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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 set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year homophones / near homophones -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 in sentences, correcting homophones in sentences and composing sentences containing the homophones. There area also five spelling practice worksheets.
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Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint explains the meanings of the homophones, gives examples, and provides tips for remembering the difference between them. Opportunities are provided for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
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This resource contains a set of 22 posters containing examples of similes and metaphors. One of the posters explains the difference between a metaphor and a simile.
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Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. It includes:
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.
Opportunities to identify, and distinguish between, similes and metaphors.
Similes and Metaphors - Set of 13 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 13 worksheets on similes and metaphors. 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.
The resource also contains a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them.
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This resource contains SATS style spelling tests with dictation sentences for the commonly confused homophones - where, were, wear, we’re, there, their, they’re, too, to, and two.
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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). Several posters contain examples from famous speeches, films, song lyrics and from product and company brands.
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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.
Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration.
Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration.
Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on alliteration. It contains 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
- speeches
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Encourage your pupils to achieve and reward them by awarding them Certificates of Achievement for their progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first one hundred high-frequency words in phase order. The certificates are available for phase 2 words, phase 3 words, phase 4 words, phase 5 words for reading and spelling the words.
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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
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 for all the 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements
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This resource contains a succinct pronouns revision mat that includes explanations and examples of :
personal pronouns
relative pronouns
possessive pronouns
demonstrative pronouns
indefinite pronouns
reflexive pronouns
interrogative pronouns
subject and object pronouns
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Key Stage 2 SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz
This resource contains a quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are in 2016 SATS style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, phrases and clauses, punctuation and spelling.
This resource would be particularly useful for SATS revision and is suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students.
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This resource contains four PowerPoints on the first hundred high-frequency words in phase order. It has a building blocks theme. The resource could be used for starter sessions, teaching the first one hundred high-frequency words and/or printing off to make into posters.
The resource would also be suitable for older SEN students who have yet to master the basic first one hundred high-frequency words.
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First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack
This resource contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order
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)
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
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This resource contains a teacher record for the assessment of student progress in reading and spelling the second set of 100 high-frequency words. The document is editable so that the school logo can be put on if desired.
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This resource contains a set of 4 spelling practice worksheets on words containing the 'wr' digraph. They are ideal for homework.
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'wr' Digraph - Set of 16 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and tasks designed to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'.
'wr' Digraph - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the 'wr' digraph. The PowerPoint contains:
the common words containing the 'wr' digrap - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
the less common words- wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench - and their meaning
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them.
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This resource contains assessment and record sheets for the third set of 100 hundred high-frequency words to record when pupils are able to read and spell these high-frequency words. The document is editable so that the school logo can be put on if desired.
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This resource is a fully editable and informative 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare’s birthday. 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 and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
The Puritans’ banning of theatres and plays
The Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare’s contribution to the English language
His burial place
New Place
Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare’s Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford
There are hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare’s birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase ‘to be or not to be’ involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant.
A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available.
William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation
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Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quotes 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.
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This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack.
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Hyphens - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains the functions of hyphens and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens and dashes.
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This resource contains two worksheets on using hyphens in writing. One work sheet focuses on hyphen to clarify meaning; the other on hyphens and prefixes.
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Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens.
Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook
This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack.
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Hyphens Memo Mat
This is a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again.
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This resource contains a succinct and handy memo mat and guide on using hyphens in writing. It could be laminated and used time and time again.
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Hyphens -60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on hyphens. It clearly explains what hyphens are, their functions and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on hyphens.
Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook
This resource contains an eighteen page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack.
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This is a Christmas themed worksheet on alphabetical order - to the second and third letter.
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Set of 8 Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Tasks include:
Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only.
Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter.
Locating names in a filing system using the alphabet.
Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order.
Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order.
Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order.
Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable Christmas-themed PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order, in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. It is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period.
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This is an explanation / information sheet about alphabetical order.
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Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 80 slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order.
Alphabetical Order - 24 Page Workbook
This 24 page workbook includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include:
placing words/ items in alphabetical order to the second and third letters
locating patients’ names in a filing system
locating CDs in alphabetically labeled boxes
writing a shopping list in alphabetical order
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This resource contains two worksheets on Year 5 and 6 homophones and confusing words - led / lead, morning / mourning, past / passed. Pupils select the correct homophone and create sentences using the homophones.
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Year 5 and 6 Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Booklet
The resource includes:
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 explains the meanings of the homophones, gives examples and tips for remembering the difference between them and provides opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
A set of 15 worksheets on the homophones. Pupils are required to choose the correct homophones for sentences, correct homophones in sentences and to compose sentences using the homophones. There are also five spelling worksheets. They are ideal for homework.
These resources are appropriate for year 5 and 6 students and older SEN pupils. Could be used for a series of lessons or as a lesson starter.
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This resource contains two worksheets on fronted adverbials.
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Fronted Adverbials - 20 Page Workbook
Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint includes:
a recap of adverbs
adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency
fronted adverbials
insertion of the comma after fronted adverbial
opportunities for pupils to identify adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials
opportunities for pupils to change a sentence so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence
opportunities for pupils to create fronted adverbial sentences
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This resource contains a 32-slide PowerPoint lesson on dashes. It clearly explains the functions of dashes and how to use them correctly in writing. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for pupils to identify when, where and how they are used.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on the difference between hyphens and dashes.
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Dashes - 1-Page Workbook
The workbook includes three information sheets with explanations on when to use the dash in writing with examples. There are seven worksheets. Tasks include placing dashes in the correct place in sentences and composing sentences containing the dash. Answers are included.
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Hyphens - 18 Page Workbook
This resource contains an eighteen-page workbook on hyphens. It includes six information pages, ten worksheets and two progress checks. Answers are included in a separate file. It is an ideal home learning/online teaching resource and independent study pack.
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This resource contains a set of 16, A3-sized posters showing the rules for, and examples of, the forming of plural nouns.
The rules include:
regular nouns - adding -s
nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -s
nouns ending in -f, -fe,-ff
nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel
nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel
irregular pupils
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Plurals 200 -Slide PowerPoint Lesson
Plurals -30 Page Workbook
Plurals Revision Memo Mat
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Plurals Bundle
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