Download this KS1 and KS2 Punctuate a Passage Pack 2 Early Morning Work activity to give your class extra practice at punctuating five different short passages. The texts cover information on meerkats, a diary entry and three narratives. It's differentiated six ways to meet the needs of all your learners. Marking will also be quick and easy thanks to the answer sheet provided. Ideal for use as children settle into class either first thing in the morning or in the afternoon. Give it a whirl!

Differentiation:

Beginner Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 1 Secure/Year 2 Emerging.

Easy Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Tricky Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.

Expert Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.

Brainbox Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.

Genius Punctuation exercises. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.

National Curriculum Objectives:

English Year 1: Introduction to capital letters to demarcate sentences

English Year 1 Beginning to punctuate sentences using a full stop

English Year 2: Learning how to use both familiar and new punctuation correctly (see English appendix 2) including: commas for lists

English Year 3: Introduction to inverted commas to punctuate direct speech

English Year 4: Use commas after fronted adverbials

English Year 5: Using commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing

English Year 6: Recognising vocabulary and structures that is appropriate for formal speech and writing, including subjunctive forms