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.

This book is part of a book series called Active Homework .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 82 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Taylor & Francis Ltd .

Vicki Parfitt is an experienced primary school teacher and is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Gloucestershire. Colin Forster is Course Leader for the Primary PGCE at the University of Gloucestershire. Andrea McGowan is an experienced primary school teacher and Senior Lecturer in Primary English at the University of Gloucestershire. David Brookes is an illustrator and is Subject Technician in the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Sciences at the University of Gloucestershire.

This book has the following chapters:

Guidance for the teacher Speaking, Listening and Interacting: Years Three and Four Speaking, Listening and Interacting: Years Five and Six Drama, Performance and Presentation: Years Three and Four Drama, Performance and Presentation: Years Five and Six Reading and Responding: Years Three and Four Reading and Responding: Years Five and Six Spelling, Punctuation and Structure: Years Three and Four Spelling, Punctuation and Structure: Years Five and Six