This trial version has one sheet to help pupils become more confident at identifying word classes. The idea is simple… -Choose a colour for each word class. -Colour all the corresponding words from the text in that colour. 8 different worksheets are included in the full version which has been written in MS Word - so you can adapt them / create your own. They could be given for homework, used is class or given as MORNING WORK. The sheets ask pupils to look for… -Nouns -Verbs -Adjectives -Adverbs -Determiners -Prepositions -Conjunctions -Pronouns …but these can easily be changed to suit the needs of your pupils. For FREE writing frames and templates - please visit my website. You can find the address in my Tes shop.

This is a 9 page homework project about the Mary Celeste - ideal for year 5 and 6 children. It could be completed in class or given as homework. It includes four separate writing activities. -a letter -a speech -a log book entry -a report / letter Excerpt: TASK 1 – A Letter to His Brother As Benjamin Briggs, you decide to write a letter to your bother – Oliver. Like you he has also invested all of his money into a ship. His ship is called Julia A. Hallock. Both brothers had considered retiring as captains and thought about going into business together. In hindsight this was a mistake, but at the moment Benjamin Briggs is looking forward to the journey he is about to make - even if he is a little worried about the ‘curse’ on his ship. Make sure that think about the following things:. a. Think about how to set out an informal letter. b. Explain why you are writing. Each activity includes advice to help the children improve the quality of their writing.

These sheets will help pupils become more confident at identifying word classes. The idea is simple… -Choose a colour for each word class. -Colour all the corresponding words from the text in that colour. 8 different worksheets are included. They could be given for homework, used is class or given as MORNING WORK. The sheets ask pupils to look for… -Nouns -Verbs -Adjectives -Adverbs -Determiners -Prepositions -Conjunctions -Pronouns INCLUDES FREE MAKE YOUR OWN FORTUNE TELLER. THIS SHEET HAS FULL INSTRUCTIONS AND ARROW TO HELP THE CHILDREN PUT THE WRITING IN THE CORRECT PLACES. THEY COULD MADE TO INCLUDE SPaG QUESTIONS, TIMES TABLES, SPELLINGS E.T.C.

A collection of ideas to develop reading and writing skills based on the first six chapters of the book. Could be used to help plan a unit of work. Five worksheets are also included. INCLUDES FREE STORY IDEAS. THE CHILDREN CAN FOCUS ON JUST THE WRITING WITH ONE OF THESE FIVE DETAILED STORY PLANS. THEY WILL HELP THEM TO PRODUCE A LONGER PIECE OF HIGH QUALITY WORK.

This is a 9 page homework project about the Titanic - ideal for year 5 and 6 children. It could be completed in class or given as homework. It includes four separate writing activities. -a letter -a speech -a diary -a report Excerpt: Task 1 - A Letter Back Home You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime and have travelled from London to Southampton to Board the Titanic. You decide to write a letter to someone in your family before you leave. Make sure you think about the following things: a. Decide whether you are rich or poor. A rich person might be more likely… Each activity includes advice to help the children improve the quality of their writing.

This practice SPAG Paper 1 has 46 questions similar to the 2016 test. The questions are different to the ones in the Mini-Tests which can be purchased separately. INCLUDES FREE SPaG MORNING WORK. THREE QUESTIONS EVERY DAY / 25 PER WEEK. WITH QUESTIONS LIKE… -NAME THREE ADJECTIVES THAT START WITH THE LETTER A -WRITE A SENTENCE WITH A RELATIVE CLAUSE

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? These opening paragraphs for creative writing sessions (or for homework) include well structured sentences. They are ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The mystery focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. Three openers are included. Each includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. The three starters are titled… 1. A Good Night’s Sleep 2. Hide and Seek 3. The Attic

This worksheet gets the children to search for conjunctions, determiners, prepositions or pronouns on a grid. If they find one, they colour it in. Finding all of them will reveal a letter of the alphabet. There are three different worksheets for conjunctions, determiners, prepositions and pronouns + a blank one for the children to create their own. -Conjunctions (x3) -Determiners (x3) -Prepositions (x3) -Pronouns(x3) + a blank one …so 13 different worksheets altogether. Complete with the answer sheets. INCLUDES FREE ADVENTURE BOOK MAKER. THIS INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN AND MAKE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE BOOK. MAKE CAREFUL DECISIONS ALONG THE WAY AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET TO THE END OF THE ADVENTURE.

This worksheet gets the children to search for determiners on a grid. If they find one, they colour it in. Finding all of them will reveal a letter of the alphabet. The children are then asked to think of as many determiners that start with that letter. The full version has three different worksheets for conjunctions, determiners, prepositions and pronouns + a blank one for the children to create their own. -Conjunctions (x3) -Determiners (x3) -Prepositions (x3) -Pronouns(x3) a blank one …so 13 different worksheets altogether.

This has 9 complete mini tests each with questions similar to the questions in theGrammar and Punctuation Test 1. Each test fits on two sides of A4 and has 5/6 questions.

This is the first part of a series of nine short tests with questions similar to the Grammar and Punctuation Paper 1 test. Each test fits on two sides of A4 paper and has 5/6 questions. This free download only includes the first test. Please purchase the full version to receive all 9 tests.

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? This opening paragraph for creative writing sessions (or for homework) includes well structured sentences. It is ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The crime / mystery focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. It includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. If you liked this, please take a look at the paid version which includes this opener and two new ones. IN THE FULL VERSION Story Starter 1 is called ‘The Guards’ and is about an escape. Story Starter 2 is called ‘In the Middle of the Night’ and is about a famous painting being stolen. Story Starter 3 is called ‘The Plan’ and is in this trail version. Story Starter 4 is called ‘The President’ and is about the president being kidnapped.

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? These opening paragraphs for creative writing sessions (or for homework) include well structured sentences. They are ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The crime / mystery focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. Four openers are included. Each includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. The titles are… 1. The Guards 2. In the Middle of the Night 3. The Plan 4. The President Please take a look at the TRIAL version.