English Homework for Key Stage 2: Activity-Based Learning (Active Homework)

✍ Scribed by Andrea McGowan, Vicki Parfitt, Colin Forster

• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 93
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

English Homework for Key Stage 2 is a unique resource for busy teachers - a selection of ‘pencil-free’, hands-on activities, aligned with the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and with clear links to the topics set out in the PNS Framework for English, that teachers can use as extension activities or give to pupils as homework to do with members of their family or friends. Each of the activities encourages the pupils to learn through discussion and through practical activities utilising everyday resources. Each activity is quick and easy for pupils and teachers to manage, and includes: a learning aim, full, clear instructions and discussion points tasks to foster collaboration and partnership between pupils, parents and teachers photocopiable resources. A refreshing approach for teachers and pupils, these activities will foster enthusiasm for learning and inspire pupils' interest in English.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 7
Guidance for the teacher: how to use this ‘pencil-free’ homework book......Page 11
Speaking, listening and interacting......Page 15
Drama, performance and presentation......Page 37
Reading and responding......Page 55
Spelling, punctuation and structure......Page 73