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This is a short quiz about books.
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Book Day Research Quiz - 108 Questions
This is a research paper-based quiz on a variety of literature and genres -books, poems and authors. It is an ideal resource for Book Day. Although pupils may be able to answer some of the questions, the quiz has been designed to encourage pupils to research the answers. It could be used in a variety of ways - in class, for competition purposes and/or for homework. It could be undertaken individually or as part of a group.
By researching these questions pupils will be introduced to a wide range of literature and genres, both classic and contemporary. Hopefully, it will inspire and motivate pupils to read something they have not read before.
Sample questions:
What was the name of the landlord’s daughter in the Highwayman?
Who wrote a biography of Roald Dahl called Fantastic Mr Dahl?
What are the names of the three farmers in Fantastic Mr Fox?
Which book, first published in 1605, has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide?
In which book do you find the phrases ‘messing about in boats and ‘poop, poop’ feature?
Who wrote the science fiction novel Brave New World?
What is the name of the wizard who appears in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?
In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, what is the price on the Mad Hatter's hat?
In Kubla Khan what was the name of the sacred river?
What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
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This resource contains two worksheets of SATS-style punctuation questions. The answers are included.
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English SATS Style Punctuation Revision Questions - 25 Pages - 156 Questions
This is an ideal SATS practice resource and also a useful assessment tool to identify what pupils have achieved and what aspects of punctuation they need to work on. A pupil assessment sheet is also included. The resource includes questions on the following:
Capital Letters
Full Stops
Question Mark
Exclamation Mark
Commas in Lists
Commas after Fronted Adverbials
Colons
Semi-Colons
Apostrophes for Possession
Apostrophes for Contraction
Hyphens
Single Dash
Ellipsis
Inverted Commas
Brackets
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Key Stage 2 100 Question SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz
This resource contains a 100 question quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The SATS style questions include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, punctuation and spelling.
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This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 28-page workbook on adjectives.
Workbook
Tasks involve:
matching adjectives to pictures
using adjectives to describe objects
identifying adjectives in word searches
identifying adjectives in sentences
identifying adjectives and the noun they describe
identifying adjectives in poems and literature
choosing adjectives for nouns
choosing adjectives to describe pictures and images
inserting adjectives into sentences from a word bank
writing sentences with adjectives
sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs
PowerPoint Lesson
This editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on adjectives includes:
An explanation of what adjectives are
Examples of adjectives
Identifying adjectives tasks
Using interesting adjectives tasks
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This resource includes a set of 15, A3-size posters containing quotes about books and reading. These posters can be used for display or discussion purposes. They are ideal to use on Book Day.
Sample quotes:
Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. Author Unknown
The more things you read, the more things you will know. Dr. Seuss
You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius
Be awesome, be a book nut! Dr. Seuss
A room without books is like a body without a soul. Cicero
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This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials.
The PowerPoint focuses on:
a recap of adverbs
adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency
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
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to two short videos on adverbs and adverbial phrases.
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Fronted Adverbials - 20 Page Workbook
This resource contains two information sheets and eighteen worksheets on adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials. Tasks include:
identifying adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials of time, place, manner and frequency in sentences
inserting appropriate adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials in sentences
insertion of a comma after fronted adverbial
using fronted adverbials in writing
changing sentences so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning
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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).
Using Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson
This fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how commas are used to clarify meaning.
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.
Using Commas to Clarify Meaning Workbook
The 12-page workbook includes one information sheet and eleven worksheets. 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.
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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.
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This resource involves pupils creating sentences with the use of writing frames that contain many of the first one hundred high-frequency words. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate these words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
It is an ideal resource for young pupils and older pupils who have difficulty with writing and reading independently. It is particularly appropriate for SEN students. who find reading and writing challenging. The support of the frame makes sentence writing accessible and gives pupils a feeling of confidence - that they can do it! Often the key to success in getting pupils to write is giving them self-confidence. I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently.
The resource includes:
Ten high-frequency word writing frames containing most of the first hundred high-frequency words -containing nouns, verbs and prepositions.
Accompanying writing sheet for use with the frames.
This resource can be laminated and used time and time again.
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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 age-appropriate, materials and resources to deliver the reading, writing, spelling and speaking and listening components of English Functional Skills. The bundle contains twelve workbooks and eight PowerPoint lessons.
The workbooks include explanation/information pages, worksheets (with answers), progress checks and certificates of achievement. They are provided in PDF format and editable PowerPoint versions to enable personalisation of the resource. They can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack.
The editable PowerPoint lessons are ideal for introducing the various components of the Entry Level 1 Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes.
Click on the individual links for further details.
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This resource contains two differentiated worksheets on forming plurals for nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant.
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Plurals PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN students due to the highly visual nature of the resource. The PowerPoint clearly explains the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’, ‘z’ and ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘o’ preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in ‘o’ preceded by a vowel
nouns ending in ‘f’, ‘ff’ and ‘fe’
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a vowel
nouns that do not change in the plural form
irregular plurals
exceptions to the rules
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity.
Plurals -30 Page Workbook
This workbook includes an information page, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on all the plurals listed above.
Plurals Memo Revision Mat
This is a succinct revision mat containing rules and exceptions for forming plurals.
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This resource contains four word searches based on the first 100 hundred high-frequency words in phase order. A solution key is included.
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First 100 High Frequency Words Resource Pack
It contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order building blocks based theme
10 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). Ideal for homework
Word mat of the 100 high-frequency words
Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
FlashCards of all 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words
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This resource contains eight colourful and highly visual posters explaining the different parts of speech with examples - including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. The posters are available on both black and white backgrounds and in two different fonts. There are four sets of posters in total.
These posters are appropriate for younger pupils and older students who find reading and writing challenging.
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This resource contains a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on onomatopoeia. The PowerPoint includes:
1. An explanation and definition of onomatopoeia.
2. Why it is used.
3. Examples of onomatopoeia from poetry, literature, adverts and comics -including The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Tennyson), The Lake Isle of Innisfree (W. B. Yeats), The Bells (Edgar Allan Poe), The Tempest ( William Shakespeare) and For Whom the Bell Tolls (Ernest Hemingway).
4. Opportunities for pupils to identify and use onomatopoeia.
5. Images to stimulate students to compose their own onomatopoeic words.
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a short, entertaining video on onomatopoeia; some adverts containing onomatopoeia and a recitation by Roger McGough of his poem 'The Sound Collector'.
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This resource is a fully editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding 's'
nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x', 'ss' and 's'
nouns ending in 'o'
nouns ending in 'f', 'ff' and 'fe'
nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant
irregular plurals
exceptions to the rules
Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity.
The PowerPoint also contains several links to short videos explaining how to form the various plurals.
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Plurals - 26 Differentiated Worksheets
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This bundle contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on using the colon appropriately in writing.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a highly visual and fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately. The PowerPoint explains how to use colons in writing to:
expand on / illustrate independent clauses.
introduce lists within sentences.
introduce quotations.
emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
The PowerPoint contains many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise to use colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons.
Worksheets
This resource contains a 13-page workbook (with five information sheets and eight worksheets) on using colons in writing. Answers are included. Click on the resource link for further details.
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This resource contains:
1. A fully editable 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones their / there / they're. The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they're - and explains when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
2. An information sheet that explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they're - and when they are used with examples.
3. Seven worksheets in which pupils have to select sentences using the correct their / there / they're homophones, compose sentences using the there, their and they're homophones and correct sentences.
This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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This resource contains three spelling practice workbooks and three spelling test booklets for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 1-3 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE).
The workbooks and tests contain all the words that students are expected to both read and spell correctly. The spellings have been compiled from the Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 word lists specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English Qualification and Assessment Specification.
Workbook tasks include practising spelling the words using the look, say, cover, write method: and inserting the correct word into a sentence using words in the list. The resource also contains a checklist for recording students’ ability to read and spell all of the words. It is an ideal resource for homework.
The spelling tests are delivered in the format used by accreditation boards and accompany the worksheets.
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This resource contains SATS style spelling tests with dictation sentences for the commonly confused homophones - where, were, wear, we’re, there, their, they’re, too, to, and two.
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This resource contains Lent and Easter puzzle pack of differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords. There are
4 differentiated word searches
3 differentiated anagram worksheets
4 differentiated crosswords
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So, Why Do We have Pancakes on Shrove Tueday - Lent / Easter Presentation
This resource contains an informative and fully editable 42-slide PowerPoint presentation on Lent and Easter. It focuses on all of the significant events:-
Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Maundy Thursday - Maundy money
Palm Sunday
The Last Supper
Judas' Betrayal
Good Friday
The Crucifixion
Easter Sunday
Why we have pancakes
Why we have hot cross buns
Why we have Easter eggs
There is a hyperlink to a video on the Easter Story.<
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This resource contains a Mardi Gras-themed puzzle pack. The pack includes:
- 3 differentiated word searches
- 3 differentiated anagram worksheets
- 1 crossword
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Mardi Gras Presentation
This is a fully editable and informative 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on:
- the meaning of Mardi Gras
- its origins
- the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble.
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This resource contains an editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative causes. It explains what relative clauses are, the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses and how relative clauses for objects can have the pronoun omitted.
Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify both defining and non-defining relative clauses.
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Relative Clauses - 11 Page Workbook
This resource contains an 11-page workbook and 6 revision/explanation sheets on relative clauses. Tasks include:
Identifying relative clauses
Distinguishing between defining and non-defining relative clauses
Choosing the correct pronoun for a relative clause
Expanding a noun phrase with a relative pronoun
Punctuating non-defining relative clauses
Identifying relative clauses that do not need a relative pronoun or adverb
Combining sentences with a relative pronoun to make a relative clause
Deciding whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in a sentence
Writing using relative clauses
[Relative Clauses - Revision/Memo Mat]
This is a succinct and handy memo/revision mat on relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses can be a bit tricky.
This mat includes:
a definition of relative clauses
the difference between defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses
how to punctuate relative clauses
how to determine when a relative pronoun can be omitted from a relative clause
The mat contains clear examples. It is available in five different fonts.
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