This is a poster on onomatopoeia. You may also be interested in: Onomatopoeia - Set of Posters This resource contains a set of 30 colourful posters on the literary device of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on onomatopoeia. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation and definition of onomatopoeia. Why it is used. Examples of onomatopoeia from poetry, literature, adverts and comics -including The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Tennyson), The Lake Isle of Innisfree (W. B. Yeats), The Bells (Edgar Allan Poe), The Tempest (William Shakespeare) and For Whom the Bell Tolls (Ernest Hemingway). Challenges and opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify and use onomatopoeia. Images to stimulate students to compose their own onomatopoeic words. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a short, entertaining video on onomatopoeia; some adverts containing onomatopoeia and a recitation by Roger McGough of his poem ‘The Sound Collector’. Onomatopoeia – Set of 22 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on onomatopoeia. Tasks include identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Onomatopoeia 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 an information and explanation sheet that explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they’re - and when they are used with examples. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones - Their, They’re, There - Worksheets These worksheets involve selecting the correct version of the homophone and composing sentences using their / there / they’re homophones and correcting sentences. Year 2 Homophones - Their, They’re, There - PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 40-slide, PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones their / there / they’re. The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they’re - and explains when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. These worksheets involve selecting the correct version of the homophone and composing sentences using their / there / they’re homophones. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones - Their, They’re, There -PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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

This resource contains a sentence writing frame that includes the article determiners 'a' or 'an'. Pupils compose sentences using the words on the frame and have to decide whether the article determiner is 'a' or 'an'. It is a particularly useful resource for those pupils who find writing independently challenging. You may also be interested in: 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. It also contains a sentence writing worksheet. 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter and sounding it out to determine whether or not it is 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. Save money and buy all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More Free English Resouces 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 list of William Shakespeare’s plays in chronological order. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 60 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 skillful 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, simple text, 60-slide PowerPoint presentation about the life and work of William Shakespeare. This resource is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students. The presentation 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 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. Save money and buy Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Shakespeare Bundle More Wiliam 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 is a sample worksheet for older SEN pupils on using full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation. The task involves inserting full stops and capital letters in the correct place. Click on the link below for details of a set of 15 worksheets on sentence demarcation using capital letters and fulls tops. You may also be interested in: Full Stops and Capital Letters Set of Worksheets The 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. The content is based on pupils and teachers at Sunnydale Comprehensive School. 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. Full Stops - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the ‘Full Stop’ explaining how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also 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. These resources are particularly aimed at SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who find sentence demarcation challenging. It is often difficult to get age appropriate material for older pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation and writing. More English Resources

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 is an information sheet about using the colon in writing. You may also be interested in: Colons PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully-editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing: To introduce an explanation or an example. To introduce lists. To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence. To introduce quotations. It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. Semi-Colons PowerPoint Lesson This is a highly-visual, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the semi-colon appropriately in writing. It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. Colon and Semi-Colon 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 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

This resource contains a highly visual and colourful, A3 size poster on the homophones - two, too and to. They are ideal for classroom display. You may also be interested in: Set of 8 Homophones / Near Homophones Posters The posters include the following homophones where / were / we’re / wear their / there / they’re hear / ear / here too / two / to which / witch whose / who’s one / won your / you’re 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 two worksheets on alphabetical order using the first letter. You may also be interested in: Alphabetical Order: 24 Page Workbook This is a 24 page workbook on alphabetical order that includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: placing words in alphabetical order - to the first. second, third and fourth letters locating patient’s names in a filing system locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes writing lists in alphabetical order Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alphabetical Order: 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 is an explanation / information sheet about alphabetical order. You may also be interested in: Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80 slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order. Alphabetical Order - 24 Page Workbook This 24 page workbook includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: placing words/ items in alphabetical order to the second and third letters locating patients’ names in a filing system locating CDs in alphabetically labeled boxes writing a shopping list in alphabetical order Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate Alphabetical Order - PowerPoint 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 two Christmas-themed alphabetical order worksheets. You may also be interested in: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. 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. Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order. Placing the names of pop singers into an index system Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, Christmas-themed 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order: 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

Worksheet on making plurals by adding ‘es’ to nouns ending in -s and -x. You may also be interested in: Set of 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals This resource contains five worksheets on plurals. Tasks include making plurals for: - regular nouns - adding ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’ - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’ - common exceptions There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. An accompanying highly interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals (Christmas themed) is also available. Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson on Making Plurals This resource is a highly visual, seasonal and interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The lesson is ably delivered by Santa. The PowerPoint is editable and can be adapted to suit any time of the school year! It is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students to the highly visual nature of the resource. Resources include: 1. PowerPoint explaining the rules for making plurals for - regular nouns - adding ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ and ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’ - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’ Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules. Christmas Themed Making Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals These resources are suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of these resources. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide To be kept informed of new resources click here and follow.

This awesome PowerPoint Advent Calendar/Christmas Calendar resource is jam-packed full of fun and educational activities. All activities can easily be adapted to suit the needs of learners. There are 17 days to open – all the school days in December before Christmas. The activities can be used as starters, main lessons or plenaries. Also great Christmas armoury for supply teachers, large groups etc Click on the appropriate number and the PowerPoint takes you to an activity. The activities include: Word making activities Anagrams Elfabetical ‘oops sorry’ – alphabetical order! Word searches / Crosswords Santa Stop The Sleigh game (Seasonal variation of stop the bus) Memory Game Adjectives Parts of Speech – verbs, adverbs, nouns, conjunctions, Christmas jokes / riddles Compound Words Antonyms Capital Letters and full stops Carols and lyrics quiz Christmas Quiz Christmas Plurals Brain Teasers Most activities contain accompanying worksheets, many with extension activities. The colour used in the PowerPoint has been removed from the worksheets to be printed. The PowerPoint contains timers with music for the memory game and Santa - Stop The Sleigh. Instructions for use can be found in the notes section of the PowerPoint. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on words ending in the suffix -tion. You may also be interested in: Set of 33 Worksheets / Workbook - Words Ending in -tion This resource focuses on words ending in -tion. (English programmes of study: Years 1-3. Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion) The resource contains 33 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -tion. Tasks include finding the missing -tion words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams spelling practice sheets and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. All tasks and worksheets are to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. PowerPoint Lesson - Words Ending in -tion This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -tion. The PowerPoint includes: reading -tion words - they include all the words suggested in the new National Curriculum - station, action, etc. Additional -tion words have been added eg punctuation, fraction, addition, education. spelling of the words by ‘chunking’. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. The pupils are challenged to spell -tion words not previously covered. finding as many -tion words as possible in a timed exercise. identifying the missing letters from -tion words. an anagram challenge of some of the -tion words. Save money by purchasing both resources together at a discounted rate PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 33 Worksheets - Words Ending in -tion More Free English 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 an editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples given. The PowerPoint contains activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns. 1. An interactive sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category. 2. A timed interactive noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint. 3. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this. This resource could be used to introduce nouns or to revise them. It could be used as a one-off lesson or a series of lessons. It would be particularly useful for SATS revision. It is suitable for primary-aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the workbook itself. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please 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: Nouns - Se t of 22 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on common, proper, abstract, collective and compound nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. These resources would be particularly useful for SATS revision and are suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Nouns 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 is a handy and succinct nouns revision memo mat containing an explanation and examples of common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. There are three colour versions - blue background, orange background and white background and four font versions. This resource would be particularly useful for SATS revision and is suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource. You may also be interested in: Nouns - Set of 22 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 differentiated worksheets on common, proper, abstract, collective and compound nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. Nouns - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns. 1. An interactive sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category. 2. A timed interactive noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint. 3. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Nouns - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 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. More Entry Level Maths and English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains: A fully editable, 28 slide, Christmas themed PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for omission / contraction. A set of 8 worksheets on the apostrophe for omission. An explanation sheet on the apostrophe for omission. This resource is suitable for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master punctuation skills. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide