This bundle contains: Mardi Gras Presentation This is a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras. It makes reference to: the meaning of Mardi Gras how and why it has evolved the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. There is also a link to Paul Simon’s ‘Take me to the Mardi Gras’ on slide 1 which could be used before the start of the presentation. Puzzle Pack This resource contains three differentiated word searches, three differentiated anagram worksheets and a crossword. 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. More Lent and Easter Resources You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies

This bundle contains a PowerPoint lesson and worksheets on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National Curriculum). PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable 31 slide PowerPoint lesson. Worksheets This is a set of 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -y with a long ‘i’ sound ( /aɪ). Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and differentiating between ‘y’ sound with long ‘i’ and ‘y’ at the end of a word with long ‘e’ or ‘ee’ sound. There are also worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils eg find the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy… All tasks and worksheets have been designed to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. This resource is also appropriate for older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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. 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 bundle 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. a set of 4 SATS style spelling tests. For each test there is a pupil test worksheet, a teacher dictation sheet and an answer sheet. 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 kn and gn Digraph 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 bundle contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15- page workbook on using the question mark and the exclamation mark appropriately in writing. PowerPoint This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson. It explains how and when to use the question mark and exclamation mark and in writing with numerous examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to determine the correct punctuation device to end sentences. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos explaing how to use the question mark and exclamation mark in writing. Workbook The 15-page workbook includes two information sheets, twelve worksheets and a progress check on how using the question mark and exclamation mark correctly in writing. Tasks include: Selecting the correct question word for sentences. Deciding which punctuation device should be used at the end of sentences - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. Composing sentences that ask a question. Composing sentences containing exclamation marks. Rewriting a short passage inserting the correct punctuation devices - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. 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

This resource contains a Christmas themed, 40- slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of 16 worksheets on making plurals from nouns. In the PowerPoint, Santa 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. There are 16 accompanying worksheets containing tasks in which pupils make plurals of all the above forms (with answer key). There is also an information sheet on plurals. 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 bundle contains 7 fun Christmas themed educational resources for reception and young primary children: Christmas Happy Families Game Christmas Quiz - Primary Christmas Countdown Timers With Music Santa Stop the Sleigh - A seasonal Variation of Stop the Bus Christmas Word Mat Elves and Santas - A Christmas Themed Snakes and Ladders Game Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Click on the individual links for further details. 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 bundle includes a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 20 page workbook on using the comma in lists and to separate adjectives when two or more adjectives are used to qualify nouns. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists and for coordinating adjectives in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on using commas in lists. The resource is ideal as an independent learning pack for remote learning/distance learning/ home schooling and can also be used on google classroom. Tasks on the worksheets include: inserting commas in the correct places in sentences identifying and rewriting incorrectly punctuated sentences composing own sentences containing a list or series of items punctuating The Twelve Days of Christmas with commas composing own lyrics for the Twelve Days of Christmas and punctuating with commas Answers are included. 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. This resource is suitable for primary pupils, SEN pupils and older pupils who find sentence demarcation challenging. You may also be interested in: Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on the main ways commas are used in writing. It focuses on: commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity commas in a list/series commas and coordinating adjectives commas in direct speech commas and subordinate clauses commas and embedded clauses commas in direct address commas and fronted adverbials commas and coordinating conjunctions other use of commas The PowerPoint clearly explains how commas are used and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify where commas should be placed in writing. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to short videos on - commas to clarify meaning, commas in lists and subordinate clauses. 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 bundle contains three PowerPoint lessons and three sets of accompanying worksheets on the commonly confused homophones: where, wear, we’re and were, there, their, they’re, two, too, to. It also includes a SATS style spelling test for the above homophones. The PowerPoints explain the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophones. There are 23 worksheets in total. Tasks include inserting the correct homophone into sentences and texts and composing sentences using the homophones in the correct context. The SATS style spelling test / assessment includes 23 dictation sentences and answer sheet to assess pupils understanding of these confusing homophones. For more detailed information click on the resource links. 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. These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students. 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