Winter bundle

A bundle of book-based resources to support topic work on a winter theme. Included in this pack are three sets of Starting Points notes for Here Comes Jack Frost, The Snowman, and the Michael Morpurgo adapted version of The Snowman. There are also two sets of Guided Reading Planning for Snow and The Snow Lambs, and a set of handwriting sheets on the theme of Cosy Jumpers. Each of these is available separately on the Primary English website, but can be downloaded here as a value-for-money bundle.

Here Comes Jack Frost: Starting Points

In this set of Starting Points based on Here Comes Jack Frost by Kazuno Kohara you’ll find ideas to support spoken language, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. This Starting Points resource will give you everything you need to plan a beautiful book-based unit of work for children in Year 1.

In this set of Starting Points we have suggested teaching ideas to support the following grammar learning:

• Sequencing sentences to form short narratives

• Separation of words with spaces

• Introduction to capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences

• Joining words and joining clauses using and

• Capital letters for names.

The Snowman: Starting Points

In this set of Starting Points based on The Snowman by Raymond Briggs you’ll find ideas to support spoken language, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. This set of Starting Points resource will give you everything you need to plan a beautiful book-based unit of work for children in KS1.

In this set of Starting Points, we have planned for the following grammar learning:

Year 1

• Sequencing sentences to form short narratives

• Separation of words with spaces

• Introduction to capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences

• Joining words and joining clauses using and

• Capital letters for names.

Year 2

• Subordination and co-ordination

• Expanded noun phrases for description and specification

• How the grammatical patterns in a sentence indicate its function as a statement, question, exclamation or command

• Correct choice and consistent use of present tense and past tense throughout writing

• Use of the progressive form of verbs in the past tense to mark actions in progress

• Use of capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks to demarcate sentences.

The Snowman (Michael Morpurgo version): Starting Points

This set of Starting Points is based on Michael Morpurgo’s adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ classic picture book, The Snowman. In it you’ll find ideas to support spoken language, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. This Starting Points resource will give you everything you need to plan a beautiful book-based unit of work for children in lower KS2.

In this set of Starting Points, we have planned for the following grammar learning:

Year 3

• Expressing time, place and cause using conjunctions, adverbs or prepositions

• Introduction to paragraphs as a way to group related material

• Introduction to inverted commas to punctuate direct speech.

Year 4

• Noun phrases expanded by the addition of modifying adjectives, nouns and preposition phrases

• Fronted adverbials

• Use of paragraphs to organise ideas around a theme

• Appropriate choice of pronoun or noun within and across sentences to aid cohesion and avoid repetition

• Use of inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech

• Use of commas after fronted adverbials.

Snow: Guided Reading Pack

This teaching sequence focuses on sequencing. It is intended that there are sufficient activities in this teaching sequence to engage your children in meaningful learning for one week of guided reading lessons.

This teaching sequence includes:

• A guided reading lesson plan in an editable word document format

• Winter Images Resource

• Sequenced Pictures Resource

• A writing template for an independent writing activity

• A photocopiable set of comprehension questions for independent or teacher/ TA supported work

• A wordsearch suitable for independent work

The Snow Lambs: Guided Reading Pack

A comprehensive set of guided reading planning for The Snow Lambs. In this planning, we have included:

• A guided reading lesson plan in an editable word document format

• A senses board for use in the guided reading lesson

• A setting description template for children to complete independently

• A photocopiable set of comprehension questions

• A wordsearch suitable for independent work

Cosy Jumpers: Handwriting Pack

Six jumper themed sheets to develop pencil control and hand eye coordination. Included in this pack you will find handwriting sheets featuring woolly jumpers, sheep and balls of wool. Perfect for independent pencil control practice, morning work and homework activities.