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Word split: compound words
A mix and match puzzle created by teachers, using compound words, to support primary school literacy and demonstrate examples of compound words.
Word colouring: nouns and pronouns
Colour the squares with nouns in green. Colour the squares with pronouns in brown. Leave the blank squares empty, then work out what the picture is.
Irregular past tense verbs wordsearch
A fun and free activity created by an experienced teacher with the aim of teaching KS2 children about irregular past tense verbs. Each of the sentences on the worksheet includes an incorrect past-tense verb. Circle the incorrect verb and then find the correct form of the verb in the wordsearch.
Spelling patterns: the prefix cir-
Can you complete this mini-wordsearch? All the words you need start with the prefix circ- and are below. What do you think circ- means?
Write your own homonyms crossword puzzle
Homonyms are pairs of words that are spelled and pronounced the same way, but have different meanings. Look at these words. Can you work out the two different meanings?
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
Completing a story mountain
Can you write notes on this story mountain to show what happens in the myth of Perseus?
Character descriptions
How would you describe the fearsome Gorgon Medusa? Use these boxes to write some more words and phrases to describe her. You will need to include adjectives, powerful verbs and adverbs. Try to include some similes, too!
Answering open and closed questions
A closed question is one which only requires a simple answer (usually one word), for example: What is your name? An open question allows the person being asked to talk more freely in a variety of different ways, for example: How are you feeling? Here are some questions for Perseus. Cut them out and sort them into a pile of closed questions and a pile of open questions.
Writing recounts: newspaper reports
A newspaper article is a form of recount. Can you write your own newspaper report? Use the writing frame provided or make your own. Remember to include all the important features of a newspaper article.
Writing a cinquain
Think of something that interests you and write a cinquain about it. Remember to follow the correct structure.
Write your own explanation text
Think of a topic that you could write your own explanation text about. Think of something you are interested in. Now make some notes on your topic then create a writing frame, either on the computer or by drawing lines with a pencil and ruler. Plan your explanation text on your writing frame. When you are happy with your plan, use another writing frame to write up your text neatly
Using similes in poetry
Think about something in nature. Now draw a picture of your subject in the middle of this spider diagram. Write similes to describe it in the boxes on the outside
Using similes to describe setting
When you are writing, similes are a really effective way to give people a picture in their mind of something you are describing. A SIMILE is a comparison – it finds similar characteristics in two objects and compares them. It always uses the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to make the comparison. Look at this picture and use the simile starters to write your own similes.
Spelling wordsearch: the suffix -hood
Each of these words ending in -hood is hidden in the wordsearch. Can you find them and insert them into the sentences below?
Spelling words with three syllables
Syllables in a word are like beats. All these words have three syllables. Clap out the syllables as you say each word then practise spelling it with the look, cover, write and check method.
Spelling patterns: words ending in -ough
Words containing ‘ough’ are always tricky to remember! Practise writing these sentences to help you learn the spellings. First, look at the sentence and then copy it. Then get an adult to read them both to you so that you can write it without looking. Ask an adult to underline any -ough words you got wrong. Now do a spelling speed check – how many times can you write it in 20 seconds?
Spelling patterns: words ending in -sion and -tion
Cut out these cards and sort them into two groups: words ending in -sion and words ending in -tion. Practise copying each word onto a separate sheet of paper. Ask an adult to muddle up the words and then test you on the spellings.
Spelling patterns: the suffix -al
Look up these words in the dictionary and write down what they mean. Practise spelling each word by looking at it, covering it over, writing it on a separate piece of paper, then checking if you were right.
Spelling crossword: the suffix -ary
Can you complete this crossword with words which contain the the suffix -ary? Read the clues below to work out what the words are.
Spelling wordsearch: the suffix -ment
Each of these words ending in -ment is hidden in the wordsearch below. Can you find them and insert them into the sentences below?
Setting out a play script correctly
Read this passage of text from a story. Write the speech out as a play script, using the frame to guide you. Remember to include stage directions to show what people are doing.
Recount planning frame
Use this planning frame to write a recount. There are some helpful questions to get you going.
Reading explanation texts
Explanation texts explain how something is done. Read this text is about how glass bottles are recycled. Can you find these elements in this explanation text: sub-headings; numbering; paragraphs; pictures / diagrams; other connectives such as because, but, and, therefore?
Reading comprehension: The blue planet
Read this story about what happens to Billy when he wakes up on a strange, blue planet, then answer the questions.
Reading comprehension: The purple fruits
A dilemma is a very difficult decision. This story is about a boy called Frank who finds himself having to deal with a dilemma. This passage offers lots of good descriptions of what Frank can see. Underline in red any words or phrases that describe the setting. Underline in blue any powerful verbs that describe what people are doing. Then create a story map with your own ending. Finally, continue
writing the speech between the mouse and Frank.
writing the speech between the mouse and Frank.