This resource contains an editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones too / two / to. The resource explains the meaning of the homophones and 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 / ESL students. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones - To, Too, Two – Set of 8 Worksheets Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone list including the following words – there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Year 2 Homophones – 12 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains a set of 12 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 Homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences. More Homophone Resources e 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 is a fully editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for: regular nouns - adding 's' nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x', 'ss' and 's' nouns ending in 'o' nouns ending in 'f', 'ff' and 'fe' nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant irregular plurals exceptions to the rules Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. The PowerPoint also contains several links to short videos explaining how to form the various plurals. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the PowerPoint 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: Plurals - 26 Differentiated Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Plurals - PowerPoint 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 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list and includes - there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones for sentences and composing sentences using homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. Save money by buying both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones – PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics. 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 contains a set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list - 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. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones in sentences, correcting homophones in sentences and composing sentences containing the homophones. There area also five spelling practice worksheets. 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: Year 5 and 6 Homophones / Confusing Words PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint explains the meanings of the homophones, gives examples, and provides tips for remembering the difference between them. Opportunities are provided for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Year 5 and 6 Homophones / Confusing Words PowerPoint Lesson More Homophone Resources

This resource is a fully editable and informative 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. It is an ideal resource for Roald Dahl Day in September and on World Book Day. The PowerPoint focuses on: His birthplace, parentage, family His education and schooling His career - RAF fighter pilot His works including The BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, Boy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Danny Champion of the World, The Gremlins, Going Solo His likes, dislikes, interests, hobbies His imaginative and fun use of language and wordplay Dahl’s Children’s Gallery, Roald Dahl Plass, Roald Dahl Festival at Aylesbury, ‘Dahlicious Dress Up Day,’ Dahl’s ‘Marvellous Children’s Charity.’ The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to Roald Dahl’s writing hut, new BFG movie trailer, audio of Roald Dahl giving writing tips and about his writing, and Roald’s home at Gipsy Cottage, Great Missenden. 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. A slightly shorter, simple text version of this presentation is also available: Roald Dahl Presentation You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl - Life and Works Quiz Roald Dahl - 100 Question Children's Books Quiz More Roald Dahl 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, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ /i:/ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It also explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly. You may also be interested in: Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in 'ey' - The Long 'e' Sound This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey - The Long 'e' Sound These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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 is a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Fantastic Mr Fox.' It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson, for World Book Day and on Roald Dahl Day in September. The quiz contains 50 questions with three possible answers for students o choose from. 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. How many small foxes do Mr and Mrs Fox have? 2. Where do Mr Fox and his family live? 3. What are the names of the three farmers in ‘Fantastic Mr Fox?' 4. What kind of farmer was Bunce? 5. What did Boggis eat every day for breakfast, lunch and supper? 6. Why were the farmers angry with Mr Fox? 7. How does Mr Fox know when there is danger? 8. Which farmer came up with the plan to trap the Fox family? 9. What was the third plan Bean came up with to get Mr Fox? 10. When Badger asked Mr Fox if he was worried about all the ‘stealing’. What did Mr Fox say? This resource is also suitable for older SEN students due to the visual nature of the resource and the multiple-choice format of the answers. 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: Matilda - 50 Question Quiz Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 50 Question Quiz The BFG - 50 Question Quiz Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz Roald Dahl Presentation More Roald Dahl Resources

This resource contains the third set of 100 high-frequency words worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. The spelling sheets are differentiated. 1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils 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. Save money and buy all three sets of the first three hundred high-frequency words at a discounted rate: First Three Hundred Words Spelling Practice Worksheets More Spelling Resources

This resource contains a set of 5 A3 posters for primary school pupils and SEN students explaining literary techniques and figurative language including simile, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and metaphor. The posters are available on both white and black backgrounds. 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 an editable, 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly. You may also be interested in: Set of 20 Differentiated Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, finding the meaning of some -ey words, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets on words ending in -ey These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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 definite and indefinite articles - the, an and a. Answers are included. You may also be interested in: Definite and Indefinite Articles PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable, 62 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners. These include: The articles - definite and indefinite Demonstratives Possessives Quantifiers Numbers Ordinals Interrogatives Determiner Revision Mat This resource is a determiner revision mat containing an explanation of, and examples, for all the different types of determiner. 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 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of personification and its effectiveness as a literary device in adding interest and imagery to writing. Examples of personification from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. Opportunities for pupils to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry. Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short, amusing animated explanation of personification. 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: Personification - Set of 16 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of personification. They are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing. 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 including foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, the candle flame, the trees, firework display, fast flowing river. The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification. Personification - Set of 36 Posters This resource contains a set of 36 eye-catching posters on personification. They contain examples of personification including some from poetry and literature. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Personification Bundle More Figurative Language Resources

This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Matilda'. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group, on World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day in September. The quiz contains 50 questions with multiple choice 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. What does Matilda’s father do for a living? 2. How many books did Matilda's family own? 3. Which was the first prank that Matilda played on her father? 4. At what age did Matilda learn how to read? 5. What is the first book that Matilda told the librarian that she liked most in the children section? 6. What did Miss Trunchbull pay Miss Honey for a week's work? 7. What did Miss Trunchbull make Bruce Bogtrotter do? 8. What special power does Matilda have? 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: Fantastic Mr Fox The BFG - 50 Question Quiz Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 50 Question Quiz Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz Roald Dahl PowerPresentation More Roald Dahl Resources 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 a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on adding the suffix -ed to form the simple past 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 -ed to root verbs to form the simple past tense. You may also be interested in: Adding -ed,-ied,-d To Form Simple Past Tense 70-Slide 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 and includes the following: 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 irregular past tenses The PowerPoint also contains a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to write the simple past tense. More Verbs 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, 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners and includes: The articles - definite and indefinite Demonstratives Possessives Quantifiers Numbers Ordinals Interrogatives The PowerPoint explains what determiners are, gives examples, asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences and to place determiners in sentences. You may also be interested in: Determiners - Set of 14 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Determiner PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets

This resource contains a fully editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on capital letters. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates why, when and where capital letters are used. The PowerPoint includes: Using capital letters at the start of sentences Using capital letters for the pronoun I Using capital letters for proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings etc Using capital letters to address envelopes Tasks include: Identifying words that require capital letters Identifying where capital letters should be used in sentences 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. You may also be interested in an accompanying set of 27 worksheets on using capital letters: Capital Letters - Set of 27 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Capital Letters - 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 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'. Tasks include: matching the correct 'wr' word to image 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 This resource is ideal for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who find reading and writing challenging. You may also be interested in: 'Wr' Digraphs PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the 'wr' digraph. The PowerPoint includes: common words containing the digraph 'wr' - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more less common words -wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench and their meaning words with the 'wr' digraph in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'Wr' Digraphs 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 has been designed to help pupils create sentences with the use of writing frames that contain many of the first one hundred high-frequency words. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate these words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing. It is an ideal resource for young pupils and older pupils who have difficulty with writing and reading independently. It is particularly appropriate for SEN students. who find reading and writing challenging. The support of the frame makes sentence writing accessible and gives pupils a feeling of confidence - that they can do it! Often the key to success in getting pupils to write is giving them self-confidence. I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently. The resource includes ten high-frequency word writing frames containing most of the first hundred high-frequency words -containing nouns, verbs and prepositions. These frames can be laminated and used time and time again. 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: High Frequency Word Sentence Writing Frames - Set 1 Save money and buy both sets at a discounted rate: Two Sets High Frequency Word Sentence Writing Frame 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 60 posters with powerful images of some of William Shakespeare’s quotes – some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic. Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices are evidenced in these posters. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion, for display purposes or for use in an assembly on World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week. 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: Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is a fully editable, 56-slide PowerPoint presentation, with simple text, on the life and work of William Shakespeare, ‘’The Bard of Avon’. It is appropriate for primary and older SEN pupils. The PowerPoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; 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. William Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More Shakespeare 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 13 differentiated worksheets containing anagrams, word searches, crosswords and cryptograms on Roald Dahl's books - including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, Boy, The Giraffe, Pelly and Me, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot and The Witches. Answers are included. The resource includes: 4 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram puzzles 2 crosswords 4 cryptogram puzzles It is an ideal resource for Roald Dahl Day and World Book Day. 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: Roald Dahl PowerPoint Presentation Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters 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