This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make then more interesting by adding parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis. Parenthesis Workbook This twelve page workbook includes three revision sheets and seven worksheets on parenthesis and the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource. The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to: identify parenthesis in sentences punctuate sentences containing parenthesis compose sentences containing parenthesis If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of your purchased resource. Email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Punctuation Resources

This bundle contains six PowerPoint lessons and six workbooks on the following punctuation devices: The Possessive Apostrophe The Apostrophe for Omission Commas in Lists The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark Inverted Comma (Speech Marks) Full Stops The Possessive Apostrophe This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. The workbook contains 15 worksheets on the possessive apostrophe/apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession. The Apostrophe for Omission This is 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. The workbook includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It also contains a variety of tasks that will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. Commas in Lists This is a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the comma in lists in sentences. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. The 20-page workbook includes 18 worksheets and 2 information sheets 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 The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark This is an editable, 52-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark. The presentation explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark. The workbook contains 9 worksheets with answers and an information sheet on using the question mark and the exclamation mark. Tasks include: Selecting the correct question word for sentences. Deciding which punctuation device should be used at the end of sentences. Composing sentences using question marks appropriately. Composing sentences using exclamation marks appropriately. Rewriting a short passage inserting the correct punctuation devices - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. Inverted Comma (Speech Marks) This editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) demonstrates how to: use inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech punctuate split speech set out dialogue in writing use interesting words to replace ‘said’ Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech. The 22 page workbook on inverted commas contains five information/revision sheets, seventeen 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 Full Stops This editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains 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. The workbook contains 14 worksheets on using full stops to demarcate sentences. Tasks include: Placing full stops at the end of simple sentences Placing full stops in writing containing several sentences Placing full stops in short paragraphs Composing own sentences Correcting sentences in which the full stops have been incorrectly placed 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. 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This resource contains a 22-page workbook and a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson 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. Workbook 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 Inverted Commas 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. 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 English Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 functional skills accreditation in English (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). It contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and an age appropriate, 13-page workbook on the commonly confused homophones there, they’re and their. There, Their and They’re Worksheets The 13-page workbook includes 3 information pages, 7 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Tasks include: Choosing the correct homophone. Correcting and rewriting sentences. Composing sentences using the correct homophone. There, Their and They’re PowerPoint Lesson This 40 slide PowerPoint lesson explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for students to choose the correct homophone. It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to these commonly confused homophones and for revision purposes. 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: Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle The bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons. Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover all components of Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains an age appropriate, 40 slide PowerPoint lesson and an 12-page workbook on the confusing homophones - two/too /to -for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 1 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). Workbook The 12-page workbook includes 3 information pages, 7 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Tasks include: Choosing the correct homophone. Correcting and rewriting sentences. Composing sentences using the correct homophone. 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. PowerPoint Lesson* The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for students to choose the correct homophone. The PowerPoint is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the commonly confused homophones two. too and to and for revision purposes. You may also be interested in: Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle The bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons. Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover all components of Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). It contains a variety of age appropriate resources to successfully deliver the writing component of the specification. Resources include PowerPoint lessons, explanations, worksheets and progress checks on all aspects of writing: Capital letters and full Stops {punctuating sentences)- 50 slide PowerPoint lesson Capital letters and full stops (punctuating sentences) - 17 Page Workbook Capital Letters (when used) PowerPoint lesson Capital letters (when used) - 17 page workbook 25 page spelling booklet containing the word list specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 1) Qualification and Assessment Specification. 25 spelling tests using the functional skills spelling format Writing - 17 page workbook Learning Outcomes Recognise and write lower case letters Recognise and write Place letter in alphabetical order Read and spell specified words for entry level 1 Start sentence with capital letter Mark the end of sentences with a full stop Use capital letters for proper nouns in writing Write simple phrases, sentences, notes and short letters. 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: Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 7 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 13 workbooks and 10 PowerPoint lessons that cover all the components of Entry Level 2. Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 95 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 21-page workbook on the Entry Level 1 writing component - when to use capital letters in writing. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint explains when capital letters are used in writing: for the personal pronoun I at the start of sentences for proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings, brand names etc addressing envelopes and post codes for form filling in block capitals Many opportunities are provided for students to identify when capitals should be used in writing. It is an ideal resource to introduce this component of the Entry Level 1 English specification and for revision purposes. Workbook The 21-page workbook includes 3 explanation pages, 13 worksheets (with answers), 2 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Tasks include: Identifying and using capital letters for proper nouns Correcting the use of capital letter in sentences Writing simple sentences using capital letters appropriately 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 these bundles that contain workbooks and PowerPoint lessons that include tasks and activities that cover the entire specification at each level. Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains a 25 page spelling practice workbook and 25 spelling tests for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 1 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE). The workbook and tests contain all the words that students are expected to both read and spell correctly. The spellings have been compiled from the Entry 1 word lists specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 1) Qualification and Assessment Specification. Workbook tasks include practising spelling the words using the look, say, cover, write method: inserting the correct word into a sentence and composing simple sentences using words in the list. The resource also contains a checklist for recording students’ ability to read and spell all of the words. It is an ideal resource for homework. The spelling tests are delivered in the format used by accreditation boards and accompany the 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: English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks -7 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 13 Workbooks - 9 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources