This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Tasks include: Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only. Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter. Placing names in a filing system using the alphabet. Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order. Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order. Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order. Placing the names of pop singers into an index system 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: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable, Christmas themed PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order, in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. This is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Worksheets More Christmas 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 handy and succinct, A4 size memo mat on the functions of commas: To clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity To separate items in a list or series To separate direct speech from a reporting clause To separate a subordinate / dependent clause/ fronted adverbial from a main clause Before co-ordinating conjunctions – for, an, nor, but, or, yet, so To mark parenthesis, embedded clauses, relative clauses To indicate direct address, to set off yes and no and tag questions from the rest of the sentence To mark thousands in numbers. 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: Commas in Lists 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Commas in Lists 20 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Commas to Clarify Meaning - 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Commas to Clarify Meaning - 10 Page Workbook Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation 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 using the colon appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint focuses on using colons to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence introduce quotations The PowerPoint clearly explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons. 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. You may also be interested in: Colons - 13 Page Workbook This resource contains a set of five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons. Tasks include using colons to: expand or illustrate an independent clause introduce lists in sentences introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists introduce quotations to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and 13 Page Workbook Colons and semi Colons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semi-colons. Semi-Colons PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semi-colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs Semi-Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets on semi-colons. Tasks include using colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists, in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs, correcting sentences containing semi-colons, composing complex lists and using semi-colons in related sentences. More English Resources

This resource includes 1. A 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples from: literature - (Harry Potter) poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner) the commercial world 2. An accompanying set of 18 worksheets. The worksheets are available in both PDF format and in an editable version. Tasks include: Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from Harry Potter, The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever and The Ancient Mariner. Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration. The paragraphs include six scenes to encourage the use of alliteration - poppy field, fireworks, busy street, ice cream, spider's web and snow-covered tree. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration You may also be interested in: Alliteration Posters This resource contains a set of 26 posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry, literature, - The Listeners (Walter De La Mare), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), Harry Potter (J K Rowling), Sea Fever (John Masefield), Cargoes (John Masefield) , Kubla Khan (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) and The Raven (Edgar Allen Poe). Several posters contain examples from famous speeches, films, song lyrics and from product and company brands. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alliteration Bundle 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

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. 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 and a set of 27 worksheets on capital letters. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates why, when and where capital letters are used. The PowerPoint focuses on using capital letters for: The start of sentences The pronoun I Proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings etc Addressing 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. Worksheets This resource contains a set of 27 worksheets on when capital letters are used. Tasks include using capital letters for: The start of sentences The pronoun I Names Places Days of the week Months Geographical features and landmarks Buildings Brand names and companies Movie and book titles The start of direct speech Addressing envelopes 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 contains a fully editable, 50 slide, PowerPoint lesson on personal pronouns - subject pronouns and object pronouns. The PowerPoint explains what the pronouns are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify and use the different types of pronouns in sentences. 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: Pronouns - 12 Page Workbook This resource contains 6 information sheets and a 12 page workbook / 12 worksheets on personal pronouns - subject pronouns and object pronouns. Tasks include identifying subject pronouns and object pronouns in sentences, using personal pronouns in sentences short pieces of writing and replacing nouns with appropriate pronouns in sentences. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Pronouns - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson and 12 Worksheets More English Resources

This resource contains a set of eight, colourful and highly visual A3-size posters for classroom display showing the meaning, and giving examples of, commonly used homophones / near homophones. Young pupils and SEND students are often confused about the correct spelling, these posters are a visual reminder. The posters include the following homophones: where / were / we're / wear their / there / they're hear / ear / here too / two / to which / witch whose / who's one / won your / you're 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. More Homophone 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 an A3 size poster and an A4 size memo mat detailing the seven co-ordinating conjunctions (with compound sentence examples) using the acronym FANBOYS. The National Curriculum English Programme of Study requires that pupils be taught to use coordinating conjunctions (for, and. nor, but , or, yet and so) to link two words or phrases together as an equal pair. You may also be interested in: Co-ordinating Conjunctions - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on coordinating conjunctions clearly explains what the co-ordinating conjunctions are and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify and use co-ordinating conjunctions. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on coordinating conjunctions. More English Resources

This resource contains a 10-page workbook that includes three information sheets with explanations on when to use the dash in writing with examples. There are seven worksheets. Tasks include placing dashes in the correct place in sentences and composing sentences containing the dash. Answers are included. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible 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: Dashes - 32 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This fully editable, 32-slide PowerPoint lesson on dashes clearly explains the functions of dashes and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on the difference between hyphens and dashes. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Dashes - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen-page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains an 18 page workbook (18 worksheets) on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It also includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission / contraction. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks and will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. You may also be interested in: Apostrophe for Contraction - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It explains how to use the apostrophe in contracted words. This resource will help students to use apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short video explaining how to use the apostrophe for contraction. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 contains a fully editable, 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone /near homophone and confusing words list and includes - there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The resource includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students. 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: Year Two Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets This resource includes 15 worksheets. Tasks involve choosing the correct homophone and composing sentences containing homophones in sentence construction. There are also spelling practice worksheets. They are ideal for homework. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year Two Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 15 Worksheets More Homophone 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 includes a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of worksheets with answers on using the comma in lists and to separate adjectives when two or more adjectives are used to qualify nouns. It is an ideal resource for remote learning/distance learning and can be used effectively on google classroom and other online teaching platforms. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. Tasks on the worksheets include: inserting commas in the correct places in sentences composing own sentences containing a list or series of items punctuating The Twelve Days of Christmas with commas composing own lyrics for the Twelve Days of Christmas and punctuating with commas The resource is ideal as an independent learning pack for remote learning/distance learning/ home schooling and can also be used on google classroom. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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 contains a fully editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on 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. The PowerPoint includes the following rules - 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 plurals The PowerPoint also contains a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to write the simple past tense and a sorting activity in which pupils are required to decide which verb ending is appropriate. More Verb 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 5 A3 posters for primary school pupils and SEN students explaining literary techniques and figurative language including simile, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and metaphor. The posters are available on both white and black backgrounds. 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

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 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 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 fully editable, 22 slide PowerPoint that clearly explains and demonstrates how to address an envelope, as recommended by the Post Office. Several slides ask students to identify what is incorrect about how the address has been set out. This resource is ideal for SEN Entry Level 1 students. The ability to set out and write addresses is a skill needed for most English Entry Level Qualifications and accreditation. It is also suitable for primary aged pupils. Save money and buy both resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: Addressing Envelopes – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 15 Writing Addresses 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