A checklist for the Year 2 spelling assessment. This can be used to assess reading and spelling of the common exception words for Year 2. It is a word document so it is easily edited.

A list of reading targets linked to the coloured book bands from stage 1/pink to stage 11/lime. Useful for termly target setting or end of year report targets. Targets are divided into the different bands and there are several per coloured band.

A series of fact cards which could be used for display in your book corner or Library. Comprises of 16 fact cards.

A non-chronological report about a new mythical dragon called the Frost Dragon which can be used for Talk for Writing to learn the structure or annotated to mark the features. Also included is a letter from the Dragon Hunters Association asking the children to create their own reports about the Shrek Dragon. You can edit the letter to change the dragon you want them to write about and add your class name as the recipient. I used this with Year 2 children and have included two differentiated writing templates to assist in the writing process. All images are taken from wp clipart and are free from copyright.

This powerpoint explains how to use ellipsis correctly in writing. It clearly states the different uses of an ellipsis with examples. It also provides some sentences for the children to explain how the ellipsis has been used in each case.

A series of word mats for handwriting letter formation. I have done many variations but if you need a different variation, please email me at bw-helps-you@outlook.com.

A week long unit on the classic poem What is Pink? by Christina Rossetti The unit helps children to understand classic poetry by introducing the poem in a way which they can easily understand. The children are asked to explore the theme of colour, read and discuss the poem as well as answer comprehension questions and then plan and write their own verses in a similar style. All resources are included such as planning sheets, comprehension questions and sheets and templates for writing. It could be easily adapted for Foundation Stage, Year 1 or Year 2.

Cursive handwriting sheets for individual letter formation practise. Each sheet has large letters to trace and smaller ones to copy. All letters are cursive and there are variations for the different cursive formations such as open and closed letters and straight and curved letters. Just choose the ones your school uses.

An informative powerpoint which explains relative clauses, giving examples and sentences to practise. Also included is a worksheet to help children create their own sentences. All images are taken from wp clipart and are free from copyright.

A PowerPoint activity with some shared comprehension questions with a follow-up comprehension sheet of questions and answers about the poem. The questions are based around VIPERS (see Literacy Shed website). This activity has been used with an able Year 2 class but could also be used for Year 3.

An informative powerpoint which explains active and passive voice, giving examples and short interactive activities. Also included is two differentiated worksheets asking children to convert sentences from active to passive and vise versa. All images are taken from wpc clipart and are free from copyright.

An informative powerpoint which explains how to punctuate direct speech, giving examples and mistakes to identify. All images are taken from wpc clipart and are free from copyright.

An informative powerpoint which explains synonyms and antonyms, giving examples and sentences to practise. Also included is a worksheet to help children use antonyms and synonyms. All images are taken from wp clipart and are free from copyright.

A week long unit on the classic poem A Child’s Thought by Robert Louis Stevenson. The unit helps children to understand classic poetry by introducing the poem in a way which they can easily understand. The children are asked to read, discuss and perform the poem as well as answer comprehension questions and then plan and write their own verse in a similar style. All resources are included such as planning sheets, comprehension PPT and sheets and templates for writing. It has been used with an able Year 2 class and would also work for a Year 3 class.

A powerpoint presentation which explains the main different types of nouns.

All the tricky words from phase 3 on different coloured flowers. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

All the tricky words from phase 5 on different coloured flowers. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

All the tricky words from phase 4 on different coloured flowers. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

All the tricky words from phase 2 on different coloured flowers. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.