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I am a creative and experienced teacher in both an elementary and middle school setting. I specialise in engaging Social Studies and ELA resources that will help to bring learning to life in your classroom.
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Preview of A Midsummer Night's Dream | A Play Script for Young Performers

A Midsummer Night's Dream | A Play Script for Young Performers

This is a play script for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, which has been rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. The script now also comes with a PDF teacher presentation to help you introduce the play and the characters to your students. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia, and Hermia’
Preview of The Holocaust Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

The Holocaust Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

Help your students explore World War II and the Holocaust with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed nonfiction passage about The Holocaust, designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while encouraging empathy and historical understanding. Students will complete a range of comprehension activities, including short-answer questions, grammar practice, a writing extension task, a multiple-choi
Preview of A Christmas Carol - A Traditional Version Play Script

A Christmas Carol - A Traditional Version Play Script

This is a play script for Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. It tells the story of a mean, old man named Ebenezer Scrooge, who runs a dark and miserable business. His workers are under-paid and over-worked, especially his assistant Bob Cratchett. It is Christmas eve and his Bob asks for the day off to spend time with his family, and sick child – Tiny Tim. Scrooge almost refuses but decides to just dock his pay for the day. Then, that evening he gets a visit from his previous business partne
Preview of Soccer World Cup Escape Room | Fun Reading & Team-Building Activity

Soccer World Cup Escape Room | Fun Reading & Team-Building Activity

Get your students ready for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with this World Cup Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of
Preview of Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

A close reading passage bundle with seven reading passages about the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each activity has a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills. This bundle contains the following close reading activities:Pet
Preview of World War II Timeline Activity & Classroom Display

World War II Timeline Activity & Classroom Display

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the key events of World War 2. There are 42 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the Second World War. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to World War II. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better
Preview of End of the Civil War & Lincoln Assassination Escape Room Activity

End of the Civil War & Lincoln Assassination Escape Room Activity

An American Civil War Escape Room activity about the end of the war and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each
Preview of Christmas Play Script - The Grouch

Christmas Play Script - The Grouch

A funny Christmas play that revolves around a town where everyone loves Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about! However, a mysterious outcast lives outside of the town; this outcast hates Christmas and anything to do with the festive time of year. This beast is called the Grouch! The play follows the story of Mary-Boo and her family as they open up to the Grouch, and try to show him what Christmas is all about. However, the Grouch has his own plans to ruin Ch
Preview of Julius Caesar Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

Julius Caesar Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

Help your students explore the life and legacy of Julius Caesar with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed nonfiction passage about Julius Caesar’s rise to power in Ancient Rome, his achievements as a military leader, and the events that led to his assassination. It is designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while helping students understand Caesar’s influence on Roman history and governm
Preview of September 11 Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

September 11 Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

Help your students learn about the events of September 11, 2001 (9/11) with this thoughtful close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed nonfiction passage explaining the key events and impact of 9/11 in an age-appropriate way, designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while encouraging empathy, reflection, and historical understanding. Students will complete a range of comprehension activities, including shor
Preview of Moses and The Exodus Story Escape Room | Bible & Ancient History Activity

Moses and The Exodus Story Escape Room | Bible & Ancient History Activity

An Ancient Hebrews Escape Room activity about the life of Moses and the Story of the Exodus from the Bible. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of th
Preview of Boston Tea Party Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities 3rd–4th Grade

Boston Tea Party Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities 3rd–4th Grade

Help your students learn about the Boston Tea Party and its importance in American history with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for third and fourth grade. This resource includes a carefully written nonfiction passage that explains what happened during the Boston Tea Party, why the colonists protested against British taxes, and how this event helped lead to the American Revolution. It is designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while helping s
Preview of September 11 Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 3rd–4th Grade

September 11 Close Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities | 3rd–4th Grade

Help your students learn about the events of September 11, 2001 (9/11) with this thoughtful close reading comprehension activity for third and fourth grade. This resource includes a carefully written nonfiction passage that explains the key facts about 9/11 in an age-appropriate way, designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while encouraging empathy, reflection, and understanding. Students will complete a range of comprehension activities, including short-answe
Preview of Epic of Gilgamesh Escape Room | Social Studies & Ancient History Activity

Epic of Gilgamesh Escape Room | Social Studies & Ancient History Activity

Bring history to life with this engaging Epic of Gilgamesh Escape Room!Designed for 5th–6th grade, this reading comprehension and ancient history activity helps students explore key events and figures from Ancient Mesopotamia through four interactive escape tasks. Perfect for ELA or Social Studies, this no-prep, hands-on resource makes an ideal lesson for team-building, group work, or introducing a new ancient history topic. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your studen
Preview of Christmas Play Script - Holly the Christmas Elf

Christmas Play Script - Holly the Christmas Elf

A funny Christmas play that revolves around Holly the Elf. After being accidentally taken to the North Pole one Christmas Eve, she stayed until adulthood and grew up thinking she was an elf herself. One day she found out she was a human, and decided to go and visit her biological father. On arrival she wasn’t welcomed by her father but soon the family grew to like Holly, and she also found a boyfriend. But then everything changed when she fell out with her father and she decided to leave. Howe
Preview of The Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving Close Reading Comprehension | 5th–6th Grade

The Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving Close Reading Comprehension | 5th–6th Grade

Help your students explore how Christmas is celebrated around the world with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed nonfiction passage highlighting Christmas traditions from different countries and cultures, designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while encouraging curiosity, cultural awareness, and appreciation of global celebrations. Students will complete a range of comprehension activit
Preview of American Revolutionary War Timeline Activity & Classroom Display

American Revolutionary War Timeline Activity & Classroom Display

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of the American Revolution. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 29 posters or task cards that include many of the key figures and events from the Boston Tea Party to the Treaty of Paris which formally ended the war. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to the War of Independence. The displays
Preview of The Holocaust Close Reading Comprehension | Digital & Print | 5th–6th Grade

The Holocaust Close Reading Comprehension | Digital & Print | 5th–6th Grade

A World War 2 Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the murder of Jewish people in World War II, which is known as the Holocaust. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the Holocaust and World War II whilst working on their comprehension skills
Preview of A Midsummer Night's Dream Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

A Midsummer Night's Dream Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th–6th Grade

Help your students explore the magic and humor of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with this engaging close reading comprehension activity for fifth and sixth grade. This resource includes a detailed nonfiction passage introducing the play’s main characters, setting, and themes of love, imagination, and mistaken identity. It is designed to build reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while helping students appreciate Shakespeare’s storytelling and his influence on
Preview of World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A First World War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each worksheet has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a wordsearch activity and a crossword puzzle. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of World War 1 whilst developing their comprehension skills. This book contains the following close reading activitie
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I am a creative and experienced teacher in both an elementary and middle school setting. I specialise in engaging Social Studies and ELA resources that will help to bring learning to life in your classroom.

Teaching style

Fun, interactive, creative, innovative! My resources are aimed with students in mind; I want learners engaged, focused and wanting to find out more!

My own education history

I have been involved in education now for nearly twenty years having initially worked as an assistant teacher before becoming a teacher, and then a principal.

Additional biographical information

I started Creative Primary Literacy seven years ago. I love teaching about engaging, interesting topics, that students can embrace. If you need any help or guidance, or if you don't find what you're looking for, then please reach out to me at info@creativeprimaryliteracy.com