Bright Future

This pack contains 3 colorful , clear and concise PowerPoint presentations that deal with: introduction to similes silly similes writing a simile poem more challenging similes and adjectives with visual prompts There are several follow up tasks: completing similes colour matching similes choosing the best simile ending choosing the best simile adjective silly similes This pack of resources are a valuable addition to basic core materials. I would be delighted to receive feedback

Two Packs included that are intended to develop inferential skills in both reading and writing. Pack A - 'Read between the Lines' incorporates :  15 differentiated passages  Literal and inferential questions  True/False and ‘Don’t Know’ statements to encourage close reading, skimming and scanning for details and reading for meaning. Pack B - 'Over to You!' incorporates:  18 differentiated story starts - opening passages  ‘Openers’ word wall  Prompts to encourage ‘quality ‘writing  Wri

These resources provide a step by step guide to informative report writing themed on 'Christmas around the World', The resources include 2 main presentations. 'Christmas around the World' presentation deals with 4 countries (United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Poland) It includes: flashcards for the 'signposts' of a report mind map pro forma points for discussion Children should complete the mind map of at least 2 countries first. Then they compose a 'lively' title and write two para

Fun Passport activity for new students entering a new class - ideal for the beginning of a new school year . Also PowerPoint detailing 'Classroom Job' applications for new class with job descriptions and application form. Badges also provided for the successful applicants! Encourages responsibility within the class. Several additional activities which help the children to 'get to know ' one another better. Useful for personal and social development.

These resources support the persuasive writing genre. The tasks involve designing a poster to advertise: a fireworks sale a cauldron shop a magic wand shop and can easily be adapted to include : a broomstick shop/sale or spell shop. Both presentations detail the signposts of persuasion - 'catchy phrases', 'bold slogans' etc. I have included a homework task which could be used as a warm up before a 'Big Writing' class session. The word wall activity promotes independent dictionary referencing