This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets (with answers) on the indefinite articles/determiners 'a and 'an' including exception to the rule words. Tasks include: 1. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level. 2. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level. 3. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an'. You may also be interested in: PowerPoint Lesson on 'a' or 'an' Including Exception To The Rule Words This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles 'a' or 'an'. It includes the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. The PowerPoint includes: Explanations and rules Examples Opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed PowerPoint Lesson on 'a' or 'an' Writing Frame - '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. 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 nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples given. The PowerPoint contains activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns. 1. An interactive sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category. 2. A timed interactive 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. 3. Pupils have 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. 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. You may also be interested in: Nouns - Se t of 22 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on common, proper, abstract, collective and compound 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. 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 resource contains an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and an 18-page workbook on the apostrophe for omission and contraction. The PowerPoint lesson 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. The workbook includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It also contains a variety of tasks that will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. 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 words ending in the suffix -tion. This resource will help pupils to master the spelling of ‘tion’ words. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion, ). The PowerPoint contains a variety of activities to help pupils to read and spell these words. In the first section pupils read -tion words. They include all the words suggested in the new National Curriculum - station, action, etc. Additional words ending in -tion have been added that will be useful for pupils across the curriculum eg punctuation, fraction, addition, education, question, section, digestion and many more. In the next section the emphasis is on the spelling of the words by ‘chunking’. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. Then pupils are challenged to spell words ending in -tion. The next activity involves pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many words ending in -tion as they can in a timed exercise. There is a section for pupils to identify the missing letters from -tion words and also an anagram challenge. The resource could be used as a whole lesson, for a series of lessons, as a lesson starter or plenary. It is suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource. 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: Words Ending in tion - 33 Differentiated Worksheets Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams spelling practice sheets (could be used for homework) and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Words Ending in tion - Powerpoint Lesson 33 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, 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: a fully editable PowerPoint lesson that explains how to decide whether to use the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel. There are 40 slides in total. a set of 8 differentiated worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. A more detailed version of this PowerPoint that includes exceptions to the basic rules (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe, etc) is also available. PowerPoint Lesson - a or an - including Exceptions You may also be interested in: Writing Frame - 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of seven writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article 'a' or 'an' before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article 'a' or 'an', it is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing. It is particularly appropriate for those SEN students. who find reading and writing challenging. The support of the frame makes sentence writing accessible and gives pupils a feeling of confidence - that they can do it! I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a succinct, figurative language mat containing an explanation and examples of the following literary devices - similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration. It is ideal for display purposes or as a revision aid for pupils on desks / in files. It is appropriate for younger / SEN pupils. The mat is available in three fonts and three backgrounds. More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable 45 slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 15 worksheets 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. 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. Worksheets This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones / near homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones for sentences and composing sentences containing homophones. 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: 1. A word mat containing all of the spellings in the Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum word list. It can be laminated for pupils to have with them as they work or for homework purposes. Pupils can be encouraged to use these words regularly in their writing. 2. A PowerPoint containing twenty word challenges designed to enable pupils to master the spelling of these words. It can be used for starter sessions. Tasks can be explained using the PowerPoint. The PowerPoint also contains a set of 20 worksheets. This resource is also appropriate for older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of spelling. You may also be interested in: Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 15 Worksheets This is a similar resource for Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum Spellings. Click on the link for more details. More Spelling Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This 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 is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing. You may also be interested in: Colons and Semicolons Information Sheets Information sheets on the use of the colon and semicolon in writing. Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson< This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence To introduce quotations The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on semicolons: To link two related sentences / independent clauses In complex lists In sentences containing conjunctive adverbs It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to place semicolons appropriately. Semicolons - Set of 9 Worksheets 9 worksheets on using colons in writing. Tasks include using semicolons to: expand or illustrate an independent clause introduce lists in sentences introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists introduce quotations to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains 7 worksheets on using semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in: linking two related sentences / independent clauses complex lists sentences containing conjunctive adverbs correcting sentences containing semicolons composing complex lists and using semicolons in related clauses/sentences Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource is a highly visual, Christmas themed, 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The lesson is ably delivered by Santa. The PowerPoint is editable and can be adapted to suit any time of the school year! It is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students to the highly visual nature of the resource. The PowerPoint explains and visually demonstrates the rules for making plurals for: regular nouns - adding ‘s’ nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ and ‘s’ nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant nouns ending in ‘o’ - preceded by consonant / vowel Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules. 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 Christmas Themed Plural Worksheets Save money and buy both the PowerPoint lesson and the worksheets at a discounted rate Plurals - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 5 Worksheets 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 a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). It includes three information/explanation sheets and ten worksheets. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. Answers are included. 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. You may also be interested in: Linking Verbs Powerpoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on linking verbs (copular verbs). The PowerPoint explains what linking verbs are, and the difference between them, helping verbs and action verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking words that can also act as action words in sentences. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Linking Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook

This resource contains a memo mat on the commonly used / confused homophones - where, were, we're and wear. The mat is available in four font variations. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils when covering the topic of commonly used/confused homophones or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes. You may also be interested in: Where Were Wear We’re – PowerPoint Lesson Where Were Wear We’re – Set of 7 Worksheets Where Were Wear We’re – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 7 Worksheets This resource is appropriate for Year 2- and older SEN / Entry Level pupils who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource. 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

Bring the amazing world of nature into your classroom - take the students out of the classroom, with this 48 slide PowerPoint containing an amazing array of photographs. Although the subject of the PowerPoint is collective nouns this resource could be used for displays, as a starter activity to promote discussion, as part of a tutor group activity and / or to introduce pupils to the richness of vocabulary in describing groups of things. More Noun 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 anagrams, crosswords and word searches on the theme of Shakespeare and his work. It is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN students. It is also an ideal resource for World Book Day and Shakespeare Week. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 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 skilful 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, 56-slide 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 presentation focuses on 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 PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. 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