writing
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Resource: Christophe’s Story Character Profile Pack
This pack contains everything that is needed to write a character profile about one of the characters from refugee novel Christophe’s Story. The children’s book by Nicki Cornwell tells the story of Christophe, a young refugee from war-torn Rwanda, who is faced with the challenges of a new school, language and life. The Christophe’s Story…
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Holes Writing Ideas
Holes is a novel by American author Louis Sachar about a boy called Stanley Yelnats who is wrongfully sent to a juvenile detention camp for a theft that he did not commit. This comic mystery-adventure book is most suitable for 9-13 year olds, i.e. upper key stage two pupils (years 5 and 6) and lower…
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Resource: The Firework-Maker’s Daughter: Diary Entry Example Text Pack
This model diary entry is written from the perspective of Lila, the main character of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman. The exemplar diary text comes with feature find worksheets and answers, and differentiated planning templates. After reading chapters 2 and 3 of the novel, this example diary text is perfect to use as a…
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5 fun ways to learn about ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is a popular history topic in many primary schools. But how do you make teaching this period in history fun and engaging? Below are five fun activities. Mummify a tomato Teach children about the fascinating process of mummification by mummifying a tomato. Follow the steps below to learn what was dine to dead…
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Resource: Fun English Writing Games
This set of three enjoyable English games are perfect to increase knowledge, expand vocabulary, and boost confidence in writing. Children love playing these games in small groups, in pairs or individually. Pupils playing the three games learn about and use the following:• Various word classes (nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, determiners, prepositions)• Various phrase classes (noun…
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Resource: Example Diary: Journey by Aaron Becker
This resource pack contains a WAGOLL diary text based on Journey by Aaron Becker, a beautiful wordless picture book. The model diary entry is written from the point of view of the young female protagonist of the book. Alongside the Journey diary WAGOLL is a feature find worksheet, where pupils are tasked to identify the…
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Resource: The Iron Man Character Profile Example, Feature Sheet, Answers & Template
This popular teaching pack contains all the resources needed for your pupils to write a character profile for The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. The following resources are provided: The model Iron Man character profile text is perfect to use as a WAGOLL for pupils to read. They can then go on to examine the…
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7 reasons to study Street Child with your class
Street Child by Berlie Doherty tells the story of a young, poor boy in Victorian London who is searching for a family and a home. Here are seven reasons why it is a fantastic book to read with KS2 pupils. 1. Links to history. The story is set in Victorian England so teaches history in…
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What is a WAGOLL and how can it be used?
WAGOLL, an acronym standing for ‘What A Good One Looks Like’, is an example text that can be used to demonstrate effective writing. WAGOLLs can be used in the classroom to help pupils to create their own piece of writing based on the model text. Often WAGOLLs are used by the teacher modelling the writing…
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Stig of the Dump Writing Ideas
Stig of the Dump is a popular children’s novel by Clive King. Here are some writing ideas for each chapter of this modern children’s classic. Chapter 1: Diary entry Write a diary entry from Barney’s point of view or that of his sister, Lou, on the day he first met Stig. Chapter 2: Instructions Write…