This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Matilda'. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group, on World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day in September. The quiz contains 50 questions with multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. 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: 1. What does Matilda’s father do for a living? 2. How many books did Matilda's family own? 3. Which was the first prank that Matilda played on her father? 4. At what age did Matilda learn how to read? 5. What is the first book that Matilda told the librarian that she liked most in the children section? 6. What did Miss Trunchbull pay Miss Honey for a week's work? 7. What did Miss Trunchbull make Bruce Bogtrotter do? 8. What special power does Matilda have? 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: Fantastic Mr Fox The BFG - 50 Question Quiz Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 50 Question Quiz Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz Roald Dahl PowerPresentation More Roald Dahl Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on personification and an accompanying set of 16 worksheets. The worksheets are available in both PDF and an editable version. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint includes: 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 for pupils to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry. Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short, amusing animation about personification. Set of 16 Worksheets The worksheet 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. Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification on themes including foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, the candle flame, the trees, firework display, fast flowing river. The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification. 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: Set of 36 Personification Posters This resource contains a set of 36 eye-catching posters on personification. They contain examples of personification including some from poetry and literature. 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

The resource contains a set of 30 spelling practice worksheets on the first 100 high-frequency words. The spellings are in phase order. The sheets are further differentiated into three. The first set provides the opportunity for pupils to create sentences with the words. The second set is just for spelling practice, The third set is for those students who find the mechanics of writing challenging. They are able to write over the words. (There are 30 worksheets in total). They are ideal for homework. You may also be interested in: 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 first 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) FlashCards 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 More High Frequency Word and 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 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 a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound (Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft c sound. 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: Soft ‘c’ Words - Set of 14 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft C Words - 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 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘c’ sound (Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The worksheets provide the opportunity for the pupils to read and spell words containing the soft c sound. 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: Soft ‘c’ -45-Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft C Words - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Soft ‘g’ - 35-Slide PowerPoint Lesson Soft ‘g’ Words - 15 Page Workbook Soft g Words - 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 5 A3 posters for primary school pupils and SEN students explaining literary techniques and figurative language including simile, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and metaphor. The posters are available on both white and black 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 resource contains a set of 12 worksheets (with answers) on the indefinite articles -'a and ‘an’ including exception to the rule words. Tasks include: Choosing ‘a’ or ‘an’ at word level. Choosing ‘a’ or ‘an’ at sentence level. Composing sentences containing ‘a’ or ‘an’. 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: PowerPoint Lesson on ‘a’ or 'an’ This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson that 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 Writing Frames - ‘a’ or 'an’ This resource contains a set of ten 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! Often the key to success in getting pupils to write is giving them self-confidence. I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently. Can be laminated and used time and time again. a and an Bundle The bundle contains all three resources at a discounted price. 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 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on adding the suffix -ed to form the simple past tense, where no change is needed to the root word (as outlined in the New National Curriculum Spelling Appendix). Examples are given and opportunities provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise the skill of adding -ed to root verbs to form the simple past tense. You may also be interested in: Adding -ed,-ied,-d To Form Simple Past Tense 70-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 70-slide PowerPoint presentation 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 and includes the following: 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 past tenses The PowerPoint also contains a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to write the simple past tense. More Verbs 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 determiners and includes: The articles - definite and indefinite Demonstratives Possessives Quantifiers Numbers Ordinals Interrogatives The PowerPoint explains what determiners are, gives examples, asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences and to place determiners in sentences. You may also be interested in: Determiners - Set of 14 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Determiner PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets

This PowerPoint resource involves pupils finding the names of different types of noun - common, proper, abstract, collective and compound. It is a fun activity that will reinforce their understanding of nouns and could be used as a lesson starter or a fun way to revise. It is based on the popular game of 'Stop The Bus'. Pupils can either take part in this activity as individuals or in teams. The PowerPoint will generate a letter. Individuals/teams have to think of one noun to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts 'Nouns Named'. 1 point is scored if they have an appropriate noun in the category - 2 points if no other team has that word. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the workbook 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 inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Nouns 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 35-slide PowerPoint explaining when to use the soft 'c' sound (the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y). The PowerPoint also provides many opportunities for the students to identify words that contain a soft c sound. 2. A 15-page workbook (with answers) containing a variety of tasks on words containing the soft c sound. You may also be interested in: Soft G - 35 Slide Powerpoint Lesson Soft G - 15 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G - 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 fully editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on capital letters. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates why, when and where capital letters are used. The PowerPoint includes: Using capital letters at the start of sentences Using capital letters for the pronoun I Using capital letters for proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings etc Using capital letters to address envelopes Tasks include: Identifying words that require capital letters Identifying where capital letters should be used in sentences These resources are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource. 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 set of 27 worksheets on using capital letters: Capital Letters - Set of 27 Worksheets Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Capital Letters - 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 succinct memo mat on direct speech punctuation (speech marks / inverted commas). It reminds pupils on how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices in the context of direct speech. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils for general use in their writing or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes. You may also be interested in: 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. Inverted Commas - 22 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: Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas - 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 PowerPoint lesson and a set of 12 accompanying worksheets on the articles 'a' and 'an'. PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles/determiners 'a' and 'an'. It includes the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of and rules for the use of 'a' or 'an', examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed. Set of 12 Worksheets Tasks include: Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an'. You may also be interested in: Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of ten 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. Information Sheets – How To Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ href="https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=%20&shop=Krazikas&subjects=GB%7C0%7CEnglish%7C">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 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 is a fully editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for: regular nouns - adding 's' nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x', 'ss' and 's' nouns ending in 'o' nouns ending in 'f', 'ff' and 'fe' nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant irregular plurals exceptions to the rules Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. The PowerPoint also contains several links to short videos explaining how to form the various plurals. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the PowerPoint 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 - 26 Differentiated Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Plurals - PowerPoint 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 fully editable 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letter 'w' in 'wr' digraph words. The PowerPoint covers: the common words containing this silent letter (write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more) and the less common words (wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench) with an explanation of what they mean. words with 'wr' in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright. The PowerPoint also contains a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them. 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: 'Wr' Digraph - Set of 16 Worksheets This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'. Tasks include: matching correct 'wr' word to image choosing correct 'wr' for sentence identifying and correcting misspelled 'wr' words in sentences composing own sentences containing 'wr' words solving 'wr' anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets) finding 'wr' words word search (3 differentiated worksheets) find the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: 'Wr' Digraph - 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 11 spelling practice worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and Year 6 statutory spelling word lists. They are ideal for homework. Extra worksheets are provided for spellings that pupils may need extra practice in. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 Spelling Assessment and Records 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