Recount text comprehension
A reading comprehension on a text which can be used as a model for children’s own writing of a recount based on their holiday.
Charles Darwin Comprehension
A comprehension activity on Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution including information on his voyage to the Galapagos islands and study of diversity in finches.
Division with remainders
Rehearsal of division with remainders, including round up or down the remainder depending on the context.
Informal letter from evacuee
A resource for teaching writing recounts in the context of World War Two evacuation
Maths game: square and cube numbers
Two maths board games for practising square and cube numbers. One game for lower ability focuses on square numbers; the other uses cube numbers as well.
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Kennings
An introduction to kennings including activities. Relates to Beowulf but can also be used as a standalone.
Formal letter of complaint
A model text, writing prompt and supporting phrases sheet for the writing of a formal letter of complaint
Introduction to autobiography
Autobiographical text and comprehension questions on the life of Peter Parker… SPIDERMAN!!!
Nativity Play Script
An original Nativity play script designed to be used flexibly, and easily staged, for class size of 20-30 with lots of easy options for casting and incorporating traditional carols. Lots of laughs intended to keep adults and children at upper KS 2 amused.
Finding missing angles in triangles
An interactive lesson introduction on finding missing angles in triangles for upper KS2 which includes revision of angle and properties of triangles.
Perimeter of polygons
A powerpoint for upper KS2 rehearsing calculation of the perimeter of polygons.
Introduction to writing sonnets
A fun introduction to sonnet form and lesson starter for children to write their own sonnets ina fun, humorous way
A lesson on finding numbers halfway between two others
How to find a number halfway between two other numbers.
The Highwayman comprehension activities
A set of comprehension and cloze activities at different levels on the poem ‘The Highwayman’.
Introduction to subject and object in simple sentences
Powerpoint for KS2 introducing subject, verb and object in simple sentences