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This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make then more interesting by adding parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis.
Parenthesis Workbook
This twelve page workbook includes three revision sheets and seven worksheets on parenthesis and the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis - brackets, commas and dashes. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource.
The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to:
identify parenthesis in sentences
punctuate sentences containing parenthesis
compose sentences containing parenthesis
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This resource contains a 12 page workbook that includes three revision sheets and seven worksheets about parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource.
The workbook clearly explains what parenthesis is and the different forms of punctuation - brackets, commas and dashes - used to mark it. The worksheets contain tasks for pupils to:
identify parenthesis in sentences
punctuate sentences containing parenthesis
compose sentences containing parenthesis
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Parenthesis - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on parenthesis and parentheses - the punctuation devices used to mark parenthesis.
The PowerPoint clearly and visually explains what parenthesis is, why it is used and the different forms of punctuation used to mark it. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify parenthesis and to extend sentences to make them more interesting by adding parenthesis.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on parenthesis.
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This resource contains the first 300 high-frequency words worksheets. There are 90 differentiated worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework.
1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils to use the words in a sentence.
2. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences).
This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words.
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This resource contains two PowerPoint lessons on using the colon and semicolon appropriately in writing.
They are both fully editable. The colons PowerPoint contains 60 slides and the semicolons PowerPoint contains 40 slides.
The PowerPoints explain when and how colons and semicolons are used. They provide many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using these punctuation marks correctly.
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Colons - 13 Page Workbook
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This bundle contains a 50 Slide PowerPoint, a 20-page workbook that includes two information sheets and eighteen on fronted adverbials and a fronted adverbial sentence opener mat. (National CurriculumYears 3-4 Programme of Study).
PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials.
The PowerPoint focuses on:
recap of adverbs
adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency
fronted adverbials
insertion of a comma after fronted adverbials
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
20 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 20-page workbook that includes two information sheets and eighteen worksheets worksheets on adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials.
Worksheet tasks include:
identifying adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials of time, place, manner and frequency in sentences
inserting appropriate adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials in sentences
insertion of comma after fronted adverbial
using fronted adverbials in writing
changing sentences so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence
Fronted Adverbial Sentence Opener Memo Mat
This is a handy memo mat containing example, fronted adverbials that can be used to introduce and consolidate the pupils' ability to recognise and use fronted adverbials in writing. It is available in several colour schemes.
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This bundle contains three resources on nouns.
Nouns PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns.
1. A sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
2. A timed noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint.
3. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
24 Page Workbook
The workbook contains two information sheets and 22 worksheets on nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level.
Nouns Memo Mat
This is a handy and succinct nouns revision mat containing an explanation and examples of common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. There are three colour versions - blue background, orange background and white background.
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This resource contains:
1. A PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles/ determiners 'a' and 'an' including exception to the rule words.
2. A set of 12 worksheets on 'a' or 'an' (with answers).
3. Information Sheets – How To Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ and a table of rules and exception words.
PowerPoint
This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the indefinite articles 'a' or 'an'. It explains the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed.
Set of Worksheets
This resource contains 12 worksheets. Tasks include:
1. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level
2. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level
3. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an'
Information Sheets
These information sheets contain explanations and examples on how to determine which article is needed before words. There is also a handy table of 'exception to the rule' words.
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This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity (National Curriuclum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and / or to avoid ambiguity in writing).
Using Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson
This fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how commas are used to clarify meaning.
Many examples are provided within the PowerPoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. Pupils are asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas to clarify meaning.
Using Commas to Clarify Meaning Workbook
The 12-page workbook includes one information sheet and eleven worksheets. Tasks include rewriting sentences and adding or removing commas to change meaning. Pupils also need to explain how the meaning has changed. Answers are included.
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Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on how 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.
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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
For more detailed information click on the resource links.
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This bundle contains 67 worksheets on alliteration, metaphors, onomatopoeia similes and personification.
Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors - 13 Worksheets
Resource 2: Personification - 16 Worksheets
Resource 3: Alliteration -18 worksheets.
Resource 4: Onomatopoeia - 20 worksheets
Similes and Metaphors Worksheets
There are 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 includes a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them.
Personification Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using personification.
Tasks include:
Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg, Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins, The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes.
Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification on themes.
The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification.
Alliteration Worksheets
A set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using 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.
Onomatopoeia Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on the literary device of onomatopoeia.
Tasks include:
Identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts.
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Four PowerPoint Lessons - Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
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This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification. It contains an age-appropriate, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 25-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 writing component - use the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint lesson explains why knowing alphabetical order is an important skill. It visually demonstrates how to place words in alphabetical order to the first and second letter. The PowerPoint 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 also contains a link to a short video explaining alphabetical order.
Workbook
This 26-page workbook contains four explanation pages, twenty worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement on using the first and second letters to sequence words in alphabetical order.
Tasks and activities include:
using the first and second letter to sequence words in alphabetical order
locating patients names in a filing system
locating CDs by singers in a filing system
rewriting shopping lists in alphabetical order
correcting an index in alphabetical order
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English Entry Level 1 Bundle
This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1.
English Entry Level 2 Bundle
The bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons.
English Entry Level 3 Bundle
This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover all the components of Entry Level 3.
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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 three PowerPoint lessons on similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration.
Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint - 39 slides
Resource 2: Personification PowerPoint - 50 slides
Resource 3 Alliteration PowerPoint - 40 slides
For more detailed information click on the resource links.
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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.
For more information click on the individual resource links.
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This resource contains a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson and a five page workbook on the punctuation device - the ellipsis.
Ellipsis PowerPoint Lesson
This editable, 45-slide PowerPoint lesson clearly explains what the ellipsis is, its functions in writing and how to use ellipses correctly in writing. Many examples are provided. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to explain why the ellipsis has been used. Students are also asked to shorten quotations and compose their own sentences containing ellipses about several striking images.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video about the ellipsis.
Ellipsis Workbook
This resource contains a five page workbook on the punctuation mark - the elipsis. The workbook includes one information/explanation sheet and four worksheets on the elipsis. Tasks include:
shortening quotations using the ellipsis
identifying the purpose of the ellipsis in sentences
adding ellipses in the appropriate place in sentences
composing sentences using ellipses
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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 bundle contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on using the colon appropriately in writing.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a highly visual and fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately. The PowerPoint explains how to use colons in writing to:
expand on / illustrate independent clauses.
introduce lists within sentences.
introduce quotations.
emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
The PowerPoint contains many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise to use colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons.
Worksheets
This resource contains a 13-page workbook (with five information sheets and eight worksheets) on using colons in writing. Answers are included. Click on the resource link for further details.
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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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Punctuation PowerPoint Lessons and Workbooks Bundle
This resource contains all the PowerPoint lessons and six workbooks containing 98 worksheets in total.
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