A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre! 7 detailed sessions are included plus a free handwriting exercise and National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction the science fiction genre
*Writing a mini-saga
*Describing a setting
*Developing character descriptions
*Plots, problems and solutions.
*Powerful vocabulary and phrase choices.
*Planning a story using a 'Story Mountain Planner' template.
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from 'The War of the Worlds'.
*Handwriting exercise sheet.
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A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box).
A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3.
The following resources are attached, including:
*Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief.
*An animated video link (from when Pandora was created)
*Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.)
*Differentiated comprehension tasks
*Use of alternative words (synonyms).
*Power words and special phrases worksheets
*Vocabulary grid for collection of key words
*Model text for a drama/play script activity
*Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending.
*Writing planning sheet
*Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity using pictures to stimulate the writing of a short story. (Max 100 words.)
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A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
A series of lessons/activities based on building a description of a rivers journey using personification and imagery from a first person perspective (You are the river describing your journey from source to mouth.) This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should build their ideas using the learning resources provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A model text, vocabulary activities, a planning template and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
Second Language Welsh.
A fantastic whole school resource pack (Years 1-6) featuring a total of over 140 engaging slides for daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or whole class teaching of welsh. The slides are differentiated for each age group are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple, visual and fun.
These resources are perfect for display on the class interactive board and will support all staff in delivering Welsh effectively.
Topics include:
Family, school, hobbies, Likes and dislikes, foods, time, clothes, opinions, holidays, weather and so much more!
A series of highly engaging and clearly presented slides for introducing and practicing suitable Welsh language patterns. These can be used during daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or as part of Welsh lessons. The slides are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple and fun. This is a brand new resource using tried and tested classroom resources. You will not find anything similar online :)
After looking at existing examples of Theme Park Leaflets, (not included) learners design and create their own leaflet using this template. These sheets are designed to be attached inside an exercise book and used in a display.
Also included are examples of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a list of useful persuasive phrases to ‘up-level’ the outcome of your learners work.
Also included is a short video clip advertsing a theme park and a sample set of success criteria (WMG - What makes good)
Fictional report of an air raid on a Welsh coastal town in 1941 by the German Luftwaffe.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own fictional report using the newspaper template.
This resource pack includes 3 levels of differentiated worksheets and a YouTube video which features authentic sounds to set the scene!
LO: To write appropriately for a purpose and the reader – Newspaper report
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World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Seven cross curricular activities)
Ten high quality stimulating and creative English/ICT/Topic activities to assist the teaching of World War two across the curriculum. Activities include exciting play scripts, newspaper and news reader report reading/writing, proof reading evacuee diaries, Spreadsheets to show the number of children evacuated, rationing problem solving activity, a discussion of Aerial Photographs from WW2 and a useful KWL grid.
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This activities are an effective way to assess how pupils can apply their procedural skills in reasoning tasks.
Activities include - Football goals, balancing weights, balls in a bag and equivalences.
All activities are tried and tested teaching resources.
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing recipe instructions, then creating and evaluating your own healthy fruit smoothie! Suitable for KS2
10 resources are attached including:
*Engaging PowerPoint presentations
*Recipe ideas
*Planning worksheets
*Evaluation activities
*Instructional sequencing activity
*Model text
*Template for an advertising poster
*Success criteria (WMG)
Lesson based on the declaration of war on Germany in 1939. Tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should make notes on the key facts given in the video clip. They will then produce their own news reader's script to break the news to the British public using the model text as an example.
Two note taking templates and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective news reader report is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is a modern colour interpretation of how the news would have been reported in 1939. The quality is significantly better.
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above.
3 Levels of differentiation: Tried and tested in the classroom.
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
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Fred and George Weasley are well known for their mischievous pranks…this time they have gone too far!
Formal letter writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Learners will look at the main features of a letter of complaint. They will then write their own letter from Headteacher, Professor Dolores Umbridge, to Mr and Mrs Weasley using the information provided.
Video clip, example power words, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around the inventors of the mobile phone, YouTube and the motion picture. Answers are included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around the Roman invasion of Britain. The answers are also included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 5&6.
Questions based around Sparrows and Hummingbirds using poetry, factual information and diagrams. The answers are also included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around a fictional story of a young dog that saves the day during a house fire. The answers are also included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
