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You have enough to do so let me do some of the hard work for you. I have been a teacher in England for almost 10 years but I've been working in schools even longer than that. I have taught across year groups from Year 2 upwards in primary schools therefore I know what good resources look like and require. I also know how little time teachers have to prepare quality resources so wanted to share great resources for teachers to have the option of using instead of creating their own from scratch.

You have enough to do so let me do some of the hard work for you. I have been a teacher in England for almost 10 years but I've been working in schools even longer than that. I have taught across year groups from Year 2 upwards in primary schools therefore I know what good resources look like and require. I also know how little time teachers have to prepare quality resources so wanted to share great resources for teachers to have the option of using instead of creating their own from scratch.
Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 3 (KS2 and KS3)
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Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 3 (KS2 and KS3)

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This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time). There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise various skills. This is Pack 3 (different from Pack 1 and 2).
Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 2 (KS2 and KS3)
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Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 2 (KS2 and KS3)

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This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time). There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise various skills. This is Pack 2 and different from Pack 1.
Pyramid Problems - Addition and Subtraction Differentiated KS1 & KS2
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Pyramid Problems - Addition and Subtraction Differentiated KS1 & KS2

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This differentiated resource provides a range of pyramid addition and subtraction problems for children to solve. It ranges from pyramids which are addition only - starting with adding only 10s, going up to adding 4 digit numbers. Then it provides pyramid problems which require subtraction and addition skills. This starts with numbers smaller than 30 and progresses up to 4 and 5-digit numbers. There are 9 question sheets, 9 answer sheets and 1 blank template so pupils can design their own pyramid problem.
Choose Your Story - Pirates Pack
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Choose Your Story - Pirates Pack

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Help your students plan their own exciting pirate themed story. This gives the pupil ownership of their story without going too wild with their ideas. It’s like a menu of characters, settings and additional story content that can personalise their adventure. This structure is everything they need to get their ideas moving quickly so they can focus on the writing skills and how they want their story to progress.
Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 1 (KS2 and KS3)
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Setting Descriptions Presentation Pack 1 (KS2 and KS3)

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This resource provides 24 various and interesting images of settings and a corresponding setting description. The descriptions use interesting vocabulary and should expose children to a wider base of vocabulary too. You can choose whether to display the text or the image (or both at the same time). There are also 25 teaching-related questions at the end of the PowerPoint which help to engage children with the writing techniques as well as give them the opportunity to add more, edit or practise various skills. This is Pack 1.
Prince William Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure
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Prince William Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure

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Perfect for any teacher who is getting their pupils to write a report on the life of Prince William. An A4 page of facts about Prince William provides a fairly detailed snapshot of his family members, his time in the RAF, charitable achievements, his love of Aston Villa and some random facts too. There is a basic and an advanced planning structure sheet for children to use to support writing a non-chronological (biographical) report about the future King of England’s life. There is also a skills based writing mat which can be used to encourage children to look for them to include the Upper Key Stage 2 writing skill objectives. 1 x fact sheet 1 x basic structured sheet 1 x advanced structured sheet 1 x writing mat with skill examples 1 x blank writing skills mat for children to record own examples within their plans.
Year 5 - Arithmetic and Reasoning Test Bundle
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Year 5 - Arithmetic and Reasoning Test Bundle

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There are 4 packs that contain 4 test papers. Each paper has 40 arithmetic questions to answer and between 9 and 20 reasoning based maths questions too. There is one for Autumn, Spring and Summer with an additional one to be used in the Spring or Summer term. All of these come with answers too. Another resource in the bundle is an arithmetic 5-a-day questions. This contains enough 5-a-day questions for Year 5 to cover several terms. All of these questions are great for any teacher in Year 5 but it will compliment the White Rose numeracy strategy well.
Year 5 - Arithmetic and Reasoning Questions - Summer
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Year 5 - Arithmetic and Reasoning Questions - Summer

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There are 2 arithmetic tests, aimed at children in Year 5, which contain 20 questions in each test. (The questions are different to the ones in the Autumn and Spring Arithmetic test, which are also available in my store.) Additionally, there are reasoning based questions for children to apply their numeracy understanding to. 23 reasoning questions and they are presented in a variety of methods. Lots of questions are complimentary with the White Rose maths scheme. The answers are included.
Year 5 Arithmetic and Reasoning Questions 3
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Year 5 Arithmetic and Reasoning Questions 3

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There are 2 arithmetic tests, aimed at children in Year 5, which contain 20 questions in each test. (The questions are different to any of the other questions on my store.) Additionally, there are reasoning based questions for children to apply their numeracy understanding to. 9 reasoning questions and they are presented in a variety of methods. All answers are included.
Words with 2 & 3 Syllables (Plus Common Exception Words)
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Words with 2 & 3 Syllables (Plus Common Exception Words)

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This resource will help anyone trying to check children’s ability to write or spell 2 syllable words, 3 syllable words and common exception words for Year 1 and 2. The resource provides tick lists with 30 - 2 syllable words and 30 - 3 syllable words. There is an answer sheet included to help educators know where the syllables are within the words.
Sir David Attenborough Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure (Scaffolded)
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Sir David Attenborough Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure (Scaffolded)

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Perfect for any teacher who is getting their pupils to write a report on the life of Sir David Attenborough. An A4 page of facts about Sir David Attenborough provides a fairly detailed snapshot of his family members, his filming successes, personal achievements and some random facts too. There is a basic and an advanced planning structure sheet for children to use to support writing a non-chronological (biographical) report about one of the world’s most recognised voice’s life. There is also a skills based writing mat which can be used to encourage children to include Upper Key Stage 2 writing skill objectives. 1 x fact sheet 1 x basic structured sheet 1 x advanced structured sheet - (Scaffold) 1 x writing mat with skill examples - (Scaffold) 1 x blank writing skills mat for children to record own examples within their plans.
Setting Description with Scaffolding for Upper KS2 (Year 5 & 6)
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Setting Description with Scaffolding for Upper KS2 (Year 5 & 6)

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Setting Description with Scaffolding for Upper KS2 (Year 5 &6) This activity is for children in Year 5 and 6, who are looking to write about a setting. It contains 3 different colour images about different types of settings. Each setting contains a scaffolded structure to aid children to reach the same level of description. Additionally, there is a peer and self review slip which states objectives you may expect to see related to setting descriptions (figurative language techniques). Each one of the skills has an example next to them so children can see good examples of each skill. The slip also allows for other students to leave feedback on the review slip (this is another Yr5 expected skill - to leave feedback for others).
Play script Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)
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Play script Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)

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This handout will help children to structure their playscript writing. It contains skills for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and 6). The examples link with the story Wolves in the Walls but can be used with a variety of texts. It helps to identify the features of a playscript and structure the writing skills to encourage the pupils to engage with skills that they may usually find difficult or lack confidence with. There are 3 sheets in total. 1 x heavily modelled examples. 1 x partially modelled examples. 1 x blank boxed up sheet for recording own ideas on.
Newspaper Report Writing Non-Chronological Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)
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Newspaper Report Writing Non-Chronological Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)

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This handout will help children to structure their newspaper (non-chronological) report writing. It contains skills for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and 6). The examples link with Kensuke’s Kingdom storyline. It helps to identify the features of newspaper and structure the writing skills to encourage the pupils to engage with skills that they usually find difficult or lack confidence with. There are 3 sheets in total. 1 x heavily modelled examples. 1 x partially modelled examples. 1 x blank boxed up sheet for recording own ideas on.
Example Newspaper Report, Toolkit and Editing Targets -(Using Kensuke's Kingdom)
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Example Newspaper Report, Toolkit and Editing Targets -(Using Kensuke's Kingdom)

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This newspaper example aims to show how Year 5 and 6 writing objectives can be put into a newspaper report. Using Kensuke’s Kingdom as the newspaper report focus. The point where Michael and Stella (the dog) fall off the boat during a storm and the newspaper is written as a way of reporting the boy’s disappearance. There are two versions of the same article. One is written as a whole page of a newspaper report. The second is partly written with the idea being that you could give the less partial version as a way of getting pupils to edit and improve it. The resource also comes with a target board with different writing objectives to encourage children to include a variety of different skills. Finally a toolkit for newspaper report writing in KS2 which contains a self and peer checklist for pupils to check against.
Persuasive Writing Planning Sheet Year 5 & 6
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Persuasive Writing Planning Sheet Year 5 & 6

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A planning sheet to help with writing persuasive writing in Year 5 or 6. The boxes provide a structure for children to come up with their own use of specific writing skills with an example in each box for them to use for support. There are different levels of support in the boxes for two ability levels of need. This is perfect for any one who needs a little structure to support including a range of skills within their work which meet the Year 5 and 6 writing standards.
Diary Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2
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Diary Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2

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This handout will help children to structure their diary writing. It contains skills for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and 6). It helps to identify the features of diary writing and structure their use of writing skills. The examples link with the poem, The Highwayman but can be used with a variety of texts. There are 3 sheets in total. 1 x heavily modelled examples. 1 x partially modelled examples. 1 x blank boxed up sheet for recording own ideas on.
Planning Writing Sheet - Adventure Narratives (UKS2)
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Planning Writing Sheet - Adventure Narratives (UKS2)

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Writing planning sheet which helps to break down the features of narrative writing in Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6). This is broken down into blank templates with skills the children can populate with their own ideas to more structured planning with good examples to help children with their grammar and application of the skills.
Non-Chronological Report Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)
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Non-Chronological Report Writing Planning Sheet - UKS2 (Year 5 & 6)

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This handout will help children to structure their non-chronological report writing. It contains skills for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and 6). It helps to identify the features of non-chronological report writing and structured writing skills. This help sheet is great for encouraging children to attempt skills they lack confidence to use or who lack ideas of what they could include.
King Charles III Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure
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King Charles III Fact Sheet & Non-Chronological Report Writing Structure

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Perfect for any teacher who is getting their pupils to write a report on the life of King Charles III. An A4 page of facts about King Charles III provides a fairly detailed snapshot of his family members, his time in the RAF and Royal Navy, charitable achievements, his love of gardening and some random facts too. There is a basic and an advanced planning structure sheet for children to use to support writing a non-chronological (biographical) report about the King of England’s life. There is also a skills based writing mat which can be used to encourage children to look for them to include the Upper Key Stage 2 writing skill objectives. 1 x fact sheet 1 x basic structured sheet 1 x advanced structured sheet 1 x writing mat with skill examples 1 x blank writing skills mat for children to record own examples within their plans.