Long a and long e vowel sounds. Pupils see 3 different graphemic representations (spellings) of these vowel sounds and are asked to make words using the Wordmaker machine. If the answer is correct the word is spoken and a picture appears. Suitable for older pupils with SEN.

The resource is split into two main sections: An animation shows how two words are joined together using an apostrophe to form a contraction, before the children test their knowledge with an interactive activity. An animation explains using an apostrophe correctly to show possession before the children use what they have learned to answer multichoice questions

This lesson explores the concept of homophones - words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings such as 'their' and 'there'. As these words are phonetically identical, selecting the correct spelling within the context of a sentence can be challenging. This series of interactive activities will ensure that pupils are familiar with a range of these tricky words.

These activities have been designed to support the teaching of English at key stage 2. The activities will enable the teacher to: explore the term 'simile,' share similes with the class, and provide exercises on new similes using established models. Within each of the activities further information can be accessed in order to develop pupils' knowledge, support the lesson or for research. Objectives: text level - reading comprehension to understand the use of figurative language in poetry and prose locate use of simile

This resource pack is designed to provide a range of activities to support the teaching of synonyms. It could either be used as a lesson to introduce or revise the subject or as a means of consolidating various concepts. This resource pack should enable pupils to: understand what is meant by the term 'synonym,' identify synonyms and use a conventional or online thesaurus. Included in this pack are a selection of supporting worksheets that can be adapted to suit the age range of the pupils being taught.

See - Hear - Write the alphabet with associated images.

Created to facilitate pupils' acquisition of vocabulary through digital flashcards and interactive multimedia activities (in Welsh).

A unit taking pupils through the advertising process of a product launch. The pack includes activities that cover: Anchoring images, Logos, Slogans, Analysing TV adverts, Costings. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfl site, linked below.

A PowerPoint which asks pupils to identify the phonemes ch, sh and th. Can be used as a whole class activity or by children individually or in pairs.

This lesson explores the use of syllables in poetry by investigating haiku and cinquain. The activities allow pupils to learn to count syllables, sort poems into the correct order and identify words with different numbers of syllables. The whiteboard activities will encourage whole class/group discussion, collaboration and participation. The lesson could be used during a unit of work on writing poetry. Use of the whiteboard tools (eg pen, highlighter) would also enable the teacher to address other word-level work associated with nouns/adjectives.

This lesson introduces pupils to the techniques used in newspaper reporting. Pupils will get the opportunity to analyse a story and write their own report, using a photo library. They will be asked to insert their reports into a newspaper template.

Literacy units which use Fuse Creator software, creating interactive activities, including animations and sound. The units within the course are designed for entry level learners (1-3) within 14-19. Within the tasks there are questions, an opportunity for corrections and help sheets. Once completed, each unit is scored which may be printed and used within a portfolio. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

This fully planned teaching and learning resource has been developed through partnership between ‘The Fourteen Locks Education Through Restoration Project’ and ‘The Newport Writing Squad’. Authors: Tom Maloney Suzanne House Dawn Robertson

An interactive resource where pupils drag letters into the Wordmaker machine to make CVC words.

This lesson is part of a set of interactive activities detailing the work of a charity organisation in the Tsunami affected areas of Sri Lanka. The resource contains images, problem solving tasks and cross-curricular tasks and all files can be edited to suit the needs and ability of your children. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

A set of matching activities in the form of an interactive game of Snap. Pupils are required to match: pictures, shapes and colours. This resource can also be accessed by switch users via a switch interface which emulates the enter key. Suitable for older pupils with SEN

This unit focuses on the opening of a suspense story. The children read the opening then identify the different forms of figurative speech that have been used to add effect. Personification, metaphors and similes are explained and examples shown. Children then go on to write the opening of their own suspense story using a picture of haunted house as stimulus.

An interactive resource where pupils drag onsets and rimes into the Wordmaker machine to make words.

A resource based around the issue of sexuality and what makes a family unit. These activities are developed primarily as a speaking and listening resource but there are many opportunities for reading and writing also. All of the activities are based on the models outlined in the new Welsh Assembly Document ‘Developing Thinking’ with lots of opportunity for group work and fit with the new skills framework.

A resource based on identity and belonging and how clothes can be used to establish that identity. These activities are developed primarily as a speaking and listening resource but there are many opportunities for reading and writing also. All of the activities are based on the models outlined in the new Welsh Assembly Document ‘Developing Thinking’ with lots of opportunity for group work and fit with the new skills framework.