support your students to be independent and confident learners? Literature circles will help them achieve this. Literature circles are student-led book clubs that boost reading comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills. By discussing books in groups, students deepen understanding, share perspectives, and develop a love for reading. Start your students off with these worksheets that will support them to be confident! What’s included? 9 x A4 portrait pages: 1 x Information Page 8 x Literature Circle Role Worksheets: Summarizer: focuses on the main events, important details, character development, and conflict/resolution. Predictor: makes predictions, supports them with evidence, and thinks about the impact the predictions may have on the characters or plot. Discussion Director: develops literal, interpretive, evaluative, personal and open-ended questions to ask the group about the text. Vocabulary Enricher: identifies words in the text that are important or unfamiliar, defines, finds context clues, synonyms and antonyms and uses the words to show understanding. Illustrator: creates a visual representation of a key scene or character and explains the significance of it including any symbolism used (x2 worksheets). Connector: connects the text with own life, other texts and the world through use of charts and explains these connections (x2 worksheets). You might also like: 10 Reading Strategy Worksheets for English Reading Strategies English Classroom Display Reading Strategies Pair of Resources Bundle Literature Circle English Posters Literature Circle Role Bookmarks and Badges - English Reading Strategies Ultimate Literature Circle Bundle Reading Journal Workbook
Verbal Reasoning Synonym and Antonym English Workbook - KS2 11+ GL
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Verbal Reasoning Synonym and Antonym English Workbook - KS2 11+ GL

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Are you looking for a workbook that explores various elements of synonyms and antonyms? Verbal reasoning is an essential skills for students to build in their primary years and develop as they go through school. This workbook not only gives engaging information about using synonyms and antonyms, but also has challenging activities to complete. Perfect for 11+ exam preparation - You can use for both lower and upper KS2. It is also suitable for other curriculums at Grades 4-6 levels (Years 5-7). You could also use it to prepare for the GL CAT 4 benchmarking exams. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a larger bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle Do you need a synonym and antonym classroom display? I have this engaging display for sale in my shop - check it out! What’s included? 10-page workbook + 7 pages of answers Section 1: Understanding synonyms and antonyms information Activities: identifying synonyms (8 questions), identifying antonyms (8 questions), determining pairings (8 questions), independent work of finding synonyms and antonyms (3 questions). Section 2: Contextual understanding information Activities: choosing the best synonym and antonym (8 questions for each) for the context of the sentence (from options) Section 3: Challenge of analogies and word ladders information Activities: analogies where students need to add their own word into the synonym or antonym sentence (10 questions) & word ladder (2 questions)
EUROS 2024 (Football) Differentiated Reading Comprehension
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EUROS 2024 (Football) Differentiated Reading Comprehension

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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!
Homonym Verbal Reasoning English Vocabulary (Homophone/Homograph) KS2, Upper Primary, Middle School
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Homonym Verbal Reasoning English Vocabulary (Homophone/Homograph) KS2, Upper Primary, Middle School

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Are you a teacher looking to develop your students’ verbal reasoning skills regarding homonyms? This workbook will not only enhance understanding but muster independence during the development of this vital skill. Perfect for 11+ exam preparation - You can use for both lower and upper KS2. It is also suitable for other curriculums at Grades 4-6 levels (Years 5-7). You could also use it to prepare for the GL CAT 4 benchmarking exams. Are you looking for more verbal reasoning activities? Why not buy this as part of a bundle, you’ll save a lot of money on many products! 18 Verbal Reasoning Resource Ultimate English Bundle Or perhaps you want a Homonym display for your classroom? What’s included? Homonym information sheet Matching homophones with meanings Writing homophone pairs Using the correct homophone in context Defining homographs from context Drawing homophone and homograph pairs ANSWERS!!!
Paris Olympics 2024 End of Year Reading Comprehension
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Paris Olympics 2024 End of Year Reading Comprehension

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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!
Summer End of Year Differentiated Reading Comprehension - The Sandcastle Showdown  with Answers
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Summer End of Year Differentiated Reading Comprehension - The Sandcastle Showdown with Answers

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Are you looking for educational ways to end the year? This reading comprehension about a summer family trip to the seaside is the perfect way for your students (and yourself!) to get excited for the holidays! Deeply descriptive, this reading comprehension takes the students through the journey toward their destination where they experience fun and challenges. A prior knowledge of literary devices and answering analytical and conceptual questions would be ideal 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 include vocabulary, fact retrieval, literary device questions, analytical and conceptual questions Answers for all three levels (10 pages in total) Enjoy and please review!
End of Year English Worksheets
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End of Year English Worksheets

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Are you looking for some engaging ideas to finish off the school year during English classes? This set of 4 worksheets will encourage your students to reflect and be creative, right up until the last day of school. Included in the pack is: Class newspaper template (with blank heading spaces in each box that allows students to personalise their learning and event headlines from the year). Time capsule template that encourages students to reflect on the year and look to the future (the teacher can keep these in a box and bring them out at the end of the next year or make it really exciting and find somewhere to bury the box!). Flip the script template (students choose their favorite book from the year, summarise the ending then re-write the ending the way they want it to end!). Year book template (a great activity for teachers to celebrate their class at the end of the year - you could even copy the pages making an actual book for the students after everyone has completed!) Please enjoy and review!
Reading Journal Workbook - Back to School, Start of Year
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Reading Journal Workbook - Back to School, Start of Year

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Do you want your students to track their reading habits? This eye-catching reading log will support them to identify the frequency of reading, take notes, challenge how much they read and write book reviews. Included are** two PDF files**- the first one has the blue color scheme and the second is in black and white (both front page covers are in color). Title page Book review Reading log Reading challenge Notes and quotes Fully printable - print multiples of certain pages when needed. Please review!
Father's Day Differentiated Reading Comprehension with Answers (End of Year Activity!)
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Father's Day Differentiated Reading Comprehension with Answers (End of Year Activity!)

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Are you looking for a way to engage your student’s learning about Father’s Day around the world? This differentiated reading comprehension will support inquiry and curiosity. What’s included? Reading text about 6 different Father’s Days across the world. 3 x 10 differentiated question worksheets (Level 1-3) Questions include fact retrieval, analytical and conceptual questions (conceptual questions at L3 students may need access to the internet for researching further information) Answers for all three levels (13 pages in total) Please enjoy and review!
World Oceans Day Differentiated Reading Comprehension - End of Year Activity
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World Oceans Day Differentiated Reading Comprehension - End of Year Activity

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Our planet Earth is vitally important to learn about. Why not support your students to engage in learning a little more about our world’s oceans through this differentiated reading comprehension to celebrate World Oceans Day on the 8th June. What’s included? Two-page reading comprehension 3 x 10 differentiated question worksheets (Level 1-3) Questions include fact retrieval, analytical and conceptual questions (Level three designed for mostly independent research) Answers for all three levels (11 pages in total) Why not check out the following resources I also have available for World Oceans Day? World Oceans Day Wordsearch - End of Year Activity World Oceans Day Crossword - End of Year Activity World Oceans Day Spelling Self-Editing Worksheet - End of Year Activity Please enjoy and review!
Ramadan English Workbook with Answers
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Ramadan English Workbook with Answers

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This exploratory workbook that leads students through activities surrounding the the Islamic holy month of Ramadan includes: a reading comprehension (answers included) a vocabulary matching activity (answers included) word unscrambling task that builds skills that reinforces spelling and critical thinking (answers included) and a word search (no answers included)
Halloween English Grammar Relative Pronouns and Relative Clauses Workbook KS2
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Halloween English Grammar Relative Pronouns and Relative Clauses Workbook KS2

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The spooky season has arrived! The weather has turned Autumnal, the nights are getting darker and there is a feeling of fright in the air. What better way to get your students engaged in grammar than to teach it through the theme of Halloween!? This “Relative Pronouns and Clauses” Halloween Workbook will guide students through using both concepts individually and together. What’s included? Part 1: Understanding Relative Clauses (x2 Activities + information) Part 2: Using Relative Clauses in Context (x2 Activities) Part 3: Halloween Mystery Story (x2 Activities – sentence scramble and sentence challenge) Part 4: Halloween Story Planning and Writing (Scaffold, checklist and writing page) 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 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook 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
Halloween English Grammar Modal Verbs and Adverbs (Possibility) Writing Workbook KS2
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Halloween English Grammar Modal Verbs and Adverbs (Possibility) Writing Workbook KS2

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The spooky season has arrived! The weather has turned Autumnal, the nights are getting darker and there is a feeling of fright in the air. What better way to get your students engaged in grammar than to teach it through the theme of Halloween! This “Using Modal Verbs and Adverbs to Indicate Possibility” Halloween Workbook will guide students through using both concepts individually and together. What’s included? Part 1: Understanding Modal Verbs (x2 activities + information) Part 2: Understanding Adverbs (x2 activities + information) Part 3: Modal Verbs and Adverbs Practise (x2 activities) Part 4: Possibility Continuum (x2 activities) Part 5: Halloween Story Planning and Writing (applying the grammar concepts) 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 7 Autumn / Fall Figurative Language English Workbook 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
Reading Comprehension Test Vampire Gothic Theme – Upper Primary SAT 11+ GL
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Reading Comprehension Test Vampire Gothic Theme – Upper Primary SAT 11+ GL

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Are you looking for themed ways to test your students’ reading? This Vampire Gothic Themed Reading Test will support you in identifying key gaps in your students’ reading during the term. You can use this resource as a summative or formative test. It is PERFECT for and aligns with the following reading assessments: SAT, 11+, GL, CEM, PIRLS and more. Download now to ensure your students are being prepared for these vital exams in upper primary (target age 10-11)! What’s included? Reading Booklet (PDF): a. Contents Page b. Non-fiction (Information Text): “Vampire Bats: Fascinating Creatures of the Night” c. Fiction: “The Vampire’s Lair” d. Non-fiction (Book Review): “Book Review: ‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker” Note: each text spans 2 pages and has images to accompany. Answer Booklet (PDF): a. Student details page b. 28 Questions – Total 43 Marks (I usually convert that to percentage afterward for these types of test practises). c. Space for adding up section marks at the end of each section d. Totalling marks sheet at the end. e. Varied question types – multiple choice, true or false, vocabulary (synonym/antonym), matching, sequencing, fill in the gap, short answer and long answer. Answer Key (Word Doc) – explanation of details needed when questions ask for more than 1 mark.
Fairtrade Fortnight English Fable Reading Comprehension and Writing Workbook - KS2 11+ SAT
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Fairtrade Fortnight English Fable Reading Comprehension and Writing Workbook - KS2 11+ SAT

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Fairtrade is an important topic to broach with your students. This Fraitrade Fable reading comprehension introduces the theme of Fairtrade with a fictional story that has a moral. Engaging student’s imaginations, they are then drawn to some general vocabulary associated with Fairtrade, and will link it to the context of the story. They will also have the chance to deep dive into vocabulary from the story and identify various forms of figurative language. The workbook then directs them to a writing task, which goes through a scaffolded process where the students can plan and write their own Fairtrade Fable! What’s included: 2 x Pages of the Fable story “The Wise Owl and the Greedy Fox” 1 x Page general Fairtrade vocabulary + matching to story activity 1 x Vocabulary list with meanings from the story (10 words) 1 x Fill in the blanks using vocabulary from the list applying to real-life contexts. 1 x Language use activity where students identify figurative language in the text and quote it 2 x Pages of Reading Comprehension questions that are scaffolded (10 questions) 3 x Pages of scaffolded writing activity - 5 steps: Choosing moral for fable Thinking about the story structure Brainstorming language for the story Organising plot elements Writing the fable Answers are included where relevant.