This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on adding the suffix -ed to form the simple past tense, where no change is needed to the root word (as outlined in the New National Curriculum Spelling Appendix). Examples are given and opportunities provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise the skill of adding -ed to root verbs to form the simple past tense. You may also be interested in: Adding -ed,-ied,-d To Form Simple Past Tense 70-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 70-slide PowerPoint presentation on the rules for when and how to add the suffixes -ed, -d, -ied and doubling the last letter to make the simple past tense of verbs. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates the rules of how to change a verb to its simple past form and includes the following: adding -d to words ending in e adding -ed to regular root verbs changing the 'y' to an 'i' and adding -ed doubling the last letter and adding -ed irregular past tenses The PowerPoint also contains a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to write the simple past tense. More Verbs 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, 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners and includes: The articles - definite and indefinite Demonstratives Possessives Quantifiers Numbers Ordinals Interrogatives The PowerPoint explains what determiners are, gives examples, asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences and to place determiners in sentences. You may also be interested in: Determiners - Set of 14 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Determiner PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets

This PowerPoint resource involves pupils finding the names of different types of noun - common, proper, abstract, collective and compound. It is a fun activity that will reinforce their understanding of nouns and could be used as a lesson starter or a fun way to revise. It is based on the popular game of 'Stop The Bus'. Pupils can either take part in this activity as individuals or in teams. The PowerPoint will generate a letter. Individuals/teams have to think of one noun to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts 'Nouns Named'. 1 point is scored if they have an appropriate noun in the category - 2 points if no other team has that word. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the workbook 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. More Nouns 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: 1. A 35-slide PowerPoint explaining when to use the soft 'c' sound (the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The PowerPoint also provides many opportunities for the students to identify words that contain a soft c sound. 2. A 15-page workbook (with answers) containing a variety of tasks on words containing the soft c sound. You may also be interested in: Soft G - 35 Slide Powerpoint Lesson Soft G - 15 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G - 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, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on capital letters. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates why, when and where capital letters are used. The PowerPoint includes: Using capital letters at the start of sentences Using capital letters for the pronoun I Using capital letters for proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings etc Using capital letters to address envelopes Tasks include: Identifying words that require capital letters Identifying where capital letters should be used in sentences These resources are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource. 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 an accompanying set of 27 worksheets on using capital letters: Capital Letters - Set of 27 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Capital Letters - 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 succinct memo mat on direct speech punctuation (speech marks / inverted commas). It reminds pupils on how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices in the context of direct speech. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils for general use in their writing or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes. You may also be interested in: Inverted Commas 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. Inverted Commas - 22 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: Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook 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 PowerPoint lesson and a set of 12 accompanying worksheets on the articles 'a' and 'an'. PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles/determiners 'a' and 'an'. It includes the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of and rules for the use of 'a' or 'an', examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed. Set of 12 Worksheets Tasks include: Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an'. You may also be interested in: Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article 'a' or 'an' before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article 'a' or 'an', it is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently. Information Sheets – How To Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ href="https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=%20&shop=Krazikas&subjects=GB%7C0%7CEnglish%7C">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 18 differentiated worksheets on the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include: Identifying words containing the ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures Inserting the correct word into sentence Composing sentences using words that contain the kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches Unscrambling anagrams to find ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words 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: 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - The Silent k and g This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ when followed by ‘n’. In the PowerPoint pupils are introduced to most of the common words containing these two silent letters and are asked to read and spell some of these words. Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and the worksheets at a discounted rate: 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets on silent k and g 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 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. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the PowerPoint 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: Plurals - 26 Differentiated Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Plurals - PowerPoint 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 the silent letter 'w' in 'wr' digraph words. The PowerPoint covers: the common words containing this silent letter (write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more) and the less common words (wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench) with an explanation of what they mean. words with 'wr' in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright. The PowerPoint also contains a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them. 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: 'Wr' Digraph - Set of 16 Worksheets This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'. Tasks include: matching correct 'wr' word to image choosing correct 'wr' for sentence identifying and correcting misspelled 'wr' words in sentences composing own sentences containing 'wr' words solving 'wr' anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets) finding 'wr' words word search (3 differentiated worksheets) find the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'Wr' Digraph - 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 set of 11 spelling practice worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and Year 6 statutory spelling word lists. They are ideal for homework. Extra worksheets are provided for spellings that pupils may need extra practice in. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 Spelling Assessment and Records More Spelling 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 set of 22 worksheets on ending in in the suffixes -sion and -ssion. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion / ssion). Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, converting verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion’, spelling practice sheets and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. 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: Words Ending in sion / ssion - PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint contains a variety of tasks and activities to introduce, reinforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of these words and includes: Rules for adding suffix -sion to word ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible. An anagram challenge. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Words Ending in sion / ssion - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 22 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 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). Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion. 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. Commas to Clarify Meaning workbook This 12-page workbook contains one information sheet and eleven worksheets on using commas to clarify meaning. 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. 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. 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. 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: 1. A fully editable 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft 'g' sound. ( /dʒ/ sound spelt 'g' -National curriculum , English programmes of study Year 2). The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound. 2. A 15-page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound. The worksheets contain tasks and activities to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound. *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.* 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 helps to track the progress of pupils in the spelling of words of the National Curriculum word list for years 3 and 4. More Spelling 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 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'. Tasks include: matching the correct 'wr' word to image identifying and correcting misspelled 'wr' words in sentences composing own sentences containing 'wr' words solving 'wr' anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets) finding 'wr' words word search (3 differentiated worksheets) find the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle This resource is ideal for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who find reading and writing challenging. You may also be interested in: 'Wr' Digraphs PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the 'wr' digraph. The PowerPoint includes: common words containing the digraph 'wr' - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more less common words -wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench and their meaning words with the 'wr' digraph in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'Wr' Digraphs 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

The new National Curriculum requires children to be taught to use fronted adverbials and to indicate these as a grammatical feature by using commas after fronted adverbials. (Years 3-4 Programme of Study). This is a handy memo mat containing example fronted adverbials that can be used to introduce and consolidate the pupils' ability to recognise and use fronted adverbials in writing. It is available in several colour schemes. 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 - 20 Page Workbook This resource contains a 20-page workbook that includes two information sheets and eighteen worksheets on adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials. The worksheet 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 adverbials using fronted adverbials in writing changing sentences so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 50-slide lesson presentation on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint explains what adverbs, adverbial clauses and fronted adverbial sentences are and includes many examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials and to create fronted adverbial sentences Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Fronted Adverbials - PowerPoint Lesson, Workbook, Memo Mat More English Resources

This resource contains a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary device of onomatopoeia and an accompanying set of 22 worksheets. The worksheets are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint includes: 1. 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. Challenges and opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify and use onomatopoeia. 5. Images to stimulate students to compose their own onomatopoeic words. The PowerPoint 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'. Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on onomatopoeia. Tasks include identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts. You may also be interested in: Onomatopoeia – Set of 30 Posters This resource contains a set of 30 posters on onomatopoeia. More Figurative Language 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