KS2 English Worksheets: Free Printable Activities
There are 54 free KS2 english printables on this page, for Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11). English sheets practise grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, reading and writing. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
What KS2 english covers
Key Stage 2 English covers grammar and punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension and writing for different purposes, from stories to persuasive and non fiction pieces.
Year 3 KS2 english
21 free printables. All Year 3 worksheets
8 Riddles for KidsRead the clue and guess the answer.Answers
Alliteration Tongue TwistersSay each twister fast, five times.
Because But So Story ChainRoll a word and extend the sentence.Answers
Birthday Memory BookRemember this year in pages.Answers
Christmas AdjectivesSwap boring words for better ones.Answers
Christmas Cracker Joke MakerWrite your own jokes. Then make paper crackers.
Christmas Menu DesignWrite a menu with tempting descriptions.Answers
Comic Strip Story PlannerPlan a story in six panels.
Dictionary Skills RacePut words in order the way a dictionary does.Answers
Fact File ComprehensionRead the fact file and answer the questions.Answers
Homophone Pairs MemoryFind the matching sound pairs.
Jungle Kennings Poem MakerDescribe animals in two words.20 minAnswers
Prefix and Suffix Match UpJoin each word to its meaning.20 minAnswers
Prepositions of PlaceChoose the word that says where.Answers
Silly Story Mad LibsChoose words, fill the gaps and read it aloud.Answers
Story Mountain Build CardsPlan a story using the six parts of a story mountain.Answers
Summer Reading Challenge ChartAdd a sticker for every book you finish.
Summer Reading LogKeep track of what you read.
Valentines Word SearchFind the love-themed words.Answers
Winter Reading ChallengeLog your reading and earn a bookmark and a certificate.
Writing a Diary EntryWrite about your day in the first person.Answers
Year 4 KS2 english
16 free printables. All Year 4 worksheets
Apostrophe Detective QuizSeven cases to crack with apostrophes.15 minAnswers
Bonfire Night PoemWrite a poem using your five senses.
Campfire Story CardsStory starters to tell aloud.
Christmas Diary EntryWrite about Christmas Eve in the first person.Answers
Christmas Spelling WordsPractise year 3 and 4 words in festive sentences.Answers
Easter Writing PromptsSpring story starters.
Fronted Adverbial CardsJoin each opener to a sentence with the right comma.Answers
Persuasive Advert PlannerPlan an advert that makes people want to visit.15 minAnswers
Reading Skills Poster VIPERSSix reading skills and what to ask.
Silly Story TemplatesFill in the blanks, then read your silly story aloud.Answers
Simile Match-UpJoin each simile to finish it.20 minAnswers
Speech Marks True or FalseSpot the correct dialogue.10 minAnswers
Subordinate Clause Dice GameRoll a starter and finish the sentence.Answers
Summer Holiday DiaryWrite about one day.
Thesaurus Treasure HuntSwap boring words for better ones.Answers
Word Ladder ChallengeChange one letter at a time to reach a new word.Answers
Year 5 KS2 english
9 free printables. All Year 5 worksheets
Christmas AnagramsUnscramble the festive words.Answers
Christmas Newspaper ReportReport on a Santa sighting. Fill in each part.Answers
Christmas Word Search HardTen long words hide in the grid. Look in every direction.Answers
Debate Topic Cards for KidsCut out a card and argue for or against.
Idiom Illustration GuessDraw it. Guess the phrase.Answers
Limerick WritingWrite a funny five line poem with the AABBA pattern.Answers
Proofreading ChecklistCheck your writing before you hand it in.
Punctuation Mistake HuntFind and fix the mistakes in each sentence.Answers
Valentines Poem WritingWrite a poem to someone you love.
Year 6 KS2 english
8 free printables. All Year 6 worksheets
Active or Passive Voice CheckRobot sentence scanner: true or false.10 minAnswers
Bullet Points and ListsSet out lists clearly and consistently.Answers
Christmas Code BreakerCrack the secret messages with a shift of three.Answers
Formal Words Match-UpSwap chatty words for formal ones.15 minAnswers
Linking Words Sorting GardenPlant each linking word in the right bed.20 minAnswers
Modal Verbs Mission ControlMatch each launch report to how likely it is.20 minAnswers
Persuasive Letter PlannerArgue for a longer sports day.15 minAnswers
Relative Clauses Castle QuestFill the gaps and defend the castle.15 minAnswers
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does KS2 english cover?
Key Stage 2 English covers grammar and punctuation, spelling, reading comprehension and writing for different purposes, from stories to persuasive and non fiction pieces.
Are these KS2 english printables free?
Yes. All 54 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 39 of the 54 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 20 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.