Two short chiller stories which can be used as a great model for KS2 to write their own narratives. The models have been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their own chiller stories. Second story is annotated with a structure summary alongside. See my other Chiller resource pack (link below) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581 This separate resource pack includes in addition to the stories: • Chiller structure/feature word bank cards Descriptive writing feature guidance • Vocabulary idea card

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph– Abandoned House Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2

KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Volcano Eruption Creative/descriptive writing example. Key Features: Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation. Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s). Suitable for KS2.

Simple powerpoint explaining the difference between co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions and some examples for pupils to try and identify. Suitable for KS2.

Here are two simple, fun cross stitch patterns to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also. The pattern charts are on pdfs. They have coloured blocks. Each block is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture. The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The wing shapes are completed in simple back stitch. Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the pictures.

Great descriptive/creative writing powerpoint - using dragons as the subject matter. Download file to see full paragraph and word bank. Great value for money. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. **Included: Creative writing paragraph about a dragon awakening in his lair and flying off to find his next victim and also a word bank to generate ideas. ** Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2.

Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - using dragons as the subject matter. Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils. Also included is a word bank to generate ideas. Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt. Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures. Suitable for KS2. Download to access full paragraph and word bank. Contained in zip file.

Here is a simple quick to make Christmas Tree cross stitch pattern - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1. The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch. I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions. Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Christmas Card! Finished size: approx: 3" x 2" The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.

Set of 104 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Years Spelling 5 and 6 Words - National Curriculum. Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2". Pdf pages for you to print/laminate

A wordsearch to use in association with studies of Remembrance/Armistice Day. KS2.

Set of 108 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Year 3 and 4 Spelling Words - National Curriculum. Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2". Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the graphemes ‘tion’; ‘cian’; ‘sion’ and ‘augh’ Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used. Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the grapheme ‘ough’. Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used. Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.

A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today. Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays. Suitable for KS2.

A wordsearch containing names of Greek Gods and Goddesses. Suitable for Upper KS2 and above. See also creative writing narrative - 'A Greek Myth - Re-imagined’A Greek Myth. Here is the link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092 Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice. Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story. This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.

Buy this pack of narratives and structure guidance sheets to utilise as examples to use in creative writing/descriptive writing sessions. Primarily used for Year 6 Literacy Groups. Could be suitable for lower KS2 Year Groups. Originally used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their literacy descriptive writing exercises. Included: Earthquake/Volcanoes Collection • Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories. • Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives Chiller/Suspense Collection • Two short chiller stories (one of which is annotated with a structure summary • Chiller/Suspense Key Features Sheet • Chiller word and phrases Idea cards • The 5 senses – descriptive writing guidance

A wordsearch relating to the book Skellig by David Almond. Suitable for Upper KS2 and above.

Just for fun - a wordsearch on Goodnight Mister Tom suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and also up to Year 7.

A fun wordsearch covering the Hunger Games Book 1 by Suzanne Collins. Suitable for Upper KS2 and Year 7.

Here is a fun wordsearch relating to Shakespeare and his plays. A fun activity for Years 4 - 6 Primary and 7-8 Secondary.