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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.

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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.
Gothic Vocabulary Crossword
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Gothic Vocabulary Crossword

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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
FREE Halloween Wordsearch (Word Search)
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FREE Halloween Wordsearch (Word Search)

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Enjoy this free wordsearch! Are you looking for other language based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store: Halloween Activity English Bundle 7 Halloween Figurative Language English Workbook Bundle 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
FREE Football Vocabulary Wordsearch
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FREE Football Vocabulary Wordsearch

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This free wordsearch will engage your students in fun vocabulary to support their learning! Please enjoy and review :) Are you looking for World Cup Qualifiers 2024 English and class activities? This bundle will supply you with all you need! Get it now and save! If you don’t want everything in the bundle, feel free to pick and choose as you wish. 8 x English World Cup Qualifiers Activities Bundle 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! 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!
EUROS 2024 Self-editing Spelling Activity Worksheet
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EUROS 2024 Self-editing Spelling Activity Worksheet

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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!
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!
Types of Punctuation English Classroom Display - Back to School, Start of Year
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Types of Punctuation English Classroom Display - Back to School, Start of Year

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Do you want to have an easy punctuation reference point for your students to view when writing sentences? This display will support your students to remember when to use 11 types of punctuation. The great thing about these posters is that you can print once, laminate and keep for a long time. This means you save time, money and limit your impact on the environment. What’s included? 12x A4 Portrait Posters: 1 x Title page with images 11 x Types of punctuation posters: Full Stop Comma Ellipsis Question Mark Parentheses Exclamation Mark Apostrophe Dash Semi-Colon Colon Quotation Mark Each poster’s content explains the punctuation, gives an example of it being used and also gives a tip! Enjoy :) 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
15 Literary Genre English Classroom Display Posters - Back to School, Start of Year
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15 Literary Genre English Classroom Display Posters - Back to School, Start of Year

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It is important to make your classroom interesting as well as looking great. These literary genre posters will not only be an information point for your students’ reading and writing, but also make your classroom look amazing! The best thing is, these posters can be printed, laminated and kept for years! This saves you time, money and your impact on the environment. What’s included? The following 15 Literary Genre posters: Fantasy Science Fiction Myth Auto-Biography Mystery Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Fable Fairy Tale Legend Folk Tale Dystopian Informative Biography Persuasive All poster have title, images and explanation of the genre. 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
Perseus and Medusa Greek Mythology Differentiated Reading Comprehension - KS2 11+ SAT GL
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Perseus and Medusa 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 “Perseus and the Quest for Medusa” 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. *Disclaimer: although this story has been adapted for upper primary-aged students, there is still an element of harm caused to Medusa at the end of the story. 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
Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses Profile English Research Activity - KS2 Classroom Display
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Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses Profile English Research Activity - KS2 Classroom Display

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Learning about Greek Mythology is an engaging topic, so why not encourage your students to be inquirers who take their learning into their own hands? This activity pack asks students to create profiles for the Twelve Olympians. They will work through various elements such as domain, creating a picture, symbols, character traits, family, strengths and weaknesses. These are all explained in the worksheet’s key! The pack includes: 1 x Activity key 13 x Posters for the Olympians Zeus Hera Poseidon Demeter Athena Apollo Artemis Ares Aphrodite Hephaestus Hermes Dionysus or Hestia (Hestia was the original, but stepped down in favour of Dionysus) 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
Verbal Reasoning - Odd One Out Upper Primary
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Verbal Reasoning - Odd One Out Upper Primary

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Do you want to improve the verbal reasoning of your students? Try this ‘odd one out’ worksheet to test the vocabulary skills of your students. Each row has five options and the students must color the box with the word that doesn’t fit in the sequence. 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 Answers included. Please review!
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)
The Civil Rights Movement Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension - KS2 KS3
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The Civil Rights Movement Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension - KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for English activities within the theme of Black History Month? This Reading Comprehension titled “The Civil Rights Movement: The Fight for Equality in the 1960s” will support cultural, historical and academic learning. This resource is intended for upper primary/middle school age (10-14). **Why not buy it as part of a reading comprehension bundle and save up to 50%? ** 7 Black History Month Scaffolded Reading Comprehension Bundle 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 Black History Month English Writing Bundle What’s Included? 5 Pages of content: 2 x Pages of reading information text including references 3 x Pages of scaffolded questions: Questions 1-4 Remembering and Understanding Questions 5-8 - Analysing and Applying Questions 9-10 Evaluating 1 x Page of Answers
Black History Month Online Scavenger Hunt English Research Task - KS2 KS3
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Black History Month Online Scavenger Hunt English Research Task - KS2 KS3

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Are you looking for English lessons within the theme of Black History Month? This Black History Month Scavenger Hunt research task will support cultural, historical and academic learning. Students will need a printed copy of the workbook, plus access to the internet in class for this activity. What’s included? 10 x A4 Pages (8 Workbook + 2 Answers) 15 x Questions that include clue plus the question to find the answer to. Answers to all 15 questions. 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 Black History Month English Writing Bundle
Autumn / Fall Simile Figurative Language English Workbook
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Autumn / Fall Simile Figurative Language English Workbook

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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 similes workbook goes through some commonly used similes 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 Similes Part 2: Complete the Sentence with Autumn Similes Part 3: Draw an Autumn Simile! Part 4: Finish the Simile Part 5: Make Your Own Simile and Meaning Part 6: Similes in Action 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
10 Halloween Spooky Stories Figurative Language and Analysis Bitesize Reading Comprehension
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10 Halloween Spooky Stories Figurative Language and Analysis Bitesize Reading Comprehension

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Spooky Stories! Are you looking for Halloween English Reading Activities? This Bitesize Reading Comprehension Bundle will engage, spark imaginations and teach students to identify key language in texts. This resource is perfect to use as a lesson starter (hence the “Bitesize” nature!) What’s included? 10 x Bitesize Spooky Stories wit Answers. Themes of reading include: Inference Personification Metaphor Simile Character Analysis Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Alliteration Idioms Setting Are you looking for other language based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store: Halloween Activity English 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
Guy Fawkes Fiction English Reading Comprehension Bonfire Night
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Guy Fawkes Fiction English Reading Comprehension Bonfire Night

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Bang! Imagine the crisp and clear night sky filled with crackling and bright fireworks painting the dark. This is what Bonfire Night celebrations look like…but there is an interesting history behind it! This realistic fiction story will support your students to understand the historical significance of Bonfire Night in narrative form. Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes English Reading and Writing Bundle What’s included? 7 A4 Pages: 3 x Realistic Fiction Story 3 x Scaffolded questions: Q1-4 Remembering and Understanding Q5-8 Applying and Analysing Q9-10 Evaluating and Creating 1 x Answer sheet Are you looking for other language-based activities and workbooks? I have the following available in my store: Anti-Bullying Week 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
Anti-Bullying Week Acrostic Poety English Activity
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Anti-Bullying Week Acrostic Poety English Activity

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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 acrostic poem will creatively encourage students to write about concepts they have learnt regarding bullying and empathy. Why not download this as part of a bundle? Anti-Bullying Week English Bundle What’s included? 4 x acrostic poem templates with the words: Kindness Respect Upstander Empathy 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
Transition Word (Connectives) Mat for Narrative or Personal Narrative Writing KS2, KS3
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Transition Word (Connectives) Mat for Narrative or Personal Narrative Writing KS2, KS3

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Do your students need support writing fluently? Using word mats are a great scaffold to get your students where they need to be with their writing. This two-page transition word mat includes some tips for students on the following areas relating to personal narratives or more general narrative writing: Sequencing events (time order / cause and effect) Contrasting ideas (contrast and concession) Adding information (examples, adding details, and emphasis) Smoothing flow (general flow, summarizing, and repeating an idea) Emotional connection (expressing feeling and emphasizing emotions) Building problem or conflict Creating suspense or tension High point or turning point Reflecting on the experience Connecting to the reader
Eid al-Adha End of Year Lesson - Reading Comprehension + Creative Activity
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Eid al-Adha End of Year Lesson - Reading Comprehension + Creative Activity

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Are you looking for a way to engage your students in Eid al-Adha? This bundle includes a presentation, reading comprehension and creative activity. Suitable for upper primary/middle school age. Included is Presentation (link to Canva template - free account needed): Explore the significance of Eid al-Adha in Islam Read a story of Ibrahim and Ishmael Explore traditions associated with Eid al-Adha Reading comprehension: Two-page realistic fiction story about Ibrahim’s faith and willingness to sacrifice Ishmael. 15 reading comprehension questions that include fact retrieval, vocabulary, literary devices, analytical and conceptual (scaffolded so more difficult questions appear on the last page - giving you the option to leave out or give to higher level students). Answers included along with a mention of which type of question it is. Creative activity: Hand template for creative activity surrounding sharing and kindness - teacher needs to include colours etc.
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!