I write all sorts of resources for primary and secondary pupils. Have done supply on the full range for more than 10 years now and always come fully armed with resources for my lessons. I aim particularly at the lower groups who are strugglers. Secondary resources have been created for PRU pupils and they have worked REALLY well. The phonics resources were written for a number of pupils that I tutor after school hours and I have had great results.
I write all sorts of resources for primary and secondary pupils. Have done supply on the full range for more than 10 years now and always come fully armed with resources for my lessons. I aim particularly at the lower groups who are strugglers. Secondary resources have been created for PRU pupils and they have worked REALLY well. The phonics resources were written for a number of pupils that I tutor after school hours and I have had great results.
This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 16 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the OW FOR SNOW sound.
ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this.
It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.
A set of Cloze procedure exercises which can be used for young readers or for older pupils who struggle with reading and comprehension skills. They have been used successfully at KS3 stage for weak readers in a PRU setting. Clear large font so could be projected onto the whiteboard. There are many more activities such as this on the website as listed.
These worksheets are based on a list found in the Dfes guide for spellings that should be known in KS3. This is just a start. Please give me feedback if you would like the whole list done like this for pupils who are still on level 3. I used these in a PRU that I worked in and the pupils enjoyed them (mostly boys hence the footballer pics!)
This resource presents 24 worksheets on the SATP sounds which are those first taught in most schools. There are lists of words to reinforce learning as well as flashcards and sentences to be read and copied. The resource ends with handwriting pages based on the SATP sentences.
These worksheets are particularly useful for TA's to use with pupils who need one to one in phonics and reading.
The PowerPoint is very useful for EAL pupils who need pictures to help them to understand a word but is also useful for whole class use for consolidation of the sound sin a fun way.
This cross curricular theme of 36 pages on Horses and War horses was designed for Keystage 3 pupils in a PRU in Essex.
I used it when an HMI inspector observed the unit over a period of time and she commended it highly because of the variety of literacy opportunities and the way that the boys and girls in the unit related to the theme and were fully engaged in the work.
Topics covered: GRAMMAR, SPELLING, HISTORY, CREATIVE WRITING, and VOCABULARY BUILDING.
I wrote this workbook specifically for a horse-mad group of youngsters in a PRU in Shropshire. They loved it and worked ever so hard through it and were fully engaged in the work little realising that they were doing their hated English all the while! I have also used it in a PRU in Essex and it was really well received by girls of the traveller community. They said that it was work that was helpful for their future! I based the learning objectives on those I found for equine studies at the University of Aberystwyth - somewhat simplified but nevertheless correct.
Module objectives:
• The module will consider the anatomy of equids, with the emphasis being placed on the horse.
• This will involve looking at the different organs and structures, their relative positions and their functions.
• comparisons with the anatomy of other herbivores will be made, thereby enhancing the understanding of the anatomy of animals in general.
Module Content
1. Terminology used in anatomy
2. Evolution of equids pages
3. Bones, Skeletons and Teeth Pages
4. Joints and Ligaments
5. Muscles
6. Digestive tract
7. Respiratory Tract
8. Urogenital System and Reproduction
9. Nervous system
10. Sense Organs and Common Integument
11. Heart and Circulation
This workbook consists of 20 worksheets which are ideal for spelling homework. So that's a month of homework worksheets (one a day!) done and dusted.
Each worksheet has 8 spellings based on one of the sounds of the book ( OO EE AI IR AY) and then a set of sentences where the correct word needs to be filled in on the line.
So the pupil learns the spelling and the meaning of the word so also useful for vocabulary improvement.
This workbook consists of 20 worksheets which are ideal for spelling homework.
So that's a month of homework worksheets (one a day!) done and dusted.
Each worksheet has 8 spellings based on one of the sounds of the book ( OU OW AW OY OI) and then a set of sentences where the correct word needs to be filled in on the line.
So the pupil learns the spelling and the meaning of the word so also useful for vocabulary improvement.
This set of30 A5 'cards' can be used as follows:
1.to improve vocabulary and spelling. The pages could be printed as worksheet for the children to fill in or they could be laminated and cut into A5 size cards for use during literacy lessons.
2. As a worksheet they are useful for homework to improve spelling and vocabulary.
3. I have used them with older (Year 4 – 6 ESL) pupils to build their vocabulary in one to one sessions. They are useful because all the key vocabulary has a matching picture so that the pupils can see what the word means.
In every class in a primary school there will be a pupil( or two or three) who mixes up b and d causing problems with reading and spelling.
It is often the task of the TA to help the pupil with this problem.
Herewith a set of 18 worksheets that can be used to help a pupil overcome b / d reversals.
I have thoroughly researched the problem and devised worksheets in line with the latest thinking. I have collected ideas from all over the world and adapted them for your use in the classroom.
18 worksheets to consolidate the AY for PLAY sound. Excellent for spelling homework sheets and vocabulary extension for EAL pupils.
This resource was devised specifically for those children who have fallen behind and need extra coaching from a TA.
There are tracking sheets to monitor progress and a great deal of worksheets to ensure progress in phonics and reading. BUT the resource could also be useful as homework worksheets or extra classroom revision by the whole class.
13 worksheets to consolidate the AR sound. This resource was devised specifically for those children who have fallen behind and need extra coaching from a TA. There are tracking sheets to monitor progress and a great deal of worksheets to ensure progress in phonics and reading. BUT the resource could also be useful as homework worksheets or extra classroom revision by the whole class.
16 worksheets to consolidate the O sound. This resource was devised specifically for those children who have fallen behind and need extra coaching from a TA. There are tracking sheets to monitor progress and a great deal of worksheets to ensure progress in phonics and reading. BUT the resource could also be useful as homework worksheets or extra classroom revision by the whole class.
This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 19 worksheets that are ideal of homework and spelling tasks. Each of the 5 vowel sounds is covered and could be used as homework spelling tasks with the added benefit of a matching worksheet to consolidate learning of the sound and understanding of the spelling words.
ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this.
This SOUNDS FOR READING resource presents the following consonant blends:
br cr dr fr bl cl fl and digraph ch
There are 25 worksheets with opportunities for a pupil to consolidate their knowledge of these blends.
SOUNDS FOR READING resources are particularly suited to ONE TO ONE work with EAL pupils and also those pupils who need extra tuition in reading .
Another set of Sounds for Reading resources all based on SOFT C. There are 20 pages giving a variety of revision opportunities to consolidate this sound. Included are flash cards and an A4 soft C wall chart for you to laminate and place on the phonics wall of your classroom.
This is a set of 34 CLOZE PROCEDURE A5 size "cards" that can be laminated for durability.
*for use as a starter for a literacy lesson
* or given in A4 size as a homework sheet.
There is a large variety of word choices and so they are also excellent for building up the vocabulary of ESL pupils.
Reading is a multifaceted process that develops only with practice. There are certain aspects of reading, such as fluency and word recognition, which can be learned in a few years. These basics must be mastered but at the same time reading comprehension should be emphasized in the process.
This resource presents 20 pages of comprehension exercises that will build comprehension skills, reading and vocabulary.
This SOUNDS FOR READING resource gives 28 pages of activities for class use and one to one tutoring to reinforce the split digraph- A-E. They worksheets are particularly useful for one to one work and can be used for reluctant readers and also for EAL pupils who need that extra help to build up their vocabulary and language skills.
