This resource contains three PowerPoint lessons on the National Curriculum homophones and confusing words lists for Year 2-6. All three PowerPoints include an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. 1. Year 2 homophones - there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. 2. Year 3 and 4 Homophones - accept, except, affect, effect, ball, bawl, berry, bury, brake, break, fair, fare, grate, great, grown, groan, heel, heal, he'll, knot, not, mail, male, main, mane, meet, meat, medal, meddle, missed, mist, peace, piece, plain, plane, rain, rein, reign, scene, seen, weather, whether, whose, who's 3. Year 5 and 6 Homophones - licence, license, practice, practise, prophecy, prophesy, father, farther, guessed, guest, heard, herd, lead, led, morning, mourning, past, passed, precede, proceed, principal, principle, profit, prophet, stationary, stationery, steal, steel, whose, who's For more detailed information click on the resource links. 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. 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 has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains a 70-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 19-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component - write in compound sentences, using common conjunctions (e.g. or, and, but) to connect clauses. PowerPoint Lesson This editable 70-slide PowerPoint lesson clearly explains what conjunctions and compound sentences are. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify and use conjunctions and compound sentences.The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video explaining conjunctions and compound sentences. It is ideal for introducing this component of the Entry Level 2 specification and for revision purposes. Workbook This is an age-appropriate, 19-page workbook with 3 explanation pages, 13 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement. Tasks include: Identifying conjunctions in sentences Identifying simple and compound sentences Joining sentences using conjunctions to make compound sentences Composing compound sentences Using compound sentences in functional tasks The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. 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: English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 5 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains an age-appropriate, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and an 18-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component -using basic punctuation correctly. Punctuation PowerPoint The PowerPoint explains when the full stops, question marks and exclamation marks. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify the correct punctuation required for sentences. The PowerPoint is ideal for introducing the punctuation component of the Entry Level 2 Skills specification and for revision purposes. Punctuation Workbook The 18-page workbook contains 4 explanation pages, 12 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement on the Entry Level 2 writing component - use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, capital letters, question and exclamation marks). Tasks and activities include: Starting sentences with a capital letter Marking the end of sentences with a full stop Using question marks and exclamation marks when appropriate Correcting sentences Punctuating sentences Writing sentences The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. 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: English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 5 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This bundle contains 67 worksheets on alliteration, metaphors, onomatopoeia similes and personification. Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors - 13 Worksheets Resource 2: Personification - 16 Worksheets Resource 3: Alliteration -18 worksheets. Resource 4: Onomatopoeia - 20 worksheets Similes and Metaphors Worksheets There are 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 includes a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. Personification Worksheets This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using personification. Tasks include: Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg, Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins, The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes. Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification on themes. The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification. Alliteration Worksheets A set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using 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. Onomatopoeia​ Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on the literary device of onomatopoeia. Tasks include: Identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts. 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 an accompanying set of PowerPoints on similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia and alliteration. Four PowerPoint Lessons - Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Onomatopoeia and Alliteration Save money and buy the PowerPoint lessons and worksheets in a bundle at a discounted rate: Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Onomatopoeia and Alliteration - PowerPoints and Worksheets 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 has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains an age-appropriate, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 25-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component - use the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint lesson explains why knowing alphabetical order is an important skill. It visually demonstrates how to place words in alphabetical order to the first and second letter. The PowerPoint provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to put items in alphabetical order. There are also tasks that involve pupils identifying where patients records can be found in a filing system and where CDs can be found in boxes. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video explaining alphabetical order. Workbook This 26-page workbook contains four explanation pages, twenty worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement on using the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical order. Tasks and activities include: using the first and second letter to sequence words in alphabetical order locating patients names in a filing system locating CDs by singers in a filing system rewriting shopping lists in alphabetical order correcting an index in alphabetical order 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: English Entry Level 1 Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. English Entry Level 2 Bundle The bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons. English Entry Level 3 Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover all the components of Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds and Open Awards). It contains age-appropriate, materials and resources to deliver the reading, writing, spelling and speaking and listening components of English Functional Skills. The bundle contains nine workbooks. Entry Level 3 – Reading Workbook Entry Level 3 - Writing Composition Workbook Entry Level 3 - Writing – Alphabetical Order Workbook Entry Level 3 - Writing - Grammar - Subject Verb Agreement – Tenses Workbook Entry Level 3 - Writing - Irregular Plurals Workbook Entry Level 3 – Punctuation – Commas Workbook Entry Level 3 – Speaking and Listening Task Book Entry Level 3 – 25 Spelling Tests Entry Level 3 – Spelling Workbook Click on the individual links for further details. 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: Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 3. Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 13 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons that cover all the components of Entry Level 2. Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons that cover the whole specification at Entry Level 1. The workbooks include explanation/information pages, worksheets (with answers), progress checks and certificates of achievement. They are provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. The editable PowerPoint lessons are ideal for introducing the various components of the Entry Level Functional Skills specification at each level and for revision purposes. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. More Entry Level English Resources More Entry Level Maths Resources

This bundle contains four PowerPoint lessons and 59 worksheets on alliteration, metaphors, onomatopoeia similes and personification. Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint lesson and 13 Worksheets Resource 2: Personification PowerPoint lesson and 16 Worksheets Resource 3: Alliteration PowerPoint lesson and 18 worksheets. Resource 4: Onomatopoeia PowerPoint lesson and 22 worksheets For more detailed information click on the resource links. These resources are appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students. 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 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 22-page workbook and a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson 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. Workbook 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 Inverted Commas 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. 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 55-slide PowerPoint lesson, a 15-page workbook and a set of five posters on action verbs. PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable and highly visual 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on action verbs. The Powerpoint explains what verbs are and provides many examples of action verbs. It also provides opportunities for pupils to identify action verbs in sentences. It also contains action pictures for pupils to describe with action verbs. The PowerPoint contains a sorting activity. Pupils have to decide whether a word is an adjective, noun or verb. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs. Action Verb Worksheets 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 and writing own sentences containing verbs. Action Verb Posters This resource contains five, colouful posters on action verbs. They are available in three fonts. 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 has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). It contains a variety of age appropriate resources to successfully deliver the writing component of the specification. Resources include PowerPoint lessons, explanations, worksheets and progress checks on all aspects of writing: Capital letters and full Stops {punctuating sentences)- 50 slide PowerPoint lesson Capital letters and full stops (punctuating sentences) - 17 Page Workbook Capital Letters (when used) PowerPoint lesson Capital letters (when used) - 17 page workbook 25 page spelling booklet containing the word list specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 1) Qualification and Assessment Specification. 25 spelling tests using the functional skills spelling format Writing - 17 page workbook Learning Outcomes Recognise and write lower case letters Recognise and write Place letter in alphabetical order Read and spell specified words for entry level 1 Start sentence with capital letter Mark the end of sentences with a full stop Use capital letters for proper nouns in writing Write simple phrases, sentences, notes and short letters. 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: Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 7 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 13 workbooks and 10 PowerPoint lessons that cover all the components of Entry Level 2. Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This bundle contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 28 differentiated worksheets on adjectives. Worksheets Tasks involve: Matching adjectives to pictures Using adjectives to describe objects Identifying adjectives in word searches Identifying adjectives in sentences Identifying adjectives and the noun they describe Identifying adjectives in poems and literature Choosing adjectives for nouns Choosing adjectives to describe pictures and images Inserting adjectives into sentences from a word bank Writing sentences with adjectives Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 65-slide PowerPoint lesson on adjectives. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of what adjectives are Examples of adjectives Identifying adjectives tasks Using interesting adjectives tasks These resources are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource. 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