This resource supports students in the planning stage of the writing process. Its structure encourages students to plan with greater independence to build their confidence in their brainstorming and writing skills. It covers: Key vocabulary for information report writing Sections organised according to a standard information report text structure (including title, key facts, visual aids, glossary, bibliography) Space under each section for note-taking/planning It is an editable document so teachers and parents are free to tailor and create differentiated copies. It offers flexibility with content and a conceptual understanding statement so can promote student choice in an IB primary years classroom. This resource is also suitable and relevant for KS2 students, learning under the British curriculum.

This English language acquisition resource includes 4 printable word mats for the classroom (relevant for EAL, ESL & ELS learning): Farm life vocabulary word mat (teaches 11 words with colourful, corresponding images). Farm life vocabulary image mat (11 fun corresponding images that can be printed and used to create posters, flashcards or matching games in the classroom). Farm life vocabulary bilingual word mat (space for teachers and students to add translations in their mother tongue). Farm life vocabulary sentence mat (model sentences using the 11 words correctly). The mats are in pdf format and can be printed as many times as wished for your language students. This resource may also be used by Early Years and Primary teachers to consolidate key vocabulary in an countryside/farm-related Unit of Work and support language development for students receiving English Language Support.

This resource includes a set of 5 classroom posters to teach narrative/fictional story writing as part of a primary school’s English language/English literacy programme: Poster themes: 5 Elements of a Story 8 Character Archetypes 8 Types of Villains It is appropriate for British curriculum KS1, KS2 students and as learning tool in IB PYP classrooms. It can also be used as tool and brainstorming prompt to develop writing skills for young adults who are learning English as an Additional Language. The files are in pdf format and can be printed as many times as you wish.

Help your English language students understand word groups with this set of graphic organisers, inspired by the Frayer model. 6 tables to learn verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and pronouns. Box 1: Definition Box 2: Examples of the word group Box 3: Non-examples of the word group Box 4: Sentences using the word group correctly. How will these graphic organisers deepen student understanding? The framework and strategies used in the activity will: Assist students to learn the meaning and use of new vocabulary. Help students to identify, understand and build their lexicon. Connect prior student knowledge to new information, developing their high order thinking skills. **BONUS ** *This set includes a list of 66 advanced words that can used as a teacher reference or printed, cut and used as sorting exercise for KS2 or advanced English language students.

This English language acquisition resource includes 4 printable word mats for the classroom (relevant for EAL, ESL & ELS learning): Ocean vocabulary word mat (teaches 11 words with colourful, corresponding images). Ocean vocabulary image mat (11 fun corresponding images that can be printed and used to create posters, flashcards or matching games in the classroom). Ocean vocabulary bilingual word mat (space for teachers and students to add translations in their mother tongue). Ocean vocabulary sentence mat (model sentences using the 11 words correctly). The mats are in pdf format and can be printed as many times as wished for your language students. This resource may also be used by Early Years and Primary teachers to consolidate key vocabulary in an oceans-related Unit of Work and support language development for students receiving English Language Support.