I wrote this workbook specifically for a horse-mad group of youngsters in a PRU in Shropshire. They loved it and worked ever so hard through it and were fully engaged in the work little realising that they were doing their hated English all the while! I have also used it in a PRU in Essex and it was really well received by girls of the traveller community. They said that it was work that was helpful for their future! I based the learning objectives on those I found for equine studies at the University of Aberystwyth - somewhat simplified but nevertheless correct. Module objectives: • The module will consider the anatomy of equids, with the emphasis being placed on the horse. • This will involve looking at the different organs and structures, their relative positions and their functions. • comparisons with the anatomy of other herbivores will be made, thereby enhancing the understanding of the anatomy of animals in general. Module Content 1. Terminology used in anatomy 2. Evolution of equids pages 3. Bones, Skeletons and Teeth Pages 4. Joints and Ligaments 5. Muscles 6. Digestive tract 7. Respiratory Tract 8. Urogenital System and Reproduction 9. Nervous system 10. Sense Organs and Common Integument 11. Heart and Circulation

This cross curricular theme of 36 pages on Horses and War horses was designed for Keystage 3 pupils in a PRU in Essex. I used it when an HMI inspector observed the unit over a period of time and she commended it highly because of the variety of literacy opportunities and the way that the boys and girls in the unit related to the theme and were fully engaged in the work. Topics covered: GRAMMAR, SPELLING, HISTORY, CREATIVE WRITING, and VOCABULARY BUILDING.

ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this. This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 29 pages which can be used as follows: 1. MORE REVISION OF SINGLE VOWEL SOUNDS. There are several worksheets to help pupils to identify the vowels and have a bit of a relaxed time colouring the vowels. 2. Completing CVC words with either the first sound, last sound or middle sound. This is useful and will be help the tutor understand whether a child is “hearing” the sounds of the word. 3. Lists of nonsense combinations which are also combinations of letters found in larger words. This helps a child to understand that if they can sound out the individual parts of a word that they can then synthesise the whole word.

CREATE-A-STORYBOOK is part of the SOUNDS FOR READING series and complements the order that the phonic sounds are presented, which is the order in which most schools are now presenting them eg SATP INMD GOCK etc etc. This series will be particularly useful for a TA to use for one to one or small group catch up sessions. ONCE THE STORYBOOK HAS BEEN READ THIS SUPPLEMENTARY WRITING BOOK CAN BE INTRODUCED TO ENHANCE WRITING SKILLS AND IMPROVE READING.

CREATE-A-STORYBOOK is part of the SOUNDS FOR READING series and complements the order that the phonic sounds are presented, which is the order in which most schools are now presenting them eg SATP INMD GOCK etc etc. This series will be particularly useful for a TA to use for one to one or small group catch up sessions. Once the storybook has been read print this resource for the child to trace over each sentence and then read. Good writing practice and a little extra reading practice too.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 16 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the OW FOR SNOW sound. ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 13 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the OA FOR GOAT sound. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 20 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the EE FOR SHEEP sound. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 17 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the EA FOR EAT sound. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 18 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the OW sound. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 16 worksheets offering a variety of interesting activities to consolidate the learning of the OU sound. It is particularly suited to ONE TO ONE tutoring sessions and has been used successfully to drive up standards of reading in pupils struggling with reading and with EAL pupils.

This set of30 A5 'cards' can be used as follows: 1.to improve vocabulary and spelling. The pages could be printed as worksheet for the children to fill in or they could be laminated and cut into A5 size cards for use during literacy lessons. 2. As a worksheet they are useful for homework to improve spelling and vocabulary. 3. I have used them with older (Year 4 – 6 ESL) pupils to build their vocabulary in one to one sessions. They are useful because all the key vocabulary has a matching picture so that the pupils can see what the word means.

What can this book be used for? The skills that are consolidated in this book can be used in a variety of settings: 1. Printed and laminated as individual cards and stored in boxes they can be used as one to one work for pupils who need extra help with reading and comprehension skills. 2. The individual pages can be given as homework tasks. This set of 19 worksheets teachers a pupil to group sentences with a similar topic together. This is fact is a form of comprehension and understanding what they are reading to be able to sort sentences into sets of 3.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 19 worksheets that are ideal of homework and spelling tasks. Each of the 5 vowel sounds is covered and could be used as homework spelling tasks with the added benefit of a matching worksheet to consolidate learning of the sound and understanding of the spelling words. ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 19 worksheets to teach and/or reinforce the split digraph U-E sound. There are opportunities for learning new vocabulary, practicing words and writing sentences using the split digraph. ALL SOUNDS FOR READING RESOURCES ARE PRINTED IN A SASSOON TYPE FONT although the preview does not show this. This resource is particularly useful for TA's who need extra work for one to one sessions.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 22 worksheets to teach and/or reinforce the split digraph O - E sound. There are opportunities for learning new vocabulary, practicing words and writing sentences using the split digraph. This resource is particularly useful for TA's who need extra work for one to one sessions.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 19 worksheets to teach and/or reinforce the split digraph I-E sound. There are opportunities for learning new vocabulary, practicing words and writing sentences using the split digraph. This resource is particularly useful for TA's who need extra work for one to one sessions.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 28 worksheets to teach and/or reinforce the split digraph A-E sound. There are opportunities for learning new vocabulary, practicing words and writing sentences using the split digraph. This resource is particularly useful for TA's who need extra work for one to one sessions.

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource presents the following consonant blends: br cr dr fr bl cl fl and digraph ch There are 25 worksheets with opportunities for a pupil to consolidate their knowledge of these blends. SOUNDS FOR READING resources are particularly suited to ONE TO ONE work with EAL pupils and also those pupils who need extra tuition in reading .

This SOUNDS FOR READING resource consists of 20 worksheets to teach and/or reinforce the split digraph e - e sound. There are opportunities for learning new vocabulary, practicing words and writing sentences using the split digraph. This resource is particularly useful for TA's who need extra work for one to one sessions.