This Power Point explains what bioluminescence is and explores in particular how the firefly squid exhibits this strange phenomenon. Detailed information is given in a fifteen slide presentation. Pupils are asked questions about the information given and asked to make further investigations, including drawing diagrams to show where the photophore cells might be found on the squid or, more generally, about Japan itself. This resource will promote discussion and further scientific exploration whilst testing comprehension skills. Included is a worksheet to aid independent research. Suitable for ages 10+

This Power Point resource takes extracts from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and asks pupils to identify deliberate spelling errors in the text. The words are everyday words but the passages will inspire discussion, further reading and creative writing. The correct answers will magically appear. Pupils will need to use their comprehension skills to answer the questions at the end. There is an extended writing exercise where pupils need to decide what they would fix if they had their own roll of Spellotape . There is an exercise to do involving choosing the correct homophone from the brackets to make the sentences correct. There is also a task in which pupils are required to substitute more powerful verbs in order to make the passage more dramatic. Included is a comprehension about ancient broomstick games played around the world which will appeal to those interested in Quidditch. This resource is one of many to be found in my shop and will appeal to Potter fans. Prior knowledge of the book is not necessary but the aim is to encourage pupils to explore further into this world of magic. Suitable for ages 8+

This Power Point takes extracts from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, removes all traces of punctuation and asks readers to re-write Rowling's words adding the necessary capital letters etc The intention is that students will have to focus carefully on the passages and use their knowledge and understanding of punctuation to bring the extracts back to life. The correct versions will magically appear. Comprehension questions based on the extracts follow and opportunities for further reading and creative writing are provided. This activity will appeal to Potter fans and give a novel twist to revision.

This animated Power Point tests knowledge of the sea shore. Each question has three possible answers. The correct answer is revealed on the shell motif and extra information is revealed below. Extra points can be awarded for lengthier answers such as giving two reasons why crabs have claws. A score card , feedback and full answers are given at the end. Suitable for ages 7+

This Power Point looks , in particular, at the character of Mrs Birling in J. B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Quotations are used to substantiate her character as a snob, a traditionalist and prejudiced against “that sort”. Students of the play are asked to focus on Mrs Birling’s words and to find evidence to support labels such as cold-hearted, ignorant and patronising. Students are given a biographical time-line of J.B.Priestley and asked to consider the historical significance of the date An Inspector Calls was written. They are also asked to debate the notion of charity and what Sybil Birling’s true motive might have been for belonging to a charitable organisation. Students are made aware of Priestley’s socialist stance and are invited to debate the fundamental differences between socialism and capitalism. This resource will prove useful when revising specific characters and their motivations in relation to this play.

This Power Point tests knowledge of proper nouns. Pupils need to identify names, places and things which classify as proper nouns and add capital letters appropriately within sentences and also within a lengthier passage about Victorian theatre.Included is a more general spelling , grammar and punctuation quiz in which proper nouns is just one of the topics covered. All answers are included for ease of marking and individual sections can be easily tweaked to meet differing abilities. Ideal for revision purposes. Suitable for ages 10+

This resource provides information about some of the perils that sea turtles and polar bears face in the world today and asks students to think of ways to improve conditions for these wonderful creatures. Links are given to useful sites to aid further research and investigation. This resource would prove useful when learning about seas and oceans and conservation in general. Texts provide insight as to how these creatures are adapted to their specific environments and how we have a duty to preserve those environments. Suitable for ages 8+

This worksheet will prove useful for pupils engaged in their own research into seas and oceans and supports many resources available in my shop. Suitable for all ages.

This Power Point is ideal for Mother's Day and will call upon pupils to use their creative skills . A poem about a Mum for every day of the week is presented and pupils have to draw a mum to fit each description. Can you guess which Mum is most like yours? Pupils need to use their knowledge of times tables to complete the multiplication mosaic. If they fill in the co-ordinates properly, they will create a colourful pixelated pot plant. They will need to solve a coded message and a crossword , the answers will form words to do with family matters. Once the crossword is solved they are then required to use the words to create a paragraph of their own about their own family, friends and pets. This resource is suitable for ages 7+

This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, apostrophes for possession and contraction, commas in a list, indirect speech and much more. There is a weirdly worded passage to decipher featuring Joe who is worried about his "egzams" ! All answers are provided and there are some words of encouragement for those facing their own assessments in the coming weeks. This is one in a series of similar quizzes which can be found in my shop which will increase students' confidence and understanding of spelling and grammar if used on a regular basis. Suitable for ages 10+

This resource is displayed in landscape view and is a poem about a Dad whose smelly feet are legendary. Birds stop singing and drop cross-eyed from their perch and Alsatians cover their noses from the terrible stench of Dad's cheesy feet. Pupils can draw their favourite image from the poem and then create their own version specific to their own father. They are asked to think of six things they most admire about their father and also to recall a favourite memory, perhaps where their father inspired them with confidence to do something. This resource is ideal for National Poetry week activities and is suitable for all ages.

This resource is a chocolate themed crossword. The clues lead to names of famous chocolaty treats. When these are entered on the crossword the highlighted letters will give ten letters which when re-arranged will give the name of a Roald Dahl character. Children can then write about a day out with their Dad for Father’s Day and also invent a chocolate bar just for him. Answers are provided. Ideal for Father’s Day activities. Suitable for chocolate and Roald Dahl fans of all ages. Included is a spelling,punctuation and grammar quiz in which Joe is struggling to think of a gift to buy his Dad for Father’s Day.All answers are provided for ease of marking.

This resource is ideal for Father's Day and includes a poem about a super hero Dad who loses his heroic powers after 6pm. The fast-talking, dog-walking, all-knowing Dad becomes more of the cocoa-drinking, sock-stinking kind of guy we all know and love. Pupils can think of how their own father resembles a super hero and they are asked to supply six adjectives to describe his best qualities. Suitable for all ages and superhero fans.

This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, apostrophes for possession and contraction, fronted adverbials, compound sentences, rhetorical questions and much more. There is a weirdly worded passage to re-write featuring Joe who is wondering what to buy his Dad for Father's Day. Included is a poem about a super hero Dad whose super powers slip away after 6pm. This resource will provide good humoured revision material as we approach mid June. All answers are provided. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point has three humorous poems about Dads. One describes a Dad for every day of the week; another describes a Dad who is a super hero (but only up until 6pm when he relaxes into his slippers); the third suggests Dad is less than fragrant and could make birds fall from trees cross-eyed from the stench of his cheesy feet. A foot-note is added by Joe who can’t decide what to buy for Dad and needs assistance writing out his shopping list. Answer is included. A chocolate themed crossword is included which will appael to fans of Roald Dahl. This resource is ideal for Father’s Day and gives lots of suggestions for creative activities. Similar resources can be found in my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/jlimb Suitable for all ages.

This resource is ideal for Father’s Day with funny poems about Dads , crosswords and spelling activities related to the need to buy Dad a present for his special day. Children are reminded about what an average Dad is expected to do and are asked to think of ways in which they could make this Father’s Day a pleasant one.