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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and highly visual punctuation memo mat reminding pupils of how and when 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.
The mat could be laminated and used by pupils for general use in their writing or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
This resource is appropriate for Year 1 - 6 pupils and older SEN / Entry Level pupils who may find sentence demarcation challenging and have yet to master the basics in punctuation and writing.
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This resource contains a parts of speech/word classes memo mat explaining the different parts of speech with examples - including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Useful as a reference for pupils when working on this area of literacy or could be placed in pupils folders for revision. This resource is appropriate for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN pupils who will benefit from the visual nature of the mat.
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This resource contains a set of differentiated Christmas-themed worksheets on the apostrophe for omission / contraction. It is suitable for primary aged children and older SEN/ EFL students.
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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.
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This resource helps to track the progress of pupils in the spelling of words of the National Curriculum word list for years 3 and 4.
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This resource contains a Christmas word mat. It is ideal for writing activities during the Christmas period. It is provided in two different backgrounds, fonts and font colour.
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This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas themed differentiated worksheets on using the apostrophe for omission/contraction. The resource also contains an explanation sheet about the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It is suitable for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who have yet to consolidate the skills of punctuation.
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Christmas- Themed Apostrophe for Omission PowerPoint Lesson
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This resource contains a handy and succinct, A4 size memo mat on the functions of commas:
To clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity
To separate items in a list or series
To separate direct speech from a reporting clause
To separate a subordinate / dependent clause/ fronted adverbial from a main clause
Before co-ordinating conjunctions – for, an, nor, but, or, yet, so
To mark parenthesis, embedded clauses, relative clauses
To indicate direct address, to set off yes and no and tag questions from the rest of the sentence
To mark thousands in numbers.
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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.
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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
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This resource contains three spelling practice worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones - device, devise, advice, advise.
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This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and composing sentences containing homophones.
Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable and highly visual 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list including the following words – 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. Appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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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 succinct, colourful and highly visual noun memo mat reminding pupils of the different types of noun. Common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. There are several font variations.
The mat could be laminated and used by pupils to use when covering the topic of nouns or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
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PowerPoint Lesson on Nouns
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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and visual memo mat on the commonly used/confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophones where / were / we’re / wear. The mat is provided in different fonts and on two different backgrounds. 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 also be enlarged to A3 size and used for classroom display purposes.
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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.
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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.
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This is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing.
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Colons and Semicolons Information Sheets
Information sheets on the use of the colon and semicolon in writing.
Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson<
This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon to:
introduce an explanation or an example
introduce lists within sentences
introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences
To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence
To introduce quotations
The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.
Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on semicolons:
To link two related sentences / independent clauses
In complex lists
In sentences containing conjunctive adverbs
It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to place semicolons appropriately.
Semicolons - Set of 9 Worksheets
9 worksheets on using colons in writing. Tasks include using semicolons to:
expand or illustrate an independent clause
introduce lists in sentences
introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists
introduce quotations
to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets
This resource contains 7 worksheets on using semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in:
linking two related sentences / independent clauses
complex lists
sentences containing conjunctive adverbs
correcting sentences containing semicolons
composing complex lists and using semicolons in related clauses/sentences
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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.
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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.
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This Saint David’s Day puzzle pack contains ten differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on the theme of Saint David.
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Saint David’s Day - Set of Four Information Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of four information sheets and comprehension questions with answers on Saint David’s Day which is celebrated on the 1st of March.
Saint David’s Day Presentation
This is a fully editable, 52 slide presentation on the life of St David and Saint David’s Day celebrations. The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes) and to the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff. (5 minutes).
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This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets in which pupils have to select the correct homophone, compose sentences using the correct homophones and correct sentences containing the homophones were, where, we're and wear. The resource also includes an answer sheet and an information sheet on the homophones. This resource is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson
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This resource contains 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in 'y' at the end of a word with a long 'i' sound (the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). For example: dry, cry, fry, why, sly July.
Tasks include:
finding the correct missing word ending in -y
constructing sentences
word searches
differentiating between 'y' sound with long 'i' and 'y' at the end of a word with long 'e' or 'ee' sound.
finding the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy and using in a sentence
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This resource contains an information sheet and a set of eight worksheets on the homophones - their, there and they're. Tasks include selecting the correct spelling of there / they're/ their homophones, composing sentences using the correct homophones and correcting sentences.
This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN/ESL students.
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This resource contains a five page workbook on the punctuation mark - the ellipsis. The workbook includes one information/explanation sheet and four worksheets on the ellipsis. Tasks include:
shortening quotations using the ellipsis
identifying the purpose of the ellipsis in sentences
adding ellipses in the appropriate place in sentences
composing sentences using ellipses
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The Ellipsis - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on the ellipsis. It clearly explains what the ellipsis is, its functions in writing and how to use ellipses correctly in writing. Many examples are provided. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to explain why the ellipsis has been used. Students are also asked to shorten quotations and compose their own sentences containing ellipses about several striking images.
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