Links to free to use English educational literacy teaching resources, games and activities, covering, Early Years/Foundation/Pre-school, key stages 1 & 2, grades 1-6, ages 3-11 years. Improve vocabulary, comprehension, language, observation, writing and alphabet letter recognition skills. Practice high frequency words and spelling. Share Big Book stories with simple text for young readers. Enjoy poetry reading and writing. Ideal for use in the classroom, at home to improve your child's reading and writing skills, or as part of a homeschooling package
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2016 Reading Test Framework Download
Key stage 2 English reading test framework (draft) National curriculum tests from 2016

Write An Explanation Video
Chris Packham demonstrates how to write a 'how to use my camera' guide. He explains how explanation writing requires pupils to use short and simple sentences, logical steps that are sequenced and technical vocabulary that may need explaining in a glossary. Causal linking words and time linking conjunctions are also explained. Keywords and examples are presented on the screen to support pupils writing in this genre.

ABC Zoo Interactive
Read the clue and spell the word by clicking on the right letter. If you use too many wrong letters, the monkey will be squashed.

Writing Worksheets Printable
A selection of writing worksheets covering a variety of topics. American site.

Non Fiction Writing Printable
Display resources for non fiction writing: discussions, instructions, recount and persuasion.