This resource contains a 65-slide PowerPoint lesson on the rules for when and how to add the suffix -ing to verbs. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates the rules of how to change the verb. It includes: adding -ing to regular root verbs adding -ing to words ending in the silent -e adding -ing to verbs containing short vowel and cvc ending (doubling last letter) - adding -ing to verbs ending in -ee, -ye, -oe, -ie - some exceptions to the rules The PowerPoint contains a variety of opportunities for pupils to practise forming the correct -ing ending including a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to add -ing to verbs and a sorting activity in which pupils are required to decide which verb -ing ending is appropriate. More Verb 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 14 worksheets and a 70-slide PowerPoint revision lesson on determiners and includes - the articles - definite and indefinite, demonstratives, possessives, quantifiers, numbers, ordinals and interrogatives. PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 70 slide SATS English grammar revision PowerPoint lesson on determiners. The PowerPoint explains what determiners are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences in SATS style questions. You may also be interested in: Key Stage 2 100 Question SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz This resource contains a 100 question quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are in SATS-style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, clauses, punctuation and spelling. More SATS 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 colourful and engaging flash cards of the first one hundred high-frequency words. They can be laminated and used time and time again. You may also be interested in: First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack The pack contains: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order - building blocks based theme 10 spelling practice worksheets (differentiated). Ideal for homework Word mat of the 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flash cards of all 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words< This resource is appropriate for Year 1-3 pupils and older SEN pupils who have yet to master the first one hundred words. More High Frequency Word 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 Chinese New Year lantern riddles resource contains 4 pages of riddles with answers and a template for pupils to make up their own riddles. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year homophones / near homophones -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 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 2 Homophones 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 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More Homophone Resources

This resource contains a set of 22 posters containing examples of similes and metaphors. One of the posters explains the difference between a metaphor and a simile. You may also be interested in: Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. It includes: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors. Why they are used. Examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My Luv is Like a Red, Red Rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. The difference between similes and metaphors. Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Opportunities to identify, and distinguish between, similes and metaphors. Similes and Metaphors - Set of 13 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 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 contains a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. 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 SATS style spelling tests with dictation sentences for the commonly confused homophones - where, were, wear, we’re, there, their, they’re, too, to, and two. 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 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 35 A3 size posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry, literature, - The Listeners (Walter De La Mare), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), Harry Potter (J K Rowling), Sea Fever (John Masefield), Cargoes (John Masefield), Kubla Khan (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) and The Raven (Edgar Allen Poe). Several posters contain examples from famous speeches, films, song lyrics and from product and company brands. You may also be interested in: Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of 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. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples from: - literature - (Harry Potter) - poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner) - the commercial world - speeches Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alliteration Bundle 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

Encourage your pupils to achieve and reward them by awarding them Certificates of Achievement for their progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first one hundred high-frequency words in phase order. The certificates are available for phase 2 words, phase 3 words, phase 4 words, phase 5 words for reading and spelling the words. You may also be interested in: First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack The pack contains: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order 10 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). Ideal for homework Word mat of the first 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) FlashCards for all the 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements More High Frequency Word 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 succinct pronouns revision mat that includes explanations and examples of : personal pronouns relative pronouns possessive pronouns demonstrative pronouns indefinite pronouns reflexive pronouns interrogative pronouns subject and object pronouns You may also be interested in: SATS Revision: Pronouns PowerPoint Lesson Pronouns - SATS Style Revision Question Worksheets Key Stage 2 SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz This resource contains a quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are in 2016 SATS style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, phrases and clauses, punctuation and spelling. This resource would be particularly useful for SATS revision and is suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students. More SATS 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 five anagrams and missing word worksheets on William Shakespeare's plays. It is an ideal resource for use during William Shakespeare Week and on World Book Day. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, 56-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. The Powerpoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays;, The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy William Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains four PowerPoints on the first hundred high-frequency words in phase order. It has a building blocks theme. The resource could be used for starter sessions, teaching the first one hundred high-frequency words and/or printing off to make into posters. The resource would also be suitable for older SEN students who have yet to master the basic first one hundred high-frequency words. You may also be interested in: First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack This resource contains: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order 10 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). Ideal for homework Word mat of the 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) FlashCards of all 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work. A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements 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 6 differentiated worksheets (12 worksheets in total) on William Shakespeare's quotations from Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Merchant of Venice, Henry IV, Antony and Cleopatra and more! The task is to find the missing words either by general knowledge, research or deduction. The worksheets are differentiated and answers are included. They are ideal for World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, simple text 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. 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 presentation also includes hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions and William Shakespeare's annual birthday celebrations in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle

This resource contains a teacher record for the assessment of student progress in reading and spelling the second set of 100 high-frequency words. The document is editable so that the school logo can be put on if desired. More High Frequency Word 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 4 spelling practice worksheets on words containing the 'wr' digraph. They are ideal for homework. You may also be interested in: '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'. 'wr' Digraph - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable 60-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. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'wr' Digraph - 48 Slide PowerPoint Lesson More Spelling 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 assessment and record sheets for the third set of 100 hundred high-frequency words to record when pupils are able to read and spell these high-frequency words. The document is editable so that the school logo can be put on if desired. More High Frequency Word 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 and informative 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare’s birthday. 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 and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre The Puritans’ banning of theatres and plays The Royal Shakespeare Company Shakespeare’s contribution to the English language His burial place New Place Shakespeare Week Shakespeare’s Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford There are hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare’s birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase ‘to be or not to be’ involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant. A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available. William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation 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: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quotes Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes or for use in an assembly. More William 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 an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible 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: Hyphens - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains the functions of hyphens and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens and dashes. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Hyphens - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on using hyphens in writing. One work sheet focuses on hyphen to clarify meaning; the other on hyphens and prefixes. You may also be interested in: Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens. Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Hyphens Memo Mat This is a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again. More English Resources

This resource contains a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again. Please note that the watermark is only on the previews and is not visible 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: Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens. Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Hyphens PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources