This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on linking verbs (copular verbs). The PowerPoint explains what linking verbs are, and the difference between them, helping verbs and action verbs. It also explains how to determine whether verbs that can act as both linking verbs and action verbs are functioning in a sentence (seems, look, tastes, appears etc). The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify linking verbs. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. 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. You may also be interested in: Linking Verbs - 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three explanation/information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Linking Verbs - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint includes: a recap of adverbs adverbial phrases of time, place and manner fronted adverbials insertion of 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 Please note that the watermark on the preview images is 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: Fronted Adverbials - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains a set of 18 worksheets on adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials. Tasks include: identifying adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials of time, place and manner in sentences inserting appropriate adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials in sentences insertion of comma after fronted adverbial using fronted adverbials in writing changing sentences so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Fronted Adverbials - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint focuses on using colons to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence introduce quotations The PowerPoint clearly explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons. 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: Colons - 13 Page Workbook This resource contains a set of five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons. Tasks include using colons to: expand or illustrate an independent clause introduce lists in sentences introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists introduce quotations to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and 13 Page Workbook Colons and semi Colons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semi-colons. Semi-Colons PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semi-colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs Semi-Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets on semi-colons. Tasks include using colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists, in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs, correcting sentences containing semi-colons, composing complex lists and using semi-colons in related sentences. More English Resources

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. 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: Commas Worksheets and Workbooks More English Resources

This resource contains a handy and succinct, A4 size memo mat on the functions of commas: To clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity To separate items in a list or series To separate direct speech from a reporting clause To separate a subordinate / dependent clause/ fronted adverbial from a main clause Before co-ordinating conjunctions – for, an, nor, but, or, yet, so To mark parenthesis, embedded clauses, relative clauses To indicate direct address, to set off yes and no and tag questions from the rest of the sentence To mark thousands in numbers. 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: Commas in Lists 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Commas in Lists 20 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Commas to Clarify Meaning - 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Commas to Clarify Meaning - 10 Page Workbook Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation 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 10-page workbook that 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. 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 - 32 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This fully editable, 32-slide PowerPoint lesson on dashes 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 an 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens and dashes. It clearly explains the difference between them, 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 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: 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 worksheet and a revision guide on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis (brackets, commas and dashes). You may also be interested in: Parenthesis - 12 Page Workbook This resource contains a 12-page workbook that includes three revision sheets and five worksheets about parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation - brackets, commas and dashes - used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to: identify parenthesis in sentences punctuate sentences containing parenthesis compose sentences containing parenthesis Parenthesis - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on parenthesis and parentheses. The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make then more interesting by adding parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Parenthesis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources

This resource contains a 12 page workbook that includes three revision sheets and seven worksheets about parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource. The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation - brackets, commas and dashes - used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to: identify parenthesis in sentences punctuate sentences containing parenthesis compose sentences containing parenthesis 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: Parenthesis - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make them more interesting by adding parenthesis. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Parenthesis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources

This resource contains a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make then more interesting by adding parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis. 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: Parenthesis - 12 Page Workbook This resource contains a 12-page workbook on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource. The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation - brackets, commas and dashes - used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to: identify parenthesis in sentences punctuate sentences containing parenthesis compose sentences containing parenthesis Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Parenthesis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on punctuating direct speech with inverted commas (speech marks). You may also be interested in: Inverted Commas - 75 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas.The PowerPoint demonstrates how to: use inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech punctuate split speech set out direct speech in writing use interesting words to replace ‘said’ Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech. It also contains a hyperlink to a short video on punctuating direct speech. Inverted Commas - 26-Page Workbook This resource contains a 22 page workbook on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks/direct speech). It is appropriate for pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 and older, SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation. The workbook contains four information/revision sheets, 17 worksheets and an answer booklet. Tasks include: using inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuating reporting clauses and direct speech punctuating split speech setting out direct speech in dialogue using alternative words to ‘said’ in reporting clauses composing writing containing direct speech Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas PowerPoint Lesson and Worknbook More English Resources