'Writing like a writer' is a set of Powerpoint slides, each featuring a new word of the day. The purpose of this resource is to broaden the children's vocabulary and is aimed at KS2/lower KS3. The document displays the word, definition and example as well as a short writing task and there are 30 slides (enough for 6 weeks if used daily). The tasks are designed to be creative writing opportunities and so are very varied in theme! The word of the day does not necessarily 'fit' with the writing task, but as the children build up their vocabulary bank they should be able to use previous words to enhance their short piece of writing. This activity is designed to take about 10 minutes, and so can be used as a starter or daily activity during an allocated slot, e.g. register time. The way I have used this in the past is: - introduce the word, children repeat it aloud a few times - explain the definition and read through the example - children write down the word and the meaning in a vocabulary book - children complete the writing task, trying to use the new word or one of the previous words. PART 3

An editable letter from Mr Tunmas,the character from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis. (Spaces available to fill in the date, class name and and school name). The letter addresses the children, tells them a little about life in Narnia and asks questions to the children. The idea is that the children will practise their letter-writing skills (as well as punctuation and grammar) in replying to the letter. The letter is differentiated 3 ways (HA/MA/LA).

A set of questions where the inverse is needed to check whether multiplication and division number sentences are correct or incorrect. Differentiated 3 ways and answer sheets are included. Suitable for KS2.

A WAGOLL diary entry of a good day. The purpose of this was for the children to write their own diary entry, but of a bad day, using this example as a prompt. A differentiated planning sheet (HA/MA/LA) for planning a bad day diary entry based on style of the good day WAGOLL diary entry.

Comprehension questions for the poem ‘Where Do All The Teachers Go’ by Peter Dixon. Simple retrieval and inference questions, suitable for UKS1/KS2. Poem not included.

This is a short task designed to test pupils' understanding of number facts, including: -odd and even numbers -square numbers -prime numbers -multiples -factors Instructions are on the sheet. This could be made simpler/harder by changing the task to 1- or 3-digit numbers. This activity could be a main activity or used as a quick revision/starter task.

Display cards for a '100 Book Challenge' - where children race to be the first to have read 100 books! Each level could have a prize (for example, a bookmark/pencil/magazine/book token etc.) The books are for the names of the children in the class; I printed them on coloured card and then wrote on them.

When marking books, I note down all the children into the appropriate columns: Green: if they clearly understood the lesson content Amber: if they mostly understood the lesson, perhaps with a few errors Red: if they struggled with the content This allows for quick intervention the following day for any children who fall into the 'red&' category. http://teach-alessonlearnt.blogspot.co.uk

Selection of shapes divided into various fractions for children to shade, for example 'Shade a quarter of the rectangle&'. Could be laminated and used more than once. http://teach-alessonlearnt.blogspot.co.uk

Simple planning sheet to help children to structure a story from another culture. Differentiated twice. http://teach-alessonlearnt.blogspot.co.uk

In my classroom I have 'Challenge Boxes&', small plastic boxes which I place on the tables during lessons with an extension or challenge task in them. I made these labels to decorate the boxes - colour co-ordinated to our table groups (blue/red/orange/green/purple)

Self-explanatory really - a daily to-do list for busy teachers! http://teach-alessonlearnt.blogspot.co.uk

Comprehension Questions suitable for UKS2. Questions on selected extracts (not included) for pages: 14 - 22 64 - 70 98- 108

Comprehension Questions for The Shoemaker’s Boy by Joan Aiken Questions on selected extracts (not included) for pages: 5 -13 15 - 24 38 - end

Comprehension Questions suitable for UKS2. Questions on selected extracts (not included) for pages: 89 - 95 96 - 108 126 - 139 157 - 165

Comprehension Questions on page 1 - 20 of ‘How to Upset a Victorian’ by Simon Chesire. Suitable for KS2

A simple fractions of a number worksheet with 10 questions per differentiated level. 1st level: 1/2 and 1/4 2nd level:1/2, 1/4, non-unitary fractions 3rd level: non-unitary fractions involving units of measurement Suitable for KS2/LKS3

A planning frame for writing a newspaper, using a mind map. Suitable for KS2 and more independent/creative learners.