This resource contains a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound (Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft c sound. 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: Soft ‘c’ Words - Set of 14 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft C Words - 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 contains a fully editable 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letter 'w' in 'wr' digraph words. The PowerPoint covers: the common words containing this silent letter (write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more) and the less common words (wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench) with an explanation of what they mean. words with 'wr' in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright. The PowerPoint also contains a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them. 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: 'Wr' Digraph - Set of 16 Worksheets 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 correct 'wr' word to image choosing correct 'wr' for sentence 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 Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'Wr' Digraph - 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 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'. You may also be interested in: 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. 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 three differentiated sets of Christmas themed bingo cards which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. There are 32 cards printed with both pictures and words, 32 cards printed with just words and 32 cards printed with just pictures. Every child can participate in the same game due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures. The cards are available in two fonts - comic sans and sassoon primary. This resource could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc 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 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. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook 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

The resource contains 30 worksheets for pupils to practise the spelling high-frequency words in phase order. This resource is ideal for homework. More High Frequency Word and Spelling 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 -ing to form the continuous present 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 -ing to root verbs to form the present continuous tense. You may also be interested in: Adding -ed,-ied,-d To Form Simple Past Tense 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. It focuses on: - 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 - some irregular past tenses 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 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on coordinating conjunctions. 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. The PowerPoint 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. 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 English Resources

This resource contains a 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘c’ sound (Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The worksheets provide the opportunity for the pupils to read and spell words containing the soft c sound. 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: Soft ‘c’ -45-Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft C Words - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Soft ‘g’ - 35-Slide PowerPoint Lesson Soft ‘g’ Words - 15 Page Workbook Soft g Words - 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 contains a 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound (Year 2 National Curriculum) the /j/ sound spelt g before e, i and y). The worksheets contain a variety of tasks to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound. 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: Soft ‘g’ Words - 35-Slide PowerPoint lesson This is a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘g’ sound. The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G Words - 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 contains differentiated worksheets on the first set of 100 high-frequency words. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. 1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils have to use the words in a sentence. 2. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences). 3. The third set is for those pupils who experience difficulty in writing. The words can be written over. This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words. More Spelling 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, 28 slide PowerPoint presentation on war poets and poetry with hyperlinks to famous war poem recitals. The presentation includes the following poets and poems: ‘For the Fallen’ by Robert Binyon ‘My Boy Jack’ by Rudyard Kipling ‘The Soldier’ by Rupert Brooke ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae ‘We Shall Keep The Faith’ by Moina Michael ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ by Wilfred Owen ‘The Green Fields of 'France’ by John McDermott You may also be interested in: Two Minutes Silence Slideshow with Last Post and Reveille Remembrance / Armistice Day Presentation This is a fully editable, informative and poignant 85-slide PowerPoint presentation. It could be used for an assembly or series of assemblies leading up to, and on, Remembrance Day or for use with a tutor group. The presentation focuses on: What is Remembrance Day? World War 1 Armistice Day Remembrance Day The Poppy The British Legion How those soldiers who gave their lives are remembered The resource contains hyperlinks to areas of interest. Remembrance Day Two Minute Silence Slideshow This is a 65 slide presentation designed to be used for the 2 minutes silence. It begins with the Last Post and ends with the Reveille and has been set to play automatically. The powerful and poignant images have been carefully selected and show scenes of: World War 1 World War 2 Current soldiers in the Armed Forces War Graves War memorials This slide show will help pupils who find it difficult to focus during the two minutes silence to understand why we have Remembrance Day and what was like for both the soldiers on the front line and their families back home. The slides could also be used for follow-up work with the pupils to provoke discussion and provide a stimulus for writing activities and for display purposes. More Remembrance Day Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word. It also contains a sentence writing sheet for the construction of sentences. 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. You may also be interested in: 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Set of 12 Worksheets on 'a' or 'an' The Articles - 'a' and 'an' - Bundle 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 65-slide PowerPoint lesson on the rules for when and how to add the suffix -ing to verbs. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates the rules of how to change the verb. It includes: adding -ing to regular root verbs adding -ing to words ending in the silent -e adding -ing to verbs containing short vowel and cvc ending (doubling last letter) - adding -ing to verbs ending in -ee, -ye, -oe, -ie - some exceptions to the rules The PowerPoint contains a variety of opportunities for pupils to practise forming the correct -ing ending including a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to add -ing to verbs and a sorting activity in which pupils are required to decide which verb -ing 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 22 posters containing examples of similes and metaphors. One of the posters explains the difference between a metaphor and a simile. You may also be interested in: Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. It includes: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors. Why they are used. 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. The difference between similes and metaphors. Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Opportunities to identify, and distinguish between, similes and metaphors. Similes and Metaphors - Set of 13 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 13 worksheets on similes and metaphors. 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 including foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, candle flame, trees, hate, love, happiness. The resource also contains a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. 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 set of 35 A3 size 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. You may also be interested in: Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of alliteration. 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. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 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 - speeches 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 a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons appropriately in writing to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs. The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise placing semi-colons appropriately. 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: Semicolons - 12 Page Workbook This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in related sentences, complex lists and in sentences containing a conjunctive adverb. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Semicolons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook 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 a 32-slide PowerPoint lesson on dashes. It 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. 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 - 1-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. 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

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. 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: 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G Words - 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