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Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Key Stages 1 and 2 Mega BUNDLE
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Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Key Stages 1 and 2 Mega BUNDLE

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This resource is meant as a support or challenge for children in Key Stages 1 and 2 during writing exercises. Nets are printed, laminated, and made into cubes so children can use them when they are stuck with their writing. Colourless copies also included. The grammar and punctuation on the dice are taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England and the 2017 Interim Frameworks for Teacher Assessment at the end of Key Stage 2. PUNCTUATION: singular possession, commas for lists, full stops, capital letters, exclamation and question marks; speech marks, apostrophes for plural nouns, and commas after fronted adverbials; colons, semi-colons, brackets, bulletpoints, dashes and commas for clarity. GRAMMAR: suffixes, contractions, cohesive devices; adverbs, adverbials, prefixes, suffixes, homophones, conjunctions and prepositions; suffixes, adverbs, homophones, cohesive devices, passive voice, expanded noun phrases, formal speech, adverbials, modal verbs, relative clauses, co-ordinating conjunctions and subordinate conjunctions. A link is provided in the zipped files to editable files should you like to change any of the sides of the dice.
The Secret Life of Daisy Fitzjohn (Brightwood) Novel Study
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The Secret Life of Daisy Fitzjohn (Brightwood) Novel Study

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This 50 page resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with The Secret Life of Daisy Fitzjohn (also known as Brightwood) by Tania Unsworth. *Updated with opportunities for deeper learning ABOUT THE NOVEL: Daisy Fitzjohn knows there are two worlds: the outside world and the world of Brightwood Hall, her home—and the only place she’s ever been. Daisy and her mother have everything they need within its magnificent, crumbling walls. But, when Daisy’s mother leaves unexpectedly one morning, a strange visitor arrives on the estate, claiming to be a distant cousin, James Gritting. As the days tick by and Daisy’s mother doesn’t return, Gritting becomes more and more menacing. He wants Brightwood for himself, and he will do anything to get it—unless Daisy, with only her imaginary companions to help her, can stop him. ABOUT THE RESOURCE: Designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6, the pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novel (yachts, topiaries, the Amazon, poisonous berries). Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download. -------------------------------------------- You might also like: The Secret Life of Daisy Fitzjohn Novel Study + STEAM BUNDLE Hatchet Novel Study The Entirely True Story of the Unbelievable Fib Novel Study Flora & Ulysses Novel Study The Girl of Ink and Stars Novel Study
Suspenseful Story Writing
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Suspenseful Story Writing

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Children will analyse different suspenseful scenes before planning, drafting, and evaluating a suspenseful story of their own that uses dialogue and tension to advance the action. Learning intentions are planned alongside the 2014 National Curriculum of England, but Common Core State Standards in ELA from the United States are provided where appropriate. A digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on digital platforms, as well as a printer-friendly version of the same resource are available by clicking the links provided with the downloaded file.
Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Key Stage 1 Mega BUNDLE
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Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Key Stage 1 Mega BUNDLE

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This resource is meant as a support or challenge for children in Key Stage 1 during writing exercises. Nets are printed, laminated, and made into cubes so children can use them when they are stuck with their writing. Colourless copies also included. The grammar and punctuation on the dice are taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. PUNCTUATION: singular possession, commas for lists, full stops, capital letters, exclamation and question marks GRAMMAR: suffixes, contractions, cohesive devices A link is provided in the zipped files to editable files should you like to change any of the sides of the dice.
Flora & Ulysses Novel Study
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Flora & Ulysses Novel Study

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This 90 page resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. *Updated to include deeper learning opportunities ABOUT THE NOVEL: Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters — a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black and white by K. G. Campbell. ABOUT THE RESOURCE: Designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6, the pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novel (parakeets, donuts, comics, squirrels, acrobatics). Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download. ---------- You might also like: Flora and Ulysses Novel Study + STEAM BUNDLE
Mission to Mars: Narrative Writing
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Mission to Mars: Narrative Writing

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**Updated with new graphics and Google extension This 25-page resource has been designed to be done alongside other Outcomes from the Mission to Mars unit, but can also be done independently of the other learning outcomes. The outcome is designed for the children to write their own narrative story about a Mission to Mars with a focus on using shifts in formality (with flashbacks). The idea is introduced with a drama activity before the children research space travel and plan their story. Planning lists and checklists are included for planning and editing. Digital resources for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download.
Reading Workshop Tracker for Years 5 and 6
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Reading Workshop Tracker for Years 5 and 6

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This pack is designed to use to track progress in Reading Workshop. There are pages for tracking spoken language, reading, and writing curriculum objectives taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s English Document. This pack includes the different objectives for Year 5 and Year 6 with sheets for real time progress tracking and sheets to send home to parents for follow-up. Evidence can be included on the sheets as QR codes of audio or images for conferencing. A link is also provided should you want to keep the files on Google Drive or share through a platform such as Google Classroom or Seesaw.
Reading Workshop Tracker  for Key Stage 1
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Reading Workshop Tracker for Key Stage 1

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This pack is designed to use to track progress in Reading Workshop. There are pages for tracking spoken language, reading, and writing curriculum objectives taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s English Document. This pack includes the different objectives for Year 1 and Year 2 with sheets for real time progress tracking and sheets to send home to parents for follow-up. Evidence can be included on the sheets as QR codes of audio or images for conferencing. A link is also provided should you want to keep the files on Google Drive or share through a platform such as Google Classroom or Seesaw.
Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Years 3 and 4 Mega BUNDLE
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Punctuation and Grammar Dice for Years 3 and 4 Mega BUNDLE

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This resource is meant as a support or challenge for children in Years 3 and 4 during writing exercises. Nets are printed, laminated, and made into cubes so children can use them when they are stuck with their writing. Colourless copies also included. The grammar and punctuation on the dice are taken from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. PUNCTUATION: speech marks, apostrophes for plural nouns, and commas after fronted adverbials GRAMMAR: adverbs, adverbials, prefixes, suffixes, homophones, conjunctions and prepositions A link is provided in the zipped files to editable files should you like to change any of the sides of the dice.
Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 1 & 2
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Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 1 & 2

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This bundle combines different resources related to Reading Workshop, including writing, reading, and listening. Included resources: Reading Workshop Listen & Write FREEBIE Grammar Dice for Key Stage 1 Punctuation Dice for Key Stage 1 Reading Workshop Tracker for Key Stage 1
Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 3 & 4
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Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 3 & 4

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This bundle combines different resources related to Reading Workshop, including writing, reading, and listening. Included resources: Punctuation Dice for Years 3 & 4 Grammar Dice for Years 3 & 4 Guided Reading Questions for Comprehension Guided Reading Story Starters Reading Workshop Tracker for Years 3 & 4
Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 5 & 6
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Reading Workshop Bundle for Years 5 & 6

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This bundle combines different resources related to Reading Workshop, including writing, reading, and listening. Included resources: Guided Reading Story Starters Ted-Ed Listen & Write FREEBIE Listening to Classic Fiction with QR Codes FREEBIE Guided Reading Questions for Comprehension Grammar Dice for Years 5 & 6 Punctuation Dice for Years 5 & 6 Reading Workshop Tracker for Years 5 & 6
Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation Text and Persuasive Text BUNDLE)
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Teams & Athletes: Sports Equipment Design (Explanation Text and Persuasive Text BUNDLE)

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Great to tie in with the 2018 Olympic Games! Children will look at how sports equipment has changed over time before making a modification of their own. Children will follow the DT process outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum of England, designing their own prototype, making their prototype, and then participating in peer- and self- evaluation of their prototype. When finished the design process, there are also resources included for writing an explanation text (of how their sports equipment has changed over time or how their new sports equipment modifications will work); and writing a persuasive text including an advert about their product. A link to digital files for editing and sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw is available with download. ------------ You might also like: Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text) Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)
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Fortune Hunters: Crown Study (Chronology & Explanation Text)

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Children will learn about the significance of crowns before looking at their chronology and writing an explanation text either about how they have changed over time or the significance of the different parts of a crown. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital file for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by clicking on the links provided with download.
Self & Peer Editing Checklists (Narrative, Persuasive, Explanation, Information Writing)
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Self & Peer Editing Checklists (Narrative, Persuasive, Explanation, Information Writing)

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This resource can be used for self or peer editing in a Key Stage 2 classroom. The guidelines used for mechanics, structure, grammar, and style have been taken from the Interim Guidelines for End of Key Stage 2 Expectations in England. When I have used these in the classroom, I will place coloured pencils in yellow, green, pink, and blue on tables and have the children mark where specific requirements are missing or needing change on the papers of their peers. I have included additional pages where the requirements are blank so that you can design them as a class or with focus groups. I have also included the digital copy for editing or sharing on Google Classroom or Seesaw (ideal for paperless classrooms), with a link provided with download.
Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design
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Fortune Hunters: Jewelry Design

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Children will investigate jewelry design from around the world before designing their own. In the past, I have used the finished jewelry to sell for our school’s art show. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and links to NGSS in the United States are listed where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.
Digging Deeper in Novel Studies with Social Media
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Digging Deeper in Novel Studies with Social Media

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Give children an opportunity to use critical thinking and dig deeper into their understanding of events in stories as well as the characters by using social media. The pack provides scaffolded templates of Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook with suggestions related to the reading and writing standards for the 2014 National Curriculum of England in Key Stage 2. A link is also provided to a digital copy of the file for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw.
Navigating Early Novel Study
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Navigating Early Novel Study

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This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool. ABOUT THE NOVEL: From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail. When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? ABOUT THE RESOURCE: Designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6, the pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novel (General D. Eisenhower, Holy Grail, pi, constellations, crew). Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom and Seesaw available with download.
Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)
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Teams & Athletes: Design a Team Jersey (with Explanation Text)

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Children will look at how sports team logos have changed over time before designing a team logo of their own. Children then repeat the same structure, this time looking at team jerseys. Last, they will write an explanation text of how logos or jerseys have changed over time. This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. Links to the Common Core State Standards are also outlined, where appropriate. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available by following the link provided at the time of download.
Teams and Athletes: Significant Athletes
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Teams and Athletes: Significant Athletes

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Children will learn about different Olympic athletes and their accomplishments. After their study, they will write an information text about their chosen athlete and their significance (number of medals, records broken). This pack includes lesson plans, rubrics, and editable rubrics to support with the learning process. Lessons and objectives are aligned with objectives from the 2014 National Curriculum of England. A digital copy for editing and sharing on digital platforms is available with download.