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This bundle contains 47 worksheets on similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration.
Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors Worksheets - Set of 13
Resource 2: Personification Worksheets - Set of 16
Resource 3: Alliteration Worksheets - Set of 18
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This bundle contains 69 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -tion, -sion,- ssion and -cian. For more detailed information click on the individual links.
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-tion, -sion,- ssion and -cian Suffixes PowerPoint Lessons
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This bundle contains:
1. A 50 slide PowerPoint lesson presentation on the silent letters 'k' and 'g' in words containing 'kn' and 'gn'.
2. A set of 18 differentiated worksheets to reinforce the reading and spelling of words containing the silent letters ''k' and 'g'.
3. A set of 8 differentiated spelling practice worksheets. Ideal for homework.
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This bundle contains a fully editable 39-slide PowerPoint presentation, a set of 13 worksheets and 22 posters on similes and metaphors.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint focuses on:
An explanation and definition of similes 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.
Set of 13 Worksheets
This resource contains 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 about images eg - foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, candle flame, trees, hate, love, happiness.
Set of 22 Posters
This resource contains 22 posters on similes and metaphors
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This bundle contains:
1. A fully editable, 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophone list including the following words – there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight.
The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
2. A set of 10 worksheets on Year 2 homophones / near homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
3. A set of four spelling practice worksheets on Year 2 homophones.
These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics.
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This bundle contains resources on the semicolon.
The contents include:
1. A fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons appropriately in writing in:
linking two related sentences / independent clauses.
complex lists.
sentences containing conjunctive adverbs
It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise placing semicolons appropriately.
2. A 12 page workbook that includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons.
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This resource contains an 80-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 24-page workbook on alphabetical order.
1. PowerPoint Lesson
This is 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.
2. Workbook
This 24 page workbook includes three explanation sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include:
placing words/ items in alphabetical order by the first letter
placing words in alphabetical order involving the second, third and fourth letters.
locating patient's names in a filing system
locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes
writing lists in alphabetical order
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This bundle contains resources for words ending in -tion. (English programmes of study: Years 1-3. Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion)
The resource includes:
A set of 33 differentiated worksheets / workbook
An editable, 100-Slide PowerPoint lesson.
The worksheet activities include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams 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
The PowerPoint lesson contains a variety of activities to introduce, reinforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of words ending in -tion. They include:
reading words ending in -tion. It includes all the words suggested in the National Curriculum guidance - station, action, etc. Additional -tion words have been added that will be useful for pupils across the curriculum e.g. punctuation, fraction, addition, education, question, section, digestion and many more.
the spelling of the words by ‘chunking’. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this.
inserting the missing ‘tion’ words into sentences
pupils finding as many words ending in -tion as they can in a timed challenge.
identifying the missing letters from words ending in -tion.
solving anagrams of words ending in -tion
spelling words ending in -tion dictation tasks.
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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.
Click on the individual links for further details
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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This bundle contains three PowerPoint lessons and three sets of accompanying worksheets (23 worksheets) on the commonly confused homophones:
1. Where, Wear, We're and Were
2. There, Their, They're
3. Two, Too, To
The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
The information sheets explain the meaning of the commonly used and confused homophones - and when they are used with examples.
The worksheet tasks include selecting the correct homophone in sentences and texts, composing sentences using the homophones and correcting sentences.
For more detailed information click on the resource links.
These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students.
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This bundle contains resources for using the colon and semicolon appropriately in writing.
The bundle includes:
Colons - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons.
Colons - 13 Page Workbook
This workbook includes five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons appropriately.
Semicolons - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons in writing. The presentation explains when and how they are used in linking two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons.
Semicolons - 12-Page Workbook
This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on using semicolons appropriately in writing.
Click on the individual links for further details.
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This bundle contains:
1. A fully editable 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on 'wr' digraph words.
2. A set of 16 differentiated worksheets on words containing the 'wr' digraph.
3. A set of 4 spelling practice worksheets for words containing the 'wr' digraph.
PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on 'wr' digraph words.
Pupils are introduced to both the common words containing this silent letter (write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more) and the less common words (wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench) with an explanation of their meaning. Words containing 'wr' in the middle of the word are also covered - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright.
The PowerPoint also includes a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them.
Worksheets
The 16 differentiated worksheets include the following tasks:
matching the correct 'wr' word to image
identifying and correcting misspelled 'wr' words in sentences/passages
composing own sentences containing 'wr' words
solving 'wr' anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding 'wr' words word search (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle
Spelling Worksheets.
There are four spelling practice worksheets that are ideal for homework.
These resources are suitable for primary aged pupils, older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and ESL, EFL and ESOL learners. They are also ideal for homework.
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This bundle contains a variety of Easter resources for the Lent and Easter period.
1. Three PowerPoint presentations on Easter Around The World - 18 countries.
2. Fascinating and Fun Easter Facts PowerPoint.
3. Stations of the Cross presentation.
4. Puzzle Pack containing differentiated anagrams, word searches and crosswords.
5. Set of 7 Holy Week and Easter Information Texts and Comprehensions.
6. Holy Week and Easter presentation.
7. Why do we have pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? presentation.
8. The Eggheads 100 question Easter quiz.
For more detailed information click on the resource links.
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These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
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It is not only Pi Day on 14th March, it is also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Time Magazine selected Albert Einstein as “Person of the Century,” referring to him as “genius, political refugee, humanitarian, locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe.”
Einstein is not only known for his scientific theories and achievements but also for his thought-provoking, inspirational, and, often, humorous quotes on all aspects of life. The majority of these quotes have their sources in his many letters, speeches, diaries and interviews. This resource is also ideal for British Science Week.
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This resource contains two resources on Albert Einstein - a fully editable, 85 slide PowerPoint presentation on Albert Einstein and a set of 25 A3 sized, inspiring Albert Einstein quotes posters.
The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to an explanation of some of his theories, a documentary on his life and work and two short videos on his life and work.
It is an ideal resource for British Science Week.
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This resource contains nine sets of inspirational quote posters. These are ideal for displays, libraries, special days, for discussion and creative writing inspiration.
Jesus Quotes
Martin Luther King Quotes
Quotes About Mothers
Kindness Quotes
Reading and Book Quotes
Albert Einstein Quotes
Shakespeare Quotes
Roald Dahl Quotes
Nelson Mandeal Quotes
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This resource contains two differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffix - cian.
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Words Ending in -cian
This resource includes a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -cian.
Tasks include:
Inserting missing -cian words into sentences. (3 worksheets)
Solving anagrams - (2 worksheets)
Spelling practice (2 worksheets)
Using -cian words in sentences (2 worksheets)
Word searches (3 worksheets)
-cian root words exercise (1 worksheet)
Definition of -cian words ( 1 worksheet)
PowerPoint Lesson On Words Ending in -cian
This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson - on words ending in -cian ( the phoneme /j/ dʒ/ sound spelt as ‘cian’ at the end of words National Ccurriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2).
The PowerPoint includes:
Adding ‘cian’ to root words
Spelling challenges
Anagram challenge
Missing letter challenge
Guess the occupation
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This resource contains two worksheets on words ending in -ey that make the long ‘e’ sound.
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Set of 20 Differentiated Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey - The Long ‘e’ Sound
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. Tasks include finding missing words, constructing sentences , word searches and spelling practice worksheets.
PowerPoint Lesson - Words Ending in -ey
This is a 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey - The Long ‘e’ Sound
These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ASL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This bundle contains a selection of resources on Roald Dahl. It includes:
1. A simple text, 78-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and works of Roald Dahl.
2. A 100 Question Roald Dahl's Books quiz.
3. A puzzle pack containing a set of 14 differentiated word searches, crosswords, anagrams.
4. A set of 12 Roald Dahl posters.
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This bundle contains six resources on Roald Dahl. They include:
1. A fully editable84 slide PowerPoint Presentation on Roald Dahl
2. A 78-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on Roald Dahl
3. A 100 question PowerPoint Quiz on Roald Dahl's children's books
4. A set of 13 differentiated puzzles - word searches, anagrams, cryptograms and crosswords
5. A set of 12 posters containing quotes by Roald Dahl.
6. A 50 question quiz on the life and work of Roald Dahl
Click on the individual links for further details. It is an ideal resource for Roald Dahl Day in September and World Book Day.
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