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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

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Primary Texts provides resources to help support the teaching of reading, writing and speaking and listening at primary level. Resources are flexible, adaptable, easy to use and meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Relative Clauses
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Relative Clauses

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to relative clauses. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 9-slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to relative clauses is included with an accompanying answer .
EAL / ESL Newcomer Activity Bundle
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EAL / ESL Newcomer Activity Bundle

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This EAL / ESL activity bundle is a great for new arrivals with little or no English. These resources are useful for 1:1 or small group work and could be used for intervention sessions. The bundle contains activity packs linked to ten topics: • At the Farm • Colours • Feelings • Fruit • Greetings • In the Jungle • Pets • Things we do at School • Things we use at School • Vegetables Each pack contains: • A PPT book to introduce the vocabulary and practise simple sentence structures • Flashcards to consolidate learning • Worksheets to practise reading and writing • A vocabulary word mat for reference and revision • Plus a handy guide with guidance on how to use the resources.
Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns
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Year 6 SPAG Revision PPT: Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns

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The Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper frequently features questions linked to pronouns and possessive pronouns. This PPT based lesson will help Year 6 students revise this area. The 17-slide PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a mini- assessment containing five SATs style questions linked to pronouns and possessive pronouns is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Hyperbole KS2 PPT Lesson
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Hyperbole KS2 PPT Lesson

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A PPT based lesson for suitable for KS2 on the use of hyperbole. This lesson is linked to the following English national curriculum reading comprehension objectives: • Discussing words and phrases that capture the reader’s interest and imagination (Year 3 and 4) • Discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader (Year 5 and 6) This lesson is also useful for helping pupils to understand how to use hyperbole in their own writing. The PPT contains: • Clear explanation • Examples of hyperbole • Three activities which require pupils to demonstrate their understanding of and use hyperbole. • Reflection questions enabling pupils to recap and consolidate their understanding at the end of the lesson. The PPT is fully editable giving you the flexibility to adjust aspects of the lesson to suit the needs of your pupils if required.
Classic Poetry Bundle for KS1
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Classic Poetry Bundle for KS1

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Great for teaching performance poetry! Contains five poetry lessons based on classic poems about animals by Christina Rossetti. This lesson has been designed to meet the following National Curriculum objectives: • Listening to and discussing a wide range of poems, stories and non-fiction at a level beyond that at which they can read independently (Year 1) • Learning to appreciate rhymes and poems, and to recite some by heart (Year 1) • Continuing to build up a repertoire of poems learnt by heart, appreciating these and reciting some, with appropriate intonation to make the meaning clear (Year 2) The poems included are: • ‘Caterpillar’ about the lifecycle of caterpillar • ‘White Hen Sitting’ about the lifecycle of a chicken • ‘Hurt No Living Thing’ encouraging kindness to all creatures • ‘Hopping Frog’ comparing a frog and a toad • ‘City Mouse and Garden Mouse’ comparing different habitats The PPT provided for each poem contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Guidance on how to perform the poem • An optional writing activity Each resource also includes differentiated comprehension worksheets. The discussion questions and comprehension worksheets enable pupils to gain a good understanding of the poem prior to performance. The optional writing activity enables teachers to extend the lesson should they wish to do so.
Year 2 SPAG PPT and Assessment: Demarcating Sentences
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Year 2 SPAG PPT and Assessment: Demarcating Sentences

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A PPT based lesson linked to the statutory Year 2 punctuation requiring pupils to understand the use of capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences. The PPT contains explanation, examples and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a short assessment test containing five SATs style questions linked to the objective is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities
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What is Pink? Christina Rossetti Classic Poem, PPT and Activities

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A complete poetry lesson based on a classic poem about colours: ‘What is Pink’ by Christina Rossetti. Includes a PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for four follow-up writing activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry with KS1 and lower key stage 2. Also great for helping students identify and discuss different colours. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 1 to 4. The 17 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.
Year 4 SPAG PPT and Assessment: Determiners
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Year 4 SPAG PPT and Assessment: Determiners

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A PPT based lesson linked to the statutory Year 4 terminology objective requiring pupils to recognise and understand determiners. The PPT contains explanation, examples, activities and exercises as well as opportunities for discussion. In addition, a short assessment test containing five SATs style questions linked to the objective is included with an accompanying answer sheet.
Year 6 Writing PPT Lesson: Write a recount
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Year 6 Writing PPT Lesson: Write a recount

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This PPT based lesson will help students to review the skills needed to write a recount. The lesson format is as below: Discuss: Talk about the features and purpose of recounts and the set task. Analyse: Identify the features that can be seen in an example text. Plan: Decide on the structure of the recount Write: Write a recount about a day-trip. Edit: Review work and identify improvements that could be made.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem: PPT, Worksheets and Activities
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Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem: PPT, Worksheets and Activities

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A Christmas poetry lesson based on the poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ with PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Also includes guidance for follow-up writing and speaking and listening activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for years 2 to 6. The 14 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated comprehension worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing opinion.
Jabberwocky : PPT, Poem and Worksheets
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Jabberwocky : PPT, Poem and Worksheets

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A complete poetry lesson for KS2 based on the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll. Includes PPT presentation and comprehension tasks. Ideal for exploring classic and nonsense poetry. Great for vocabulary work and encouraging students to decipher word meanings through context. Also includes guidance for three follow-up activities. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. The 16 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up poetry perfomance and writing activities The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. • Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains straightforward literal questions and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains questions linked to the poet’s use of language and a task requiring students to summarise part of the poem.
Black and Asian Heroes of World War 2 PPT, Comprehensions and Activities
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Black and Asian Heroes of World War 2 PPT, Comprehensions and Activities

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Contains biographies of nine black and Asian soldiers / army personnel from the Commonwealth who took part in World War 2. Features World War 2 heroes from India, Africa and the Caribbean. Ideal for studying significant people in World War 2, Black History Month or exploring biography text types. Suitable for KS2. The resource includes: • A 15 slide PPT presentation with biographical information and video links. • Comprehension worksheets to accompany each biography. • Follow Up Activity 1 – A discussion exercise requiring students to organise the biographies using a Diamond 9 Ranking system. • Follow Up Activity 2 – Students create a medal and write a citation for one of the people featured in the pack. A template is provided to aid this activity. • Differentiated biography writing templates which students can use to create their own biography of one of the featured heroes. • A PDF containing all the biographies and instructions for the Diamond 9 Ranking activity. The World War 2 Heroes featured in this resource are: • Learie Constantine • Ulric cross • James Hyde • Billy Strachan • Prakash Singh Chib • Lilian Bader • Johnny Symthe • Noor Inayat Khan • Yeshwant Ghadge
Eal Starter Pack Bundle
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Eal Starter Pack Bundle

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Three packs containing a selection of worksheets to help familiarise new English learners pupils with over 150 key words. Packs include vocabulary linked to school, home and the environment. Over 100 worksheets included!
Year 6 PPT Writing Lesson: Write a review
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Year 6 PPT Writing Lesson: Write a review

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This PPT based lesson will help students to understand the skills needed to write a review and then write one of their own. The lesson format is as below: Discuss: Talk about the features and purpose of reviews and the set task. Analyse: Identify the features that can be seen in an example text. Write: Write a review about a stay in a bad hotel room. Edit: Review work and identify improvements that could be made.
Epiphany / Three Kings Day  PPT and Activities KS2
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Epiphany / Three Kings Day PPT and Activities KS2

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This PPT lesson presentation explains what Epiphany is and how it is celebrated in different countries including details about Three Kings Day. The resource includes ideas for two follow up activities: design a Epiphany cake or design a crown. Outlines for the cake and crown are provided for children to draw and colour their designs; alternatively, teachers may wish to develop the activities further. This could be done by providing students with a selection of collage materials or paints, or asking students to not just design but also to make crowns using card. Suitable for KS2. Could also be used for upper KS1.
The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson: PPT, poem and worksheets
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The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson: PPT, poem and worksheets

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A complete lesson based on the poem ‘The Eagle’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson with PPT presentation, comprehension worksheets and follow up activities. Ideal for exploring classic poetry or as part of a topic on predators or birds of prey. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a short unit of work. Suitable for KS2. The 10 slide PPT contains: • The poem with supporting visual images • Background information about the poet and poem • Discussion questions • Details of follow-up activities. The resource also includes: • A copy of the poem. Useful for pupils to read, make annotations or highlight. Two differentiated worksheets. Worksheet A contains a straightforward literal task and an activity requiring pupils to visualise aspects of the poem. Worksheet B is more challenging and contains tasks linked to exploring the poet’s use of language and expressing viewpoint.
Year 6 PPT Writing Lesson: Write a Character Description
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Year 6 PPT Writing Lesson: Write a Character Description

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This PPT based lesson will help students to review the skills needed to write a character description . The lesson format is as below: Discuss: Talk about the features and purpose of the text type and the set task. Analyse: Identify the features that can be seen in an example text. Write: Choose a character and create a written description of them. Edit: Review work and identify improvements that could be made.