This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 26-page workbook with 4 explanation pages, 20 worksheets, a progress check, a certificate of achievement and answers on the Entry Level 2 writing component - use the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical order This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: sequence letters in alphabetical order sequence words in alphabetical order by the first letter use the first and second letter to sequence words in alphabetical order locate patients names in a filing system locate CDs by singers in a filing system rewrite shopping lists in alphabetical order correct index in alphabetical order The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 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: Entry Level 2 - Alphabetical Order - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint explains why alphabetical order is important. It demonstrates how to place words in alphabetical order to the first and second letter and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to put items in alphabetical order. There are also tasks that involve pupils identifying where patients’ records can be found in a filing system and where CDs can be found in boxes. The PowerPoint contains a link to a short video on alphabetical order. It is ideal for introducing pupils to the alphabetical order component of the Entry Level 1 specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 2- Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains an age-appropriate, 34-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component - form regular plurals (those ending in 's’ and ‘es’ ). The workbook contains 12 information pages, 20 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on making plurals for: regular nouns - adding ‘s’ nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -ss, -s nouns ending in -o nouns ending in -z Tasks include: selecting the correct plural form sorting nouns into those ending in ‘s’ and those ending in ‘es’ rewriting sentences containing the correct plural composing sentences containing plurals The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 very 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: Plurals - 110 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This editable, 110-slide PowerPoint lesson clearly explains the rules for forming plurals. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. The PowerPoint also contains two links to short videos on making plurals by adding ‘s’ and ‘es’. The PowerPoint is ideal for introducing the writing components of the Entry Level Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 5 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 110-slide PowerPoint lesson on the Entry Level 2 writing component - form regular plurals (those ending in ‘s’ and ‘es’ . The PowerPoint clearly explains the rules for forming plurals and includes: regular nouns - adding ‘s’ nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’ nouns ending in ‘o’ nouns ending in ‘z’ Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. The PowerPoint also contains several links to short videos on making plurals. It is ideal for introducing plurals and for revision purposes. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are happy with it, I would be very grateful if you could leave a review. In return, you can have a free resource up to the value of 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: Plurals - 35 Page Workbook This 35-page workbook contains 11 information pages, 20 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: selecting the correct plural form sorting nouns into those ending in ‘s’ and those ending in ‘es’ rewriting sentences containing the correct plural composing sentences containing plurals Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 5 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This 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 first 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flashcards of all the first 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 High Frequency Word 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 5 Christmas-themed games. Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc Elves and Santas - a seasonal variation of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to reinforce turn-taking skills and social skills. Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an 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 into 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! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music. Happy Families - Christmas Happy Families is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures. Christmas Snap- Christmas Snap with 48 Christmas themed cards. 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

This resource contains three PowerPoint lessons on similes and metaphors, personification and alliteration. Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint This is a 37 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. It gives an explanation and definition of simile and metaphors and why they are used. It contains 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. It also explains the difference between similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint contains images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors Personification PowerPoint This is a 25 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. It includes an explanation and definition of personification and its use in the production of figurative language. It explains why it is used. The PowerPoint contains examples of personification from poetry and literature - I wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. It also contains images for pupils to compose their own writing containing personification Alliteration PowerPoint This is a 40 slide PowerPoint 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 and in speeches. 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 english Christmas-themed resources. No preparation required – all the resources contain a PowerPoint lesson and differentiated worksheets. The resources include: The 'Christmas Missing Letter Detective’ This resource contains a 28 slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of worksheets on the apostrophe for omission/contraction. The PowerPoint explains how to use the apostrophe for omission and contraction. The Christmas Crowd Controller This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and accmpanying worksheets on how to use commas in lists with sentences. The PowerPoint lesson is presented by the punctuation character ‘The Crowd Controller’ - the comma. Elfabetical Order’ – PowerPoint Lesson Santa’s Elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order via a fully editable, interactive and colourful 13 slide PowerPoint explaining alphabetical order up to four letters and complete with differentiated worksheets. The first set alphabetical order by the first letter only. The second set more challenging involving looking at the second, third and fourth letter. Special Delivery by Santa This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and worksheets on making plurals. The fully editable PowerPoint is delivered by Santa himself and he explains all the rules for making plurals for regular nouns - adding ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’, - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’. The resource also includes differentiated worksheets, information and fact sheet on making plurals including exceptions. These resources are suitable for Years 1-6, SEN pupils and older pupils who find sentence demarcation and punctuation challenging. 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 a 200- slide PowerPoint lesson and a 30 page workbook on regular and irregular plurals PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for: regular nouns - adding 's' nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x', 'ss', 'z' and 's' nouns ending un 'o' nouns ending in 'f', 'ff' and 'fe' nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant irregular plurals exceptions to the rules Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. Plurals - 30 Page Workbook This workbook contains an information sheet, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on all the plurals listed above. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. 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 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