Tag / KS2
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This not that
Suppose your blank sheet of paper, rather than being white, was black, and the ink you were writing with was white. Would that change what you wrote?
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What’s been happening at Brilliant Publications? (1 September 2022)
I always love to receive copies of our new books. Today we received copies of Kate Heap’s latest edition to the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.
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I play therefore I learn
What is the single most effective way of teaching English grammar at Key Stage 2? Give children the chance to play with and utilise the grammar they have learned.
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This is my world
Art is an extremely positive activity for children in primary school. Almost everyone who paints regularly will testify that art becomes important to their lives.
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Children have opinions!
What is the best way to ensure that KS2 understand that there are many different types of fiction?
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (28 April 2022)
In the “What Kids Are Reading” report, graphic novels have made it into the top ten favourites for secondary school pupils for the first time.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (3 March 2022)
It’s World Book Day today!
If you are celebrating World Book Day, I hope you and your class are enjoying the day! -
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (17 February 2022)
In Paris, 94% of people live within 5 minutes of a bakery. I live in the countryside and the nearest shop is 1.5 miles away, so I am quite envious of Parisians.
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Two factors before
What are the two factors that a child must come to terms with before tackling a comprehension activity?
By and large, if an activity is enjoyable children find it easier to understand. And indeed vice-versa.
To put this into the context of a lesson, if a child understands what she or he is reading, then they will enjoy the reading.
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For the gifted and talented
What are the most effective ways of stretching the minds of gifted and talented children at KS2?
Gifted and talented children are as varied in their individual attributes as everyone else in the class, and so a wide range of approaches and activities is needed to provide them with the stimulus that they need in school.
