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Providing Primary School resources, including reading unit packs and class assemblies.

Providing Primary School resources, including reading unit packs and class assemblies.
Year 3 Poetry Reading Comprehension Unit / VIPERS
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Year 3 Poetry Reading Comprehension Unit / VIPERS

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A unit of 18 reading lessons exploring 5 different poems. Each lesson is structured in the following way… Vocabulary: New and unfamiliar vocabulary from the poem is introduced to the children. Reading: The poem can be read as a whole-class or by the teacher. I do: The reading skills for that lesson are introduced. Two skills are chosen from: Vocabulary, Infer, Predict, Explain, Retrieve, Summarise / Sequence. These questions are modeled to the children. We do: The children attempt to answer some questions either on a whiteboard, in groups, in pairs or as a whole-class. You do: There are a series of questions for the children to answer independently.
VE Day Reading Comprehension | UKS2 Year 5 & 6 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Scheme
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VE Day Reading Comprehension | UKS2 Year 5 & 6 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Scheme

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Perfect for upper KS2, this detailed VE Day reading comprehension resource includes a high-quality, age-appropriate non-fiction text and 20 comprehension questions that cover a range of key reading skills. What’s included? A clear, factual A4 text about VE Day and the end of World War II in Europe 20 differentiated comprehension questions across key reading skills: ➤ Vocabulary ➤ Inference ➤ Prediction ➤ Explanation ➤ Retrieval ➤ Summary A mix of sentence-based questions, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-gap formats Answer lines provided for writing responses A full mark scheme included for easy self-marking or teacher assessment Ideal for: Year 5 & 6 guided reading SATs-style comprehension practice VE Day or WW2 topic work Homework or independent tasks Available as an editable Word document or ready-to-print PDF. Help your pupils explore the significance of VE Day while sharpening their comprehension skills.
VE Day Reading Comprehension | UKS2 Year 3 & 4 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Schemes
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VE Day Reading Comprehension | UKS2 Year 3 & 4 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Schemes

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This VE Day Reading Comprehension Bundle includes a high-quality non-fiction resource perfect for Key Stage 2. Covering Years 3–4, these reading activities explore the end of World War II in Europe with age-appropriate texts and a wide variety of comprehension questions. What’s Included: Simplified A4 text with clear language 20 comprehension questions (multiple choice, gap-fill, and written answers) Designed for developing readers with supportive question types Full mark scheme Perfect for: VE Day or World War II topic work Homework or independent comprehension tasks Both versions come in editable Word format and ready-to-print PDF. Save time planning and ensure progression with this comprehensive comprehension bundle!
Year 5 - Writing and Spoken Reviews Unit
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Year 5 - Writing and Spoken Reviews Unit

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A unit of work about written and spoken reviews for Year 5. Tried and tested! Lesson outline: 1 - Features of a film review 2 - Creating a one word review 3 - Analysing and writing a review 4 - Evaluating a spoken review 5 & 6 - Planning a spoken review 7 - Filming your spoken review 8 - Evaluating our spoken reviews 9 - Analysing a written review 10 - Planning a written review 11 & 12 - Writing a review
Year 5 - Using commas for clarification
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Year 5 - Using commas for clarification

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L.I. Using commas for clarification Success criteria: Spot when a sentence is unclear and needs a comma. Suggest the different meanings a sentence could have. Add or remove commas for clarification.
Year 5 Poetry and Parenthesis Unit of Work
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Year 5 Poetry and Parenthesis Unit of Work

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A Year 5 unit of work exploring parenthesis and how it can be used in poetry. The aim of the unit is to allow children to confidently use parenthesis (brackets, dashes and commas) and apply their knowledge to poetry. The end point is being able to write a poem consisting of three verses with parenthesis about their identity and using an ‘I am’ structure. Lesson outline Structures and features of poetry Parenthesis for extra information Using parenthesis in poetry Planning poetry through themes Writing the first verse Writing the second verse Writing the third verse Editing and publishing Tried and tested!
David Attenborough Year 3/4 Reading Comprehension / VIPERS Unit | Little People, Big Dreams
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David Attenborough Year 3/4 Reading Comprehension / VIPERS Unit | Little People, Big Dreams

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A unit of 19 reading lessons based on the book Little People, Big Dreams: David Attenborough. Each lesson is structured in the following way… Vocabulary: New and unfamiliar vocabulary from the poem is introduced to the children. Reading: The poem can be read as a whole-class or by the teacher. I do: The reading skills for that lesson are introduced. Two skills are chosen from: Vocabulary, Infer, Predict, Explain, Retrieve, Summarise / Sequence. These questions are modeled to the children. We do: The children attempt to answer some questions either on a whiteboard, in groups, in pairs or as a whole-class. You do: There are a series of questions for the children to answer independently.
VE Day Comprehension Bundle | KS1 & KS2 | Differentiated WW2 Reading Activities with Mark Schemes
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VE Day Comprehension Bundle | KS1 & KS2 | Differentiated WW2 Reading Activities with Mark Schemes

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This VE Day Reading Comprehension Bundle includes three differentiated resources, perfect for teaching across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Each comprehension is tailored to the appropriate age group, making it ideal for whole-school topic work around World War II or VE Day. hat’s included: ✅ KS1 (Year 1–2): Simple, accessible VE Day text 10 varied questions: multiple choice, tick-the-box, match-up, short answer Designed for early readers Full mark scheme included LKS2 (Year 3–4): Age-appropriate A4 non-fiction text 20 comprehension questions across key skills Mixture of sentence writing, gap-fill and multiple choice Mark scheme provided UKS2 (Year 5–6): Informative A4 VE Day text 20 SATs-style questions: vocabulary, inference, explanation, retrieval, prediction, and summary Includes written answer lines, gap-fill and multiple choice Full answer key/mark scheme Perfect for: Differentiated guided reading groups VE Day topic lessons Whole-school history projects Homework or independent tasks Mixed-age settings or split-year classes All three comprehensions come in editable Word documents and print-ready PDFs. Save time and support learners at every stage with this ready-to-use, age-differentiated comprehension pack.
VE Day Reading Comprehension | KS1 Year 1 & 2 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Scheme
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VE Day Reading Comprehension | KS1 Year 1 & 2 | WW2 Text with Questions & Mark Scheme

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A child-friendly reading comprehension activity designed for KS1 pupils learning about VE Day and the Second World War. This resource is ideal for Year 1 or Year 2 as part of a history topic, guided reading session, or whole-class comprehension task. What’s included: A short, age-appropriate non-fiction text about VE Day (less than half an A4 page) 10 mixed comprehension questions including: Multiple choice Tick-box questions Draw-a-line matching Simple written answers Questions focus on retrieval, inference, and personal response Clear layout with space for pupil responses A complete mark scheme for easy teacher or TA use Perfect for: KS1 history or English lessons VE Day activities Whole-class or independent reading tasks Homework or early finishers Provided as a printable worksheet with an answer key. Easy to use, no prep needed!
Reading Question Stems by Skill and Year Group (EYFS to Year 6)
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Reading Question Stems by Skill and Year Group (EYFS to Year 6)

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This comprehensive resource contains over 250 reading question stems, organised by year group (EYFS to Year 6) and mapped to the National Curriculum reading content domains. Each question is written in the form of a sentence stem, allowing teachers to easily adapt them to any text. The stems are grouped under the key reading skills: Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explain, Retrieve, and Summarise/Sequence. Every year group includes six targeted questions per skill, designed to support progression and deepen comprehension across the primary phase. Ideal for whole-class guided reading, small group sessions, reading interventions, SATs preparation, and for building pupil confidence with text-based discussion. Perfect for display, planning support, or use in pupil booklets. This resource will help you: Deliver consistent questioning across reading lessons Differentiate with confidence Promote high-quality, skill-specific discussion Align questioning with national assessment frameworks Clear, flexible, and ready to use with any reading material.
Europe Day Comprehension | KS2 Years 3–6 | Non-Fiction Text with Questions & Mark Scheme
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Europe Day Comprehension | KS2 Years 3–6 | Non-Fiction Text with Questions & Mark Scheme

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Celebrate Europe Day (9th May) with this informative and engaging KS2 reading comprehension resource, perfect for Years 3 to 6. This pack helps pupils explore the origins and importance of Europe Day through a high-quality non-fiction text and a variety of carefully structured comprehension questions. What’s included: A clear, age-appropriate non-fiction text about Europe Day, Robert Schuman, and the formation of the EU 20 comprehension questions covering: Vocabulary Inference Prediction Explanation Retrieval Summary A mix of sentence answers, multiple choice, and gap-fill questions Plenty of space for written responses A complete mark scheme for quick and easy assessment Provided as a printable PDF and editable Word version Ideal for: KS2 English or guided reading sessions Topic work on Europe, peace, and international cooperation Cross-curricular links with PSHE and History Independent comprehension practice or homework
Year 5 Word Classes Lesson
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Year 5 Word Classes Lesson

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L.I. To be able to identify word classes. Steps to success: Understand what a word class is. Define a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, determiner, preposition and conjunction. Identify and use these word classes in sentences.
Ultimate Mental Health Awareness Week Bundle – PowerPoint, Comprehensions, Journal, Check-In, Certificate + More
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Ultimate Mental Health Awareness Week Bundle – PowerPoint, Comprehensions, Journal, Check-In, Certificate + More

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This Ultimate Mental Health Awareness Week Bundle is your all-in-one solution to deliver a meaningful, engaging, and curriculum-linked week of wellbeing activities across the whole primary school. Designed for KS1 and KS2, this pack includes everything from classroom tasks to assemblies and display materials. What’s Included: Assembly PowerPoint A ready-to-use, child-friendly presentation introducing Mental Health Awareness Week and what it means to look after our minds. Differentiated Comprehensions KS1: “My Feelings†(10 questions) LKS2: “Looking After Our Minds†(15 questions) UKS2: “A Healthy Mind†(20 questions, multiple choice & written) All include mark schemes Mental Health Journal 6-page printable booklet with guided prompts: “Today I feel…†“People I can talk to†“What helps me feel calm†Gratitude and Doodle pages Feelings Check-In Chart A colourful, visual chart to help pupils reflect on and express their emotions daily. 5 x Colouring Sheets Mindfulness-style designs featuring positive affirmations and simple messages to support wellbeing. Wellbeing Challenge Cards 4 creative challenge cards including: Gratitude Jar Kindness Act Nature Moment Positive Self-Talk Certificate of Participation Celebrate and reward pupil involvement in the week. This pack is perfect for: Whole-school Mental Health Awareness Week delivery PSHE lessons and morning check-ins Calm corners and emotional regulation support Promoting resilience, kindness and mental health literacy
Mental Health Awareness Week Comprehension Bundle - KS1, LKS2 & UKS2
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Mental Health Awareness Week Comprehension Bundle - KS1, LKS2 & UKS2

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This comprehension bundle contains three differentiated reading activities to support Mental Health Awareness Week across the whole primary school. Ideal for PSHE, English, or morning reading sessions. Included in the bundle: KS1 Comprehension – A simple text with 10 questions using accessible vocabulary, sequencing, retrieval, and inference Lower KS2 (Years 3 & 4) Comprehension – A child-friendly text with 15 VIPERS-style questions and a clear mark scheme Upper KS2 (Years 5 & 6) Comprehension – A more in-depth text with 20 mixed-style questions (multiple choice, written, find-and-copy) with a full mark scheme Each comprehension is: Curriculum-aligned Perfect for classroom or homework use Ready to print and use Designed to build emotional awareness and reading skills This pack helps pupils learn about their feelings while practising key comprehension strategies.