This is a William Shakespeare-themed crossword. It is ideal for World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week. You may also be interested in: William Shakespeare Puzzle Pack Shakespeare - Set of 44 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes or for use in an assembly. Wiliam Shakespeare - Simple Text Presentation This is a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint presentation with simple text, on the life and work of William Shakespeare. This resource is appropriate for primary and older SEN pupils. This resource includes references to his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and 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 presentation contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More Wiliam 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

A worksheet on silent 'k' when followed by 'n' . More Silent k and g Resources The Silent k and n PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 16 slide PowerPoint about the silent 'k' and 'g' when followed by 'n' and also a variety of exercises and worksheets to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs 'kn' and 'gn'. Worksheets contain 'afl' box for teachers to indicate what the pupils have done well and their next targets. Ideal for Year 2 pupils and older pupils who find reading and writing challenging. More Free 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 two worksheets with answers on common nouns and collective nouns. You may also be interested in: Click on the link below for details. Nouns - 24-Page Workbook This resource includes two inormation sheets and twenty two worksheets on nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. These resources would be particularly useful for SATS revision and are suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint. You may also be interested in: Nouns - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples are givengiven. 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. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem ‘Daffodils’ by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this. The PowerPoint also containsa link to a short video on nouns. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate. Nouns - 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 is a worksheet on words ending in -ge and -dge. You may also be interested in: PowerPoint Lesson – Words Ending in ge / dge This resource contains a 43 slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use -ge or -dge at the end of words ending in the phoneme /j/. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as ge and dge at the end of words National curriculum , English programmes of study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes: - Rules for adding 'dge' and 'ge' (long and short vowel sounds, 'ge' after letters 'r' and 'n' as in large and fridge) - Opportunities to practise spellings - Individual / paired / group timed activity - finding as many' dge' and 'ge' words as possible in 5 minutes) Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets – Words Ending in ge / dge This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on words ending in 'ge' or 'dge'. Tasks include: 1. Finding missing words (2 differentiated worksheets) 2. Anagrams - (3 differentiated) 3. Spelling - (4 worksheets) 4. Using ge / dge words in sentences (2 differentiated worksheets) 5. Word searches (3 differentiated) 6. Sorting words into ge / dge / vower 'r' / vowel 'n' categories (1 worksheet) Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: PowerPoint Lesson - Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets – Words Ending in ge / dge 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 resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 National Curriculum homophones / near homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list and includes 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 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. Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 15 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 resource contains a word search on phase 2 of the first one hundred high-frequency words. You may also be interested in: First One Hundred High-Frequency Words Resource Pack The 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 100 high-frequency words. Eight word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flash cards for all of the 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 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 National Curriculum Year 2 commonly confused homophones - where, were, wear and we’re. You may also be interested in: Where, Were, Wear and We’re - Set of 7 Worksheets 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 and We’re - Memo Mat 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 resource contains two worksheets on the ‘soft c’ sound - Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y. You may also be interested in: The Soft C - 15 Page Workbook This is a 15 page workbook with answers on the soft’c’ sound. The Soft C PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to decide whether words contain a soft c sound or a hard c sound with various tasks involved. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: The Soft C Words - PowerPoint Lesson and 15 Page 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 is a Christmas themed version of ‘stop the bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories beginning with the same letter. The categories include: elf’s name angel’s name item of winter clothing Christmas food Toy or game TV programme or film Item that can be found on an advent calendar Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an advent calendar. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go in to each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! The PowerPoint contains a Christmas-Themed timer with music. Teachers can dress up as Santa to make it even more fun! Teams score 1 point if they have an appropriate item in the category. They get 2 points if no other team has that word. This resource is suitable for primary school pupils and older SEND pupils and… some adults! Great for parties and games to play at home at Christmas. 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 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

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on Scotland’s famous poet, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns), the ‘Ploughman Poet’. It is an ideal assembly for the New Year. It could be used early in January to show that Robert was the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and, later in the month, for ‘Burns Night’ and ‘Burns Suppers’ which take place on the 25th of January. The presentation focuses on: The life story of Robert Burns Recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose, To A Mouse, To the Haggis, Auld Lang Syne, andTom O’ Shanter How Burns Night is celebrated Interesting facts about Robert Burns and his influence on others The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to his life story, recitations of his poetry, ‘The Immortal Memory’ Speech, the cutting of the haggis, creating your own ‘Burns’ style poetry and many other activities including quizzes. Please note that the watermark seen 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: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 [Twelve Months of the Year Presentations](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/months-of-the-year-assemblies-bundle-12-50-slide-lesson-assembly-powerpoint-presentations-11608561) 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 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 five information/revision sheets, seventeen 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 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: 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on adjectives. You may also be interested in: Adjectives - 28 Page Workbook Tasks involve: Matching adjectives to pictures Using adjectives to describe objects Identifying adjectives in word searches Identifying adjectives in sentences Identifying adjectives and the noun they describe Identifying adjectives in poems and literature Choosing adjectives for nouns Choosing adjectives to describe pictures and images Inserting adjectives into sentences from a word bank Writing sentences with adjectives Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs Adjectives - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on adjectives. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of what adjectives are Examples of adjectives Identifying adjectives tasks Using interesting adjectives tasks The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to videos about adjectives. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Adjectives 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 an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list - licence, license, practice, practise, prophecy, prophesy, father, farther, guessed, guest, heard, herd, lead, led, morning, mourning, past, passed, precede, proceed, principal, principle, profit, prophet, stationary, stationery, steal, steel . The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for year 5 and 6 students and older Special Education students. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones in sentences, correcting homophones in sentences and composing sentences containing the homophones. There are also five spelling practice worksheets. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Year 5 and 6 Homophones - Set of 15 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 fully editable, 55-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. It also contains a link to a short video on writing sentences using full stops and capital letters. You may also be interested in: Full Stops - Set of 14 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on using full stops to demarcate sentences. Tasks include: - Placing full stops at the end of simple sentences - Placing full stops in writing containing several sentences - Placing full stops in short paragraphs - Composing own sentences - Correcting sentences in which the full stops have been incorrectly placed This resource is appropriate for Year 2- 6 pupils and older SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who may find sentence demarcation challenging and have yet to master the basics of punctuation in writing. 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 involves pupils creating sentences with the use of writing frames that contain many of the first one hundred high-frequency words. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate these words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing. It is an ideal resource for young pupils and older pupils who have difficulty with writing and reading independently. It is particularly appropriate for 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. The resource includes: Ten high-frequency word writing frames containing most of the first hundred high-frequency words -containing nouns, verbs and prepositions. Accompanying writing sheet for use with the frames. This resource can be laminated and used time and time again. You may also be interested in: High Frequency Words - Set 2 Save money and buy both sets (Set 1 and Set 2) at a discounted rate. High Frequency Words - Set 1 and set 2 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 includes a fully editable and highly visual PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use -ge / -dge at the end of words. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as -ge and -dge at the end of words National curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes rules for adding -dge and -ge and exceptions and opportunities to practise spellings through a challenge and sorting activity. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in phonics. You may also be interested in: Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets- Words Ending in dge/ge This resource includes a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge. Tasks include: inserting the correct -ge / -dge word into a sentence anagrams -ge / -dge words spelling practise worksheets using ge / dge words in sentences word searches sorting words into ge / dge / categories 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 an editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative causes. It explains what relative clauses are, the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses and how relative clauses for objects can have the pronoun omitted. Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify both defining and non-defining relative clauses. 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: Relative Clauses - 11 Page Workbook This resource contains an 11-page workbook and 6 revision/explanation sheets on relative clauses. Tasks include: Identifying relative clauses Distinguishing between defining and non-defining relative clauses Choosing the correct pronoun for a relative clause Expanding a noun phrase with a relative pronoun Punctuating non-defining relative clauses Identifying relative clauses that do not need a relative pronoun or adverb Combining sentences with a relative pronoun to make a relative clause Deciding whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in a sentence Writing using relative clauses [Relative Clauses - Revision/Memo Mat] This is a succinct and handy memo/revision mat on relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses can be a bit tricky. This mat includes: a definition of relative clauses the difference between defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses how to punctuate relative clauses how to determine when a relative pronoun can be omitted from a relative clause The mat contains clear examples. It is available in five different fonts. Save money and buy both all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: Relative Clauses - PowerPoint Lesson, Worksheets and Memo Mat More English Resources

This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in related sentences, complex lists and in sentences containing a conjunctive adverb. 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: Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Semicolons PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets< Colons and Semicolons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons. Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Colons - 13 Page Workbook Colons 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 two colourful and highly visual posters - one detailing general parts of speech and one for nouns. You may also be interested in: Parts of Speech - Set of 8 Posters This resource contains a set of eight posters explaining the different parts of speech with examples - including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. The set contains posters on both black and white backgrounds and in two different fonts. There are four versions of the posters in total. 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