This resource contains a 13-page workbook (with five information sheets and eight worksheets) on using colons to: expand or illustrate an independent clause introduce lists in sentences introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists introduce quotations emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence You may also be interested in: Colons - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint focuses on using colons to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence introduce quotations The PowerPoint clearly explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Colons and semi Colons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semi-colons. Semi Colons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Semi Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets More English Resources

This resource contains a set of 11 A3 size posters on literary devices/figurative language with examples. They include: similes personification hyperbole alliteration idiom oxymoron assonance consonance onomatopoeia allusion metaphors 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 a set of 28 worksheets on Year 3 and 4 homophones, near homophones and confusing words. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks in which pupils are required to choose the correct homophones, write sentences containing homophones and correct incorrectly used homophones. The resource also contains answers. This resource is appropriate for year 3 and 4 pupils and older SEN students. The homophones include: accept, except, affect, effect, ball, bawl, berry, bury, fair, fare, grate, great, grown, groan, heel, heal, he’ll, knot, not, mail, male, main, mane, meat, meet, medal, meddle, missed, mist, peace, piece, plain, plane, rain, rein, reign, scene, seen, weather, whether, whose, who’s 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: Year 3 and 4 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 3 and 4 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More Homophone 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 editable, 60-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. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. 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 inspire and educate@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: Question Marks and Exclamation Marks - 15 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Question Marks and Exclamation Marks 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

This resource contains a set of 14 worksheets (includes answers) on determiners and include: The articles - definite and indefinite Demonstratives Possessives Quantifiers Numbers Ordinals Interrogatives You may also be interested in: Determiners PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners. The PowerPoint explains the various types of determiners, gives examples and asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Determiner PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Determiner Memo Mat 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 fully editable, 45 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 resource includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students. More Homophones 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 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list – there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and composing sentences using homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones – 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money by buying both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 15 Differentiated 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 Homophone 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 18 differentiated worksheets on the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include: Identifying words containing the ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures Inserting the correct word into sentence Composing sentences using words that contain the kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches Unscrambling anagrams to find ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words 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: 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - The Silent k and g This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ when followed by ‘n’. In the PowerPoint pupils are introduced to most of the common words containing these two silent letters and are asked to read and spell some of these words. Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and the worksheets at a discounted rate: 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets on silent k and g 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 20-page workbook (18 worksheets and 2 information sheets) with answers 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 Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on gthe resource itself. 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: Using Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the punctuation device, 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. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Using Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This fully editable and highly visual, 135-slide PowerPoint lesson features all functions of commas and includes 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 fully editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on on the rules for when and how to add the suffixes -ed, -d, -ied and doubling the last letter to make the simple past tense of verbs. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates the rules of how to change a verb to its simple past form. The PowerPoint includes the following rules - adding -d to words ending in e - adding -ed to regular root verbs - changing the 'y' to an 'i' and adding -ed - doubling the last letter and adding -ed - irregular plurals The PowerPoint also contains a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to write the simple past tense and a sorting activity in which pupils are required to decide which verb ending is appropriate. More Verb 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 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. 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: Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - 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: 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. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 12 page workbook that includes three revision sheets and seven worksheets about parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. 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 - brackets, commas and dashes - used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to: identify parenthesis in sentences punctuate sentences containing parenthesis compose sentences containing parenthesis Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. 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: Parenthesis - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. 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 them more interesting by adding parenthesis. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Parenthesis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Punctuation Resources

This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ (kn and gn digraphs) when followed by ‘n’. The PowerPoint introduces most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Opportunities are provided for pupils to read and spell some of these words. 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: The Silent 'k and ‘g’ Set of 18 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains 18 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include: Identifying words containing the ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures Inserting the correct word into sentence Composing sentences using words that contain the 'kn’ and 'gn’ digraphs Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches Unscrambling anagrams to find ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and the worksheets at a discounted rate: The Silent 'k and ‘g’ PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 12 Differentiated 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

This is a fully editable 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'The BFG'. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day. The quiz contains 50 questions with multiple choice answers. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. Sample questions: Where did the BFG snatch Sophie from? What was the name of the woman in charge of Sophie’s orphanage? Which country will the giants never visit, because they don't like the taste of the ‘human beans’ there? What does the BFG use to blow dreams into peoples' bedrooms? What did people from Panama taste like to the giants? 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: Matilda - 50 Question Quiz Fantastic Mr Fox Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 50 Question Quiz Roald Dahl Presentation Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters Roald Dahl Puzzle Pack More Roald Dahl Resources

This resource has been designed to enable pupils to record their progress and achievements on a regular basis. Completing the Progress File will give the pupils the opportunity to think about and record skills, strengths, weaknesses and to set themselves targets, strategies and action plans for achieving them. The resource is available in both PowerPoint and pdf format. Pupils could complete the progress file on the computer or the document could be downloaded and completed by hand or a mixture of both. Sections include: Personal Details Interests and Hobbies Certificates of Achievement Special awards or commendations Membership of clubs/groups Personal targets, action plans and review Personal statement Work Experience Photographic evidence Qualifications, Examination Results and Accreditation 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

This resource contains a fully editable, 31 slide PowerPoint lesson on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National. curriculum) You may also be interested in: 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... This resource is also appropriate for older SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in 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 a 15-page workbook on action verbs. The workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing 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 resource itself. 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 Verbs PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable PowerPoint Lesson on action verbs. 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 Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Action Verbs Posters Action Verbs Bundle - Powerpoint, Worksheets, 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 30-page workbook on plurals. The workbook includes one explantion sheet, 26 worksheets with answers and a progress check. Tasks include forming plurals for: regular nouns - adding 's' nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -s, -z 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 nouns that stay the same irregular plurals exceptions to the rules Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. 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: Plurals - 200 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 200- slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for the forming of all plurals and includes exceptions. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Plurals - 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

This resource contains a set of 27 worksheets on when capital letters are used. Tasks include using capital letters for: The start of sentences The pronoun I Names Places Days of the week Months Geographical features and landmarks Buildings Brand names and companies Movie and book titles The start of direct speech Addressing envelopes 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 an accompanying PowerPoint lesson: Capital Letters PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Capital Letters - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 an 18 page workbook (18 worksheets) on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It also includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission / contraction. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks and will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. You may also be interested in: Apostrophe for Contraction - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and 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. 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