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Ks2 English worksheets
Free worksheets: Word puzzles, KS2
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Word split: compound words
A mix and match puzzle created by teachers, using compound words, to support primary school literacy and demonstrate examples of compound words.
Word colouring: nouns and pronouns
Colour the squares with nouns in green. Colour the squares with pronouns in brown. Leave the blank squares empty, then work out what the picture is.
Irregular past tense verbs wordsearch
A fun and free activity created by an experienced teacher with the aim of teaching KS2 children about irregular past tense verbs. Each of the sentences on the worksheet includes an incorrect past-tense verb. Circle the incorrect verb and then find the correct form of the verb in the wordsearch.
Spelling patterns: the prefix cir-
Can you complete this mini-wordsearch? All the words you need start with the prefix circ- and are below. What do you think circ- means?
Write your own homonyms crossword puzzle
Homonyms are pairs of words that are spelled and pronounced the same way, but have different meanings. Look at these words. Can you work out the two different meanings?
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
Reading comprehension: An argument for zoos
A zoos a good place for animals to live or not. Here is an argument for zoos. Read it and see if you agree with the writer's viewpoint or not.
Reading comprehension: An argument against zoos
Do you think zoos are a good thing? Read this interesting argument against zoos and see if you agree with the writer's opinion or not.
Plan and write your own argument text
Think about an interesting subject that you feel strongly about. You are going to write one argument text FOR the subject and one argument text AGAINST the subject. Start by doing some research
Imagery in poetry: personification
Personification is a figure of speech in which a non-living object is given the characteristics of a person. Can you read through this poem and underline any examples of personification then have a go at writing your own personification poem?
Features of an argument text
Argument texts are non-fiction texts that show someone’s point of view about a particular subject. Go through both 'An argument for zoos' and 'An argument against zoos' and see if you can answer these questions.
Building imagery in poetry: using powerful verbs and adverbs
Each object in this poem is personified by a powerful verb and an adverb. Can you underline all the verbs in blue and all the adverbs in pink? Then draw four of the personified objects behaving as they are described.
Spelling patterns: the suffix -ology matching puzzle
The suffix ‘ology’ means ‘to study’. Can you look up these words in the dictionary and find out what study they relate to? Write each word in the box in the middle to practise spelling it. What other unusual ‘ologies’ can you discover?
Spelling patterns: the prefix micro-
All these words begin with the prefix micro-. Can you cut them out and match them up with the correct definitions? Looking at these words and definitions, what do you think the prefix micro- means? Have a go working it out and then check your answer on the internet or in the library.
Sorting information into paragraphs
How good are you at sorting information? Can you cut out these statements, put them in order and then arrange them into paragraphs?
Practise writing speech
‘The goblin’s curse’ story does not include any speech between the king and queen. Think back to the moment when the king has sent Orion off to find the goblin. Imagine that the king has gone to tell the queen what is going to happen. How would their conversation unfold?
Plan your own quest adventure
Make some notes to plan your own quest adventure before you write it. Who are the characters? What is the problem? What needs to be found to solve the problem? Who decides to go on the quest? Now write up your quest adventure, but don’t forget: description of characters and setting; paragraphs to show different sections of story; correctly punctuated speech between characters; powerful verbs and adverbs to describe any action.
Plan and write your own flashback story
Can you plan and write a story with a flashback in it? It may be a good idea to think of the flashback part first. See if you can include: sentences with connectives; speech with correct punctuation; mention of the character’s feelings; texts split into paragraphs.
Improving writing with adverbs
Adverbs are a great way to give the reader more information and make your writing much more interesting. Think about adverbs you could add to each of the verbs highlighted in pink. There is a box of adverbs to help you, but see if you can think of some of your own as well.
Choosing appropriate connectives
Can you finish these sentences about Winston Churchill by using a connective from the box and then writing a second part for the sentence? Do not look at the text as you do this!
Boosting verbs with a thesaurus
Look at this extract from ‘The goblin’s curse’. Some of the verbs have been highlighted. Could you replace them with two or three different, powerful verbs? Use a THESAURUS, a reference book of words and their synonyms, to help you. You could also consult an online thesaurus!
Analysing flashbacks in stories and films
Can you think of stories or films you have read or seen that contain flashbacks? Do you remember an episode of a programme on TV with a flashback? Think about one of these stories and write notes on this sheet to show how the story was structured.
Writing an appeal
A poster is designed to find a volunteer to search for the goblin and his magical potion (from the story 'The goblin's curse'). What do you think it said? Include: an eye-catching title; a colourful picture; information about the problem and how it needs to be solved; adjectives to describe the type of person who needs to come forward; a reward.
Writing a formal letter
Read ‘The goblin’s curse’ first, then think about the letter that the king writes to the goblin asking for the healing potion. What would you have said in this vital letter? Don’t forget how to set out a letter correctly.
Reading comprehension: The goblin’s curse
A KS2, Year 6 reading comprehension worksheet created by an experienced teacher for your child to practise at home.
Expressing characters’ feelings
Once you've read the story of The Goblin's Curse, imagine that you are the goblin, having just met Orion and given him the potion. Explain your meeting and then describe how you capture forty years of the queen’s life in a bottle. How do you feel about it all?