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This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on the life and works of Roald Dahl. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day.
The quiz contains 50 questions with three possible answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers.
Sample questions:
1. Where was I born?
2. What stories did my mum and Grandma tell me or read to me?
3. When I was a young boy what was my favourite book?
4. In which book did I write about childhood days?
5. Which chocolate makers used to send chocolate to Repton School for testing?
6. In August 1934, after I left school, which country did I go to on a hiking expedition?
7. At the outbreak of World War II which armed services did I join?
8. What happened to me in the RAF in 1940?
9. Which famous author encouraged me to write an article for the ‘Saturday Evening Post?
10. Where did I write ‘Danny Champion of The World?
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This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’.
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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
This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by examining the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 8 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.
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This resource contains a set of exemplars and templates on note writing / postcard writing designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2.
Examples include:-
Get Well Soon
Thank You
Sorry
Party Invitation
Good Luck
Happy Birthday
This resource is ideal resource for Entry Level 1 students working towards Entry level English where students have to:
Use written words and phrases to present information.
Construct simple sentences using full stops.
Spell correctly personal or very familiar words.
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This resource contains three Christmas-themed PowerPoint lessons on plurals, alphabetical order and parts of speech. All three PowerPoints are delivered by either Santa or his elves! For more details click on the individual links.
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This bundle contains five fun Christmas-themed games.
Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures 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
Elves and Santas is a Christmas themed version of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to develop turn-taking skills and social skills.
Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an item that can be found on an Advent Calendar. Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an ‘advent calendar’. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music.
Christmas Happy Families - ths is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures.
Christmas Snap contains 48 Christmas themed cards.
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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.
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This is a Christmas themed fun card game for 2 to 5 players in which players compare Santa’s attributes on speed, agility, endurance, strength and magical powers. There are forty cards in total.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 13 slide 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. The resource is suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of this resource.
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An accompanying set of 8 worksheets on alphabetical order is also available.
Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets
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This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas themed worksheets on alphabetical order.
Worksheet 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.
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This resource contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order building blocks based theme.
30 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). These are ideal for homework.
Word mat of the first 100 high-frequency words
Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
Flashcards of all the first 100 high-frequency words.
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' The quiz contains 50 questions with three possible answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers.
Sample questions:
How many people are in the Bucket family?
What does Charlie walk past every day on his way to school?
What did Grandpa Joe tell Charlie about why Mr Wonka was forced to shut down his factory?
How many golden tickets are there?
How does Grandpa Joe react to Mr Wonka’s idea of the golden tickets?
How long does Charlie usually make the chocolate bar last?
What does Charlie find buried in the snow when walking home from school?
At the Chocolate Factory, which room did Mr Wonka take the children to visit first?
What did Mr Wonka say that the most important part of chocolate making was?
What do they see on the Chocolate River?
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This bundle includes a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 20 page workbook on using the comma in lists and to separate adjectives when two or more adjectives are used to qualify nouns.
The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists and for coordinating adjectives in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on using commas in lists.
The resource is ideal as an independent learning pack for remote learning/distance learning/ home schooling and can also be used on google classroom.
Tasks on the worksheets include:
inserting commas in the correct places in sentences
identifying and rewriting incorrectly punctuated sentences
composing own sentences containing a list or series of items
punctuating The Twelve Days of Christmas with commas
composing own lyrics for the Twelve Days of Christmas and punctuating with commas
Answers are included.
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This resource is suitable for primary pupils, SEN pupils and older pupils who find sentence demarcation challenging.
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Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on the main ways 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.
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This resource contains three resources on Autumn.
PowerPoint Presentation
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint on Autumn containing stunning pictures of Autumn flora, fauna, weather and landscapes. It contains references to seasonal changes in weather, hedgehogs, squirrels, deer, birds, geese, spiders, wasps, crane flies, leather jackets, dragon flies, trees, leaves, horse chestnut, conkers, sycamore, fruits, apples and blackberries.
40 Autumn Posters
This resource contains 40 colourful ‘Autumn Days’ posters with some stunning images. These are ideal for display, promoting discussion and creative writing.
These will make an eye-catching and colourful Autumn display.
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This resource contains a set of 40 autumn posters in PDF format with stunning images. They are ideal for a display or for promoting discussion and creative writing with pupils. It could also be used as a slideshow with some appropriate music.
Images include:
the weather in autumn
animals, hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, dragon- flies, deer
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
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Autumn Days Presentation
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint presentation on autumn containing images of autumn flora, fauna, weather and landscapes. It is an ideal back to school assembly for September and the autumn months.
It includes:
seasonal changes in weather
animals such as hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, leather jackets, dragon flies
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
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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
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This resource contains 5 Christmas-themed games.
Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures 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
Elves and Santas - a seasonal variation of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to reinforce turn-taking skills and social skills.
Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an item that can be found on an Advent Calendar. Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an ‘advent calendar’. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music.
Happy Families - Christmas Happy Families is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures.
Christmas Snap- Christmas Snap with 48 Christmas themed cards.
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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
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This bundle contains four sets of Christmas themed worksheets on:
Using commas in lists
Alphabetical Order
Plurals
Apostrophe for omission
There are 30 worksheets in total. Click on the individual links for more details.
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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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**Making Plurals - Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson
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This is a short presentation on alphabetical order using the first letter. It clearly demonstrates how to place words in alphabetical order.
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Alphabetical Order: 80-Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 80 slide PowerPoint lesson about alphabetical order. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order.
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Alphabetical Order: 24-Page Workbook
This resource contains a 24-page workbook on alphabetical order. It includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include:
placing words/ items in alphabetical order by the second and third letters
locating patient's names in a filing system
locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes
writing lists in alphabetical order
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This resource contains an A3 sized poster on the literary device of alliteration. You may also be interested in:
Alliteration -Set of 35 Posters
This resource contains a set of 35 A3 size posters on alliteration. They include 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.
Identifying and using Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets
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.
Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration. The paragraphs include six scenes to encourage the use of alliteration - poppy field, fireworks, busy street, ice cream, spider’s web and snow covered tree.
Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration.
Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 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
in speeches
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