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This resource contains two worksheets on the ‘soft c’ sound - Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y.
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The Soft C - 15 Page Workbook
This is a 15 page workbook with answers on the soft’c’ sound.
The Soft C PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to decide whether words contain a soft c sound or a hard c sound with various tasks involved.
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This resource contains two worksheets on the apostrophe for contraction/omission.
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Apostrophe for Contraction 18 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 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.
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.
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This resource contains two worksheets on using the question mark in writing.
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Question Mark and Exclamation Mark - 15 Page Workbook
This resource contains two information sheets, twelve worksheets with answers and a progress check on using the punctuation devices - the question mark and the exclamation mark. Tasks include:
Selecting the correct question word for sentences.
Deciding which punctuation device should be used at the end of sentences.
Composing sentences using question marks appropriately.
Composing sentences using exclamation marks appropriately.
Rewriting a short passage inserting the correct punctuation devices - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
Question Marks and Exclamation Marks - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark. The presentation explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark.
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This resource contains a worksheet on words ending in the suffix -sion and -ssion (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion / ssion) .
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Set of 22 Worksheets - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
This resource contains 22 worksheets on words ending in the suffix -sion or -ssion. Several of the worksheets are differentiated. Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, converting verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion spelling practice sheets and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils.
PowerPoint Lesson - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
This resource contains a fully editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in the suffix - sion. It includes the rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el and rules for adding suffix -ssion. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. It also contains a timed activity to find as many -sion words as possible. There is also an anagram challenge.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 22 Worksheets - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
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'How to Become a Successful TES Author - Step-by-Step Guide'
I began to produce resources for TES in August 2015. When I look back at my early resources I cringe! I made so many mistakes…. Since then I have come a long way and learned so much. One of my resources made over 900 sales in the space of a few weeks and earned nearly £2000 in royalties.
In this 23-page, step-by-step guide I share my mistakes and my successes to help you avoid making the same mistakes and to become a successful author sooner than you would have done without this guide. I do not claim to have all the answers and ‘my way’ might not be other people’s way.
Author Resource - Excel Sales and Accounts Workbook
This resource will help you to keep an account of the numbers of your sales and earnings each day. It will provide valuable data that will help to inform you how to most effectively manage your business.
This excel workbook will
Keep accounts of daily / weekly / monthly and yearly sales figures and numbers of products sold
Record sales figures in graph format
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each day of the week
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each week of the year
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each month of the year
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each year
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This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets (with answers) on the indefinite articles/determiners 'a and 'an' including exception to the rule words.
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'.
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PowerPoint Lesson on 'a' or 'an' Including Exception To The Rule Words
This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles '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
PowerPoint Lesson on 'a' or 'an'
Writing Frame - 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article 'a' or 'an' before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article 'a' or 'an', it is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently.
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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 editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and an 18-page workbook on the apostrophe for omission and contraction.
The PowerPoint lesson 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.
The workbook includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It also contains a variety of tasks that will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included.
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Mardi Gras Presentation
This is a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras. It makes reference to:
the meaning of Mardi Gras
how and why it has evolved
the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras
The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. There is also a link to Paul Simon’s ‘Take me to the Mardi Gras’ on slide 1 which could be used before the start of the presentation.
Puzzle Pack
This resource contains three differentiated word searches, three differentiated anagram worksheets and a crossword.
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This resource contains an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in the suffix -tion. This resource will help pupils to master the spelling of ‘tion’ words. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion, ). The PowerPoint contains a variety of activities to help pupils to read and spell these words.
In the first section pupils read -tion words. They include all the words suggested in the new National Curriculum - station, action, etc. Additional words ending in -tion have been added that will be useful for pupils across the curriculum eg punctuation, fraction, addition, education, question, section, digestion and many more.
In the next section the emphasis is on the spelling of the words by ‘chunking’. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this.
Then pupils are challenged to spell words ending in -tion.
The next activity involves pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many words ending in -tion as they can in a timed exercise.
There is a section for pupils to identify the missing letters from -tion words and also an anagram challenge.
The resource could be used as a whole lesson, for a series of lessons, as a lesson starter or plenary. It is suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource.
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Words Ending in tion - 33 Differentiated Worksheets
Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams spelling practice sheets (could be used for homework) and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils.
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This bundle contains a 50 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12 page workbook / set of 12 worksheets on personal pronouns - subject pronouns and object pronouns.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 50 slide, PowerPoint lesson on personal pronouns. The PowerPoint explains what the pronouns are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify and use the different types of pronouns in sentences.
Worksheets
This resource contains 6 information sheets and a 12 page workbook / 12 worksheets on personal 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.
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This resource contains a 32-slide PowerPoint Lesson and a 10-page workbook on using dashes in writing.
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.
Dashes - 10 Page Workbook
The workbook 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.
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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
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This is a fully editable, 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list including 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 resource includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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This resource contains:
a fully editable PowerPoint lesson that explains how to decide whether 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. There are 40 slides in total.
a set of 8 differentiated worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
A more detailed version of this PowerPoint that includes exceptions to the basic rules (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe, etc) is also available.
PowerPoint Lesson - a or an - including Exceptions
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Writing Frame - 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of seven writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article 'a' or 'an' before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article 'a' or 'an', it is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently.
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. It is particularly appropriate for those SEN students. who find reading and writing challenging. The support of the frame makes sentence writing accessible and gives pupils a feeling of confidence - that they can do it! I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently.
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This is a succinct, figurative language mat containing an explanation and examples of the following literary devices - similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration. It is ideal for display purposes or as a revision aid for pupils on desks / in files. It is appropriate for younger / SEN pupils. The mat is available in three fonts and three backgrounds.
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This resource contains a fully editable 45 slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list including 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.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones / near homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones for sentences and composing sentences containing homophones.
These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics.
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This resource contains:
1. A word mat containing all of the spellings in the Year 5 and 6 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 PowerPoint containing twenty word challenges designed to enable pupils to master the spelling of these words. It can be used for starter sessions. Tasks can be explained using the PowerPoint. The PowerPoint also contains a set of 20 worksheets.
This resource is also appropriate for older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of spelling.
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Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 15 Worksheets
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This resource contains a set of 11 A3 size posters on literary devices/figurative language with examples. They include:
similes
personification
hyperbole
alliteration
idiom
oxymoron
assonance
consonance
onomatopoeia
allusion
metaphors
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This is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing.
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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
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This resource is a highly visual, Christmas themed, 40 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.
The PowerPoint explains and visually demonstrates 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’
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant
nouns ending in ‘o’ - preceded by consonant / vowel
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules.
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Set of Christmas Themed Plural Worksheets
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Plurals - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 5 Worksheets
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