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 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!
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)
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)
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
Learners use the pictures to stimulate some ideas for exciting plots, problems and solutions within a science fiction story. The suggested final task in this lesson is a matching activity based on the graphic Novel, 'The War Of The Worlds' originally by H.G Wells.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
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 vocabulary square to stimulate powerful words and phrases for use 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!
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.
This first PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the history, life and times of the 1960's.
The second is a 'Guess Who' activity which encourages further research.
There a focus on the Beatles in the first section of the slides.
Also included is a follow up KWL grid and a comprehension / research task for the more able reader.
These resources were used with upper KS2.
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Three proof reading activities included in this bundle:
*An evacuee's diary entry
*A biography - David Walliams
*An extract from War of the Worlds.
Read the texts, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections.
3 Levels of differentiation:
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
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.
Festive maths word problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Three ability levels included. BS (Easy) AA (Medium) MAT (Harder)
An original and engaging learning resource which was created to teach multiplication through the topic of superheros.
BS (Lower) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10
AA (Middle) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10 &100
MAT (More able) - Multiply & divide every superhero quality by 10, 100 & 1000
Superhero qualities include - Intelligence, speed, strength, combat and power!
Useful visual resource for identifying common plants and animals located in Rock Pool habitats at British Beaches.
There is an activity sheet to see what the children already know about rock pools or this can be used as a basic assessment activity.
Also included is a collection table for a field trip to the beach with follow up scientific reflection questions .
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
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
Read the biography, underline the spelling and grammatical errors. Write the corrections above.
3 Levels of differentiation:
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with year 7.
See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
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 using pictures to stimulate the writing of a short story. (Max 100 words.)
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
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.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
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.
After looking at existing examples of Theme Park Leaflets, (not included) learners design and create their own leaflet using this template. These sheets are designed to be attached inside an exercise book and used in a display.
Also included are examples of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a list of useful persuasive phrases to ‘up-level’ the outcome of your learners work.
Also included is a short video clip advertsing a theme park and a sample set of success criteria (WMG - What makes good)
Fictional report of an air raid on a Welsh coastal town in 1941 by the German Luftwaffe.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own fictional report using the newspaper template.
This resource pack includes 3 levels of differentiated worksheets and a YouTube video which features authentic sounds to set the scene!
LO: To write appropriately for a purpose and the reader – Newspaper report
Also see the premier bundle package which includes more exciting WW2 resources!
World War 2 WW2 English resource pack for KS2 students in year 5&6. (Seven cross curricular activities)
