The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 1 is aimed at KS1 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.

Talk for Writing - Text Map & Model Text based on The Magic Paintbrush (by Julia Donaldson and Joel Stuart) Suitable for year 1,2 or 3

This lesson has been designed for anyone studying Functional Skills English Level One and Level Two. The lesson goes through two different texts and helps learners to understand how to use quotations to make comparisons and respond to the higher value questions on the reading exam paper. If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

An A4 template for children to format or plan an information text. There is space for a heading, 3 subheading and information boxes, one picture box with caption and a ‘did you know?’ box. Also useful for LAPs, SEN or just children in Lower KS2 who may need support with formatting.

This is a bundle of three comparing texts activities that can be used for Pearson Functional Skills English, particularly for the more challenging questions of the Level 2 Reading Exam, that is, Question 10 (identifying language features) and Question 13 (comparing texts). Although Level 1s can also benefit from these activities if adapted to suit Question 15 of the Level 1 Reading Exam. If adapted they can be used to support GCSE English Language (AQA) learners for Paper 2, Question 2 (the summary question). Topics include: dogs, vaping, hobbies and university (new!) Enjoy! T.

4 examples of instruction texts aimed at lower key stage 2/year 2: How to make pancakes How to make fudgy brownies How to look after a dog How to plant a sunflower PGF format Coloured feature key for children to use to identify and highlight the key features. (word document to enabling editing) Marking grid/success criteria to use when writing instruction texts (word document to enable editing)

This resource provides clear, accessible notes on Sive by John B. Keane for Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level students. Designed specifically for weaker or mixed-ability learners, it supports students in understanding the key aspects of the play and preparing effectively for the Single Text section of the exam. Included in this 28-page pack: A breakdown of characters with key traits, relationships, and relevant quotes Summaries and analysis of key scenes in each act Thematic exploration of topics such as power, class, poverty, control, marriage, and gender roles Focused sections on setting, cultural context, and Keane’s view of the world Highlighted quotes and explanation tasks to reinforce understanding Discussion questions to promote critical thinking and class discussion Designed with visual aids and student-friendly formatting This resource is perfect for guiding students through the text in a structured way and can be used during first teaching, for revision, or as a support guide during exam preparation. It works well as a Single Text resource or alongside comparative modes.

Enhance your teaching materials with this comprehensive pack of ten original texts, accompanied by fifteen thought-provoking questions, carefully designed to align with the VIPER strands. These texts have been specifically crafted to foster ambitious vocabulary, stimulating discussions, and deep learning experiences. Originally created to support a high-ability group comprising mixed Year 5 and Year 6 students, these texts have the potential to be differentiated and utilized across different age groups. However, due to the vocabulary complexity, textual intricacy, and question depth, they are most suitable for KS2 or KS3 learners. This meticulously curated pack includes a diverse range of genres to captivate students’ interest and expand their literary horizons: Short Story - “Garry’s Glasses” Recipe - “Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry” Poem - “The Cockerel, The Cow and The Bear” Report - “A Day Out at Birdoswald” Biography - “Cleopatra: The Enigmatic Queen of Egypt” Story - “Zephyr” Non-Chronological Report - “Sea Turtles” Diary Entry - “Breaktime Detention” Newspaper - “Fearless Feline Rescued” Poem - “Dinner” Each text is individually taught, introducing a new text every week, allowing students to focus on and fully explore its unique qualities. The meticulously structured questions foster rich discussions, empowering students to comprehend and effectively respond to inquiries. Moreover, the accompanying example answers serve as valuable resources, enhancing students’ understanding and improving their reading and analytical skills. Elevate your classroom experience with “Reading Comprehension - VIPER Pack 1” – a comprehensive resource that encourages critical thinking, vocabulary development, and an appreciation for diverse literary genres.

An example character profile text about Jim from the book Street Child plus differentiated planning and writing templates, and word bank. This exemplar text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading chapters 1 and 2 of Berlie Doherty’s Victorian-themed historical fiction novel. Resources provided: • Exemplar character profile WAGOLL text • Planning template differentiated 2 ways • Writing template differentiated 3 ways • Personality traits word bank The resources are available as PDFs and editable Word documents. Pupils read the model character description of Jim Jarvis and then plan and write their own character profile about Jim, Emily, Lizzie, Ma, Mr Spink or any other character using the differentiated templates. The resource could be used on World Book Day as an example character profile before children create their own about their chosen character from any other story. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Street Child resources: ✦ Street Child WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Street Child Diary Entry Example Text Pack ✦ Street Child Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack ✦ Street Child Letter Writing Example Text Pack Other popular resources: ✦ Holes: Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief Model Writing Pack BUNDLE ✦ Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone: WAGOLL Example Text Pack BUNDLE ✦ Stormbreaker: Example Text & Literary Device BUNDLE ✦ Oranges In No Man’s Land BUNDLE ✦ The Nowhere Emporium Example Text & Character BUNDLE ✦ The Boy at the Back of the Class: Example Text BUNDLE ✦ The Iron Man Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4 ✦ Stig of the Dump Complete Unit of Work | Six Weeks | Year 3/4 Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

After you’ve looked at non-fiction text features, see if your students can identify examples of the text features independently. Grab an appropriate level non-fiction text and get started! Happy teaching & learning! Be purposeful teachers Who are in control Feel inspired And knows they’ve done enough. ☆ If you found this product helpful, please leave a review below! @attheminute.teaching

The 3 Ticking Texts books encourage early readers to understand texts. Book 2 is aimed at KS2 plus older pupils with literacy problems. Each book includes various types of short texts with a low reading level and a high interest level, and the format allows children with poor coordination/writing ability to concentrate solely on text comprehension skills. The sheets are useful for shared and guided reading and for homework and are also suitable for speaking and listening work. Discussion points and extension activities are included for each text. This is a useful resource for children who have ‘learnt to read’ and are now ‘reading to learn.’ Previously available through Easylearn.

These slides are related to writing about Harry Potter. This particular lesson is based specifically around an instruction text creating a potion or spell. This lesson explores how to use the appropriate features of an instruction text and allows children to use their own creative ideas. There is an example of a modelled piece within the slides and a creative art piece to provide an illustration at the end. The content is based specifically for Year 5 or Year 6 writing.

A twenty-one page comprehension booklet containing: Ten extracts Ten corresponding worksheets Three extension tasks for each extract Perfect for interventions or class work. Check out my shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3 & KS4, Literacy and whole school resources.

This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS2 National Curriculum for Reading, by domain. Domains 2b and 2d are weighted more in these comprehensions to match the weighting of the end of KS2 Reading Comprehension assessment. Included: • SATs style comprehension questions for the prologue/preface and the twenty-seven chapters of the novel. • A teaching PowerPoint with an introduction to the author, their other works and copies of the questions. This resource works best if the chapter is read, talked about and discussed in one day, then comprehension questions are given the day after. This resource has been used with both Year Five and Year Six classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores. Please let me know if you found this resource useful. It should save you hours and hours of time.

Detailed lessons on the NEW Section C text of the Eduqas Drama A level - The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage adapted by Bryony Lavery. This 110-Slide Powerpoint includes: Section 1 (slides 1-13): Information on the original production Brief synopsis Structure, genre and style Important themes Section 2 (slides 14-24): Key Lighting vocabulary Important things to think about/ideas for designing lighting Scaffolded paragraph structures for writing about lighting Detailed exemplar paragraph on an extract using this structure Section 3 (slides 25-33) Key sound vocabulary Important things to think about/ideas for designing sound Scaffolded paragraph structures for writing about sound Two detailed exemplar paragraphs on two different extracts using this structure. Section 4 (slides 34-49) Introduction to the live theatre evaluation element (10 marks in section C) Scaffolded paragraph structure for writing the live theatre evaluation section. Detailed exemplar paragraph on evaluating a live theatre production using this structure. Guidance on annotating a cue sheet Exemplar completed cue sheet **Guided example of a full answer, answering a **Sound and Lighting exam style question including: Scaffolded paragraph structure for writing an introduction Detailed exemplar introduction using this structure Scaffolded paragraph structure for the main body of essay. Detailed exemplar answer broken into three highly detailed paragraphs - one for each section of the attached extract. Section 5 (slides 50-72) Important things to consider for staging and set design Information on the key staging types Introduction to ground plans Design features and symbols for drawing ground plans Step-by-step guide to drawing a ground plan Information on the original production’s use of the stage floor and other things to consider Information on composite sets including benefits and pitfalls. Exam question on staging and set design within an extract including: Scaffolded paragraph structure for writing an introduction Detailed exemplar introduction using this structure Scaffolded paragraph structure for the main body of essay. Detailed exemplar paragraph using this structure. Opportunity for students to write their own paragraph using this structure with ideas given to help them. Section 6 (slides 73-85) Appropriate terminology for parts of the stage Things to consider as a director Guidance on annotating an extract for movement and positioning Exam question on movement and positioning within an extract including: Scaffolded paragraph structure for writing an introduction Detailed exemplar introduction using this structure Scaffolded paragraph structure for the main body of essay. Detailed exemplar paragraph using this structure Opportunity for students to write their own paragraph using this structure with sentence starters. Section 7 (slides 86-110) Important thin

These lesson plans will support children in being able to define each of the six major text types, sorting examples of text into each category and thinking of further examples of text suitable for each category.

A short factual story which needs to be punctuated with capital letters, full stops, commas etc.

List of techniques with their common effects. Useful for revision purposes and focused analysis.

Students do lots of texting in their L1 and are often keen to learn how to text in English too. In this lesson students have a discussion, learn some useful texting abbreviations and read an article about texting and literacy.