Children to identify the tense a sentence is written in and then rewrite the sentence in the opposite tense. Sentences based on the children's novel Varjak Paw.

A variety of multiplication and division word problems used for a year 5 class. Two versions for differentiation.

An example of a diary entry based on the children's novel 'Varjak Paw' - used to deconstruct the key features.

Equivalent Fractions worksheet used in year 5 - differentiated for lower/middle/higher.

Worksheet for planning a balanced argument - used for the story of Varjak Paw but can easily be altered.

Worksheet for identifying right angles within shapes

Decimal representations and ordering numbers with up to three decimals - used for a year 5 class.

After discussion the front cover of Varjak Paw children identified what they definitely knew, what they might know and what questions they could ask based on the cover only. Easily adapted for any book. Used with year 5 class.

Planning template for children writing a persuasive letter.

A worksheet for children to label the parts of a plant and their functions (roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers).

Differentiated for lower/middle/high.

Lines of Symmetry of regular and irregular polygons investigation. Children were provided with shapes to fold and mirrors. Used in year 5 class.

Children stuck this small sheet into their workbook to encourage the use of appropriate language when writing a balanced argument.

Translating shapes worksheet - differentiated for lower/middle and higher. Used in year 5 class.

Children planned a non-chronological report (about winged horses) using this format. Easily adapted for a report on just about anything.

An example of a balanced argument - used to deconstruct the key features.

Useful phrases for writing a non-chronological report - children stuck into workbooks to encourage use within their writing.

3 worksheets used for differentiation in year 5 class: 1) Rectangles 2) Polygons and compound shapes 3) Compound shapes Left blank to insert own numbers by hand to suit ability.

Small worksheet for converting decimals to fractions and vice versa - differentiated for lower/middle/higher

Example of a non-chronological report based on the hydra from Herakles to link to Ancient Greece topic - used to deconstruct key features.