This is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing. You may also be interested in: Colons and Semicolons Information Sheets Information sheets on the use of the colon and semicolon in writing. Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson< This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon to: introduce an explanation or an example introduce lists within sentences introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence To introduce quotations The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on semicolons: To link two related sentences / independent clauses In complex lists In sentences containing conjunctive adverbs It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to place semicolons appropriately. Semicolons - Set of 9 Worksheets 9 worksheets on using colons in writing. Tasks include using semicolons to: expand or illustrate an independent clause introduce lists in sentences introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists introduce quotations to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains 7 worksheets on using semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in: linking two related sentences / independent clauses complex lists sentences containing conjunctive adverbs correcting sentences containing semicolons composing complex lists and using semicolons in related clauses/sentences Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains five anagrams and missing word worksheets on William Shakespeare's plays. It is an ideal resource for use during William Shakespeare Week and on World Book Day. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, 56-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. The Powerpoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays;, The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy William Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle 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 Saint Patrick’s Day puzzle pack contains eight Saint Patrick themed puzzles. There are three differentiated word searches, three differentiated anagrams and two crosswords. It is an ideal resource for Saint Patrick’s Day. Please note that the watermark is only visible on the preview images and not on the resource itself. 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. You may also be interested in: Saint Patrick’s Day - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of six texts sheets and comprehension worksheets about Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick’s Day. The texts focus on: The life of St Patrick His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Ireland How Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and Irish communities around the world The significance of Saint Patrick and the shamrock Saint Patrick’s Day Presentation This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. The content of the presentation is the same as the information texts. The PowerPoint also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint Patrick and to the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. Save money and buy all three resources in bundle at a discounted rate: Saint Patrick’s Day Bundle 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 Saint David’s Day puzzle pack contains ten differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on the theme of Saint David. 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. You may also be interested in: Saint David’s Day - Set of Four Information Texts and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of four information sheets and comprehension questions with answers on Saint David’s Day which is celebrated on the 1st of March. Saint David’s Day Presentation This is a fully editable, 52 slide presentation on the life of St David and Saint David’s Day celebrations. The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes) and to the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff. (5 minutes). Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Saint David’s Day Presentation and Set of Four Texts and Comprehensions For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate 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 set of seven differentiated Harvest Festival-themed word searches and anagrams. Please note that 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 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. You may also be interested in: Harvest Festival Assembly Presentation This resource contains a fully editable, 45 slide PowerPoint Harvest Festival presentation. It is an ideal resource for a Harvest Festival assembly. The presentation focuses on the letters that make up the words Harvest Festival. It allows pupils to reflect on the meaning of the harvest from a variety of perspectives. It also contains a hyperlink to a lively harvest song. Harvest Festival Bunting This resource contains bunting for an harvest festival or harvest festival display. The pennants are available in three background colours - green, peach and multi-coloured. The bunting is available in A3 and A4 size. Harvest Festival Banner Letters This resource contains letters for a Harvest Festival banner for a display. The letters could also be used for a Harvest Festival assembly. They are available in both A3 and A4 sizes. Harvest Festival Poem - PowerPoint Lesson and Poem Templates This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and poem templates for creating an acrostic poem for the Harvest Festival. The PowerPoint explains what an acrostic poem is with examples. It also includes a link to a fun harvest song to give pupils some ideas for their poems. Pupils can create their own poems and/or make a class poem that could be used in a Harvest Festival assembly. Save money and buy all these Harvest Festival resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Harvest Festival Bundle

This resource contains a pi-themed partner coordinates game. It is an ideal maths resource for Pi Day which takes place on 14th March. Pupils have to locate the pi symbols and circles by choosing coordinates in the first quadrant. 1 point scored for a pi symbol - two points if they locate a circle. There are 10 grids. You may also be interested in: Pi Day Presentation Pi Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game Pi Day Puzzle Pack – Differentiated Word Searches and Anagrams Set of 3 Mnemonic Pi Posters Pi Dingbats PowerPoint Game Save money and buy Pi Day resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Pi Day Bundle 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 set of 7 worksheets in which pupils have to select the correct homophone, compose sentences using the correct homophones and correct sentences containing the homophones were, where, we're and wear. The resource also includes an answer sheet and an information sheet on the homophones. This resource is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 7 Worksheets Where Were Wear We’re - Memo Mat 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

This resource contains 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in 'y' at the end of a word with a long 'i' sound (the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). For example: dry, cry, fry, why, sly July. Tasks include: finding the correct missing word ending in -y constructing sentences word searches differentiating between 'y' sound with long 'i' and 'y' at the end of a word with long 'e' or 'ee' sound. finding the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy and using in a sentence You may also be interested in: Words Ending in -y with a long 'i' sound PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and Worksheets at a discounted rate: Words Ending in -y with a long 'i' sound PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 set of five, A3 size posters showing pictures and words of action verbs. It is available in two fonts. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the posters 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. You may also be interested in: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. It includes: Explanation of action verbs with examples Identifying action verbs in sentences Action pictures as a stimulus for pupils to think of appropriate verbs Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs. Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook This 15 page workbook includes one information sheets and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. The tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing the correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson, Workbook, Posters 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 an information sheet and a set of eight worksheets on the homophones - their, there and they're. Tasks include selecting the correct spelling of there / they're/ their homophones, composing sentences using the correct homophones and correcting sentences. This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN/ESL students. You may also be interested in: There, Their, They’re - PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: There, Their, They’re PowerPoint – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 8 Worksheets Where, Were, Wear, We’re Memo Mat 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

This resource contains 6 differentiated worksheets (12 worksheets in total) on William Shakespeare's quotations from Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Merchant of Venice, Henry IV, Antony and Cleopatra and more! The task is to find the missing words either by general knowledge, research or deduction. The worksheets are differentiated and answers are included. They are ideal for World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, simple text 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. The presentation focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night's Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays; The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The presentation also includes hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions and William Shakespeare's annual birthday celebrations in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle

This resource is a Christmas themed battleships game to introduce and reinforce the teaching of coordinates in the first quadrant. There are 10 grids which can be used to play with a partner. These could be laminated and used time and time again. There is also a coordinates record sheet and a score 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. You may also be interested in: Christmas Coordinates in the First Quadrant Worksheets This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on coordinates in the first quadrant. Tasks include locating and plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers are included. Christmas Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Maths Games - Coordinates Bundle 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 homophone mat that can be laminated and used by Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN students to refer to and check the spellings of commonly used homophones / near homophones and confusing words. The homophones include: where / were / we're / wear their / there / they're hear / ear / here too / two / to which / witch whose / who's one / won your / you're 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

This resource contains 11 differentiated anagrams, crosswords and word searches on the theme of Shakespeare and his work. It is suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN students. It is also an ideal resource for World Book Day and Shakespeare Week. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes or for use in an assembly. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is a fully editable, 56-slide presentation, with simple text, on the life and work of William Shakespeare, ‘’The Bard of Avon’. It is appropriate for primary and older SEN pupils. The presentation focuses on his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays; The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. 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 five page workbook on the punctuation mark - the ellipsis. The workbook includes one information/explanation sheet and four worksheets on the ellipsis. 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 Please note that 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 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. You may also be interested in: The Ellipsis - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint presentation on the ellipsis. It 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: The Ellipsis - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources

This Bastille Day puzzle pack contains a set of ten differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords on words and vocabulary connected with the French Revolution and Bastille Day/La Fête Nationale which takes place on the 14th July. The pack includes three word searches, four anagram puzzles and three crosswords. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. 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 purchased and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Bastille Day Presentation This resource contains a fully editable and informative 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on Bastille Day and the French Revolution which takes place on the 14th July. The PowerPoint focuses on: The causes of the French Revolution The key events of the French Revolution King Louis XVI The Three Estates The French Flag The French National Anthem The establishment of Bastille Day Bastille Day celebrations The PowerPoint also includes three hyperlinks to the French National anthem, an animated video of the history of Bastille Day and the French Revolution and Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Bastille Day PowerPoint Quiz The quiz can be used for individuals or teams. There is a sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There are three possible answers. Sample questions include: On what date is Bastille Day? What is Bastille Day known as in France? In what year did the storming of the Bastille take place? What was the Bastille? Who was the King of France at the time of the storming of the Bastille? Who was King Louis XVI’s wife? Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Bastille Day Presentation, Quiz, Puzzle Pack

This resource contains a Christmas themed battleships team game on an interactive PowerPoint. It is a fun way of reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. There are three different grids to provide hours of fun! It can be administered to a whole class. It includes team score sheet. It is a great resource for reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. 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 30-question PowerPoint quiz on the Mexican Festival / Holiday of Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) which is celebrated on 1st and 2nd November. Day of the Dead is a time when Mexicans remember and honour their departed family members and friends. This is a fun way to check the pupils’ understanding of the traditions of the festival and the reasons why it is celebrated. Answers can be given either as you go along or at the end of the quiz. The answers can be found by clicking on the skull image at the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There is also a sheet for pupils to record their answers. The quiz also contains several hyperlinks to videos about Day of the Dead, Please note that 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 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. You may also be interested in an accompanying, fully editable, 70 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Day of the Dead. Click on the link below for more details: Day of the Dead Presentation The PowerPoint focuses on: The Aztec origins of the Day of the Dead festival The Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world The rituals and traditions of Day of the Dead Building shrines and altars Cleaning and decorating cemeteries and graves The symbolism of marigolds, skulls, Katrina figures Burning copal incense Food and drink - Pan de muertos bread, tamale, pib, atole, pulque Sugar skulls Papel picado Monarch butterflies Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Day of the Dead Presentation and Quiz 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 set of 8 worksheets on the commonly confused, homophones - too, two and to. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly used / confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones too / two / to. It explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones 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. Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences. 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

This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on coordinates in the first quadrant. Tasks include locating and plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers are included. This resource is appropriate for primary aged children and older, SEN students. 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