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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.
Writing about a sequence of events
Think about what you usually do in a day. Can you write about it in the diary below?
Using high frequency words in sentences
Here are some high frequency words. Can you read what they say? Write four sentences. In each sentence try to use two or three of the high frequency words.
Two-letter vowel sounds: /ee/ /oo/ /ur/ (Phase 3 phonics)
Can you think of words which contain the sounds /ee/, /oo/ or /ur/?
Split digraph 'o_e' (Phase 5 phonics)
Cut out the shape below. Fold along the lines and stick the flaps down to make a cube. Then take turns to roll the die. Can you write a word that is spelled using those letters?
Spelling test check: high frequency words
Jack has just finished preparing for his spelling test. Look at these words – how did he do? Put a tick next to the words he got right. If he got any words wrong, can you write the word correctly?
Roll the word die sentences
Cut out the shape below. Fold along the lines and stick the flaps to make a cube. Then roll your word die and write down a sentence with that word in it. Don’t forget capital letters and full stops! Get
your mum and dad to have a go too! Who can write the silliest sentence?
your mum and dad to have a go too! Who can write the silliest sentence?
Remembering (finger) spaces
Cut out the arrow and read the sentences below. All the spaces between the words are missing! Using the arrow, can you point to where you think the spaces should go? Can you copy out the words underneath, remembering to leave spaces between them?
Reading the /sh/ and /ch/ sounds (Phase 3 phonics)
What words can you think of that end in /sh/ or /ch? Can you write in the missing sounds in these words?
Reading CVCC words (Phase 3 phonics)
It’s time to use a sound button! Look at these words. Can you press the button under the sounds and say the sound? Then say the word.
Reading and spelling high frequency words
Here are some tricky words that you might already know. Can you practise writing them using Look Cover Write Check?
Putting instructions in order
These instructions for making chocolate crispy cakes are in the wrong order! Can you cut them out and stick them onto a plain piece of paper in order, then follow them to make some treats?
Non-fiction: writing about an event
Pretend you work for a newspaper and you’re writing about an event. It could be something that has happened in your family – perhaps you’ve been on holiday? Or maybe something that happened at school – did you go on a trip?
Non-fiction: writing a glossary
A glossary is sometimes found in the back of a non-fiction book. It explains what words mean. Have a go at completing this glossary!
Match the phoneme: /oo/, /or/ and /ow/ (Phase 5 phonics)
Some of the sounds have disappeared from these words. Can you find the missing sound in the list on the right and draw a line to show the correct match?
Y1 high frequency words bingo
This game will help your child practise their spellings and add an element of fun to the task.
Full stop or question mark?
Bella can’t remember where to put a full stop and where to put a question mark. Can you help her?
Comparatives: choosing words to complete sentences
Choose a word to complete the sentences; there may be a few words you could choose for each, so whichever you prefer!