This power point explains what adjectives are and asks pupils to identify them within sentences, to match adjectives of similar meaning and to form adjectives by adding the suffix -ful or -less. Pupils are also required to form the opposites by adding the prefixes un- or dis- I include a more general spelling ,punctuation and grammar quiz in which adjectives feature. All answers are provided. This resource will be a useful revision tool and is suitable for ages 7+

This animated Power point showcases the features of persuasive writing and then provides advice on how to use the powers of persuasion to win an audience over. The features are recorded in a way which will make the techniques memorable. The students are asked to put their writing skills to the test by choosing to write a leaflet about the dangers of smoking or, alternatively, writing a speech about taking up a new hobby which does not involve a screen. I include a resource which explains how to build a speech rather like building a sandwich and has an activity where students need to identify rhetorical devices within a short passage; ideal for homework or revision purposes. This resource is suitable for pupils aged between 11 and 16.

This Power- Point presentation takes Scrooge as its initial focus and then questions our notion of Christmas and how it has changed from the idyllic view of the Victorian era to the modern day commercial excesses. With reference to the migrant crisis and the quest to feed the world in challenging circumstances this presentation will make audiences think about the true meaning of Christmas and what issues should really be at the forefront of our minds at this time of year. The Australian bush fires are brought to mind with flaming imagery. This resource could be used as an assembly piece or to initiate a debate or discussion with the audience. This would be particularly useful for those students who are studying Dickens or other Victorian novelists. Global warming as an issue that affects us all, both rich and poor, at this time of year. Suitable for ages 7+

This power point presentation gives an overview of what a Victorian Christmas was like including customs of the day such as The Christmas Tree, Parlour Games and Festive Food. Particular emphasis is given on how Dickens' novels A Christmas Carol and The Pickwick Papers helped to make Christmas more popular with the general public than other festivals. This resource will prove useful when studying Dickens' novels and thinking about historical context. Suitable for ages 10+

This power point explains the use of proper nouns and asks students to supply the missing capital letters in well known people, places and things. A more challenging activity is provided where the students are given a passage regarding Victorian theatre and are required to re-write it identifying all proper nouns. This resource will make an ideal revision tool when revising grammar but also when studying information texts regarding Victorian Britain. Included is a more general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz where proper nouns is just one of the topics featured. This resource is suitable for ages 10+

This animated power point looks at the difference between concrete and abstract nouns and asks students to identify both kinds within sentences. Pupils are required to sort out abstract nouns into two groups: emotions and things we understand. They are invited to discuss why certain abstract nouns do not fall into either category. This resource will be useful when revising nouns of all sorts. I include a general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz in which abstract nouns feature in one section. All answers included. Suitable for ages 10+

This power point is a quiz which will test students' knowledge of apostrophes, making nouns plural, finding the opposite adjective by adding prefixes and deciphering a weirdly worded paragraph. This resource could be used as a whole or split into sections over a week. The exercises can be easily differentiated according to ability. It is suited to ages 10+ and answers are provided. I include a resource which encourages pupils to use a wider range of punctuation in their writing.

This power point is intended to inspire children to expand their sentences using adjectives. I used crystals as a starting point and asked the children to pass round four or five different types of crystal and think of a describing word. From the list of words we then expanded into sentences. From the sentences we expanded into a story about being lost in a cave. I encouraged the children to use all five senses to bring their descriptions to life. I include a more general spelling, grammar and punctuation quiz in which adjectives feature. All answers included. This resource is suitable for ages 6+

This power point tests knowledge of apostrophes, forming plurals and the opposites of adjectives using the correct prefix. Students are also required to rewrite a weirdly worded paragraph so that it makes perfect sense. Answers are provided. I include a resource which encourages pupils to use a wider range of punctuation. The tasks can be easily differentiated according to ability. Suitable for ages 10+

This power point resource can be used to test pupils' knowledge of homophones, adding prefixes to form opposites, using commas, alphabetical ordering and much more besides. There is a passage to perfect with deliberate errors such as missing punctuation and capital letters. This is one of many similar quizzes in my shop which can be used in rotation to test different aspects of spelling, grammar and punctuation on a regular basis. Suitable for ages 10+

This power point takes a look at verbs and requires students to identify verbs, change verbs into the past tense and also to select the correct verbs to make a passage make sense. This resource will be useful when revising verbs and tenses. I include a more general quiz on spelling, punctuation and grammar where verbs feature in one section. All answers are provided. Suitable for ages 8+

This power point is a simple narrative about a hamster called Spock. Pupils are required to read the short story and then answer the related questions. They are required to use dictionary skills to define trickier words from the story. The pupils are then required to choose an option to write about: describe their ideal pet or design a des res for a hamster like Spock. I include an extra revision aid which could be used to strengthen writing skills and provides an opportunity for descriptive writing concerning animals and pets. This resource is suitable for ages 7+

This power point presentation takes apart Charles Causley's poem bit by bit and offers an interpretation of the relationship between Lulu, the mother and the younger sibling and suggests that the rag doll abandoned by Lulu in her hurry to leave, epitomises her own lost childhood as she escapes her mother's over protection. A brief biography of Charles Causley is also included. This resource could be used when studying poetry or for discussion purposes and is suitable for ages 12+

This power point resource tests the students' knowledge of speech marks, question marks, masculine and feminine nouns and the past tense. The students also have a paragraph to perfect with punctuation marks. Answers are given. This resource will be useful for revision purposes and the questions can be easily differentiated . It is suitable for ages 8+ depending on ability. I include a resource which encourages pupils to extend their range of punctuation marks and another which leads to more extended passages and descriptive writing.

This power point requires the students to supply missing apostrophes, the correct homophone, add prefixes to form the opposite, to organise alphabetically and to decipher a weirdly worded passage. This is intended to be used when revising different aspects of grammar , punctuation and spelling in general. Answers are provided. Suitable for ages 10+