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This resource contains:
1. A word mat containing all the spellings in the Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum word list. It can be laminated for pupils to have with them as they work or for homework purposes. Pupils can be encouraged to use these words regularly in their writing.
2. A fully editable PowerPoint containing 15 activities/challenges to help pupils to learn and master the spellings of these words.
3. A set of 15 spelling challenge worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint. Tasks include finding words on the using a variety of criteria. For example, all the words containing 'ei', all the words with double letters etc. Other tasks include placing the words in alphabetical order, writing sentences containing the words, practise spellings using the look, cover, write and check method and making their own mnemonics for words they have difficulty in spelling.
The resources can be used as a series of lessons on spelling, as lesson starters or for homework purposes.
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This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and a set of 22 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -sion / -ssion. (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion).
This 80 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a variety of activities that introduce, reinforce and consolidate the spelling of these words. It includes:
Rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el
A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible
An anagram challenge
The worksheets contain tasks that include finding the missing -sion / -ssion words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, changing verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion and spelling practice worksheets.
The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource
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This resource contains an editable, 60 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15-page workbook on the possessive apostrophe.
PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It 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.
15 Page Workbook
This is a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe / apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession.
These resources will help students to master using apostrophes in the right place in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Click on the individual links for more details.
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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and visual memo mat on the commonly used/confused National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones where / were / we're / wear. The mat is available in two different fonts and on two different coloured backgrounds. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils when covering the topic of commonly used/confused homophones or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for classroom display purposes.
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This resource contains four information sheets on how to use the articles/ determiners 'a' or 'an' before a word and a table of rules and exceptions.
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Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of '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. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
a or an - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel sound.
Set of 12 Worksheets on 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
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This bundle contains:
1. A 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
2. A set of 12 worksheets in which pupils have to determine whether 'a' or 'an' goes before a word.
3. A set of 10 a or an sentence writing frames providing scaffolding and support for pupils who find writing independently challenging.
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This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. The PowerPoint explains how to use the article / determiner ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel. also contains exceptions to the rule (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe etc).
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Set of 12 Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
Writing Frame - ‘a’ or 'an
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of ‘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.
’a’ or ‘an’ Bundle
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This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘g’ sound -dʒ - (Year 2 National Curriculum) the /j/ sound spelt g before e, i and y). The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound.
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Soft G - 15 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound. The worksheets contain a a variety of tasks to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound.
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This resource contains a set of 5 succinct, colourful and highly-visual memo mats on punctuation, parts of speech and plurals.
They include:
Nouns - the different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured.
Parts of Speech – detailing the different parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.
Speech Mark / Inverted Comma / Quotation Marks - how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices within the context of direct speech (including the full stop, comma, apostrophe, question and exclamation mark) within the context of direct speech
Plurals - showing the rules for making nouns plural. Rules include those for - regular nouns - adding 's', - nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x' and 's', - nouns ending in 'f' and 'fe' - change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'y' preceded by consonant - change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'o' adding 's' or 'es', - irregular pupils ie goose - geese, foot - feet, ox - oxen etc
Punctuation – shows how to use the punctuation devices - the full stop, comma, possessive apostrophe, apostrophe for omission/contraction, speech marks / inverted commas, the question mark and exclamation mark.
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This resource contains an informative and editable 92 slide PowerPoint presentation on fascinating and fun Easter facts. It is divided into the following sections:
How Easter got its name
Eggs and their symbolism
Easter Bonnets
The deliverers of Easter eggs
Easter Foods
Easter egg and Easter games
Easter decorations
Random Easter facts
Chocolate Easter eggs
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Easter Around the World Set 1 - Cyprus, Ethiopia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy
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Easter Around the World Set 3 - Australia, Bermuda, France, Lithuania, Norway, Switzerland
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This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 National Curriculum homophones / near homophones.
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Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list and includes the following words – there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 15 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
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This resource contains an information sheet on plural rules for nouns and a worksheet for finding examples of the various types of plurals.
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Plurals PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 200- slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN students due to the highly visual nature of the resource.
The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns
nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ , ‘x’ , ‘z’ and ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘o’ preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel
nouns ending in ‘f’, ‘ff’ and ‘fe’
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a vowel
nouns that do not change in the plural form
irregular plurals
exceptions to the rules
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity.
Plurals - 30 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 30-page workbook on making plurlas. The workbook includes an explanation sheet, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check.
Plurals Revision Memo Mat
This is a succinct revision mat containing the rules and exceptions for forming plurals.
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This resource contains two worksheets on action verbs. You may also be interested in:
Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook
This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include:
matching verbs to pictures
choosing correct verb to insert into a sentence
identifying verbs within sentences
writing own sentences using verbs
Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes:
An explanation of action verbs with examples
Identifying action verbs in sentences
Action pictures as a stimulus for pupils to think of appropriate verbs
Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs.
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This resource contains two Christmas-themed alphabetical order worksheets.
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Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets
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
Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an 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.
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Worksheet on making plurals by adding ‘es’ to nouns ending in -s and -x.
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Set of 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals
This resource contains five worksheets on plurals. Tasks include making plurals for:
- regular nouns - adding ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’
- nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’
- common exceptions
There is also a revision sheet on making plurals.
An accompanying highly interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals (Christmas themed) is also available.
Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson on Making Plurals
This resource is a highly visual, seasonal and interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The lesson is ably delivered by Santa. The PowerPoint is editable and can be adapted to suit any time of the school year! It is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students to the highly visual nature of the resource.
Resources include:
1. PowerPoint explaining the rules for making plurals for
- regular nouns - adding ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ and ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’
- nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules.
Christmas Themed Making Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals
These resources are suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of these resources.
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Revision / Explanation booklet on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns.
A comprehensive set of resources (interactive, editable and highly visual PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets and other activities) on nouns are also available. See below for details.
Nouns PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Differentiated Worksheets
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This bundle includes six PowerPoint lessons on punctuation - parenthesis (commas, dashes, brackets), commas to clarify meaning, colons, semicolons, hyphens and the ellipsis.
All the PowerPoints clearly explain the functions of each punctuation mark and how they are used. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoints for pupils to identify when they should be used and to place them correctly in writing.
All the PowerPoints contain links to short videos that also explain and give example of how they are used.
Parenthesis - 55 slides
The Ellipsis - 45 slides
Hyphens - 60 slides
Colons - 60 slides
Semicolons - 45 slides
Commas to Clarify Meaning-50 slides
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This resource contains the first 300 high-frequency words worksheets. There are 90 differentiated worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework.
1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils to use the words in a sentence.
2. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences).
This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words.
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This resource contains:
1. A PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles/ determiners 'a' and 'an' including exception to the rule words.
2. A set of 12 worksheets on 'a' or 'an' (with answers).
3. Information Sheets – How To Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ and a table of rules and exception words.
PowerPoint
This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the indefinite articles 'a' or 'an'. It explains the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed.
Set of Worksheets
This resource contains 12 worksheets. Tasks include:
1. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level
2. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level
3. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an'
Information Sheets
These information sheets contain explanations and examples on how to determine which article is needed before words. There is also a handy table of 'exception to the rule' words.
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This bundle contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and two sets of worksheets on full stops and capital letters.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 50 slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' who explains how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. The PowerPoint clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go.
Set of 14 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on using full stops to demarcate sentences.
Tasks include:
Placing full stops at the end of simple sentences
Placing full stops in writing containing several sentences
Placing full stops in short paragraphs
Composing own sentences
Correcting sentences in which the full stops have been incorrectly placed
A Set of 17 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 17 worksheets on full stops and capital letters.
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 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 resources are appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who find sentence demarcation challenging.
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