This resource contains a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). It includes three information/explanation sheets and ten worksheets. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. Answers are included. 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. You may also be interested in: Linking Verbs Powerpoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on linking verbs (copular verbs). The PowerPoint explains what linking verbs are, and the difference between them, helping verbs and action verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking words that can also act as action words in sentences. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Linking Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook

This resource contains 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. 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 - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint explains what the pronouns are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify and use the different types of 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 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 an age-appropriate, 85-slide PowerPoint lesson on the Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English speaking and listening component. The resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: participate in and understand the main points of simple discussions/exchanges about familiar topics with another person take part in and contribute to a small group discussion understand the main points of short explanations understand and follow instructions respond appropriately to comments and requests ask simple questions to obtain information make simple requests It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the speaking and listening component of the Entry Level 1 specification and for revision purposes. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: English Entry Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - 35-Page Booklet The 35-page booklet contains 18 tasks on the Entry Level 1 speaking and listening component. It is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: English Entry Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 19-page workbook with 3 explanation pages, 13 worksheets and a progress check on the writing component - write in compound sentences, using common conjunctions to connect clauses. Tasks include: identifying conjunctions in sentences identifying simple and compound sentences joining sentences with conjunctions to make compound sentences composing compound sentences using compound sentences in functional tasks The workbook is provided in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the value of 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: Entry Level 2- Conjunctions and Compound Sentences: 80-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson explains what conjunctions and compound sentences are. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify and use conjunctions and compound sentences. It also contains a link to a short video about compound sentences. It is ideal for introducing this component of the specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 2- Conjunctions and Compound Sentences: PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook The following bundles contain workbooks and PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification at each level. Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains two worksheets of SATS-style punctuation questions. The answers are included. You may also be interested in: 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 You may also be interested in: SATS Grammar Questions- Grammatical Terms and Word Classes - 11 Worksheeets - 66 Questions 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. More SATS 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 Christmas word mat. It is ideal for writing activities during the Christmas period. It is provided in two different backgrounds, fonts and font colour. 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 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 an informative and fully editable 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on Scotland’s famous poet, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns), the ‘Ploughman Poet’. It is an ideal assembly for the New Year. It could be used early in January to show that Robert was the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and, later in the month, for ‘Burns Night’ and ‘Burns Suppers’ which take place on the 25th of January. The presentation focuses on: The life story of Robert Burns Recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose, To A Mouse, To the Haggis, Auld Lang Syne, andTom O’ Shanter How Burns Night is celebrated Interesting facts about Robert Burns and his influence on others The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to his life story, recitations of his poetry, ‘The Immortal Memory’ Speech, the cutting of the haggis, creating your own ‘Burns’ style poetry and many other activities including quizzes. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource 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 inspire and educate@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: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 [Twelve Months of the Year Presentations](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/months-of-the-year-assemblies-bundle-12-50-slide-lesson-assembly-powerpoint-presentations-11608561) 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 is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing. You may also be interested in: Colons and Semicolons Information Sheets Information sheets on the use of the colon and semicolon in writing. Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson< This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence To introduce quotations The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on semicolons: To link two related sentences / independent clauses In complex lists In sentences containing conjunctive adverbs It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to place semicolons appropriately. Semicolons - Set of 9 Worksheets 9 worksheets on using colons in writing. Tasks include using semicolons 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 Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains 7 worksheets on using semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in: linking two related sentences / independent clauses complex lists sentences containing conjunctive adverbs correcting sentences containing semicolons composing complex lists and using semicolons in related clauses/sentences Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

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 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: Relative Clauses - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative clauses. 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. **[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. Save money and buy both all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: Relative Clauses - PowerPoint Lesson, Worksheets and Memo Mat More English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on adverbs and fronted adverbials. You may also be interested in: Fronted Adverbials - 20-Page Workbook Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint includes: recap of adverbs adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency fronted adverbials insertion of a comma after fronted adverbial 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 Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Fronted Adverbials Memo Mat Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on alphabetical order. You may also be interested in: Alphabetical Order: 24 Page Workbook This is a 24 page workbook on alphabetical order that includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: placing words in alphabetical order - to the first. second, third and fourth letters locating patient’s names in a filing system locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes writing lists in alphabetical order Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alphabetical Order: 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 an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15-page workbook on the apostrophe for possession / possessive apostrophe. The PowerPoint explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. The workbook contains a variety of tasks on using the possessive apostrophe for singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession and an answer booklet. These resources will help students to master using apostrophes in the right place in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. 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 an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on the punctuation device - the ellipsis. It clearly explains what the ellipsis is, its functions in writing and how to use ellipses correctly in writing. Many examples are provided. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to explain why the ellipsis has been used. Students are also asked to shorten quotations and compose their own sentences containing ellipses about several striking images. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video about the ellipsis. 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: The Ellipsis - Five Page Workbook This resource contains a five page workbook on the punctuation mark - the ellipsis. The workbook includes one information/explanation sheet and four worksheets on the ellipsis. Tasks include: shortening quotations using the ellipsis identifying the purpose of the ellipsis in sentences adding ellipses in the appropriate place in sentences composing sentences using ellipses Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: The Ellipsis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion (National Curriculum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and/or to avoid ambiguity in writing). It highlights the importance of the comma as a punctuation device in sentences. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas 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. They are also asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. 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: Commas to Clarify Meaning - 12 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Commas to Clarify Meaning - PowerPoint Lesson and 12 Page Workbook 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

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 is a highly visual, fully editable, 100-question PowerPoint quiz on books, poems and authors. It is an ideal resource for Book Day. The quiz contains 100 questions with multiple choice answers, with varying degrees of challenge. It has nine categories. Classic Books Harry Potter Opening and Closing Lines David Walliams Authors Michael Morpurgo Diaries Poems Miscellaneous The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the book image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is included to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. Sample questions: Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Caliban are all characters from which Shakespeare play? What is the second book of the old testament called? In Charlotte's Web, what is the name of the pig that Charlotte becomes friends with? What is the name of the lion in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe? What name is given to the deadly phantoms that guard Azkaban Prison? In Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful, what is Private Peaceful’s first name? Please note, 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: 108 Question Paper-Based Quiz World Book Day Reading / Book Quotes Posters Save money and buy all three resources at a discounted rate: World Book Day Bundle

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 an age-appropriate, 110-slide Powerpoint lesson on the Entry Level 1 reading component of the English Functional Skills specification. This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: read words from the Entry Level 1 word list read short sentences understand short texts The editable, 110-slide PowerPoint clearly explains the reading specification for Entry Level 1. It focuses on the reading of words, short sentences and short texts. It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the reading component of the Entry Level 1 specification and for revision purposes. Please note, the watermark on the previews is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Entry Level 1 - Reading - 22 Page Workbook The 22 page workbook contains 12 texts: Short Texts x 2 Joe’s Driving Lessons Ben’s Party Invitation Come Bowling Coffee Cafe Part-Time Staff Wanted Cafe Trip Talent Show Paris Holiday Room For Rent Missing Cat The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 1 - Reading - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Resources Level 1 Functional Skills English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources