Most common suffix (-ful, -est, -ing, -less, -ly, -er) and prefix (re-, un-, dis-, mis-, pre-) investigation worksheets. Each suffix and prefix meaning is given, plus an example. Can be differentiated in numerous ways: 1) Students think of their own example of words with common prefixes and suffixes. [page 1 & page 2] 2) Students can sort the provided examples. [page 3] and add some of their own 3) Students can decide which prefix or suffix works with the given base words and then add them to the table in the appropriate place. [page 4] (answers will vary) You may choose to do just suffixes or prefixes in one lesson or print back to back and do it all at once. I always like to get students to work in pairs and help each other complete worksheets and also add other examples. Uploaded a PDF in a Sasson Font & an editable word doc. in comic sans. Hope students around the world enjoy them. Please rate and comment, all my resources are shared freely.

A fun introductory presentation activity about abbreviations. Students can use mini-whiteboards (or scrap paper to make it into a quiz game) - they have to work out the common abbreviations of words or phrases (many they will know already, others they may have to work out) Also thrown in a few challenge questions (How many metres in 1km? etc.) Comes with an accompanying worksheet: Full words or phrases at the bottom of the page have to be used to match the abbreviations at the top (and/or vice versa)

Four A4 pages to use on a display alongside student's own recount examples. *Title *Explanation *Features of a recount (title, past tense, introductory paragraph [who, what, when, where & why], main body in order, time connectives, concluding sentence) *Sequential words brainstorm, Includes an editable Microsoft Publisher file and a PDF file.

next, so, because, but, until, before, if, then, until, also, instead of, meanwhile. Use conjunctions two join to short sentences together. 6 examples with multiple choices of conjunctions. Followed by a clear example of using the chosen conjunction to make one longer sentence. After this students are asked if the sentence makes sense, finally the Power Point rewrites the new, longer sentence to reinforce the change from 2 short sentences into 1 longer sentence. Shared freely: please rate and comment politely.

Panicking? I have been. This resource has 2 simple first day activities. One worksheet is a 'find someone who' double sided questionnaire...students can circulate around the room and try to find a classmate who has or can x,y,z and write the name in the box. (you may need to edit some of the questions for your school and grade) Other worksheet (Getting to know you)I may put on the tables when students arrive and they can fill in the answers about themselves and their interests, strengths and weaknesses. Hope they help new classes.

Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings. e.g. to, too and two Students have to circle the correct word (homophone) for each sentence. Homework worksheet.

Tricky rhyming words sorting/matching activity. Includes various different spelling patterns making same vowel sound.

Comparatives and Superlatives worksheet with rules. One side with 1 syllable adjectives (add 'er' & 'est') Other side with 2 syllable adjectives (more...than & most) Good for a homework for ESL learners.

A negative sentence (or statement) states that something is not true or incorrect. Two back:2:back worksheets (4 pages) with a varity of activities used as a homework. Negative Sentences using 'Being Verbs' present and past form on worksheet_1 Negative Sentences using 'other verbs' present and past form on worksheet_2. Please rate and review.

10 adjectives worksheets; Range of levels from gaining initial knowledge to applying it in sentence writing. Hope that people find them useful. Please rate and comment if you do! Please also see my adjective, nouns and verb flashcards / display cards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/nouns-verbs-adjectives-display-cards-12216145 And my posters: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-nouns-adjectives-posters-12212892

Was and were are the past tenses of verb "to be". 23 easy to read, child friendly sentences with missing were or was. 1- Identify the subject of the sentence. 2- Identify whether it is a singular or plural noun. 3- Fill in the blank in the sentences using ‘was’ or ‘were’ 4- Then on the line at the end write whether the noun was singular or plural. Also thrown in a very brief cloze PowerPoint.

Basic worksheet. With rule. Decide (based upon the pronoun or noun) whether the being verb should be 'am', 'is' or 'are'...fill in the blank. (1 non-commercial clip-art image of a happy panda...I am happy, yes I am!) Also thrown in a very basic quiz / cloze 1 slide PowerPoint ... all for free!

3 different activities (over 4 pages) to help students identify and think about the subject of a sentence. 1. Underline the complete subject in the sentence. 2. Add an appropriate subject to the sentence. 3. Read the sentence, identify the subject, match to (non-commercial) clip-art.

On the left simple sentences with irregular past tense verbs. On the right simple sentences with either present or future tense verb sentences. Students have to; 1) Link the similar sentences. 2) Underline or highlight the verbs. 25/25 sentences in total. double sided.

Irregular past tense verbs worksheet. 18 easy to read sentences: but with the simple present form of the verb being used ( crossed out text)...children have to read the sentence and rewrite it underneath changing the verb for the irregular past tense spelling of the verb. Irregular past tense verbs supplied in a text box. Easy to differentiate: remove text box, less or more sentences, don't strike through verb etc.

2 basic introductory worksheets for KS1 & ESL student homework. 1: They need to read carefully whether the written answer should be either a synonyms or an antonym. 2: Synonym Sort. with synonyms for good, bad, hot, silent, big, small. Easy to differentiate - just change the words.

Old fashioned boring plural rules worksheet with 6 rules for changing nouns into their plural form and lots of example words to practice with. Added two mixed versions in 2021 - MA and HA. Possibly good for a homework, or to keep them quiet for 4 minutes in class?

ow words making the /ou/ sound worksheets. introduction labeling worksheet with 12 clear clip art images cloze sentences using a selection of ow words in easy (?) to read sentences. Please see my 242 page Phonics Skills Book Phase 3 - Phase 5 resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-skills-book-phase-3-phase-5-11872855

1)Simple labelling worksheet. 2)'ou&' cloze sentences. 3)&';ou' read, cover, write, check. All worksheets use the same words and same clip art images. Selected from: &'ou&'; words: out, shout, cloud, mouth, mouse, round, pound, count, house, flour, spout, and couch.

1)Simple labeling worksheet. oil, foil, boil, soil, coin, point, poison, toilet. Read the words in the box, then write it under the matching pictures. 2)'oi&' and &';oy' cloze sentences. 3)&'oi&'; and 'oy&' read/cover/write/check. 4)&';oi' and &'oy&'; label with boy and toy 5&6) Cut phonemes and spell next to the matching picture.