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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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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 a fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles/determiners '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
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This bundle contains four sets of Christmas themed worksheets on:
Using commas in lists
Alphabetical Order
Plurals
Apostrophe for omission
There are 30 worksheets in total. Click on the individual links for more details.
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Massively discounted. This resource contains 17 Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Christmas quizzes, advent calendar, Christmas bingo, Christmas Happy Families, Christmas Around the World presentations, Christmas clip art, Christmas English resources, Winter posters and presentation. Click on the individual resource links for further details.
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Massively discounted! This resource contains a variety of Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Click on the individual resource links for further details.
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This resource contains a variety of Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Click on the individual resource links for further details.
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This resource contains a variety of Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Click on the individual resource links for further details.
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This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’.
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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. 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.
a or an - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by examining the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
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This bundle contains:
1. A 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
2. A set of 12 worksheets in which pupils have to determine whether 'a' or 'an' goes before a word.
3. A set of 10 a or an sentence writing frames providing scaffolding and support for pupils who find writing independently challenging.
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This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. The PowerPoint explains how 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. also contains exceptions to the rule (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe etc).
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Set of 12 Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
Writing Frame - ‘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.
’a’ or ‘an’ Bundle
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This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets (with answers) on the indefinite articles -'a and ‘an’ including exception to the rule words.
Tasks include:
Choosing ‘a’ or ‘an’ at word level.
Choosing ‘a’ or ‘an’ at sentence level.
Composing sentences containing ‘a’ or ‘an’.
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PowerPoint Lesson on ‘a’ or 'an’
This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson that explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of Writing Frames - ‘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.
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! Often the key to success in getting pupils to write is giving them self-confidence. I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently. Can be laminated and used time and time again.
a and an Bundle
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This bundle contains a plethora of fun and engaging educational maths and english games and activities.
Resources include: -
Christmas Bingo
Santa Stop the Sleigh – seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’
Christmas Happy Families
Elves and Santas – a seasonal ‘Snakes and
Ladders’
Ho Ho Ho Santa Trumped - Santa Comparison Game
These resources are appropriate for EYFS and primary pupils. They are also suitable for older Special Education (SEN) pupils. Many of these activities will help to reinforce basic english and maths skills, turn-taking and social skills.
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This resource contains three differentiated sets of Christmas themed bingo cards which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. There are 32 cards printed with both pictures and words, 32 cards printed with just words and 32 cards printed with just pictures. Every child can participate in the same game due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures. The cards are available in two fonts - comic sans and sassoon primary.
This resource 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
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This resource contains three Christmas-themed PowerPoint lessons on plurals, alphabetical order and parts of speech. All three PowerPoints are delivered by either Santa or his elves! For more details click on the individual links.
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This is a Christmas- themed PowerPoint lesson on making plurals with regular words. The presentation is delivered by the expert deliverer - Santa!
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The PowerPoint includes how to make the following nouns plural:
- common nouns - adding ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ ‘ss’ and ‘s’
- nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’
- nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant
An accompanying set of Christmas themed worksheets and revision sheet is also available:
Christmas-Themed Making Plurals - Set of 5 Worksheets
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Christmas-Themed Making Plurals - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets
These resources are appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils.
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Worksheet on making plurals by adding ‘es’ to nouns ending in -s and -x.
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Set of 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals
This resource contains five worksheets on plurals. Tasks include 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’
- common exceptions
There is also a revision sheet on making plurals.
An accompanying highly interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals (Christmas themed) is also available.
Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson on Making Plurals
This resource is a highly visual, seasonal and interactive and fully editable 30 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.
Resources include:
1. PowerPoint explaining 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’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’
- nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules.
Christmas Themed Making Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals
These resources are suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of these resources.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 13 slide PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. This is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. The resource is suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of this resource.
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An accompanying set of 8 worksheets on alphabetical order is also available.
Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets
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This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas themed worksheets on alphabetical order.
Worksheet tasks include:
Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only.
Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter.
Placing 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.
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This resource contains a set of 16 Christmas themed worksheets on plurals with answer key. Tasks include making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding -s
nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x and -s
nouns ending in -f and -fe
nouns ending in -y preceded by consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by consonant / vowel
common exceptions
There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils.
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**Making Plurals - Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson
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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.
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Set of Christmas Themed Plural Worksheets
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This bundle contains six PowerPoint lessons on the following punctuation devices:
The Possessive Apostrophe
The Apostrophe for Omission
Commas in Lists
The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark
Inverted Comma (Speech Marks)
Full Stops
The Possessive Apostrophe
This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession.
The Apostrophe for Omission
This is a 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It 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.
Commas in Lists
This is 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the comma in lists 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 Question Mark and Exclamation Mark
This editable, 52-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark.
Inverted Comma (Speech Marks)
This editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) demonstrates how to:
use inverted commas to enclose direct speech
punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech
punctuate split speech
set out dialogue in writing
use interesting words to replace ‘said’
Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech.
Full Stops
This 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go.
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These resources are suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN pupils who find sentence demarcation and punctuation challenging.
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This resource contains all the PowerPoint lessons and six workbooks containing 98 worksheets in total.
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