This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining what linking verbs are and the difference between helping verbs, action verbs and linking verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking verbs in sentences when verbs can act as both linking and action verbs (looks, tastes, feels, appears, etc). The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb in sentences and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. There is also an information sheet on linking verbs. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please 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. 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: PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' who explains how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. The PowerPoint clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on using capital letters and full stops in sentences. A Set of 17 Worksheets Task 1 - Pupils rewrite a short paragraph (about 100 words) placing full stops and capital letters in the correct places. The content is designed to be engaging and about characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with. Task 2- Pupils complete a short comprehension on the paragraph answering in full sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and full stop at the end. Task 3 - Involves pupils writing a short paragraph about a character. These resources are appropriate for Year 2- 6 pupils and older SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who may find sentence demarcation challenging and have yet to master the basics of punctuation in writing. 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 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity (National Curriuclum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and / or to avoid ambiguity in writing). Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion. Many examples are provided within the PowerPoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. Pupils are asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas to clarify meaning. Commas to Clarify Meaning workbook This 12-page workbook contains one information sheet and eleven worksheets on using commas to clarify meaning. Tasks include rewriting sentences and adding or removing commas to change meaning. Pupils also need to explain how the meaning has changed. Answers are included. 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. Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on how commas are used in writing. It focuses on: commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity commas in a list/series commas and coordinating adjectives commas in direct speech commas and subordinate clauses commas and embedded clauses commas in direct address commas and fronted adverbials commas and coordinating conjunctions other use of commas The PowerPoint clearly explains how commas are used and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify where commas should be placed in writing. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to short videos on - commas to clarify meaning, commas in lists and subordinate clauses. 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 has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English certification(Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 22-page workbook with answers on the Entry Level 1 reading component. This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: to read correctly words designated for Entry Level 1 to read simple sentences containing one clause to understand a short piece of text on a simple subject There are 12 reading tasks: Short Texts x 2 Joe’s Driving Lessons Ben’s Party Invitation Come Bowling Coffee Cafe Part-Time Staff Wanted Cafe Trip Talent Show Paris Holiday Room For Rent Missing Cat The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Entry Level 1 - Reading 110 Slide PowerPoint Lesson The editable, 110-slide PowerPoint clearly explains the reading specification for Entry Level 1. It focuses on the reading of words, short sentences and short texts. It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the reading component of the Entry Level 1 specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 1 - Reading - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains a 17-page spelling practice workbook for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 2 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE, NOCN). The workbook contains all the words that students are expected to both read and spell correctly. The spellings have been compiled from the Entry 2 word lists specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 2) Qualification and Assessment Specification. Tasks include practising spelling the words using the look, say, cover, write method: inserting the correct word into a sentence and composing simple sentences using words in the list. The resource also contains a checklist for recording students’ ability to read and spell all of the words. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. Please note, 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: English Functional Skills - Entry Level 1 Bundle This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English certification. It contains age-appropriate, materials and resources to deliver the reading, writing, spelling and speaking and listening components of English Functional Skills. The bundle contains ten workbooks and five PowerPoint Lessons. English Functional Skills - Entry Level 2 Bundle The bundle contains thirteen workbooks and five PowerPoint Lessons. English Functional Skills - Entry Level 3 - Bundle This bundle contains nine workbooks and six PowerPoint Lessons. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains a 24 page spelling test booklet for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 1 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). The functional skills spelling tests contain all the words that students are expected to both read and spell correctly. The spellings have been compiled from the Entry 1 word lists specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 1) Qualification and Assessment Specification. The resource contains a teacher book, student spelling test booklet and spelling checklists. Please note, the watermark on the previews is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be very 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. Entry Level 1 - Spelling Bundle The spelling bundle contains a 200-slide PowerPoint lesson, a 24-page spelling practise workbook, a 60-page spelling workbook and a 24-page spelling test booklet. Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 35-page workbook on speaking and listening. The resource will help students to achieve these outcomes: participate in and understand the main points of simple discussions/exchanges about familiar topics with another person take part in and contribute to a small group discussion understand the main points of short explanations understand and follow instructions respond appropriately to comments and requests ask simple questions to obtain information make simple requests There are 18 tasks: birthday plan partner discussion class trip small group discussion favourite TV programmes small group discussion sport - small group discussion making a haircut appointment booking a taxi ordering a take-away by telephone ordering food and drink in a cafe getting to know you - asking questions to a partner calling and asking about a part-time job at a pizza parlour interview for part-time job supermarket announcement weather forecast train station announcement making requests listening to instructions -3 tasks Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Entry Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - 85 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - PowerPoint Lesson & Workbook Entry Level 1 English Resources Entry Level 2 English Resources Entry Level 3 English Resources Level 1 English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 26-page workbook with 4 explanation pages, 20 worksheets, a progress check, a certificate of achievement and answers on alphabetical order This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: sequence letters in alphabetical order sequence words in alphabetical order by the first letter use the first and second letter to sequence words in alphabetical order The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Entry Level 2 - Alphabetical Order - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint explains why alphabetical order is important. It demonstrates how to place words in alphabetical order to the first and second letter and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise this skill. There are also tasks that involve pupils identifying where patients’ records can be found in a filing system and where CDs can be found in boxes. The PowerPoint contains a link to a short video on alphabetical order. It is ideal for introducing pupils to the alphabetical order component of the specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 2- Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains an age-appropriate, 34-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component - form regular plurals (those ending in 's’ and ‘es’ ). The workbook contains 12 information pages, 20 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on making plurals for: regular nouns - adding ‘s’ nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -ss, -s nouns ending in -o nouns ending in -z Tasks include: selecting the correct plural form sorting nouns into those ending in ‘s’ and those ending in ‘es’ rewriting sentences containing the correct plural composing sentences containing plurals The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 very 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: Plurals - 110 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This editable, 110-slide PowerPoint lesson clearly explains the rules for forming plurals. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. The PowerPoint also contains two links to short videos on making plurals by adding ‘s’ and ‘es’. The PowerPoint is ideal for introducing the writing components of the Entry Level Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 5 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 90-slide PowerPoint lesson on the Entry Level 2 writing component - use the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical order. The PowerPoint explains how to place words in alphabetical order to the first and second letter. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise this skill. The PowerPoint contains a link to a short video on alphabetical order. It is an ideal resource for introducing pupils to this component of the Entry Level 1 specification and for revision purposes. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Entry Level 2- Alphabetical Order - 26 Page Workbook This is a 26-page workbook that includes 4 explanation pages, 20 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement on alphabetical order Tasks include: using the first and second letter to sequence words in alphabetical order locating patients names in a filing system locating CDs by singers in a filing system rewriting shopping lists in alphabetical order correcting an index The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 2- Alphabetical Order - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources