Slow writers? The children will love this resource. I have included a PDF file and Powerpoint Presentation for classroom discussion. There is a printable workbook with pictures and ideas for imaginative and descriptive writing. Stimulating creative writing for KS1 and poorer KS2. Topics include: imagine you are on a train, a plane and a ship what can you see?:- writing lists imagine you are a superhero what are your powers?:- thinking skills imagine you are a leaf falling from a tree tell me what happens next?:-inanimate objects imagine you are a spaceman what food and drink will you have?:- writing lists imagine you are a fairy on top of a Christmas tree what can you see,?:- imaginative writing who lives in a house like this and what is it made from?:- thinking skills and materials for science imagine you are a caterpillar, tell me your life story.:- Science life cycles Great for differentation and for the less able pupils. imagine living in a house like this, imagine being a monster andlots more.

A 28 page booklet based on Roald Dahl's novel The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me. It is suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. Worksheets can be printed out individually for differentation as some involve writing, others drawing and some reference work. Includes:- Descriptive writing, imaginative writing, writing a conversation, Persuasive writing, diary writing, newspaper writing, writing character profiles and acrostic poems. Also includes ideas for team work, new vocabulary, character profiles, reviews and designing adverts and posters.

This resource is a workbook of 30 pages with writing and drawing activities to use alongside the reading of EB White's Charlotte's Web. It is suitable for Upper Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. It can be printed in black and white as individual sheets or as a workbook for the entire class. It includes writing diary entries, character profiles, descriptions, newspaper articles, persuausive writing, letters and poems. There are also a few comprehension questions, vocabulary tasks and internet research tasks. Design a poster and draw the characters you liked.

An original story written for Early Years and KS1 outlining events for Holy Week. A PDF file and powerpoint presentation. Can be used in a number of ways. 1.Class assembly with children reading each daily entry while others perform role play activities. 2. A guided reading activity or a mini class novel 3. A printed workbook as there are activity pages included Consists of story pages, writing and drawing activities, a word mat , a timeline from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

This is a pdf file of original poems for KS2. The poems must be read and then each one has an analysis sheet and a written activity to be completed by the pupil. The poems included are about seasons, cities, rivers, shoes and trees. The pupils are asked to answer comprehension questions, use dictionaries to find meanings of words, create their own poems and look for types of words. The workbook may be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual poetry exercises.

24 page Unit of work based on Roald Dahl’s picture Book The Enormous Crocodile. A great resource for KS1/2 to celebrate Roald Dahl on World Book Day or any other day . Can be printed as complete booklet or as separate pages for display in the classroom. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Great for differentation, mixed ability or composite classes. Includes:- Reading for Understanding Writing lists Adjectives Favourite and least favourite Sequencing events Funny animal names Descriptive writing Imaginative writing Speech marks Rhyming words Creating poetry New vocabulary Book review Drawing activities

An 18 page workbook suitable for KS1/2 on conflict with peers. This could be given as an individual workbook or used with groups for differentation. It would also be good as a starter for World Conflict Issues. Includes: Definition of conflict Describe a conflict they have had with someone in the past. How did they resolve the conflict? Why is it important to talk and listen to others? Ways to resolve conflict. Fun Activity Conflict in Fairytales. I have also included a powerpoint presentation

The 2nd Resource in my Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story ofCaptain James Cook in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Tahiti and then his discovery of Australia. I have included a PDF file which can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards.

Finished the novel? Need a display put up? This resource covers everything from writing legends to finding facts in the novel itself. It’s a 27 page workbook, mainly in black and white which can be printed out as a complete booklet or as individual sheets. A powerpoint presentation has been included to be used during classroom discussion time. There are a variety of writing and drawing activities including internet research, book reviews, vocabulary and dictionary tasks, themes, character studies, descriptive and imaginary writing tasks and designing a new cover for the novel.

KS1 and KS2 will love this series of worksheets based on Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. There are differentiated worksheets including, descriptive writing, diary entry, poster making, character traits, drawing activities, book reviews, resource sheets for the creatures, internet activities, atlas work and punctuation activities. Similar to my BFG Resource

Two files included a PDF file and a powerpoint presentation suitable for KS1 and Lower KS2 about mini-beasts found in various habitats. The PDF file can be printed out as individual workbooks for each child. I have included Science activities, literacy activities and a mathematical activity. The Powerpoint could be used with groups.

A PDF file with an original story about The Potato Famine in Ireland written by me in a child friendly vocabulary and various Literacy tasks. Includes a fact sheet about the famine, comprehension sheets, grammar activities, drawing activities, creative writing, a story review sheet, speech and brainstorming. This would be very useful as a cross curricular resource for KS1 or KS2 it could be linked to geography, art, history and English. Can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual pages.

Looking for Mindset stories for PSHE? This original set of three stories written by me is a great 26 page resource. It consists of three very different animal stories. Each story has an element of being unable to do well in a particular thing. There are question sheets to discuss or writwe answers to. The stories can be read to the children as a talking and listening lesson or can be printed out to use with three different groups to read and discuss. The animals are Marley the monkey who can't swing, Benjamin Bunny who can't hop and Freda Flatfish who has a talent she didn't know about. Very suitable for EYFS and KS1.

This PDF File and presentation will be very useful to KS1 as an assembly idea or as a class story linked to fables as there is a moral in the story. The two characters in the story are a spider and a little bug, the setting is in a cornfield. The bug warns the spider that the farmer will be coming soon to gather the crop. I won't tell you the rest as I don't want to spoil it for you! The story is adapted from one I read and I have rewritten it myself in child friendly vocabulary. There are a set of discussion questions which will be good for talking and listening sessions after the children have either read or heard the story.

A 32 page unit of work and a powerpoint presentation on numbers up to millions. Suitable for KS2 or low ability KS3. Includes Display Cards for classroom with words and numbers to aid spelling and number recognition. Task cards and worksheetswith activities including splitting numbers, numbers into words, addition of big numbers, multiplication by 10 and 100 and a practical activity involving reading newspapers to find big numbers, cutting and sticking and putting numbers in order from smallest to largest.

To celebrate Roald Dahl and this publication with new illustrations by Quentin Blake I have created this 27 page PDF file. It is a super resource and can be printed out as a complete workbook. It covers characters in the story, writing tasks and drawing activities making it a fun workbook for all the children at different levels of achievement. Tasks include: Internet Research, descriptive and imaginative writing, empathy with the characters, sound words, book reviews, speech writing, sentence construction, a newspaper report and a little bit of Science regarding animals and their sense of smell. Powerpoint also included for class discussion. I will be delighted to have feedback if you purchase this.

Celebrating Roald Dahl in September? Here's a great 16 page workbook as follow up work to the reading of The Magic Finger. Quotes from parts of the novel. Recall facts about the narrator. Retell parts of the story. Scanning the novel for information on characters. Creative writing. SPaG look for spelling mistakes. Science materials to make a nest Arguments for/against Hunting Book reviews. Favourite character Favourite parts of the book Design a cover Write a blurb I have also included a powerpoint presentation.

30 page booklet for Upper KS1 and KS2 based on Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. This powerpoint and PDF file can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook for the entire class. The resource is in black and white with a coloured front cover. There are a variety of activities which can be given to all children therefore it is great for differentation. Would be very useful when doing guided reading. The activities included are: descriptive writing, plurals, diminutives, poetry writing, book reviews, drawing and labelling activities, letter writing, favourite character and reasons why, themes in the novel, characteristics of the characters, discussion around quotes from the novel, internet research, vocabulary exercises, conflict Man v Nature. Might be useful for World Book Day.

A PDF file of four samples of literacy style questions for Sats. I am offering these free to celebrate my second year of writing resources as a TES author and having so many followers, viewers, buyers and new friends. Thank you to everyone

I am offering this selection of resources as a freebie to give you an insight into the type of resources I create. I am a published author of poetry and short stories. This PDF file will give you an overall picture of the resources which have been recommended by TES and other teachers. I hope you like this and will review my work.