by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Oral Work
Teachers all know how important it is to develop the oral and written language of pupils. This resource is a header to place in a prominent position in the classroom, under which can be recorded new or interesting words which are discovered during the day. These could...
by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Reading
Printable bookmarks with the motto “Jump into a Good Book!” Bookmarks are a good incentive for reading for pleasure. There are two bookmarks per page. If you find that the bookmark is still too large, set your printer options to print two pages per page. (.pdf file...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Pupils need to be made aware that there are different elements that make up the structure of a story. Most or all of these elements need to be present in the story to give it structure. These are: Setting, Period, Theme, Plot, Point of View, Characters. This...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Setting the scene in a story gives the story a sense of realism – that it is happening in a real or imagined place. It means that the author must create “word pictures” so that the reader can visualise the setting in their mind. It is important to give pupils...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The conclusion of a story is almost as important as the beginning. Some writers can rush the ending or not put enough thought into how to sensitively bring a story to a conclusion. The story ending can leave the reader with a variety of feelings depending on the type...
