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I aim to design inspiring, educational resources to appeal to students and teachers alike.
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This resource contains a short presentation on how to use speech marks/ quotation marks / inverted commas for direct speech in writing.
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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.
Inverted Commas - 26-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
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This resource contains a 5 page revision / explanation booklet on how to use inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) and other punctuation devices in direct speech.
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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.
Inverted Commas - 26-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
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Inverted Commas PowerPoint Lesson and Worknbook
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This resource contains an inspirational Chinese proverb poster.
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Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making
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This resource contains assessment records for teachers to record and monitor pupil progress in the spelling of the words in the statutory National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 word list.
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This resource contains three sets of assessment and record sheets for the first three hundred high-frequency words to track pupil progress in the reading and spelling of these words.
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This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word. It explains how to use the first letter sound of a word to determine whether it is 'a' or 'an'. The presentation also includes exceptions to the rule - one, hour, unicorn, university, euro.
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This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of '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.
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This resource contains an editable, 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly.
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Set of 20 Differentiated Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey
This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, finding the meaning of some -ey words, word searches and spelling practice worksheets.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets on words ending in -ey
These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This resource contains an editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in the suffixes -sion and -ssion. It will help students to master the spelling of -sion and -ssion words. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion, ssion).
The PowerPoint contains tasks and activities to introduce, reinforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of these words. It includes the rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el and exceptions to the rules. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. There are numerous opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise the spelling of these words.
Tasks include:
Spelling challenges
A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many words ending in -sion as possible
An anagram challenge
The resource could be used as a whole lesson, for a series of lessons, as a lesson starter or plenary. The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource.
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Words Ending in -sion and -ssion - Set of 21 Worksheets
Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, converting verbs to nouns by adding the suffix ‘sion’ or ‘ssion’ spelling practice sheets (could be used for homework) and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. All tasks and worksheets are to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. Worksheets contain sections for what went well, next targets, level of support and pupil evaluation.
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Words Ending in -sion and -ssion PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 21 Worksheets
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This resource contains a homophone mat that can be laminated and used by Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN students to refer to and check the spellings of commonly used homophones / near homophones and confusing words.
The homophones include:
where / were / we're / wear
their / there / they're
hear / ear / here
too / two / to
which / witch
whose / who's
one / won
your / you're
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This resource contains spelling practice worksheets based on Year 3 and Year 4 spelling word lists. They are ideal for homework.
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Add some interest to addition and subtraction to 20 with these 8 worksheets using Chinese symbols for numbers. They are ideal for use during the Chinese New Year period. Pupils complete addition and subtraction tasks and insert the corresponding Chinese symbol.
- addition to 10
- addition to 20
- subtraction from 10
- subtraction from 20
- find the missing numbers - addition and subtraction up to 20
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This resource contains a set of 8 differentiated worksheets to practise spelling words containing the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ when followed by ‘n’ - the ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs. This resource is ideal for spelling practice homework.
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’kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 Worksheets
This resource contains 18 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include:
Identifying words containing the 'kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures
Inserting the correct word into sentence
Composing sentences using words that contain the kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches
Unscrambling anagrams containing ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
’kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 PowerPoint Lesson
This is an accompanying 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent ‘k’ and ‘g’ . The PowerPoint introduces most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Pupils are asked to read and spell some of the words
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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and highly visual noun memo mat reminding pupils of the different types of noun. Common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. There are several font variations.
The mat could be laminated and used by pupils to use when covering the topic of nouns or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
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This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word. It also contains a sentence writing sheet for the construction of sentences.
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.
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This resource contains a set of 30 colourful posters on onomatopoeia.
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Onomatopoeia PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable and engaging 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary device of onomatopoeia. The PowerPoint includes:
1. Explanation and definition of onomatopoeia.
2. Why it is used.
3. Examples of onomatopoeia from poetry, literature, adverts and comics -including The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Tennyson), The Lake Isle of Innisfree (W. B. Yeats), The Bells (Edgar Allan Poe), The Tempest by William Shakespeare and For Whom the Bell Tolls (Ernest Hemingway).
4. Challenges and opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify and use onomatopoeia.
6. Images to stimulate students to compose their own onomatopoeic words.
The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to a short, entertaining video on onomatopoeia; some adverts containing onomatopoeia and a recitation by Roger McGough of his poem 'The Sound Collector'.
Onomatopoeia - Set of 20 Worksheets
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This resource contains four SATS style spelling practice tests for kn and gn digraphs. For each test there is:
A pupil test worksheet.
A teacher dictation sheet.
An answer sheet
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50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - The Silent k and g
This resource contains a 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.
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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and visual memo mat on the commonly used/confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophones where / were / we’re / wear. The mat is provided in different fonts and on two different backgrounds. 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 also be enlarged to A3 size and used for classroom display purposes.
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This resource contains a 65-slide PowerPoint lesson on the rules for when and how to add the suffix -ing to verbs. The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates the rules of how to change the verb. It includes:
adding -ing to regular root verbs
adding -ing to words ending in the silent -e
adding -ing to verbs containing short vowel and cvc ending (doubling last letter)
- adding -ing to verbs ending in -ee, -ye, -oe, -ie
- some exceptions to the rules
The PowerPoint contains a variety of opportunities for pupils to practise forming the correct -ing ending including a timed challenge activity in which pupils can use paper/whiteboards to add -ing to verbs and a sorting activity in which pupils are required to decide which verb -ing ending is appropriate.
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This resource contains a set of 14 worksheets and a 70-slide PowerPoint revision lesson on determiners and includes - the articles - definite and indefinite, demonstratives, possessives, quantifiers, numbers, ordinals and interrogatives.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 70 slide SATS English grammar revision PowerPoint lesson on determiners. The PowerPoint explains what determiners are, gives examples and asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences in SATS style questions.
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Key Stage 2 100 Question SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz
This resource contains a 100 question quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are in SATS-style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, clauses, punctuation and spelling.
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This resource contains a set of colourful and engaging flash cards of the first one hundred high-frequency words. They can be laminated and used time and time again.
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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 100 high-frequency words
Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
Flash cards 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<
This resource is appropriate for Year 1-3 pupils and older SEN pupils who have yet to master the first one hundred words.
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