This resource contains two resources: 1. An informative and fully editable, 52 slide PowerPoint on Saint David and Saint David's Day which is on March 1st. The PowerPoint focuses on: - the life of St David - his contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales - how Saint David's day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh communities around the world - the symbols of Wales - the daffodil, the leek, the National Welsh flag - foods eaten on Saint David's Day - cawl and welsh cakes The PowerPoint also includes a hyperlink to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), the Saint David's Day parade in Cardiff (5 minutes) and the Welsh national anthem. 2. A puzzle pack containing a set of 10 differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on Saint David. You may also be interested in: Saint David - Set of 6 Texts and Comprehensions Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Saint David's Day Bundle - Presentation, Texts and Comprehensions, Puzzle Pack 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 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns and a 24-page workbook on nouns. Nouns PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples are given. The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns. A sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category. A timed noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint. An activity where pupils are asked to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this. This resource could be used to introduce nouns or to revise them. It could be used as a one-off lesson or a series of lessons. It would be particularly useful for SATS revision. It is suitable for primary-aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint. Nouns Worksheets This resource contains a 24-page workbook on nouns. There are two information sheets and 22 worksheets. Tasks include: placing the correct noun by the image identifying nouns in sentences identifying different sorts of nouns in texts on the Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter identifying the kinds of nouns in poems - Little Jack Horner, The Owl and the Pussy Cat, Daffodils sorting nouns into common, proper, abstract, compound and collective types creating a collective noun for coat hangers, mobile phones, iPads, etc using nouns in sentences Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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 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 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 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining what linking verbs are and the difference between helping verbs, action verbs and linking verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking verbs in sentences when verbs can act as both linking and action verbs (looks, tastes, feels, appears, etc). The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb in sentences and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. There is also an information sheet on linking verbs. 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 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: 1. A word mat containing all the spellings in the Year 3 and 4 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 fully editable PowerPoint containing 15 activities/challenges to help pupils to learn and master the spellings of these words. 3. A set of 15 spelling challenge worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint. Tasks include finding words on the using a variety of criteria. For example, all the words containing 'ei', all the words with double letters etc. Other tasks include placing the words in alphabetical order, writing sentences containing the words, practise spellings using the look, cover, write and check method and making their own mnemonics for words they have difficulty in spelling. The resources can be used as a series of lessons on spelling, as lesson starters or for homework purposes. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 20 Worksheets This is a similar resource for year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Spellings. Click on the link for more details. 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 22 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -sion / -ssion. (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion). This 80 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a variety of activities that introduce, reinforce and consolidate the spelling of these words. It includes: Rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible An anagram challenge The worksheets contain tasks that include finding the missing -sion / -ssion words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, changing verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion and spelling practice worksheets. The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource More English 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 set of 7 worksheets in which pupils have to select the correct homophone, compose sentences using the correct homophones and correct sentences containing the homophones were, where, we're and wear. The resource also includes an answer sheet and an information sheet on the homophones. This resource is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 7 Worksheets Where Were Wear We’re - Memo Mat 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 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 resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on alliteration. It includes an explanation of alliteration and many examples: from literature - (Harry Potter) poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner) the commercial world in speeches Opportunities are also provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify alliteration and to create sentences/phrases containing alliteration using images as a stimulus. 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: Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of 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. Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration. The paragraphs include six scenes to encourage the use of alliteration - poppy field, fireworks, busy street, ice cream, spider’s web and snow covered tree. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. Alliteration Posters This resource contains a set of 35 A3 size posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry, literature, - The Listeners (Walter De La Mare), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), Harry Potter (J K Rowling), Sea Fever (John Masefield), Cargoes (John Masefield) , Kubla Khan (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) and The Raven (Edgar Allen Poe). Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alliteration Bundle 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 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 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones 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. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones for sentences and composing sentences using homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. Save money by buying both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones – 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 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 a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 13 worksheets on similes and metaphors. The worksheets are available in both PDF format and an editable word version. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint focuses on: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors. 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 The difference between similes and metaphors. Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Set of 16 Worksheets 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. 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 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in 'y' at the end of a word with a long 'i' sound (the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). For example: dry, cry, fry, why, sly July. Tasks include: finding the correct missing word ending in -y constructing sentences word searches differentiating between 'y' sound with long 'i' and 'y' at the end of a word with long 'e' or 'ee' sound. finding the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy and using in a sentence You may also be interested in: Words Ending in -y with a long 'i' sound PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and Worksheets at a discounted rate: Words Ending in -y with a long 'i' sound 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 60 posters with powerful images of some of William Shakespeare’s quotes – some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic. Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices are evidenced in these posters. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion, for display purposes or for use in an assembly on World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week. 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: Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is a fully editable, 56-slide PowerPoint presentation, with simple text, on the life and work of William Shakespeare, ‘’The Bard of Avon’. It is appropriate for primary and older SEN pupils. The PowerPoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays; The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and Opera versions. William Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More Shakespeare 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