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Important update from TheSchoolRun
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English worksheets
Free worksheets: Word puzzles, KS2
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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.
Reading comprehension: Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga is a traditional story that comes from Russia. It is a story that has been used to scare children for many decades! Can you read the story and then answer the questions at the end.
Reading and writing a free verse poem
A free verse poem is one that does not follow any rhyme scheme or have a particular structure – you’re free to write any way you want! Read this poem out loud then talk to an adult about your first impressions of it.
Folklore tale planning frame
Read the 'Baba Yaga' story then see if you can write your own version using the tips on this sheet to help. See if you can include powerful verbs, similes, adverbs and adjectives.
Direct speech rules and punctuation
A KS2 grammar worksheet created by a teacher to help your child use direct speech and punctuation correctly. Includes examples and definition.
Adding -s and -es to form the plural
When something is singular, there is one of it. When something is plural there are two or more of it. Usually, we just put an -s on the end of a word to show it is plural. But to make some words plural we need to add -es to the singular word. Can you complete these sentences using the words above in their plural form?
Writing speech
How does Polydectes challenge Perseus and convince him to brave the fearsome Medusa’s lair? Their conversation is started below; can you continue writing the speech using the correct punctuation?
Writing a wanted poster
You are King Polydectes. You want someone to kill Medusa so you design a wanted poster. Think of a good title for your poster, then draw a picture of Medusa. Write a description of her and finally think of the reward you will hand out once she is killed
Using descriptive language
Think about the three things Athena gave Perseus to help him kill the Medusa. Write some phrases around each picture. You will need to... 1. Describe how the object looks – use plenty of adjectives! 2. Use a simile to compare the object to something else. 3. Describe the purpose of the object – what is it used for?
Understanding characters: writing a diary
In the myth of Perseus the fisherman Dictys opens a chest to find a woman and baby inside. Imagine that you are Dictys, writing a diary entry that evening to explain what happened. Remember to include the following: Description of the chest (use adjectives!); description of the contents (again, lots more adjectives!); explain how you felt; explain what you did.
Reading comprehension: the myth of Perseus
A Year 5 reading comprehension worksheet about the myth of Perseus. Read the text then answer the questions.
Planning, writing and designing your own advert
Imagine that you are creating a product that you think people will want to use. This can be a completely made-up, make-believe product – it could even be magic! Use your imagination as much as possible. Draw a picture of your product below. Label it to show what the different features are and how it will be used.
Giving oral instructions and writing a manual
Find an appliance in the home that you don’t know how to use, for example a hairdryer, printer or microwave. Have a go using the appliance yourself. Now, the adult who is helping you is going to follow YOUR commands in using the appliance. They must do exactly as you say! This means that your instructions must be very clear.
Empathising with story characters
Think about the two kings in the myth of Perseus and how they feel in the story. Write a few sentences in each speech bubble.
Creating a mythical character
Could you write your own myth? Use this planning sheet to help you. Remember to include the following: adjectives to describe people and things, powerful verbs to describe how things are done, adverbs to go with the powerful verbs, paragraphs, speech between characters (with correct punctuation).
Composing a letter
Perseus has just returned home in triumph after killing the Medusa. He decides to write to a friend to share his adventures (and maybe boast about his achievements a bit!). What do you think Perseus says? Use the word bank on this page and the writing frame on the next page to help you compose a letter.
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.
Initial letter matching puzzle
There are lots of Christmas things pictured on this worksheet! Say the first sound of each picture. Now can you find the right sound and match it with the rest of the word?
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.