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This is a revision sheet on the homophones – too, to and two. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophones too / two / to. The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone 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. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones – Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 12 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics.
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This resource contains a spelling practice worksheet for words containing the ‘wr’ digraph.
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These spelling practice worksheets include all the major words containing the ‘wr’ digraph.
wr Digraph - Set of 14 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and tasks designed 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)
finding the ‘wr’ words from the clues puzzle
wr Digraph - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the ‘wr’ digraph. The PowerPoint contains:
the common words containing the ‘wr’ digrap - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
the less common words- wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench - and their meaning
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the ‘wr’ words and then spell them.
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wr Digraph - PowerPoint Lesson, Worksheets and Spelling Practice Sheets
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This is a worksheet on the ‘wr’ digraph.
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‘Wr’ Digraph - Set of 16 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and tasks designed 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)
finding the ‘wr’ words from the clues puzzle
The ‘wr’ Digraph- 48 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the ‘wr’ digraph. The PowerPoint contains:
the common words containing the ‘wr’ digrap - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
the less common words- wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench - and their meaning
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the ‘wr’ words and then spell them.
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This is a sample worksheet, for silent ‘k’ and ‘g’ in ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words, taken from a set of 18 differentiated worksheets that are available to purchase.
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‘kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 Worksheets
This resource contains 18 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include:
Identifying words containing the ;kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures
Inserting the correct word into sentence
Composing sentences using words that contain the kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches
Unscrambling anagrams containing ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
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‘kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 PowerPoint Lesson
This is an accompanying 50- slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent ‘k’ and ‘g’ . The PowerPoint introduces most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Pupils are asked to read and spell some of the words
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This is a high frequency word spelling worksheet.
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Set of 30 High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 100 high-frequency words differentiated worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. The first set is the most challenging and require pupils have to use the words in a sentence. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences). The third set is for those pupils who experience difficulty in writing. The words can be written
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Three sets of High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets
This resource contains two worksheets on the ‘soft c’ sound - Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y.
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The Soft C - 15 Page Workbook
This is a 15 page workbook with answers on the soft’c’ sound.
The Soft C PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to decide whether words contain a soft c sound or a hard c sound with various tasks involved.
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This resource contains a short presentation on using the comma in lists in sentences.
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Commas in Lists in Sentences - 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 20-page workbook (18 worksheets and 2 information sheets) with answers on using commas to demarcate items / phrases within sentences and to separate adjectives when there are two or more describing a noun. It is an ideal independent learning pack for home learning, distance learning and remote learning.
Tasks include:
inserting commas in the correct places in sentences
rewriting incorrectly punctuated sentences
composing own sentences containing a list of items
composing own sentences using two or more adjectives
punctuating The Twelve Days of Christmas with commas
composing own lyrics for the Twelve Days of Christmas and punctuating with commas
Commas in Lists in Sentences - PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the punctuation device, the comma, in lists in sentences. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences and to separate adjectives when there are two or more describing a noun. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place and to identify where the comma has been misplaced in sentences.
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Commas in Lists in Sentences - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook
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These are sample slides /posters taken from a resource on collective nouns.
Collective Nouns - Amazing 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. It also contains examples of collections of images of inanimate objects such as arrows, onions and more.
This resource contains two worksheets with answers on common nouns and collective nouns.
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Nouns - 24-Page Workbook
This resource includes two information sheets and twenty two worksheets on 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 who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint.
Nouns - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples are givengiven.
The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils’ understanding of nouns.
A sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
A timed 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.
Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem ‘Daffodils’ by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on nouns.
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This resource contains a short PowerPoint presentation on action verbs. You may also be interested in:
Action Verbs - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. It includes:
An explanation of action verbs with examples
Identifying 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.
Action Verbs - 15-Page Workbook
This 15 page workbool includes one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include:
matching verbs to pictures
choosing correct verb to insert into a sentence
identifying verbs within sentences
identifying words in rhymes
writing own sentences using verbs
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This resource contains a set of five, A3 size posters showing pictures and words of action verbs. It is available in two fonts.
Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the posters themselves.
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Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. It includes:
Explanation of action verbs with examples
Identifying 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.
Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook
This 15 page workbook includes one information sheets and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. The tasks include:
matching verbs to pictures
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identifying verbs within sentences
writing own sentences using verbs
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This resource contains a short presentation on how to use speech marks/ quotation marks / inverted commas for direct speech in writing.
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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
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This resource contains a 5 page revision / explanation booklet on how to use inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) and other punctuation devices in direct speech.
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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
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This resource contains assessment records for teachers to record and monitor pupil progress in the spelling of the words in the statutory National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 word list.
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This resource contains three sets of assessment and record sheets for the first three hundred high-frequency words to track pupil progress in the reading and spelling of these words.
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This resource contains a memo mat on the commonly used / confused homophones - where, were, we're and wear. The mat is available in four font variations. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils when covering the topic of commonly used/confused homophones or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
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This resource is appropriate for Year 2- and older SEN / Entry Level pupils who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource.
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This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word. It explains how to use the first letter sound of a word to determine whether it is 'a' or 'an'. The presentation also includes exceptions to the rule - one, hour, unicorn, university, euro.
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This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article 'a' or 'an'. It is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This resource contains an editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in the suffixes -sion and -ssion. It will help students to master the spelling of -sion and -ssion words. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion, ssion).
The PowerPoint contains tasks and activities to introduce, reinforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of these words. It includes the rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el and exceptions to the rules. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. There are numerous opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise the spelling of these words.
Tasks include:
Spelling challenges
A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many words ending in -sion as possible
An anagram challenge
The resource could be used as a whole lesson, for a series of lessons, as a lesson starter or plenary. The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource.
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Words Ending in -sion and -ssion - Set of 21 Worksheets
Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, converting verbs to nouns by adding the suffix ‘sion’ or ‘ssion’ spelling practice sheets (could be used for homework) and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. All tasks and worksheets are to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. Worksheets contain sections for what went well, next targets, level of support and pupil evaluation.
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Words Ending in -sion and -ssion PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 21 Worksheets
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