This resource is a fully editable and informative 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare’s birthday. The presentation focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His family References to, and excerpts from, well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream The Globe Theatre and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre The Puritans’ banning of theatres and plays The Royal Shakespeare Company Shakespeare’s contribution to the English language His burial place New Place Shakespeare Week Shakespeare’s Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford There are hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare’s birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase ‘to be or not to be’ involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant. A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available. William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quotes Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes or for use in an assembly. More William Shakespeare Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Hyphens - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains the functions of hyphens and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens and dashes. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Hyphens - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on using hyphens in writing. One work sheet focuses on hyphen to clarify meaning; the other on hyphens and prefixes. You may also be interested in: Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens. Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Hyphens Memo Mat This is a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again. More English Resources

This resource contains a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens. Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons appropriately in writing to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs. The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise placing semi-colons appropriately. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Semicolons - 12 Page Workbook This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in related sentences, complex lists and in sentences containing a conjunctive adverb. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Semicolons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on using the question mark in writing. You may also be interested in: Question Mark and Exclamation Mark - 15 Page Workbook This resource contains two information sheets, twelve worksheets with answers and a progress check on using the punctuation devices - the question mark and the exclamation mark. Tasks include: Selecting the correct question word for sentences. Deciding which punctuation device should be used at the end of sentences. Composing sentences using question marks appropriately. Composing sentences using exclamation marks appropriately. Rewriting a short passage inserting the correct punctuation devices - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. Question Marks and Exclamation Marks - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark. The presentation explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Question Marks and Exclamation Marks PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a Christmas themed worksheet on alphabetical order - to the second and third letter. You may also be interested in: Set of 8 Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Tasks include: Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only. Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter. Locating names in a filing system using the alphabet. Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order. Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order. Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order. Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable Christmas-themed PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order, in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. It is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More Free Resources More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is an explanation / information sheet about alphabetical order. You may also be interested in: Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80 slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order. Alphabetical Order - 24 Page Workbook This 24 page workbook includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: placing words/ items in alphabetical order to the second and third letters locating patients’ names in a filing system locating CDs in alphabetically labeled boxes writing a shopping list in alphabetical order Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate Alphabetical Order - PowerPoint and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on Year 5 and 6 homophones and confusing words - led / lead, morning / mourning, past / passed. Pupils select the correct homophone and create sentences using the homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Booklet The resource includes: An editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list - licence, license, practice, practise, prophecy, prophesy, father, farther, guessed, guest, heard, herd, lead, led, morning, mourning, past, passed, precede, proceed, principal, principle, profit, prophet, stationary, stationery, steal, steel. . The PowerPoint explains the meanings of the homophones, gives examples and tips for remembering the difference between them and provides opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. A set of 15 worksheets on the homophones. Pupils are required to choose the correct homophones for sentences, correct homophones in sentences and to compose sentences using the homophones. There are also five spelling worksheets. They are ideal for homework. These resources are appropriate for year 5 and 6 students and older SEN pupils. Could be used for a series of lessons or as a lesson starter. More Homophone Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on fronted adverbials. You may also be interested in: Fronted Adverbials - 20 Page Workbook Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint includes: a recap of adverbs adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency fronted adverbials insertion of the comma after fronted adverbial opportunities for pupils to identify adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials opportunities for pupils to change a sentence so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence opportunities for pupils to create fronted adverbial sentences Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Fronted Adverbials Memo Mat Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 32-slide PowerPoint lesson on dashes. It clearly explains the functions of dashes and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on the difference between hyphens and dashes. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Dashes - 1-Page Workbook The workbook includes three information sheets with explanations on when to use the dash in writing with examples. There are seven worksheets. Tasks include placing dashes in the correct place in sentences and composing sentences containing the dash. Answers are included. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Dashes - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen-page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains a set of 16, A3-sized posters showing the rules for, and examples of, the forming of plural nouns. The rules include: regular nouns - adding -s nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -s nouns ending in -f, -fe,-ff nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel irregular pupils You may also be interested in: Plurals 200 -Slide PowerPoint Lesson Plurals -30 Page Workbook Plurals Revision Memo Mat Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Plurals Bundle More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains: 1. An editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on words containing the silent 'w' in 'wr' words. 2. An accompanying set of 16 differentiated worksheets. The PowerPoint includes: - common words containing the digraph 'wr' - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more - less common words -wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench and their meaning -words with the 'wr' digraph in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter -a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them The 16 differentiated worksheets include: matching the correct 'wr' word to image identifying and correcting misspelled 'wr' words in sentences composing own sentences containing 'wr' words solving 'wr' anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets) finding 'wr' words word search (3 differentiated worksheets) finding the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide.: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains three PowerPoint lessons on similes and metaphors, personification and alliteration. Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint This is a 37 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. It gives an explanation and definition of simile and metaphors and why they are used. It contains examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. It also explains the difference between similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint contains images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors Personification PowerPoint This is a 25 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. It includes an explanation and definition of personification and its use in the production of figurative language. It explains why it is used. The PowerPoint contains examples of personification from poetry and literature - I wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. It also contains images for pupils to compose their own writing containing personification Alliteration PowerPoint This is a 40 slide PowerPoint on alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples from literature - (Harry Potter), poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner), the commercial world and in speeches. More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones too / two / to. The resource explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones - To, Too, Two – Set of 8 Worksheets Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone list including the following words – there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Year 2 Homophones – 12 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains a set of 12 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 Homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences. More Homophone Resources e Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a pi-themed puzzle pack and includes: 3 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram worksheets This is an ideal resource for Pi Day on the 14th March. Please note that the watermark is only visible on the previews and not on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Pi Day Presentation Pi Day Party Pack Pi Day Dingbats Save money and buy Pi Day resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Pi Day Bundle For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ /i:/ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It also explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly. You may also be interested in: Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in 'ey' - The Long 'e' Sound This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey - The Long 'e' Sound These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 8 spelling practice worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 3 and 4 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list. Answers are included. Tasks include: copying out spellings using - look-cover-write-check method constructing sentences using the homophones finding the correct homophone for the missing word in sentences. The homophones include: accept, except, affect, effect, ball, bawl, berry, bury, fair, fare, grate, great, grown, groan, heel, heal, he’ll, knot, not, mail, male, main, mane, meat, meet, medal, meddle, missed, mist, peace, piece, plain, plane, rain, rein, reign, scene, seen, weather, whether, whose, who’s If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Year 3 and 4 Homophones 150- Slide PowerPoint Lesson Year 3 and 4 Homophones - Set of 18 Worksheets Buy all three resources together at a discounted rate: Year 3 and 4 Homophones - PowerPoint lesson, Worksheets, Spelling Practice Worksheets More Homophone Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Charles Dickens was one of the greatest and most influential writers of the Victorian era. This resource is about the life and work of Charles Dickens. It contains a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on Charles Dickens. As well as writing some of the most widely read stories of all time, such as ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’. ‘The Pickwick Papers’ and ‘Great Expectations’, the presentation explains how Charles Dickens’ writing drew attention to the plight of the working classes in Victorian England. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short, seven-minute video on his life and works. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A slightly shorter, simple text version of this presentation more suitable for primary aged children is also available: Charles Dickens Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl Presentation William Shakespeare Presentation Robert Burns Presentation