Here are some potential similes to describe a really fierce deputy headteacher: - as fierce as a lioness protecting her cubs - with a glare as sharp as daggers - eyes that could freeze lava - voice that could shatter glass

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2. Pupils to spend 10 mins on
these spellings, memorising
them or working with a partner.
Teacher to test them after the
time. OR Word Games (word
searches – hangman)
Week 1
Key spellings
1. You should be careful when dyeing your hair
green. Sometimes the dye can be permanent!
2. At school you have different types of
education. There is education for your mind
and also for your body: physical education!
3. Gavin Henson lost possession of the ball on his
own 22-yard line.
4. In Russia, people used to have to queue for
hours for bread.
5. It is better to give presents than receive them.
6. “It’s a great relief that you’re OK!”
7. “Remember, remember, the fifth of
November …”
8. Your safety is most important in an aircraft.
9. Saturday is the sixth day of the week.
“Secondary school is a lot more difficult than
primary school!” Maya admitted.
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3. Pupils to spend 10 mins on
these spellings, memorising
them or working with a partner.
Teacher to test them after the Week 2
time. OR Word Games (word
searches – hangman)
Key spellings
1. There was a beautiful flower growing in the
garden.
2. The beginning of the story was all about a
balloon.
3. ‘I don’t believe a word of that tale,’ Oscar
said.
4. I run my own business – a gerbil farm near
Newbury.
5. Scientists say that chocolate can prevent
diseases.
6. When I was younger I used to climb trees.
7. The chess champion’s concentration was
amazing.
8. If you are awake, you are conscious.
9. They named their daughter Chelsea – after the
football team.
Christmas is definitely on the 25th of December
every year.
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4. Week 3
Amazing ADJECTIVES
Look at these adjectives. They can all be used to describe your tests.
Sort them into the correct column in the table.
Stimulating challenging wearisome commonplace
Interesting mundane vital usual
Boring ordinary crucial
Essential dull monotonous
Exciting normal necessary
Negative Neutral Positive
dull
Vary your VERBS
How many other words can you think of to replace these verbs?
a. go ____________________________________________________________
b. said ___________________________________________________________
c. sleep __________________________________________________________
d. cry ___________________________________________________________
e. walk __________________________________________________________
Use Standard English
How would you change these if you were giving a formal presentation?
a. This product is really cool
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b. I’ll catch you later.
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c. I dunno what to suggest.
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d. Hi ya!
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e. We don’t want to be ripped off.
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5. Prepositions Mistakes people make
are words like these
on by from for with to of in at Week 4 Accept is a verb
Prepositions show connections. Except is a preposition
They all wanted to ___________ the boy, all __________ Colin.
My cat is hiding under the bed. Your coat is on the floor.
This poem is by Roald Dahl. Here is a message from the queen. Affect is a verb
Effect is a noun
Winning the lottery will not ___________ my life.
We use me, you, him, her, us, them after prepositions
The ___________ of the medicine was immediate.
This invitation is for you This invitation is for me.
This invitation is for you and me This invitation is for us. Allowed is a verb
Aloud is an adverb
This chocolate is for us. This chocolate is for me.
Are we ________________ to wear what we want today?
Homework – choosing the right preposition
Read your poem _________ to the class.
1. They’re always complaining ________ us.
Now include all of these words in sentences of your own.
2. We’re hoping _____ good results today.
3. I prefer chocolate ___ fruit.
4. She agrees ______ everything you say.
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6. Nouns
A noun is a naming word.
But can you remember the rules for making a noun into a
plural ?
Task
Write the plural of these nouns; the first one has been
done for you.
telephone telephones man ………………………….
goose ……………………. dustbin………………………..
church ………………………. handle …………………………
foot ……………………….. louse …………………………
woman …………………………. fox …………………………..
fridge ………………………… salmon …………………………..
tooth ………………………….. trout ……………………………
child ………………………. baby ………………..
radio ………………………… potato ………………………….
fry …………………………… monkey ………………………..
calf ……………………….. half …………………………..
dye …………………….
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7. Find the plurals of all the words listed below in the grid.
The first one has been done for you.
cupboard trench moose glass tomato number
watch
fox house dish light statue lady deer
Thief Bench
baby fry knife kangaroo spy memo leaf
mouse piano
C U P B O A R D S A S O N A I P
L I G H T R S E S U O J L Y S
S O I B A B S T H G I L H A J E
T X O F K A N G C R O O S D E V
E M U N R B V I N K S E X O F A
E T S U E I B S E U H O U S F E
D S E M I E E V R C H E S H I L
S E V B R S N S T O M A T O E S
E I E E F E C A U M B E A U H S
H P I R S H W A T C I C T S T E
C S H S E S S A L G H C U E H S
N D T S T I S S A L G S E S I U
E I O M A D Y L A D I E S H E O
B O E U T A S O O R A G N A K M
M E M O S M S E V I N K A N G A
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8. Find the plurals of all the words listed below in the grid.
The first one has been done for you.
carpet carpets fly ______ crash _________
glove _______ flush _______ mixer ________
shampoo _____________ scarf __________
copy _______
tissue __________ switch __________
taxi _______
S C A R V E S C A R V E
W E X T S E H C T I W G
I X U I H C A R T E P R
T I C S T P R A C G L F
C M U S S M G S L O L S
H L S U T I L H I I O E
F S E Y E X T E E X V H
L S I T P E O S F R A C
Y I P E R R F L U S H T
S T O P A S E V O L G I
P O C O C O P Y S T I W
F R A C S O O P M A H S
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9. Week 6
Add some pictures
Can you think of any similes you can use to describe the following?
a. a really fierce deputy headteacher
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b. a jolly and cheerful footballer
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c. a huge grey factory
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d. a small boat out at sea
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e. a child skiing down a mountain
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Tug at the heart string
Can you change these phrases to make them more emotive?
a. Young man hits the old woman.
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b. The Guildford Flames beat their opposition.
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c. When the sun is shining, enjoy a cold drink.
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d. We have to stay inside the house because there is too much snow around.
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e. The old cat tried to catch a bird and failed.
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