This resource contains two worksheets on the apostrophe for contraction/omission. 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. 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - 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

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.< 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: Colons - 13 Page Workbook This resource contains a 13-page workbook (eight worksheets, five information sheets) on using colons. Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Colons PowerPoint and Worksheets 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. More English Resources

This resource contains an information sheet on using the colon and semicolon in writing using the theme of tennis. 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: Colons - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint focuses on using the colon to: • introduce an explanation / example • introduce lists in sentences • introduce bulleted / numbered / lettered lists in sentences • emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence • introduce quotations Colons - 13 Page Workbook/strong> Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint Lesson on using semicolons in writing. Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets Colons and Semicolons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons.

This resource contains a short presentation on how to use speech marks/ quotation marks / inverted commas for direct speech in writing. You may also be interested in: Inverted Commas - 75 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas.The PowerPoint demonstrates how to: use inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech punctuate split speech set out direct speech in writing use interesting words to replace ‘said’ Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech. Inverted Commas - 26-Page Workbook This resource contains a 22 page workbook on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks/direct speech). It is appropriate for pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 and older, SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation. The workbook contains four information/revision sheets, 17 worksheets and an answer booklet. Tasks include: using inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuating reporting clauses and direct speech punctuating split speech setting out direct speech in dialogue using alternative words to ‘said’ in reporting clauses composing writing containing direct speech Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas PowerPoint Lesson and Worknbook 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 is a worksheet on the Year 2 National Curriculum commonly confused homophones - there, their and they’re. You may also be interested in There, Their, They’re - Set of 8 Worksheets There, Their, They’re - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: There, Their, They’re PowerPoint – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 8 Worksheets There, Their, They’re, Where, Were, Wear, We’re Memo Mat More Free 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

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. More Noun 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 five anagrams and missing word worksheets on William Shakespeare's plays. It is an ideal resource for use during William Shakespeare Week and on World Book Day. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, 56-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. The Powerpoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays;, The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy William Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle 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 handy and succinct revision memo mat showing the rules for, and examples of, making nouns plural. The rules include those for: regular nouns nouns ending in -ch ,-'sh, -x, -s nouns ending in -f, -fe, -ff nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel nouns that do not change in the plural form irregular pupils You may also be interested in: Plurals - 30 Page Workbook This workbook includes and information page, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on forming plurals. Plurals - 200 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for the forming of all plurals and includes exceptions. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. Plurals Posters This resource contains a set of 16, A3-sized posters showing the rules for, and examples of, the forming of plural nouns. Save money and buy plural resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Plural 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 15-page workbook (15 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 These resources are appropriate for primary-aged pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of punctuation. You may also be interested in: Full Stops - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This 55-slide PowerPoint lesson is 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Full Stops - 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 pi-themed puzzle pack and includes: 3 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram worksheets This is an ideal resource for Pi Day on the 14th March. Please note that the watermark is only visible on the previews and not 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: Pi Day Presentation Pi Day Party Pack Pi Day Dingbats Save money and buy Pi Day resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Pi Day Bundle For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate 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 55 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15-page workbook on action verbs. PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes: Explanations of action verbs with examples Opportunities for pupils to identify 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. Actio Verbs Workbook This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing the correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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: Action Verb Posters Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Action Verbs - Presentation, Worksheets and Posters 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 includes a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of worksheets with answers on using the comma in lists and to separate adjectives when two or more adjectives are used to qualify nouns. It is an ideal resource for remote learning/distance learning and can be used effectively on google classroom and other online teaching platforms. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists 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. Tasks on the worksheets include: inserting commas in the correct places in 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 The resource is ideal as an independent learning pack for remote learning/distance learning/ home schooling and can also be used on google classroom. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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

This resource contains an amazing set of 50 animal posters that can be used for a variety of purposes. They would be a useful resource for Earth Day - as part of a display. One of the Earth Day Network's campaigns is 'Endangered Species'. This campaign is to stop poaching and habitat encroachment as many animals are in danger of extinction brought on by human activities around the world. The photographs lend themselves to captions. Perhaps students could think of captions for the posters. For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate 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 PowerPoint presentation and 15 posters on inspirational Chinese proverbs and Chinese quotes. - Use during Chinese New Year - there are 15 proverbs - the Chinese New Year lasts for 15 days. Have a thought for the day discussing the meaning of the proverb and its application in our lives. - Use as a starting point for an assembly exemplifying some of the proverbs with students writing / role play about the proverbs. - Use as a stimulus for creative writing. Students choose a proverb and write a short story in which the proverb features. - Use as a stimulus for drama and role play. - Display the posters. - Use in English as examples of proverbs and idioms You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese Animal Zodiac Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Animal Zodiac Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles Quiz Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehensions Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains eleven texts and comprehension worksheets on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). The information sheets and comprehensions focus on the following aspects of the Chinese New Year: - The Animal Zodiac and Chinese Calendar - New Year's Eve - New Years Day - Door Decorations - Symbols and Customs - The Temple - The Lantern Festival - Red Envelopes - The Lion and Dragon Dance - Chinese Lanterns These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning and help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. More Chinese New Year 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, 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 You may also be interested in: PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets -a or an Information Sheets on 'a' or 'an' and Table of Exceptions and Rules 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 15 writing addresses tasks and envelope templates. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Addressing Envelopes – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 15 Writing Addresses Worksheets For more inspiring educational resources visit More Entry Level 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 Saint David’s Day puzzle pack contains ten differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on the theme of Saint David. 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: Saint David’s Day - Set of Four Information Texts and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of four information sheets and comprehension questions with answers on Saint David’s Day which is celebrated on the 1st of March. Saint David’s Day Presentation This is a fully editable, 52 slide presentation on the life of St David and Saint David’s Day celebrations. The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes) and to the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff. (5 minutes). Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Saint David’s Day Presentation and Set of Four Texts and Comprehensions For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate 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, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone /near homophones their / there / they're. The resource explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they're - and explains when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: There, Their, They’re – Set of 8 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: There, Their, They’re PowerPoint – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 7 Worksheets There, Their, They’re Memo Mat More Homophone 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 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. 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 SEN 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