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Lots more English resources in the Write - A - Book Section.

 

 

Have you thought of inviting an author to your school through the Writers-in-Schools Scheme run by Poetry Ireland? The school pays only half of the author's fee. The Scheme pays the other half as well as the author's travel expenses. For more information on the scheme, follow the above link to visit the Poetry Ireland website.

 

 

"Language is learned through hearing it, being part of it,

and by using it".

M. Mc Kensie (1979)

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #1 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (38KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homophone Pelmanism #2 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #3 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #4 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #5 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #6 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #7 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #8 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #9 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #10 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (37.5KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #11 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (40KB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Homophone Pelmanism #12 - oral language memory game focussing on homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) (39KB)

 

 

 

 

 

Object Lesson - oral language game where children have to talk about the object without mentioning the object (86.5KB)

 

 

Talk About - a list of topics for oral language development, including suggestions of how to use the activity in the classroom (92KB)

 

Speech Rhymes - a selection taken from the book by Clive Sansom.

"The Creation" - poem in the American gospel tradition

Using story for oral language development - form for teacher to think about how to best use the story for oral language.

22 Language activities in the classroom - including listening exercises, oral and written language exercises.

Functions of Talk in Learning - why oral work is essential in the classroom.

 

 

Hinkie Pinkies - 3 worksheets of Hinkie Pinkies. Based on having fun with language, all answers have two words and both words must rhyme. Suitable for middle and senior standards. Answers not included. Have Fun!

 

 

 

 

Odd Kettle of Fish - sayings used in everyday speech - what do they mean? Used for looking at language.

Tongue Twisters - have fun with language.
Tongue Twisters #2 - have fun with language.

Language Targets - ideas to incorporate language development.

Language Development Ideas
Language Development Topics

Cone of Language Development

 

 

 

Figures of Speech #11B - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is the body (47KB)

Figures of Speech #11A - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is the body (39.5KB)

Figures of Speech #10 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is insects (26KB)

Figures of Speech #9 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is fish (26KB)

Figures of Speech #8 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is birds (28.5KB)

Figures of Speech #7 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is animals (34.5KB)

 

Figures of Speech #6 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is trees and flowers. (27.5KB)

 

Figures of Speech #5 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is life and death. (27.5KB)

Figures of Speech #4 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is time. (29KB)

 

Figures of Speech #3 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is weather. (27KB)

Figures of Speech #2 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is the elements. (26KB)

Figures of Speech #1 - Looking at and responding to language used in an unusual way. The theme is colours. (26.5KB)

 

 

 

 

Sunny Street More Fiction Favourites - vocabulary list from the second reader for Rang II

 

 

Patricia's Misfortune - story for senior classes focussing on words ending in -tion, -sion and -cian (28KB)

Sunday Tribune Recommended Authors - a list of recommended authors for children in different age groups (33.5KB)

Books to Read - sheet for pupils to record what books they plan to read (Source A. Mc Auliffe) (31.5KB)

Miscue Analysis Chart - sheet to help analyse miscues in reading (Source A. Mc Auliffe) (38.5KB)

Five Finger Test - Photocopiable bookmark to determine the difficulty level of a book (Source A. Mc Auliffe)

"The Best Thing in the World" - Illustrated story containing all 220 Dolch List words (152KB)

Reading List - list of books suitable for the 5th/6th class library (317KB)
Library Card (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)

Library Scavenger Hunt - three activities to do in the school library

Reading Record - for parents to sign after listening to supplementary readers

Book Donation Labels - Encourage Sixth class pupils to donate a book to the school library as a gift to the school on their departure. One of these labels is attached to the book donation

 

Booklet for six week "Reading Buddy" programme between an older and a younger pupil.

 

 

Battle of the authors questionnaire - J. K. Rowling Vs Jacqueline Wilson.

Favourite Book Questionnaire.

 

Newsletter with tips for parents on how to encourage their children to read. (Junior Classes)

 

 

 

Newsletter with tips for parents on how to encourage their children to read. (Senior Classes)

 

 
Reading Buddies form - each buddy fills out a form of favourites.
Dolch Sight Vocabulary - lists A - D of the dolch words.
We Love Reading - poster.

Book Cover - redesign the cover of your favourite book.
Book Report Folders - sign.

 

 

 

"Said" Poem - poem that encourages children to use words other than "said" in their written work

Creative Writing #1 - be a letter in a bowl of alphabet soup (25KB)

English Test - consisting of comprehension, grammar and creative writing, 5th/6th (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)

Proofreading Exercise, 5th/6th (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)

Trip Account - simple format for recounting what was learned on a school trip

Explain the Jokes - useful as a comprehension exercise (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)
2 English tests - focussing on knowledge of language (Rang IV)

Singular and Plural - exercise to write the plural of a range of words

2 English tests - focussing on knowledge of language (Rang V/VI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Template for two-word book - I came across this idea for stories on a piece of software for a special needs pupil and thought that it had value for everybody. The idea is that the pupil is not put off creating a story because they have to write "at least two pages"! In this case, they have to compose a story but confining it to two words on each page. An illustration goes with each two-word page. (see template) This can be as much a challenge for well able pupils as well as for less able pupils. The story can be as long or as short as you wish. I made these stories into lovely books with both 3rd and 4th classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Examples of two-word stories

 

Penmanship Exercises - 85 short paragraphs to be transcribed into headline copies for penmanship practice. (Senior classes)

How to address an envelope (Power Point Slide)

Rules for letter writing - can be printed out and laminated.

Contents Page - for any handmade A4 book.

Trains - wordsearch.
Trains - facts on history of trains.
Trains - quizword.
Trains - unjumble the train words.
Writing Activities - based on a drama

 

 

 

The following worksheets are suitable for 3rd/4th class, each based on a separate theme. They are suitable for supplementary writing material. They can also be used as work for the early finishers.

 

Worksheet answers A
Worksheet answers B

 

Worksheet 1 - The Circus
Worksheet 2 - At the Zoo

 

Worksheet 3 - The Seaside

 

Worksheet 4 - The Party

Worksheet 5 - The Park

Worksheet 6 - The Shop

Worksheet 7 - The Farm

Worksheet 8 - The Bicycle
Worksheet 9 - The Car
Worksheet 10 - The Match
Worksheet 11 - Art
Worksheet 12 - Colours
Worksheet 13 - The Garden
Worksheet 14 - School
Worksheet 15 - The Computer
Worksheet 16 - Ways to Travel
Worksheet 17 - The Bedroom
Worksheet 18 - The Bathroom
Worksheet 19 - Pets
Worksheet 20 - Feasts
Worksheet 21 - On the Road
Worksheet 22 - Swimming
Worksheet 23 - Clothes
Worksheet 24 - At the Theatre
Worksheet 25 - School Subjects
Worksheet 26 - At the Library
Worksheet 27 - Months of the Year
Worksheet 28 - Going on Holiday
Worksheet 29 - The Weather
Worksheet 30 - Farm Animals

 

 

 

 

Words Commonly Misspelled - Activities (Rang II) (39.5KB)

Compound Words - Activities (Rang II) (45.5KB)

Spelling Test - Words Commonly Misspelled (Rang II & III) (50KB)

Words Commonly Misspelled - Activities (Rang II) (45.5KB)
Homophones - Activities (Rang II) (37.5KB)

Spelling Test - spot the correct spellings (based on seaside words) Rang II & III (50.5KB)
Seaside Words - Activities (Rang II)
-ng  Words - Activities (Rang II)
Sh-  Words - Activities (Rang II)
Months of the Year - Activities (Rang II)
-er Words - Activities (Rang II)
-or Words - Activities (Rang II)
Weather Words - Activities (Rang II)
-y words - Activities (Rang II)
The World Around Us - Activities (Rang II)
-le words - Activities (Rang II)
-ay words - Activities (Rang II)
Family Words - Activities (Rang II)
-ow Words - Activities (Rang II)
-ee Words - Activities (Rang II)
Food & Drink Words - Activities (Rang II)
-ea Words - Activities (Rang II)

Phonic Rules - magic e, vowel teams and i and e

High Frequency Words #4 - Activities (Rang II)
The Body - Activities (Rang II)
-ew Words - Activities (Rang II)

High Frequency Words #3 - Activities (Rang II)

Long and Short Vowels - spelling rules, 5th/6th (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)

My Check-Ups - suitable for spellings but also for sentences and mental maths tests, 1st/2nd (Source: Mags Mc Carthy)
Farm Animals - Activities (Rang II)

High Frequency Words #2 - Activities (Rang II)
-OO Words - Activities (Rang II)

High Frequency Words #1 - Activities (Rang II)
-oa Words - activities (Rang II)
Spellings of numbers - circle the correct spelling

2 spellings tests for Rang IV includes word meanings, antonyms and synonyms.

Worksheet to find the plural of words

Template to help with learning spellings using the rules "Look, say, cover, write, check"
Dictation focussing on  -dd spellings
Spelling test focussing on correcting -tt spellings (Rang III & IV)
Spelling test focussing on correcting -ght spellings (Rang III &IV)
Spelling test focussing on correcting technology spellings (Rang III & IV)
Spelling test focussing on correcting a range of different spellings (Rang III & IV)
Spelling test focussing on correcting a range of different spellings (Rang III & IV)

 

 

 

 

 

The Ice Man: The Antarctic Adventures of Tom Crean by Michael Smith  - literacy exercises based on chapters 1 - 4 of the book (69.5KB) (Source: Michelle Mannix)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ice Man: The Antarctic Adventures of Tom Crean by Michael Smith  - literacy exercises based on chapters 5 - 21 of the book (57KB) (Source: Michelle Mannix)

 

 

 

 

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Literacy exercises based on the novel (32KB)

"Rosie's Quest" by Ann Carroll. Table quiz based on the book - ten rounds of six questions and answers are included (90KB)

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Wordsearch 1 based on vocabulary in the book (1.29MB)

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Wordsearch 2 based on vocabulary in the book (1.11MB)

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Wordsearch 3 based on vocabulary in the book (1.02MB)

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Wordsearch based on the characters in the book (727KB)
"Holes" by Louis Sachar - Sentences based on the novel (DVD)
"Holes" by Louis Sachar - Character Portraits based on the novel (DVD)
"Holes" by Louis Sachar - More Character Portraits based on the novel (DVD)
"Taking the Cat's Way Home" by Jan Mark - Compound Words exercise
"Taking the Cat's Way Home" by Jan Mark - Who Said What? exercise
"Taking the Cat's Way Home" by Jan Mark - Word wall

"Taking the Cat's Way Home" by Jan Mark -diagram to tell the story in six sentences.

"Taking the Cat's Way Home" by Jan Mark - Story Wheel to tell the story in four illustrations.

"Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White - A letter from E. B. White explaining where he gets his story ideas from. (DVD) (SCH)

"Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White - Trivia Quest - using the book to find information (3 Worksheets) (DVD)

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - Quiz based on the book

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - code breaker based on the book.
"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - worksheet making words out of "kindertransport".

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - crossword based on the book.

"Faraway Home" by Marilyn Taylor - compound words worksheet based on the book.