Ks2 English worksheets
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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.
Write your own kenning
Learn all about kennings: practise using just two words words to create a highly descriptive image.
Time words
A worksheet prompting children to look for words associated with time in a poem. They then need to sort these words into categories.
Writing your ideas with paragraphs
This worksheet requires children to imagine that they have been given a large sum of money and then use paragraphs to write about what they would do with it.
Boosting writing with powerful verbs
This activity will help your child identify powerful verbs and practise using them to improve their writing.
Instructions on how to play a game
This worksheet encourages your child to write instructions on how to play a game for a child who does not speak English.
Writing summaries of news reports
This worksheet encourages your child to read through news reports, picking out the important facts in order to summarise them.
Geography: Capital cities
Develop your child's geography and research skills by asking them to use an atlas to identify places. Can they then write about their dream holiday destinations, explaining why they'd like to visit?
Spoken instructions for an obstacle course
This worksheet details an activity involving setting up an obstacle course as a basis for practising clear spoken instructions.
Key Stage 2 - 2010 English SATs papers
Download and print this complete 2010 English SATs papers pack and help your child to prepare for their Y6 SATs.
Designing for a purpose
Let your child use their imagination to create a camouflage outfit, helping them explore ideas about designing for a purpose.
Guess the sport speaking and listening game
A game involving thinking of a sport and then answering yes / no questions on it; encourages children to develop questioning skills and listen attentively.
Key Stage 2 - 2009 English SATs papers
Download and print this complete set of KS2 English SATs papers from 2009 and help your child revise and prepare for their Year 6 tests.
Write a poem about parts of the body
This English worksheet will help to develop your child's skills of reading and understanding poetry. It encourages creativity and will help your child write in an imaginative and poetic way.
Instructions for obstacle course with blindfold
A worksheet guiding children on how to make an obstacle course to complete blindfolded while another child gives instructions. Provides an opportunity for speaking and listening attentively.
Key Stage 2 - 2003 English SATs Papers
Download and print this complete set of English KS2 SATs papers from 2003 to assist your child in preparing for the tests.
Writing persuasive text
This worksheet will help your child to choose words carefully by looking at examples of house details from an estate agent.
Similes poem
A worksheet prompting your child to write some similes which they can then work into a poem.
Perfect Punctuation Workbook
Full stops, commas, semi colons, apostrophes… Whatever aspect of punctuation your child is grappling with, we’ve come up with a bumper pack of 60 activities to help them practise, as well as a parent's refresher guide to each punctuation mark and how it's used.
Writing a diary entry
This worksheet shows an example diary entry and then encourages children to write their own, thinking about various features of diary writing.
Have fun with spelling
Does your child’s spelling really let their writing down? Have fun with spelling offers you practical and effective strategies to help support your child’s learning at home, based on a real understanding of how spelling is taught and why it’s tricky to master. The bad news? Your child will be beating you at Scrabble before you know it!