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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 :)

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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 :)
WW2 Maths - Co-ordinates & Grid References. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy
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WW2 Maths - Co-ordinates & Grid References. KS2 (Year 5&6) Cross Curricular Numeracy

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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
Writing a description of Dracula's castle. Gothic Horror Novel
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Writing a description of Dracula's castle. Gothic Horror Novel

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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. Looking for more? See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on Count Dracula.
Welsh Helpwr Heddiw - Whole School High Quality Resource Pack (Years 1-6) Second Language Welsh
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Welsh Helpwr Heddiw - Whole School High Quality Resource Pack (Years 1-6) Second Language Welsh

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Second Language Welsh. A fantastic whole school resource pack (Years 1-6) featuring a total of over 140 engaging slides for daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or whole class teaching of welsh. The slides are differentiated for each age group are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple, visual and fun. These resources are perfect for display on the class interactive board and will support all staff in delivering Welsh effectively. Topics include: Family, school, hobbies, Likes and dislikes, foods, time, clothes, opinions, holidays, weather and so much more!
Dracula unit - Writing a description of Dracula. Gothic Horror Novel
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Dracula unit - Writing a description of Dracula. Gothic Horror Novel

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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. Looking for more? Also see the premier bundle package which includes a full unit of work!
Roller Coaster Poetry Bank of Resources for KS2. Scream Machine
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Roller Coaster Poetry Bank of Resources for KS2. Scream Machine

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A bank of five stimulating resources to assist in the teaching of poetry, in particular, shape poetry. Based around the topic of roller coasters, this pack includes *A visual starter presentation of different roller coasters *A model text ‘The Rollercoaster Rider’ Poem (which was used as a shape poem) *Examples of different shape poetry *Success Criteria (WMG) and examples for all aspects of an effective poem e.g. vocabulary, similes, onomatopoeia’s, alliteration and rhyme. A table to record vocabulary ideas e.g. sights, sounds and feelings.
WW2 describing a setting (City and Countryside) - Evacuee Story Writing. KS2/3 Cross Curricular
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WW2 describing a setting (City and Countryside) - Evacuee Story Writing. KS2/3 Cross Curricular

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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.
National Reading Test Practice Paper for KS2. High Quality Text - Philippe Petit. (Newspaper report)
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National Reading Test Practice Paper for KS2. High Quality Text - Philippe Petit. (Newspaper report)

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National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6. Questions based around a newspaper report covering Philippe Petit's death defying tightrope walk across the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) in 1974. The answers are also included. Also see the premier bundle package which includes NINE tests! National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
KS2 Writing a newspaper report - Philippe Petit Walks Across the World Trade Center in 1974
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KS2 Writing a newspaper report - Philippe Petit Walks Across the World Trade Center in 1974

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Suitable for pupils in year 5&6, this resource includes a high quality model newspaper report. It describes the death defying World Trade Center tightrope walk performed by Frenchman Philippe Petit in 1974 (as recently portrayed in the 2015 film - The Walk). Also included is a teaching presentation to assist in the writing of an effective newspaper report introduction and a two page blank newspaper template. You will also find a success criteria sample (WMG) attached with an open source You Tube video clip.
Science Fiction writing - Developing setting descriptions for a Science Fiction story
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Science Fiction writing - Developing setting descriptions for a Science Fiction story

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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!
WW2 evacuee Excel spreadsheets activity - 3 Ability Levels (Year 5&6)
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WW2 evacuee Excel spreadsheets activity - 3 Ability Levels (Year 5&6)

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Read the information sheets and then enter the data correctly into the spreadsheet columns. Pupils can find the totals of each column. Three ability level groups - Mussolini (Easy), Churchill (Medium), Hitler (Harder) Skills targeted: To read and write numbers to 100 000 Using Number Skills to estimate by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000
Olympic Maths - Sorting Sports within Venn Diagrams. KS2 - Differentiated options.
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Olympic Maths - Sorting Sports within Venn Diagrams. KS2 - Differentiated options.

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LO: To represent data using Venn diagrams. Learners cut out the Olympic sports symbols to correctly place them in the correct position on the Venn diagrams. Learners can be given suitable criteria to sort the sports or create their own. e.g. Sports that use water, sports that use a ball, team sports, contact sports etc. A list of sample criteria is also included with this resource. Differentiated options - Venn diagrams with 2 or 3 sets. Differentiated options - Limit the amount of symbols used for each group. Differentiated options - Learners cut out or draw the symbols.
Prometheus & Pandora / Myth of Pandora's Box. Literacy Unit of Work. Huge range of tasks KS2/KS3
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Prometheus & Pandora / Myth of Pandora's Box. Literacy Unit of Work. Huge range of tasks KS2/KS3

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A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box). A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3. The following resources are attached, including: *Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief. *An animated video link (from when Pandora was created) *Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.) *Differentiated comprehension tasks *Use of alternative words (synonyms). *Power words and special phrases worksheets *Vocabulary grid for collection of key words *Model text for a drama/play script activity *Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending. *Writing planning sheet *Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
Writing a balanced argument - Should Junk food be banned? Unit of work
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Writing a balanced argument - Should Junk food be banned? Unit of work

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A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should junk food be banned? This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Downloading these activities will drastically cut your preparation time. A video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) is included to get you started.
Free Handwriting Activity Sheet - The War of the Worlds KS2
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Free Handwriting Activity Sheet - The War of the Worlds KS2

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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'.
National Numeracy Procedural Test Information sheet for parents / Pupils - Year 5
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National Numeracy Procedural Test Information sheet for parents / Pupils - Year 5

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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 Click here for more information.