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This resource includes a fully editable and highly visual powerpoint lesson explaining when to use -ge / -dge at the end of words. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as -ge and -dge at the end of words National curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2).
The PowerPoint includes rules for adding -dge and -ge and exceptions and opportunities to practise spellings through a challenge and sorting activity. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This resource includes a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge. Tasks include:
inserting the correct -ge / -dge word into a sentence
anagrams
-ge / -dge words spelling practise worksheets
using ge / dge words in sentences
word searches
sorting words into ge / dge / categories
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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.
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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
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This resource contains a fully editable, 50 slide, SATS English grammar revision PowerPoint lesson on pronouns and includes:
Personal Pronouns
Object Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
When to use who or whom
The PowerPoint explains what pronouns are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify the different types of pronouns in sentences in SATS style questions.
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Determiners - 70 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners.
Determiner Revision Mat
A determiner revision mat containing an explanation of, and examples, for all the different types of determiner.
Key Stage 2 SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz
This is a quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are SATS style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, phrases and clauses, punctuation and spelling.
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This resource contains an editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples given.
The PowerPoint contains activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns.
1. An interactive sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
2. A timed interactive noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint.
3. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
This resource could be used to introduce nouns or to revise them. It could be used as a one-off lesson or a series of lessons. It would be particularly useful for SATS revision. It is suitable for primary-aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint.
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Nouns - Se t of 22 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on common, proper, abstract, collective and compound nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. These resources would be particularly useful for SATS revision and are suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students.
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This resource contains an informative and fully editable 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare's birthday. The Powerpoint focuses on:
His birthplace and parentage
His family
References to, and excerpts from, well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth
The Globe Theatre and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
The Puritans' banning of theatres and plays
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's contribution to the English language
His burial place
New Place
Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare's Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford
The presentation also contains hyperlinks to engaging, short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and Opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare's birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase 'to be or not to be' involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant.
A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available:
William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation
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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
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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.
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This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing:
To introduce an explanation or an example
To introduce lists within sentences
To 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.<
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Colons - 13 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 13-page workbook (eight worksheets, five information sheets) on using colons.
Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook
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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 using semi-colons in writing.
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This resource includes a set of 15, age appropriate, writing tasks to enable older SEN students to use full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation.
Task 1 - Pupils rewrite a short paragraph (about 100 words) placing full stops and capital letters in the correct places. The content is designed to be engaging and about different characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with.
Task 2 - Pupils complete a short comprehension about the paragraph answering in full sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and full stop at the end.
Task 3 - Involves pupils writing a short paragraph about a character.
These worksheets are ideal to give pupils practice at using capital letters and full stops in their writing to reinforce and consolidate this skill. This resource is also appropriate for SEN / ESL students who may find sentence demarcation challenging. Answers are included.
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This resource contains a set of 15 writing addresses tasks and envelope templates.
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Addressing Envelopes 22 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a fully editable, 22 slide PowerPoint presentation 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 pupils.
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This resource contains a set of 13 worksheets on identifying and using similes and metaphors. They are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing. Tasks include:
Identifying similes and metaphors in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes, A red, red rose by Robert Burns, several bible verses and Shakespeare quotes.
Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing similes and metaphors on themes - foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, candle flame, trees
It also contains an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them.
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Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 39-slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint explains what similes and metaphors are and the difference between them. It also explains why they are used. It provides examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth) , The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. Opportunities to are provided for pupils to identify similes and metaphors and The PowerPoint also contains images to stimulate pupils to compose their own similes and metaphors.
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Bring the amazing world of nature into your classroom - take the students out of the classroom, with this 48 slide PowerPoint containing an amazing array of photographs.
Although the subject of the PowerPoint is collective nouns this resource could be used for displays, as a starter activity to promote discussion, as part of a tutor group activity and / or to introduce pupils to the richness of vocabulary in describing groups of things.
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This resource contains a set of 16 Christmas themed worksheets on plurals with answer key. Tasks include making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding -s
nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x and -s
nouns ending in -f and -fe
nouns ending in -y preceded by consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by consonant / vowel
common exceptions
There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles/determiners 'a' or'an'. It includes the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc
The PowerPoint includes:
Explanations and rules
Examples
Opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed
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This resource consists of 12 posters containing some of Roald Dahl's most well-known quotes: some poignant, some comedic and some 'gobblefunk'. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion, for display purposes in the library or classroom or for use in an assembly on Roald Dahl Day on 13th September or on World Book Day.
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It is not only Pi Day on 14th March, it is also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Time Magazine selected Albert Einstein as “Person of the Century,” referring to him as “genius, political refugee, humanitarian, locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe.”
Einstein is not only known for his scientific theories and achievements but also for his thought-provoking, inspirational, and, often, humorous quotes on all aspects of life. The majority of these quotes have their sources in his many letters, speeches, diaries and interviews. This resource is also ideal for British Science Week.
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This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on coordinating conjunctions for Year 2 pupils.
The PowerPoint focuses on the conjunctions - ‘and’. ‘or’, ‘so’ and ‘but’. (National Curriculum Year 2 programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation - using and, or, but, so).
The PowerPoint clearly explains what conjunctions are and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify and use conjunctions. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on coordinating conjunctions.
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Conjunctions- Year 2 - 10 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 10-page workbook on coordinating conjunctions for Year 2 pupils. (National Curriculum Year 2 Programme of Study - Writing - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation - using and, or, but, so).
The workbook includes two information pages, six worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include:
identifying the conjunctions - and, or, but and so
choosing the correct conjunction to complete sentences
joining sentences using conjunctions
composing own sentences containing a conjunction
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This resource contains an editable 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on parts of speech (word classes) - nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and conjunctions. It is Christmas themed and presented by elves. Pupils have to sort out the parts of speech, inserted on Christmas baubles, into the correct box. It is appropriate for primary / older SEN pupils.
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This resource contains a 20-page grammar revision guide. It is ideal for SATS revision and includes guidance on:
Phrases, Clauses, Sentences
Nouns
Adjectives
Noun Phrases
Verbs
Co-ordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions
Pronouns
Adverbs
Adverbials
Fronted Adverbials
Prepositions
Determiners
Subject and Object
Functions of Sentences
Verb Tenses
Verb Forms
Passive and Active Voice
Prefixes and Suffixes
Synonyms and Antonyms
Standard English
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This is a fully editable, 36 question quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. The quiz is presented by two Chinese children.
This is a fun way to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Chinese New Year. The resource contains links to the animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance. the Festival of Lanterns and the story of Nian.
The quiz contains questions about:
The reunion meal
Chinese New Year decorations
Fireworks
Customs
Symbols
Preparations
Red envelopes
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance
The Lantern Festival
The quiz is appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). It will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
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This resource contains 20 worksheets on words ending in -ey (the /i:/ sound, long 'e' spelt – ey - English Programmes of Study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). For example, journey, monkey, money, jockey, abbey, honey
Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, finding the meaning of several -ey words, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. Several of the worksheets are differentiated. Some worksheets are more challenging for more able pupils. Answers are provided. All tasks and worksheets are designed to encourage the identification and correct reading and spelling of these words.
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This is a highly visual, 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ��e’ sound. It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 21 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey
This resource includes the worksheets plus a fully editable, highly visual and interactive 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in ‘ey’ with the long ‘e’ sound. It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’.
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