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 :)
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
Learners need to sequence the significant events of the life of David Walliams and then re-write them using paragraphs.
3 Levels of differentiation: (3 Sheets)
MAT (More able) AA (Middle) BS (Lower)
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’
Fictional play script of an air raid on London by the German Luftwaffe in 1940.
Pupils should study the model text and produce their own play script using the blank template.
A list of powerful vocabulary (Wow Words) and a copy of the success criteria for an effective play script is included.
LO: To consider whether a text is effective in conveying information and ideas (Reading)
LO: To change how you write when writing for different reasons (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. 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)
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. 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.
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!
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
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 original science fiction stories.
* The work of the creator entered the public domain on January 1, 2017, so there will be no copyright issues*
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.
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.
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!
Resource includes differentiated daily practice sheets for this spelling sound and a display sheet for the whiteboard which could be printed out for use in group games etc.
Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.
A blank spelling sheet is also included with this resource.
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.
