A clear and simple worksheet to explain the spelling rules for making singular nouns into plurals. Also includes examples of words which do not follow the standard rules.

Made for more able Year 6 pupils, but probably more suitable for KS3 in general, there are 2 card games here. With each, you need to print on card and cut out the words, shuffle and allow the children to pair up the correct synonyms. Great for initiating discussion and building richer vocabulary knowledge.

2 worksheets (similar) detailing how to tackle comprehension efficiently. One Comprehension test to get children thinking and using their skills. One worksheet identifying different comprehension question types and reminding children how to best tackle comprehension papers.

A visual powerpoint to enable you to talk through the main aspects of Islam. Includes a quick quiz for groups of children at the end. Suitable for KS2 and KS3.

Looking at 2 poems; The Drum by John Scott and Flander's Fields by John McRae. Helps to develop confidence in comparing and contrasting two different perspectives of war, suitable for KS2 high ability or KS3.

There are two Eids Eid al Fitr immediately following the fasting month of Ramadan Eid al Adha as the culmination of the Hajj (Pilgrimage) rites. The various PPs are suitable for different phases and the 2 documents include the words: Eid Mubarak in Arabic for displays or card making. A teacher’s basic guide to Eid with some craft ideas, and a list of resources (books, dvds etc) are also included, as is a link to a wonderful pictorial article on Hajj from The Boston Globe.

A powerpoint featuring some cheerful images of Muslims. I use this to keep interest while children are filing into assemblies or while setting up classroom activities

A small Grammar test designed to challenge more able Year 5 children.

Worksheet clarifying the correct usage of the words: There, Their and They're.

A useful revision aid for upper KS2 on the correct usage of apostrophes. Useful alongside the exercises from CGP Punctuation KS2.

An extension test vocabulary activity for very able Year 6 pupils - probably more suitable for older pupils. The pupil needs to find the correct synonym for the word in bold. All the words listed are from the Schofield and Sims 'Choose Your Words exercises' workbook, which is billed as being KS2 level, although admittedly is a bit higher than this!

Card game, to learn, cut up and reshuffle as fast as possible. Test worksheet to check understanding

This resource has been developed by MEND and has been approved by the National Curriculum Authority. In contains useful information, lesson plans, ideas and contact details for teachers looking to address Islamophobia. It's part of general teaching on respecting diversity and all those within our communities,

A Powerpoint produced for Islam Awareness week 2010.