The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
www.englishbiz.co.uk
A straightforward site which focuses on helping you to achieve higher grades in English and English Literature GCSE exams. You are also invited to send in questions.
The Gingerbread Man
Read the sad story of the Gingerbread Man. It has colourful illustrations and works well on an interactive whiteboard. The story can be used in the literacy lessons to demonstrate repetitive style of text.
Key Stage 3 Bitesize - English
Brush up your Shakespeare, fiction and non-fiction literacy skills with KS3 Bitesize. Useful advice on improving your letter writing, descriptions, narratives and persuasive articles.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Read along or watch with signing this animated, rhyming story of Hairy Maclary.
Everybunny Dance
A narrated story which you can read along to about lots of bunnies which dance and play. Look out for the unexpected visitor though. There is a signing option and also a Welsh language version.
Oh No, George!
Read along with this amusing story of George the dog who wants to be good but finds it very difficult.
The Boy on the Bus
Sing-along with this alternative version of the Wheels on the Bus song. You will need to know all the sounds animals make.
Celebrations and Festivals Printable Resources from Early Learning HQ
Super, free printable resources on celebrations and festivals such as: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, Eid, Diwali and more.
Britain Prepares for War
An excellent article on the preparation for the Second World War. Be sure to check out the documents on rationing, air raid shelters and evacuation.
