This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 homophones / near homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets 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. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones -45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics. 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 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. 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: 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. You may also be interested in: Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 15 Worksheets This is a similar resource for Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum Spellings. Click on the link for more details. 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 is a worksheet on the apostrophe for possession / possessive apostrophe. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook 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 is an action verb word mat which is available in three different fonts. 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 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. 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 5 page revision / explanation booklet on how to use inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) and other punctuation devices in direct speech. You may also be interested in: 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 Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas PowerPoint Lesson and Worknbook More English Resources

This resource contains worksheets on plurals for words ending in -y. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy all three resources in abundle at a discounted rate: Plurals Bundle 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: 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

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… You may also be interested in: y at the end of a word with long ‘i’ Sound PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: y at the end of a word with long ‘i’ Sound PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets <strong><a href=“https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=english&shop=Krazikas”>More English Resources</a></strong> 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. <strong><a href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-how-to-become-a-successful-tes-author-step-by-step-guide-a-must-have-for-authors-11508391”>How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide</a></strong>

This is a 15 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. You may also be interested in: 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. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Personification 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 a table of rules and exceptions for the use of the article ‘a’ or’ an. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy all the a and an resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: ‘a’ or ‘an’ Bundle More Free English Resources

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. You may also be interested in: 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. These resources are particularly aimed at SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who find sentence demarcation challenging. It is often difficult to get age appropriate material for older pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation and writing. More English Resources

This is a Christmas- themed PowerPoint lesson on making plurals with regular words. The presentation is delivered by the expert deliverer - Santa! You may also be interested in: Christmas-Themed Making Irregular Plurals PowerPoint Lesson 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 An accompanying set of Christmas themed worksheets and revision sheet is also available: Christmas-Themed Making Plurals - Set of 5 Worksheets Save money and buy both the PowerPoint lesson and the worksheets at a discounted rate. Christmas-Themed Making Plurals - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets These resources are appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils. More Christmas 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 To be kept informed of new resources click here and follow.

This resource contains an inspirational Chinese proverb poster. You may also be interested in: Chinese Proverbs - Thought Provoking PowerPoint and Posters Chinese New Year Presentation -80 Slides Chinese New Year Quiz Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese Animal Zodiac Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles PowerPoint Quiz Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehensions For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate

This resource contains a Chinese proverb poster. You may also be interested in the following Chinese New Year resources: Chinese Proverbs - PowerPoint and Posters Chinese Zodiac Themed Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Zodiac Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese Zodiac Themed Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation - 80 Slides Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles PowerPoint Quiz Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehension Worksheets Chinese New Year Quiz The Chinese Experience - A Magical Journey Through China

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 You may also be interested in: Writing Frame - 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of seven 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! I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently. 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 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. 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 is an A3-sized 'book quote' poster containing a quote about books by J.K. Rowling. It is ideal for Book Day. You may also be interested in: 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 Save money and buy all three resources at a discounted rate: World Book Day Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or are 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 spelling practice worksheet on the first ten words from the National Curriculum statutory word list for Years 4 and 5. A complete set of spelling practice worksheets for Year 4 and 5 is available here. Assessment and Records Year 4 and 5 National Curriculum Spellings More Free English Resources 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 step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide To be kept informed of new resources click here and follow!

This resource contains two worksheets on similes and metaphors. Tasks include identifying similes and metaphors and composing similes and metaphors. You may also be interested in: Similes and Metaphors - Set of 16 Worksheets This resource contains 16 worksheets. Tasks and activities 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. There is also a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation and definition of similes and metaphors and the differences between them. 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 Opportunities for students to identify similes and meatphors Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Opportunities to identify, and distinguish between, similes and metaphors. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Similes and Metaphors - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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