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This resource contains an 80-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 24-page workbook on alphabetical order.
1. PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 80 slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order.
2. Workbook
This 24 page workbook includes three explanation sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include:
placing words/ items in alphabetical order by the first letter
placing words in alphabetical order involving the second, third and fourth letters.
locating patient's names in a filing system
locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes
writing lists in alphabetical order
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This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 homophones / near homophones.
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This resource contains a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
Year 2 Homophones - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone and confusing words 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 provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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This resource contains 3 sets of worksheets/ workbooks on figurative language and the literary devices of alliteration, personification, similes and metaphors. The worksheets are available in both PDF and word format to enable editing.
Similes and Metaphors Worksheets
There are 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 includes a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them.
Personification Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using personification. Tasks include:
Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg, Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins, The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes.
Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification on themes.
The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification.
Alliteration Worksheets
A set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using 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.
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This resource contains:
1. A word mat containing all of the spellings in the Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum word list. It can be laminated for pupils to have with them as they work or for homework purposes. Pupils can be encouraged to use these words regularly in their writing.
2. A PowerPoint containing twenty word challenges designed to enable pupils to master the spelling of these words. It can be used for starter sessions. Tasks can be explained using the PowerPoint. The PowerPoint also contains a set of 20 worksheets.
This resource is also appropriate for older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of spelling.
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This is a worksheet on the apostrophe for possession / possessive apostrophe.
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Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using 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.
Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
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.
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This is an action verb word mat which is available in three different fonts.
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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 on action verbs. 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.
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Action Verbs Posters
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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 worksheets on plurals for words ending in -y.
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Plurals PowerPoint Lesson
This resource is a fully editable, 100+ slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN students due to the highly visual nature of the resource.
The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ , ‘x’ , ‘z’ and ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘o’
nouns ending in ‘f’, ‘ff’ and ‘fe’
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a vowel
irregular plurals
exceptions to the rules
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity.
Plurals - Set of 26 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 26 differentiated worksheets on plurals.
Plurals Revision Memo Mat
This is a succinct revision mat containing the rules and exceptions for forming plurals.
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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.
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This is a sample worksheet taken from a set of 11 differentiated worksheets on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National. curriculum). See below for details.
y at the end of a word with long ‘i’ Sound - Set of 11 Worksheets
This resource contains 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in ‘y’ at the end of a word with a long ‘i’ sound. For example, dry, cry, fry, why, sly July. Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and differentiating between ‘y’ sound with long ‘i’ and ‘y’ at the end of a word with long ‘e’ or ‘ee’ sound. There are also worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils eg find the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy…
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This is a 15 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification.
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Personification - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint on the literary device of personification. It contains:
An explanation and definition of personification and its use in the production of figurative language.
Why it is used.
Examples of personification from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss.
Opportunities to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry.
Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification.
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Personification - Set of 16 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of personification. Tasks include:
Identifying personification in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg , Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins , The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes.
Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification.
Personification - Set of 36 Posters
This resource contains 36 eye-catching A3 size posters on personification.
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This resource contains a table of rules and exceptions for the use of the article ‘a’ or’ an.
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Writing Frame - ‘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. It is particularly appropriate for those SEN students who find reading and writing challenging.
100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson on ‘an’ or ‘an’ Containing Exceptions
The PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 12 Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word.
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This is a sample worksheet for older SEN pupils on using full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation. The task involves inserting full stops and capital letters in the correct place. Click on the link below for details of a set of 15 worksheets on sentence demarcation using capital letters and fulls tops.
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Full Stops and Capital Letters Set of Worksheets
The resource includes a set of 15 age appropriate writing tasks to enable older SEN students to use full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation. The content is based on pupils and teachers at Sunnydale Comprehensive School.
Task 1 - Pupils rewrite a short paragraph (about 100 words) placing full stops and capital letters in the correct places. The content is designed to be engaging and about different characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with.
Task 2 - Pupils complete a short comprehension about the paragraph answering in full sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and full stop at the end.
Task 3 - Involves pupils writing a short paragraph about a character.
These worksheets are ideal to give pupils practice at using capital letters and full stops in their writing to reinforce and consolidate this skill.
Full Stops - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the ‘Full Stop’ explaining 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.
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This is a Christmas- themed PowerPoint lesson on making plurals with regular words. The presentation is delivered by the expert deliverer - Santa!
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The PowerPoint includes how to make the following nouns plural:
- common nouns - adding ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ ‘ss’ and ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’
- nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant
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Christmas-Themed Making Plurals - Set of 5 Worksheets
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This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 125-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 36-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 reading component.
These resources will help pupils to achieve the following learning outcomes:
read correctly words designated for Entry Level 2
read and understand sentences with more than one clause
understand the main points in texts
recognise and use organisational markers in texts such as headings, bullet points and numbered lists
use a dictionary to find the meaning of words
use illustrations, images and captions to locate information
Workbook
The 36-page workbook contains ten texts and ten tasks:
Holly Farm
Joe’s Gym
16-25 Student Railcard
TV License and the Law
How to Make Pancakes
Bank Accounts
Pete’s Pizza Parlour
Pete’s Pizza Parlour - Staff Wanted
Pete’s Pizza Parlour Trip
Gone Wild Festival
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.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint lesson is ideal for introducing the reading component of the Entry Level 2 Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes.
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This resource contains:
a fully editable PowerPoint lesson that explains how to decide whether to use the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel. There are 40 slides in total.
a set of 8 differentiated worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
A more detailed version of this PowerPoint that includes exceptions to the basic rules (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe, etc) is also available.
PowerPoint Lesson - a or an - including Exceptions
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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! I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently.
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This is a succinct, figurative language mat containing an explanation and examples of the following literary devices - similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration. It is ideal for display purposes or as a revision aid for pupils on desks / in files. It is appropriate for younger / SEN pupils. The mat is available in three fonts and three backgrounds.
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This is an A3-sized 'book quote' poster containing a quote about books by J.K. Rowling. It is ideal for Book Day.
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Set of 15 World Book Quote Posters
These posters can be used for display or discussion purposes and are ideal for Book Day.
Sample quotes:
Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. Author Unknown
The more things you read, the more things you will know. Dr. Seuss
You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius
Be awesome, be a book nut! Dr. Seuss
A room without books is like a body without a soul. Cicero
100 Question PowerPoint Book Quiz
108 Question Paper-Based Quiz
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