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Cracking Creative Writing in KS2: 100+ Activities To Improve Key Stage 2 Children's Writing Confidence
by David Horner100+ activities to inspire Key Stage 2 children to write creatively and independently: to be in charge of their own creative writing process. Writing doesnʼt have to be a chore – slow and uninviting. It can be a source of pleasure and success and, above all, quick! This book is the proof! The book contains 100+ tried and tested activities which will inspire Key Stage 2 children to write creatively. Each sheet begins with a worked example showing the kind of finished piece being aimed at. Then step-by-step instructions explain what young writers need to do to create their own piece of writing that they can be proud of. The aim throughout is for the writer to be independent and in charge of their own writing, not the other way round. The activities take between 30 and 60 minutes each to complete and cover a great range of writing-related features and terms as well as some creative routes into the trickier aspects of the National Curriculum grammar requirements. The ideas here cover a great range of writing-related features and terms as well as some creative routes into those trickier aspects of English grammar and punctuation. Some are straightforward, others more demanding. Rather than using decontextualized exercises, these activities invite young writers to explore the language. The children’s own creative writing becomes the context for their playing with, and thus learning about, the language – how it works, its rules, its possibilities – and crucially therefore, what they can do with it. These are not ‘free’ writing activities; each has its specific challenges, constraints and formal game plan. If a child could benefit from using, say, a dictionary or thesaurus for a particular idea, then they are told this at the outset. ‘Writing is the greatest human invention.’ – Professor Brian Cox Writing matters. It matters to teachers, and it certainly matters to children – they want to be able to do it, and be good at it. As teachers, we want children to write successfully and also enjoy the activity itself. Perhaps even find it fun.
Daily Sentence Structures: 15 Minutes A Day Towards Better Writing!
by Alec LeesDaily Sentence Structures (2nd edition) has become a best seller amongst primary teachers. By the end of primary school, pupils are expected to be able to write using varied sentence structures. This practical guide provides a straightforward way of teaching pupils to use a range of sentence structures in their own writing, whatever their ability. The sentence structures taught vary from short, dramatic sentences to complex, compound sentences. Compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions are included as well as subordinating complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions. Each has been broken down into a series of 15-minute sessions that build on each other. By completing the daily sessions, pupils will have at their fingertips a system for creating imaginative and interesting writing in as little as six weeks. The Daily Sentence Structures approach raises attainment across all abilities and covers many of the writing requirements of the National Curriculum: • Use grammatical structures • Make meaning clear and create effect • Use a range of sentence starters to create specific effects • Use commas to mark phrases and clauses • Sustain and develop ideas logically • Vary sentence structures • Use semi-colons and dashes Furthermore, the systematic approach appeals especially to boys, who will enjoy applying the logic to their writing and being able to create ‘instant paragraphs’. All pupils’ confidence and self-esteem will increase, leading to better results across all subjects.
Simply The Quest (Who Let The Gods Out? #2)
by Maz EvansElliot and Virgo’s troubles are far from over: death-daemon Thanatos and his scary mum are at large and determined to destroy the world. As even more immortal allies and enemies emerge, Virgo and Elliot must learn how to be heroes …
The Shark Caller
by Zillah BethellWINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson. "I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways." Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island. At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...
Dosbarth Miss Prydderch a Lleidr Y Lleisiau (Cyfres Miss Prydderch #3)
by Mererid Hopwood Rhys Bevan-JonesY trydydd teitl mewn cyfres o dair nofel am athrawes anghyffredin, Miss Prydderch a'i dosbarth o blant anturus. Tybed a all Alfred ac Elen ddychwelyd i Goedwig y Tylluanod a chyrraedd yn ôl i'r ysgol mewn pryd? [The third in a series of three novels about the extraordinary teacher, Miss Prydderch and her class of adventurous pupils. Will Alfred and Elen return to the Owl Forest and reach their school in time?]
Freak The Mighty
by Rodman PhilbrickTwo boys a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. (Made into the film, The Mighty.) * A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss. School Library Journal, starred review Compelling...written with energy and...humor. The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
Dosbarth Miss Prydderch a Silff Y Sarff (Cyfres Miss Prydderch #2)
by Mererid Hopwood Rhys Bevan-JonesMae anturiaethau Miss Prydderch a'i dosbarth o ddisgyblion ar y carped hud yn parhau. Dyma'r ail nofel mewn cyfres o dair am Miss Prydderch, cymeriad diddorol iawn â thro yn ei chynffon. Nid yw popeth yn edrych fel ag y mae ar yr olwg gynta. Nofel ddyfeisgar a modern â'r stori'n seiliedig ar fywyd mewn ysgol ddigon cyffredin yr olwg, ond sydd ymhell o fod felly! [The adventures of Miss Prydderch and her class of pupils on the magic carpet continues. The second title in a trilogy about Miss Miss Prydderch, an interesting character with a twist in her tail. Everything is not as it looks at first glance. An inventive, contemporary novel relating a story based on life in a school that seems quite ordinary, but is far from it!]
Tales of King Arthur (Classics Retold)
byThese legendary tales of knights and nobility in ancient Britain, rivetingly retold for today's readers, remain as fresh and exciting as the day they were first written. From the sword in the stone to the lady in the lake, these stories bring to life the fantastic characters of Camelot: the wise wizard Merlin, the gallant Sir Lancelot, the wicked Morgan le Fay, and the beautiful Queen Guinevere.
How Does a Lighthouse Work?
by Roman BelyaevHow can we tell one lighthouse from another? What does a lighthouse keeper do? Where are the most unusual lighthouses in the world? Depart on an enchanting voyage with the school children in this book to discover the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about lighthouses and how they work.
Scavengers
by Darren SimpsonLandfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflings, swimming with turtles and feasting on whatever he can catch. Old Babagoo has always looked after him, on one condition. Follow Babagoo's rules. And the most important rule of all is NEVER go beyond the wall. But Landfill longs to venture Outside. And some rules are made to be broken. Darren Simpson's exhilarating storytelling will make you think about the world differently in this urgent, compelling tale for our times.
Xanthe And The Ruby Crown
by Jasbinder BilanXanthe loves visiting her Nani in her tower block flat. Then, Nani is diagnosed with dementia. Xanthe is determined to help but doesn’t know how – until a mysterious cat leads the way to the truth about Nani’s refugee past …
Space Oddity
by Christopher EdgeYou might think that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling aliens. And you’d be right. But it’s mostly about a boy called Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mindboggling question … are we really alone in the universe?
What's Happening to Me? (Boy)
by Alex FrithA sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young boys and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to the emotional upheaval this can cause.
We Were Wolves
by Jason CockcroftAn intense, darkly spellbinding story of a boy awaiting his father's return from prison as an ancient woodland awakes
When The Sky Falls
by Phil EarleInspired by a true story from World War II. Joseph must make a terrible choice when he is left alone to guard a silverback gorilla's cage in a deserted zoo.
Cally And Jimmy Twins Together (Cally and Jimmy #3)
by Z. O. E. AntoniadesFour fantastic new stories about everyone’s favourite twins. There’s always double trouble when these two are about, so get ready for more mayhem as they look after the school hamster for half term, have a competition to build the best snowman, raise money with a yard sale, and have a rollercoaster of a time at the local theme park!
While The Storm Rages
by Phil EarleNoah and his friends fight to save animals from being put to sleep at the outbreak of World War Two.
Yr Haf Gorau Erioed (Cyfres Strach)
by Gwenno HughesNofel gyffrous wedi'i lleoli yn ardal Tregaron am anturiaethau criw o blant. Mae'r suon am drysor, cyffuriau a chyfrinachau o'r gorffennol yn peri i wyliau'r haf wibio heibio - yr haf gorau erioed! [An exciting novel about the summer escapades of a crew of children in the Tregaron area, with mention of treasure, drugs and secrets from the past making the summer fly - the best summer ever!]
City Of Rust (ebook)
by Gemma FowlerRailey dreams of winning the drone races with her bio-robotic gecko friend, Atti. But when a bounty hunter crashes their biggest race yet, the pair are forced to flee to the feared Junker clans who mine the rubbish orbiting the Earth. Rescued by a couple of Junker kids, they discover a danger bigger than anything they’d imagined – but can three kids, a gecko and an ancient computer save the world against the huge trash bomb (and its power-crazed creator) threatening to destroy the world? In this fun, original and thrilling middle-grade debut from Gemma Fowler, think Star Wars meets Wall-E in an ecologically-themed mystery adventure – sci-fi for a new generation!
KS2 History Discover & Learn: Mayan Civilisation Study Book
by Cgp Books"This KS2 Discover & Learn: Mayan Civilisation book is brilliant for helping children in Key Stage 2 to understand and engage with the history of the Mayans! Each topic is explained in a pupil-friendly style, with full-colour timelines, photos and illustrations. There are clear headings to break up the text, plus questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. There’s also a matching Activity Book (9781782949725) containing a range of thought-provoking questions about the Mayans – ideal for making sure all that new knowledge really sticks. "
School's Cancelled (Anisha, Accidental Detective)
by Serena Patel"I've been working sooo hard with Milo and Govi to make our super-erupting volcano for the school science fair. I really thought we might win first prize - a trip to the National Space Centre. But now we're in BIG trouble. One minute we were in the lab practising our science demo, and the next thing we knew, our volcano exploded and flooded the corridors. School had to be cancelled! But did we really get our project so wrong - or is someone else trying to win first prize? Looks like a case for Anisha, Accidental Detective!" Shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award
KS2 Science Study Book
by Cgp BooksThis friendly, colourful book explains every Science topic children will need to understand for Key Stage Two (ages 7-11). Each section is packed with clear, easy-to-read study notes, along with plenty of helpful tips and examples. In addition, there are quick recap questions throughout the book to help make sure children have mastered the essential skills. For even more practice, a CGP KS2 Science Question Book is also available - see 9781841462592.