This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining what linking verbs are and the difference between helping verbs, action verbs and linking verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking verbs in sentences when verbs can act as both linking and action verbs (looks, tastes, feels, appears, etc). The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb in sentences and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. There is also an information sheet on linking verbs. 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. 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 includes: A fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on the article determiners - a and an. The PowerPoint explains how to use the article/ determiners 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound. A set of 12 worksheets on a and an. 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 the article '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. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing. It is particularly appropriate for those 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. Save money and buy all the a and an resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More 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 informative and highly engaging resource is ideal for a whole school January assembly on the famous ploughman poet from Scotland, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns / Rabbie Burns), who went on to become 'The People's Poet'. Early in January, it could be used to show that Robert was the creator of 'Auld Lang Syne' and, later on in the month, for 'Burns Night' and 'Burns Suppers'. This fully editable, 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Robert Burns contains hyperlinks to: his life story recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose; To A Mouse; To the Haggis; Auld Lang Syne and Tom O' Shanter 'The Immortal Memory' Speech and cutting of the haggis creating Burns style poetry quizzes It also details what happens on Burns Night which is celebrated in Scotland and all over the world on the 25th January and contains interesting facts about the influence of Robert Burns on people such as Steinbeck and JD Salinger. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download. 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: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies 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 action verbs. You may also be interested in: Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook This 15-page workbook contains 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 writing own sentences using verbs Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint 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. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Action Verbs Posters 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 55 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15-page workbook on action verbs. PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes: Explanations of action verbs with examples Opportunities for pupils to identify 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. Actio Verbs Workbook This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing the correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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: Action Verb Posters Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Action Verbs - Presentation, Worksheets and Posters 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 5 Christmas-themed games. Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc Elves and Santas - a seasonal variation of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to reinforce turn-taking skills and social skills. Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an item that can be found on an Advent Calendar. Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an ‘advent calendar’. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music. Happy Families - Christmas Happy Families is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures. Christmas Snap- Christmas Snap with 48 Christmas themed cards. 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

This resource contains a word search on phase 2 of the first one hundred high-frequency words. You may also be interested in: First One Hundred High-Frequency Words Resource Pack The resource contains: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order - building blocks based theme. 30 spelling practice worksheets (differentiated). These are ideal for homework. Word mat of the 100 high-frequency words. Eight word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flash cards for all of the 100 high-frequency words. A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words. 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: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order building blocks based theme. 30 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). These are 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 of all the first 100 high-frequency words. A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 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

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 four word searches based on the first 100 hundred high-frequency words in phase order. A solution key is included. You may also be interested in: First 100 High Frequency Words Resource Pack It 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) 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 in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 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

The resource contains a set of 30 spelling practice worksheets on the first 100 high-frequency words. The spellings are in phase order. The sheets are further differentiated into three. The first set provides the opportunity for pupils to create sentences with the words. The second set is just for spelling practice, The third set is for those students who find the mechanics of writing challenging. They are able to write over the words. (There are 30 worksheets in total). They are ideal for homework. 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 first 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 in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words More High Frequency Word and 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 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

The mat contains the first one hundred high-frequency words in alphabetical order. Ideal for pupils to have close to hand as they begin their journey into reading and writing. It is also suitable for SEN students who have yet to master the first one hundred words. The mat 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) FlashCards for 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 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 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 a sentence writing word frame containing some of the first 100 high-frequency words. The use of the frame will help young pupils and older SEN students to consolidate the learning of keywords and help them with sentence construction. You may also be interested in: Set of 10 High Frequency Word Writing Frames and Writing Sheets - Set 1 10 High Frequency Word Writing Frames and Writing Sheet - Set 2 These resources contain ten writing frames and a worksheet for use with the frames 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. They are ideal resources 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 pupils motivated to read and write independently. Save money and buy both sets at a discounted rate: High Frequency Word Writing Frames - Sets 1 and 2 (Twenty Frames) and Writing Sheet 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 involves pupils creating 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. Accompanying writing sheet for use with the frames. This resource can be laminated and used time and time again. You may also be interested in: High Frequency Words - Set 2 Save money and buy both sets (Set 1 and Set 2) at a discounted rate. High Frequency Words - Set 1 and set 2 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

A colourful and highly visual poster explaining what a noun is and with picture examples taken from a set of 5 posters on the common noun, proper noun, abstract noun, compound noun and the collective noun is available. See below for details. Set iof 5 Noun Posters For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this 'must have' step by step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

This resource contains five, colourful A3 size posters on different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. T You may also be interested in: 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. 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 given. 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. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Nouns - 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

Revision / Explanation booklet on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. A comprehensive set of resources (interactive, editable and highly visual PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets and other activities) on nouns are also available. See below for details. Nouns PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Differentiated Worksheets For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this 'must have' step by step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 5 succinct, colourful and highly-visual memo mats on punctuation, parts of speech and plurals. They include: Nouns - the different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. Parts of Speech – detailing the different parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Speech Mark / Inverted Comma / Quotation Marks - how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices within the context of direct speech (including the full stop, comma, apostrophe, question and exclamation mark) within the context of direct speech Plurals - showing the rules for making nouns plural. Rules include those 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', - nouns ending in 'o' adding 's' or 'es', - irregular pupils ie goose - geese, foot - feet, ox - oxen etc Punctuation – shows how to use the punctuation devices - the full stop, comma, possessive apostrophe, apostrophe for omission/contraction, speech marks / inverted commas, the question mark and exclamation mark. 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