An activity to help learners develop an understanding of some words in the Scots language. There are 40 words given in Scots which children can translate into English using an online Scots dictionary. An answer sheet is included but answers can vary depending on the context the word is used in and/or the region in Scotland it is used.

Two extracts from ‘The Midnight Gang’ by David Walliams which are good examples of character descriptions. Extract 1 is from Chapter 1 and Extract 2 is from Chapter 4. Great examples of character descriptions for imaginative writing.

Three extracts from ‘The Midnight Gang’ by David Walliams which are good examples of setting descriptions. Extract 1 is from Chapter 6, Extract 2 is from Chapter 9 and Extract 3 is from Chapter 15. Great examples of setting descriptions for imaginative writing.

This resource contains 4 different worksheets to support the teaching of the Read Write Inc Orange Band Book Bag Books Story 10, ‘Birthday party? No, thanks!’. They could be used for independent activities within a reading lesson. The different activities included within the worksheets are: Choose the right word (sentences from the book) Find words with a focus sound from the book Answer comprehension questions (sentences modelled with blanks for answers) Draw a picture relating to a topic from the book Dots and dashes with Green Words Read and draw words/phrases from the book Read and write out Red Words from the book Write own sentences with Green Words from the book Although this is designed to be an independent activity, children may require some support to read some of the instructions on the sheet. This resource is intended to be used by schools who have bought and use the Read Write Inc programme and accompanying resources, and pupils will need the book available whilst working on these tasks. These worksheets are not intended to replace any of the teaching elements of the Read Write Inc programme, but can support pupils who have completed the Read Write Inc lessons on this book, perhaps as part of a whole class reading lesson.

Extract from Chapter 29 of The Midnight Gang by David Walliams which can be used for proofreading and correcting to spot punctuation mistakes. Answers included on page 2 of the document.

Worksheets to support Read Write Inc Green Band Story 1, On the Bus. The resource contains 4 worksheets which can be used as independent activities during reading lessons. This resource is intended to be used by schools who have bought and use the Read Write Inc programme and accompanying resources, and pupils will need the book available whilst working on these tasks. These worksheets are not intended to replace any of the teaching elements of the Read Write Inc programme, but can support pupils who have completed the Read Write Inc lessons on this book, perhaps as part of a whole class reading lesson. I have uploaded the Word version as well as the PDF version, so you can edit the resource as you wish.

Worksheets to support Read Write Inc Green Band Story 4, The Spell. The resource contains 4 worksheets which can be used as independent activities during reading lessons. This resource is intended to be used by schools who have bought and use the Read Write Inc programme and accompanying resources, and pupils will need the book available whilst working on these tasks. These worksheets are not intended to replace any of the teaching elements of the Read Write Inc programme, but can support pupils who have completed the Read Write Inc lessons on this book, perhaps as part of a whole class reading lesson. I have uploaded the Word version as well as the PDF version, so you can edit the resource as you wish.

This resource contains 4 different worksheets to support the teaching of the Read Write Inc Orange Band Story 2 book, ‘I think I want to be a bee’. They could be used for independent activities within a reading lesson. The different activities included within the worksheets are: Choose the right word (sentences from the book) Find words with a focus sound from the book Answer comprehension questions (sentences modelled with blanks for answers) Draw a picture relating to a topic from the book Dots and dashes with Green Words Read and draw words/phrases from the book Read and write out Red Words from the book Write own sentences with Green Words from the book Although this is designed to be an independent activity, children may require some support to read some of the instructions on the sheet. This resource is intended to be used by schools who have bought and use the Read Write Inc programme and accompanying resources, and pupils will need the book available whilst working on these tasks. These worksheets are not intended to replace any of the teaching elements of the Read Write Inc programme, but can support pupils who have completed the Read Write Inc lessons on this book, perhaps as part of a whole class reading lesson.

This resource contains 4 different worksheets to support the teaching of the Read Write Inc Orange Band Story 1 book, ‘Playday’. They could be used for independent activities within a reading lesson. The different activities included within the worksheets are: Choose the right word (sentences from the book) Find words with a focus sound from the book Answer comprehension questions (sentences modelled with blanks for answers) Draw a picture relating to a topic from the book Dots and dashes with Green Words Read and draw words/phrases from the book Read and write out Red Words from the book Write own sentences with Green Words from the book Although this is designed to be an independent activity, children may require some support to read some of the instructions on the sheet. This resource is intended to be used by schools who have bought and use the Read Write Inc programme and accompanying resources, and pupils will need the book available whilst working on these tasks. These worksheets are not intended to replace any of the teaching elements of the Read Write Inc programme, but can support pupils who have completed the Read Write Inc lessons on this book, perhaps as part of a whole class reading lesson.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, The Finger Eater by Dick King-Smith. This book is in the lime book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven. This book is in the brown book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, Conker by Michael Morpurgo. This book is in the lime book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, Friday Surprise by Anne Fine. This book is in the white book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, Only a Show by Anne Fine. This book is in the brown book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. This book is in the grey book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, Mrs Cockle’s Cat by Philippa Pearce. This book is in the grey book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

Task map with 8 different independent tasks to go along with the novel, The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith. This book is in the grey book band. The task map is based on Bloom’s questions and as such the questions/tasks are split into those six categories. The tasks will usually be enough to cover in a week/2 to 3 reading lessons.

This unit of work is for reading to go with the non-fiction book called “Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World” written by Kate Pankhurst. The resource has split the book into 3 sections which is designed to last over 3 weeks, however it can be adapted to suit your learners. It contains 10 reading comprehension questions and a follow-up task for each section of the book. You could use the questions for discussion with a group or use them for written reading comprehension. There is also an answer guide for the comprehension questions.

This unit of work is for reading lessons to go with the non-fiction book published by Wayland as part of their “Inspirational Lives” series about Malala Yousafzai, written by Claudia Martin. The resource has split the book into 3 sections which is designed to last over 3 weeks, however it can be adapted to suit your learners. It contains 10 reading comprehension questions and a follow-up task for each section of the book. You could use the questions for discussion with a group or use them for written reading comprehension. There is also an answer guide for the comprehension questions.

This unit of work is for reading to go with the non-fiction book published by Wayland as part of their “Real-Life Stories” series about Malorie Blackman. The resource has split the book into 3 sections which is designed to last over 3 weeks, however it can be adapted to suit your learners. It contains 10 reading comprehension questions and a follow-up task for each section of the book. You could use the questions for discussion with a group or use them for written reading comprehension. There is also an answer guide for the comprehension questions.