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I am an experienced primary teacher who has a particular interest in English skills. I have been a literacy coordinator for ten years and a reading lead for two. I have a sound understanding of grammar and punctuation. I include resources that help explain grammatical rules. I have written many plays over the years and I have included scripts useful for class assemblies or complete end of year shows. There are also example texts ideal for modelling or comprehensions. ALL TRIED AND TESTED!

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I am an experienced primary teacher who has a particular interest in English skills. I have been a literacy coordinator for ten years and a reading lead for two. I have a sound understanding of grammar and punctuation. I include resources that help explain grammatical rules. I have written many plays over the years and I have included scripts useful for class assemblies or complete end of year shows. There are also example texts ideal for modelling or comprehensions. ALL TRIED AND TESTED!
Converting text to past tense and identifying past tense forms
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Converting text to past tense and identifying past tense forms

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Activity 1 - to convert a present tense paragraph into past tense - linked to topic 'Come fly with me'. Activity 2 - to identify the four forms of past tense verbs - past simple, past progressive, past perfect and past perfect progressive forms in their own converted paragraph. Ideal for KS 2/ 3 Microsoft Word Document that can be edited and changed on the computer or I pad by the children.
Verb openers worksheets
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Verb openers worksheets

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2 worksheets on verb openers. Inserting a comma after verb openers - 8 sentences to amend and explain the rule. Adding verb openers to main clauses - 6 clauses to extend. 2 Microsoft Word documents Suitable for lower key stage 2 especially, though applicable to both key stages.
Identify the sentence structure
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Identify the sentence structure

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A worksheet ideal for guided or independent work. A Microsoft word document that can be edited. Tasks: Underline the subjects and verbs within the sentences. Highlight the main clauses. Identify the sentence structure – is it simple, compound or complex? Circle the conjunctions used – are they coordinators or subordinators? Aimed at KS 2 children.
A word classes quiz
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A word classes quiz

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A PowerPoint with 10 quiz questions on word classes. Multiple choice with the correct answer revealed at a click. covers verbs, adjectives, prepositions, nouns, similes, coordinators and subordinators etc... Suitable for KS 1 or lower KS 2 children. Ideal for starter activities or plenaries.
Our Amazing Bodies! Poem and comprehension
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Our Amazing Bodies! Poem and comprehension

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A poem about the body and what it can do with a comprehension sheet. Ten questions largely focused on retrieval and language with a range of formats e.g. true or false, circling the correct options or ticking boxes etc… This resource links to the human body in science and ‘All About Me’ topic. Answer sheet provided. Ideal for KS1 or lower KS2 children.
Comprehension on 'The Butterfly Lion' By Michael Morpurgo
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Comprehension on 'The Butterfly Lion' By Michael Morpurgo

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60 questions on the text ‘The Butterfly Lion’ by Micheal Morpurgo. A selection of question types for each chapter. Covers inference, literal retrieval, evaluation, language and prediction questions. Suitable for KS 2 7 pages of questions written on Microsoft word. Suitable for guided reading sessions or English reading assessments.
The Boy and his Kite - descriptive writing model
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The Boy and his Kite - descriptive writing model

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A modelled text on descriptive writing with tasks attached. Tom flies his multi-coloured kite, but soon the kite is flying him. Ideal for whole class exposition or guided groups Useful as an example of how to write a particular genre. Tasks and questions attached for independent or guided work. Can be used as comprehension material. Suitable for KS 1/2 children. A Microsoft word document that can be modified to suit the class. Useful for grammar lessons – to identify words classes/ punctuation/ figurative language/ clauses etc.….
Identifying sentence types
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Identifying sentence types

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Seven differentiated grammar activity worksheets all linked to identifying and converting sentence types - exclamations, questions, commands and statements. SATS style questions alongside super challenges. Ideal for KS2 children. Ready to simply print off and use. Tried and tested.
Homophones worksheet with four differentiated activities
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Homophones worksheet with four differentiated activities

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A worksheet with four different activities on identifying common homophones. Activity one - to find pairs of homophones. Activity two - to circle the correct spelling option in sentences. Activity three - to work out the missing homophones by solving the sentence clues. Activity four - to think of your own sentence clues for some common homophones. The sheets are editable. A suitable resource for Year 2, 3 and 4.
Subject- verb agreement worksheet
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Subject- verb agreement worksheet

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A worksheet with ten sentences that do not have subject/ verb agreement. children need to identify the errors and rewrite the sentences correctly. Ideal for lower KS 2 grammar. A Microsoft Word document that can be edited.
Modelled writing -  Contrasting settings with tasks
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Modelled writing - Contrasting settings with tasks

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A modelled text on descriptive writing. One paragraph on a calm peaceful seaside setting and one on a stormy beach. Ideal for starter activities, whole class exposition or guided groups Useful as an example of how to write a particular genre Tasks and questions attached for independent or guided work Can be used as comprehension material. Suitable for KS 1/2 children A Microsoft word document that can be modified to suit the class. Useful for grammar lessons – to identify words classes/ punctuation/ clauses/ figurative language etc.….
Identify the structure of complex sentences
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Identify the structure of complex sentences

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A worksheet with 4 separate tasks linked to subordinate conjunctions and complex sentence structures. A Microsoft word document that can be edited. Task 1: Identify and underline the main clause. Highlight the key subject and verb in both the main and subordinate clauses. Circle the subordinator. Task 2: to add a main clause to the subordinate clause and make sentences that make sense. Task 3: to use a different conjunction in each sentence - linked to school or current topic. Task 3: Challenge: to use as many conjunctions as possible from list in a paragraph of writing about school/ topic. Ideal for KS 2 children as guided or independent work with differentiated tasks.
A four week English unit of work on fairy tales with twenty four lesson activities and accompanying resources.
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A four week English unit of work on fairy tales with twenty four lesson activities and accompanying resources.

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A complete unit of work covering speaking and listening skills, reading, writing and SPaG objectives for KS1. More than twenty activity sheets - most with differentiation. Three comprehensions with answer sheets, writing templates, sequencing story sheets, guided reading activities and more. Links to Fairy tales through an original poem ‘The Troll down the Street’ and references The three Billy Goats Gruff and the Three Little Pigs. Opportunities for letter writing, character descriptions, wanted posters, writing own fairy tales, setting descriptions, creating own poems and even attempting their own play scripts. Focuses on the long vowel phoneme ‘e’ and includes spellings and word level work as well as grammar. No need to look anywhere else. It is all included.
Relative Clauses
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Relative Clauses

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A worksheet on relative clauses with 4 differentiated tasks. A Microsoft Word document. Ideal for KS 2 children - particularly year 5 and 6. Task 1 - identify relative clauses in sentences. Task 2 - add your own relative clauses to the main clauses. Task 3 - add your own main clauses to the relative clauses provided. Task 4 - write your own sentences using the relative pronouns.
Instructional text - The Sottish Highlands with grammar and guided reading tasks.
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Instructional text - The Sottish Highlands with grammar and guided reading tasks.

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An example instructional text on what to take with you to the Scottish Highlands. Includes grammatical tasks and guided reading questions on literal retrieval and inference. Ideal for a modelled example in the teacher exposition with a focus on tone, style, purpose and audience. Suitable for guided reading tasks on retrieval and inference. A Microsoft Word Document that is easy to edit or highlight electronically. Links well to topics on travel and holiday destinations. Ideal for KS 1 or 2 children.
King George’s soldier’s account of events from ‘The Highwayman’
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King George’s soldier’s account of events from ‘The Highwayman’

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A first person account of the death of ‘The Highwayman’ from a solider’s perspective with tasks attached. Directly linked to the narrative poem ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes. A modelled example of how to write of the events in the poem from a different viewpoint. Ideal as an example text for teacher exposition. Suitable for a guided reading text. Writing and reading tasks attached. Aimed at KS 2/ 3 children. A Microsoft Word Document.
Let's Fly Away Poetry lessons
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Let's Fly Away Poetry lessons

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Two poetry lessons linked to the theme of witches and flying away -( cross curricula links to books such as The Worst Witch or Room on the Broom). The first lesson focuses on identifying word classes with an extension to write their own witches brew and the second lesson is a journey on the broom. This lesson focuses on using expanded noun phrases and identifying features of a poem. Proformas provided with a PowerPoint presentation and differentiated activity sheets. Ideal for year 2 to 4.
Active and Passive Voice crib sheet and six activities
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Active and Passive Voice crib sheet and six activities

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A differentiated worksheet with 6 progressively challenging activities focusing on identifying and using the active and passive voice in various tenses. A crib sheet for reference is provided and answer sheets to help with marking. The last activity is a formal letter in passive voice on the measures to be taken by a company to protect workers from Corona Virus. All resources are editable. This is most suited to year 6 students and older.
Irregular past tense verbs worksheet with five differentiated activities
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Irregular past tense verbs worksheet with five differentiated activities

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A worksheet with five differentiated challenge activities that focus on the recognition and spelling of irregular verbs in the past tense. Each activity gets progressively harder. Complete with an answer sheet for easy marking. Editable resource in word format. Suitable for year 2 to year 6 students depending on ability. Also suitable for teaching the English language at any level focusing on verb tenses.