A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
This cross-curricular presentation that requires pupils to work out the co-ordinates of locations on the WW2 map of Europe. It covers 4 and 6 figure grid references. There is a clever video link included with this resource to start the lesson.
You could print out the maps for use in lessons, therefore some preparation is required in order to get the best results. There is an extension sheet provided in publisher format.
LO: To use co-ordinates to specify location
LO: To use grid references to specify location
LO: To describe a character using similes and other effective language.
Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2.
Use exciting language to write an effective description of Count Dracula.
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This resource includes a stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, a sample biography and suggestions for effective success criteria.
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
Tables for collection of ride data.
Also Included is some existing data about Oakwood Theme Park.
These worksheets are useful to display results of research or record details when visiting an actual theme park .e.g. Height, speed, length, duration, scientific forces
3 Levels of differentiation
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Two high quality artistic templates which allow pupils to add their own design features to create an superhero. Pupils can use the prompts to write about their secret identity, powers, weapons and origin.
Descriptive writing activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could easily be used with other age groups.
Learners will brainstorm descriptions of the location and scene of Dracula’s mysterious and eerie castle. They then write a detailed account using the information they have gathered.
Template, image, model text and KWL grid included. As an alternative to publisher, a PDF has also been uploaded.
Bonus - Castle Live Web Cam (YouTube stream) is also available as a free resource.
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A handwriting practice sheet based on words and sentences from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells.
Pupils copy the words and sentences using cursive handwriting.
Please take a look at my other lesson material based on 'Science Fiction' writing and 'The War of the Worlds'.
Learners use research materials to label the maps of Wales with the main rivers and areas of population. Geography / topic task - Atlases or internet access required.
3 Levels of differentiation:
BS (Lower) - Research and label the main rivers
AA (Middle) - Research, draw and label the main rivers
MAT (More able) - Research, draw and label the main rivers and towns/cities
LO: To label the main rivers using atlases and research materials
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker.
*Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary
*Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle.
*Reading and word Bingo activity
*Developing an effective description pf Dracula.
*SPaG Proof reading activity
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’.
*KWL grid (Afl)
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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Pupils read the 'Christmas themed' maths problems and decide on the appropriate type of calculation in order to find the answer.
Suitable for KS2 Pupils. (Ages 8- 11 /Years 4-6)
3 levels of differentiation.
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Pupils create their own gladiators and write about the battle between them!
Writing templates are available to scaffold the pupils writing.
A model text is provided along with some visual images to engage learners.
Also included is a sample list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words!)
Learners use the success criteria to plan and write their personal ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech.
Model text included which will facilitate speaking, listening and writing opportunities.
LO - To expand upon main idea(s) with supporting reasons, information and examples
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of settings in a science fiction story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
Science Fiction Writing Complete Unit of Work KS2 / KS3 (War of the Worlds) With Free Reading Test and handwriting session!
A series of lessons/activities based on building a description of a rivers journey using personification and imagery from a first person perspective (You are the river describing your journey from source to mouth.) This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should build their ideas using the learning resources provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A model text, vocabulary activities, a planning template and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
A range of ideas for lessons based on building a description of a city and/or countryside setting in WW2. The descriptions could be used as openers in a story based around evacuees who were sent to live in a rural location. This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should collect ideas from the pictures provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A blank vocabulary grid and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
Each group has a number of rationing tokens to spend. Work out the number of clothing items you can buy with your allowance. 4 Excel documents included, which can be printed if required.
Fully editable Powerpoint presentation on rationing is included (with some cross curricular welsh).
Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder)
Skills targeted:
To work within a budget
To present and extract information in charts and tables
Suitable for year 4, 5 or 6 (KS2). Newspaper article relating to the outbreak of World War 2 through the perspective of the Weirwold community (From the novel and film 'Goodnight Mr Tom')
2 levels of differentiated worksheets which require learners to correctly identify the fact or opinion and True or false statements.
A free 'YouTube' link to the full movie has also been included for your convenience.
Learners use worksheets to collect information about the main rivers in Wales e.g Length, source, mouth etc
Geography / topic task - Collection of research data (not included). Internet access required.
3 Levels of differentiation:
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
LO: To collect information from the internet to build a database about rivers.
Information sheet for the Welsh National Numeracy test showing some key areas for revision. Aimed KS2 students in year 5. Great FREE revision tool to familiarize your learners and parents with the styles of questions included in the National Numeracy Procedural Test.
National Numeracy Procedural Test Practice for KS2 - A range of 10 resources
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