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Eight ideas for planning home learning activities
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This resource collects together useful sites to provide inspiration
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F Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Computing | Published: 02/04/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Languages
Writing cinquains
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Inspire children to read and create their own cinquains with
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 03/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Poetry - exploring form
Punctuating statements, exclamations and questions
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Two differentiated worksheets to practise punctuating statements,
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Y1 Y2 Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 03/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Basic punctuation
Christmas English activities
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A collection of initial sounds, spelling, word jumbles and writing
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F Y1 Y2 Published: 02/12/2019 |
Apostrophes for possession
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A differentiated worksheet to practise using apostrophes for
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Y2 Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 02/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Basic punctuation
KS1 guide to commas in a list
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A powerpoint guide on how to use commas in a list. Ideal as an
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Y2 Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 26/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Basic punctuation
How to use apostrophes
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A KS1 powerpoint on how to use apostrophes for contraction and
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Y2 Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 12/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Basic punctuation
Using commas in a list
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Two differentiated worksheets to practise using commas in a list.
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Y2 Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Basic punctuation
Did you wash my dirty clothes? – a poetry activity
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A fun paired writing task based on the poem Did you wash your
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Y1 Y2 Y3 | Writing composition | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Poems on a theme
Roman technology
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Children use the information in the PowerPoint on road construction
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Y3 Y4 | Writing composition | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Romans | Instructions
How did Rome begin?
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The story of how Rome began based on the legend of Romulus and
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Y3 Y4 | Reading comprehension | Published: 23/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Romans | Information retrieval – narrative
The Roman army
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Read through the non-fiction text about the Roman army and complete
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Y3 Y4 | Reading comprehension | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Romans | Information retrieval – non-fiction
Claudius' invasion
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A comprehension based on Claudius' invasion of Britain. Read
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Y3 Y4 | Reading comprehension | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Romans | Information retrieval – non-fiction
The Tin Forest guided reading
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A guided reading pack based on the book The Tin Forest by Helen
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Tim Berners-Lee biography and comprehension
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A biography and comprehension based on the life of Tim Berners-Lee,
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Computing | Reading comprehension | Published: 27/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Communication | Information retrieval – non-fiction
A biography of Charles Macintosh
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A differentiated biography and comprehension based on the life
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 | Reading comprehensionPublished: 19/08/2019 |
Andy Goldsworthy comprehension
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A differentiated comprehension based on the artist Andy Goldsworthy.
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension | Published: 12/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Sculpture | Techniques | Information retrieval – non-fiction
Guided reading comprehension - Fox Friend by Michael Morpurgo
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Two comprehension tasks with teaching notes and a teacher reading
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Y2 | Reading comprehension | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction
Sculpture inspired creative writing
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Use abstract sculpture as inspiration for imaginative writing.
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Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 23/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Transition | General
Guided reading comprehension - The Last Wolf by Michael Morpurgo
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Four comprehension tasks with teaching notes and a teacher reading
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Y3 | Reading comprehension | Published: 23/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction | Information retrieval – narrative
Rising Stars Read in to Writing: The Boy at the Back of the Class
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Use these planning and teaching materials to explore the topic
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Y5 | Reading comprehension | Published: 23/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Rising Stars | Inference and deduction
Cracking Comprehension - Crime Solvers
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Develop key reading comprehension skills with step-by-step teaching
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Y5 | Reading comprehension | Published: 23/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Rising Stars | Inference and deduction | Information retrieval – narrative
Rising Stars Achieve - Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
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Help children achieve the expected standard with Achieve's three-step
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Y6 | Writing transcription | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 23/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Rising Stars | Complex punctuation | Complex sentences | Prefixes and suffixes
Rising Stars Reading Planet home guidance: Bengali version
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Share this handy guide with parents/carers to support them in
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F Y1 Y2 | Reading comprehension | Published: 18/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Rising Stars | Reading Planet
Making comparisons with Romeo and Juliet
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Two pupil templates for children to compare Gnomeo and Juliet
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension | Published: 15/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction
Macbeth predictions
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Children are asked to think about the actions and motives of
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 15/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Character description
Drama techniques display
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Drama techniques explained including useful prompts to aid discussion.
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Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Spoken language | Published: 08/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Drama and role play | Display | Behaviour management
Romeo and Juliet - Prince Escalus's speech
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A cloze procedure style activity based on Shakespeare's Romeo
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Y2 | Writing composition | Published: 08/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Arguments | Persuasive writing
Past simple or past progressive?
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A worksheet to consolidate understanding of the meaning, form
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Y2 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 03/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Verb tenses
Modal verbs
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A worksheet to consolidate learning on modal verbs.
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Y5 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammarPublished: 03/07/2019 |
Macbeth – a Scottish soldier's diary
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Write a diary entry as a Scottish soldier following the initial
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 03/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Diaries
I didn't do my homework because... writing guidance
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A writing support sheet to accompany the resource 'I didn't do
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Y3 Y4 Y5 | Writing composition | Published: 03/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Newspapers
Macbeth letter
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Success criteria for writing a letter from Macbeth to Lady Macbeth
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 | Writing composition | Published: 24/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bookshelf | Letter writing
Retelling traditional tales
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This resource guides children on how to rewrite a familiar tale,
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 24/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Traditional stories
Weird Sisters similes and personification
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A scaffolding resource for writing similes and using personification
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Character description | Features of writing
Romeo and Juliet - a letter from Juliet
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A cloze procedure activity based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Y2 Y3 Y4 | Reading comprehension | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction
Lady Macbeth's letter
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A cloze procedure letter activity based on Shakespeare's Macbeth,
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Y2 Y3 Y4 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 17/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Simple sentences | Word classes
Newspaper report- I didn't do my homework because...
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A newspaper article including a brief reading comprehension to
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 10/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Newspapers
The Beast Within comprehension
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An original narrative set in a primary school where a mysterious,
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Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension | Published: 10/06/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction | Information retrieval – narrative
The Dragon Machine – create your own fantasy vehicle
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Inspired by The Dragon Machine by Helen Ward, children design
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Relative clauses
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A set of tasks on using relative clauses within the context of
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Y5 Y6 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 28/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Complex sentences
The Dragon Machine – materials investigation
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A set of science investigations into the properties of materials
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The Iron Man is coming
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A short writing task for year 3 children. Plan a route using
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Y3 | Writing composition | Published: 20/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bookshelf | Mapping skills and fieldwork | The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
Comprehension questions on 'The Selfish Giant' by Oscar Wilde
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Comprehension questions based on the opening of the short story
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Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension | Published: 20/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction | Information retrieval – narrative
The Tin Forest – exploring materials
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A science investigation of materials linked to the book The Tin
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Y2 | Materials | Published: 14/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bookshelf | Books by Helen Ward | Everyday materials
Wizard me!
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Create your own wizard profile with this Harry Potter themed
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Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Published: 13/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bookshelf | Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
'If you were a sailboat' and metaphor
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Introduce children to metaphor in a sensory way through the song
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Y5 | Reading comprehension | Writing composition | Published: 13/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Poetry - creating images
A new grandma for George
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Using Chapter 1 of George's Marvellous Medicine, this activity
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Y3 | Vocabulary, punctuation and grammar | Published: 07/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Word classes
Macbeth role on the wall
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A scaffolded sheet for a role on the wall type activity based
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Y4 Y5 Y6 | Published: 07/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bookshelf | Works by Shakespeare
The London Skyline - The London Eye resource
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A journey through the human and physical geography of London.
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Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 | Writing composition | Published: 03/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Merlin | Human geography | Physical geography | Arguments | Persuasive writing
Media and Fake News - A Madame Tussauds London resource
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An exploration of the media, fake news, and celebrity culture.
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Y5 Y6 | Spoken language | Writing composition | Published: 03/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Merlin | General | Newspapers | Persuasive writing
Building Stories - a DreamWorks Tours: Shrek's Adventure! London resource
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Step into story construction! Students will discover the tools
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Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 | Reading comprehension | Writing composition | Published: 03/05/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Merlin | Character description | Different genres – mystery, ghost, fantasy | Fables | Settings | Traditional stories
Independent reading activities
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Independent reading activities suitable for UKS2 and beyond.
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Food themed word and sentence work
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A collection of differentiated literacy activities with a foody
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Y1 Y2 Y3 | Reading word levelPublished: 23/04/2019 |
Reading bingo challenge
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A handy resource to encourage children in UKS2 to read widely.
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Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehensionPublished: 16/04/2019 |
The pet factor
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A KS1 literacy resource related to the topic of pets. Activities
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Y1 Y2 | Reading word levelPublished: 15/04/2019 |
How writers create atmosphere
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This PowerPoint analyses an extract taken from The Woman in White
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Y5 Y6 | Reading comprehension | Published: 15/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inference and deduction
Split digraphs challenge
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A year 1 resource to support understanding of split digraphs.
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On the farm activities
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Reading, spelling and writing activities with a farm theme! Suitable
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Y1 Y2 Y3 | Writing transcription | Writing composition | Published: 08/04/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Alphabet | Poems on a theme | Spelling for beginners