KS2 English Worksheets: Free Printable Activities
There are 79 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.
Ages 6 to 11Key Stage 2
79 free printablesenglish
10 to 40 minutesfor most sheets
Answers on 64notes for the grown-up on every sheet
Screen freepaper and a pencil
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 2 KS2 english
3 free printables. All Year 2 worksheets
Year 3 KS2 english
24 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.
Conjunction Chain ReactionFill the gaps to set off the silly chain, then test your grammar.25 minAnswers
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.
The Case of Missing TillyRead the news report. Answer each question in a full sentence.30 minAnswers
Valentines Word SearchFind the love-themed words.Answers
Who What Where When WhyRead the news story. Then answer each question.20 minAnswers
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
27 free printables. All Year 4 worksheets
Apostrophe Detective QuizSeven cases to crack with apostrophes.15 minAnswers
Assembly Front PageBe a reporter. Note it down, then write it up.20 minAnswers
Bonfire Night PoemWrite a poem using your five senses.
Break the Wizard's CurseRead the story, then solve each clue to free the spell book.25 minAnswers
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.
Friendship Fix Comic StripDraw four panels, add speech bubbles, then write one panel as a story.20 minAnswers
Fronted Adverbial CardsJoin each opener to a sentence with the right comma.Answers
Gobblefunk Word InventorBlend two real words to make a splendid new one, then put it in a sentence.20 minAnswers
Homophone Chalk ChallengeUse the word bank, unscramble, then tick true or false.25 minAnswers
Homophone Treasure TrailDraw lines to match, then fill the gaps.25 minAnswers
Persuasive Advert PlannerPlan an advert that makes people want to visit.15 minAnswers
Postcards From a PirateCopy each secret postcard in joined handwriting, then finish the last clue.40 minAnswers
Reading Skills Poster VIPERSSix reading skills and what to ask.
Save Our Pond!Write the village news story that stops the pond being filled in.20 minAnswers
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.
The Dragon's SideRead the legend, check the facts, then tell the tale as the dragon.20 minAnswers
Thesaurus Treasure HuntSwap boring words for better ones.Answers
Village Gazette Sub EditorUnderline the misprint in each headline. Write it correctly.20 minAnswers
Word Ladder ChallengeChange one letter at a time to reach a new word.Answers
Words From Other CountriesStamp each word with the country it came from, then use two in a sentence.25 minAnswers
Year 5 KS2 english
14 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.
Diary of a Lost GloveWrite three diary entries as a glove that has gone missing.25 minAnswers
Final Whistle ReporterReport on a real match or PE lesson you have just played.30 minAnswers
Homophone Chalk ChallengeThink about how each word sounds and what it means.20 minAnswers
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
Receipt from a Magic ShopBuild your own shop. Describe each item, then add a funny warning.30 minAnswers
Retell It as the VillainPut the story in order, then tell it as the wolf.20 minAnswers
Valentines Poem WritingWrite a poem to someone you love.
Year 6 KS2 english
11 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
Front Page FixerRescue this dull report before the paper goes to print.25 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
The Grammar GazetteYou are chief editor. Find 15 errors, circle each one and write the fix above it.40 minAnswers
Wolf's Side of the StoryPut the events in order, then retell them as the wolf.20 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 79 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 64 of the 79 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 40 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 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.