Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 4 Lower KS2 English Teaching Resource In ‘Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 4’ pupils learn about expanded noun phrases and how they can improve their writing as per the objectives of the Year 3 and 4 programme of study. This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: What is a noun phrase explanation What is an expanded noun phrase explanation A determiner, adjective and noun recap 4 expanded noun phrases activities with accompanying worksheets Link to an expanded noun phrase video and game As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 4’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 5 and 6 Noun Phrases - Year 2 Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs Types of Nouns

Noun Phrases - Year 2 This Year 2 English grammar teaching resource introduces pupils to noun phrases and is an ideal teaching aid to use in a lesson covering the curriculum objective in the Year 2 English programme of study. Content includes: Nouns recap with activity An explanation of noun phrases Noun phrase activity and accompanying worksheet An explanation of expanded noun phrases Expanded noun phrases activity and accompanying worksheet Improving your writing by using expanded noun phrases activity and accompanying worksheet Further noun phrase activity with an accompanying worksheet ‘Noun Phrases - Year 2’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 5 and 6 Expanded Noun Phrases - Year 4 Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs Types of Nouns

Contractions - Year 2 'Contractions - Year 2’ introduces pupils to apostrophes for contracted forms as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. This engaging PowerPoint lesson includes class activities with an accompanying worksheet for children to use during the lesson. It contains 3 further differentiated worksheets to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: What are contractions explanation What are apostrophes explanation Class activities with an accompanying worksheet with answers 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Contractions - Year 2’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes Using the Apostrophe Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession

Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession - Year 3 / 4 (26-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This lesson revises the use of possessive apostrophes with singular nouns, then explains how to use apostrophes with regular and irregular plurals. It contains whole-group discussion and exercises, and individually differentiated (Gold, Silver and Bronze) worksheet-based activities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2 Using the Apostrophe

Action Words - Verbs English Teaching Resource 32 slide PowerPoint lesson with 2 accompanying worksheets and 1 further consolidation worksheet with answers. It includes a definition of verbs and explains the importance of using powerful and effective verbs to improve written work. Tasks require pupils to identify verbs within the context of a sentence and to write engaging sentences by using effective verbs. It includes 2 accompanying worksheets for pupils to use during the lesson and 1 further worksheet with answers to consolidate learning. ‘Action Words - Verbs’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit the requirements of each lesson. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Modal Verbs Subject - Verb Agreement Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs The Verb ‘to be’ Verbs Verb Tenses

The Verb ‘to be’ English SPaG Teaching PowerPoint Resource with worksheets ‘The Verb ‘to be’’ is an English grammar resource introducing pupils to the irregular verb ‘to be’ in the present simple tense. Contents include: An explanation of the different forms of the verb ‘to be’ with examples. Contractions of the different forms. Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 2 accompanying worksheets. One further worksheet with answers. ‘The Verb ‘to be’’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Modal Verbs Subject - Verb Agreement Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs Verbs Action Words Verb Tenses

Verb Tenses: English Teaching Resource 64 slide PowerPoint lesson with 4 accompanying worksheets and 1 further worksheet. Verb Tenses is a detailed and comprehensive 64 slide PowerPoint teaching resource designed to help younger pupils understand how the tense of a verb affects both its meaning and spelling within a sentence. It icludes 4 accompanying worksheets for pupils to use during the lesson and a further consolidation worksheet with answers. It is an ideal teaching resource to use in a lesson covering the year 2 English curriculum objective listed below: Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation: Pupils should be taught to use the present and past tenses correctly and consistently Content includes: An explanation of verb tenses (past, present, future) Past tense explanation and activity Adding -ed and changing the spelling of some words and activity Present tense explanation and activity Adding -ing and changing the spelling of some words and activity Future tense explanation and activity Adding ‘will’ and ‘going to’ Consolidation activity and worksheet ‘Verb Tenses’ is fully editable giving teachers the ability to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Modal Verbs Subject - Verb Agreement Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs The Verb ‘to be’ Verbs Action Words

Modal Verbs - Year 5 and 6 Years 5 and 6 - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation In this KS2 English grammar teaching resource, pupils are introduced to modal verbs as per the curriculum objective in the years 5 and 6 English programme of study. They learn how to recognise modal verbs and how to use them in their writing. This animated PowerPoint lesson contains: A modal verb explanation with examples of commonly used modal verbs Why we use modal verbs in our writing explanation Activities to support the teaching of these objectives with 1 accompanying worksheet A further worksheet with answers ‘Modal Verbs - Year 5 and 6’ can be edited so that you can adapt the resource, if needed, to suit your requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Subject - Verb Agreement - Year 5 and 6 Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs The Verb ‘to be’ Verbs Action Words Verb Tenses

Questions and Question Marks - KS1 This KS1 punctuation teaching resource is an aid to delivering a lesson on question marks. It covers the curriculum objectives of the KS1 English programme of study (Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation). Content includes: A definition of a question and question marks with examples Activities to support the teaching of this objective with an accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet ‘Questions and Question Marks - KS1’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource, if needed, to suit their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Question Marks - Year 1 Question Marks - KS3

Question Marks - Year 1 'Question Marks - Year 1’ introduces pupils to question marks as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 1 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. It is a colouful and engaging English teaching resource that uses the example words from the Year 1 English - Appendix 1- Spelling. Content includes: What are questions explanation What is a question mark explanation Identify the question activity What could the question be activity What are question words explanation Add the correct question word activity Has the correct question word been used activity Choose the correct punctuation mark activity Write the question from the given words activity Identify the question activity Ask the Gingerbread Man activity All the above activities are included on 2 worksheets for children to use during the lesson 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Question Marks - Year 1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Questions and Question Marks - KS1 Question Marks - KS3

Capital Letters for Names Capital Letters for Names is a PowerPoint presentation focusing on punctuation skills. This teaching resource explains how and when to use capital letters when writing proper nouns. The resource can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a lesson or developed into lesson on wider punctuation rules. The activities include: How to use capital letters when writing the names of people and places Animated activities with accompanying worksheets for pupils to use during the lesson 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Capital Letters for Names’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource if needed to suit the requirements of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Full Stops and Capital Letters Capital Letters and Full Stops Capital Letters - Year 3/4

Year 3 / Year 4 Capital Letters is an eight slide PowerPoint teaching resource designed to help Year 3/4 learners consolidate their punctuation skills. This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use capital letters in the correct context and includes a number of engaging activities - see preview slides. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Full Stops and Capital Letters Capital Letters and Full Stops Capital Letters for Names

Using the Apostrophe English SPaG Teaching PowerPoint Resource with worksheets ‘Using the Apostrophe’ is a handy English punctuation PowerPoint presentation focusing on how to use the apostrophe for omission or to show possession. Content includes: Apostrophe for possession - definitions and examples. Apostrophe for possession activity with an accompanying worksheet Apostrophe for omission - definitions and examples. Apostrophe for omission activity with an accompanying worksheet. 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Using the Apostrophe’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2 Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession - Year 3/4

Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2 'Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2’ introduces pupils to apostrophes to mark singular possession as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. This engaging PowerPoint lesson includes class activities with accompanying worksheets for children to use during the lesson. It contains 3 further differentiated worksheets to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: What is a possession explanation What are possessive apostrophes explanation Class activities with accompanying worksheets with answers 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession - Year 3/4 Using the Apostrophe

This resource provides an introduction to the plot of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ for GCSE. It includes a differentiated ‘Do Now Task’ in which learners link illustrations of key moments in the novella to relevant quotations. At higher levels, learners will think about the order in which the illustrations could be placed and which is the most important and why. The resource also includes a detailed plot summary of A Christmas Carol split up into 5 sections corresponding with each stave in the novella. There are 11 worksheets, one for each section, to promote understanding, inference-making and analysis of the novella’s main ideas. The tasks on many of the worksheets contain opportunities for further challenge to stretch more able learners. Click on the images opposite for more details. If necessary, this resource can be split over two 50-60 minute lessons. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - Introducing Ebenezer Scrooge A Christmas Carol - Scrooge in Stave One A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Vs Fred A Christmas Carol - The Workhouse A Christmas Carol - Thomas Malthus A Christmas Carol - Marley’s Ghost A Christmas Carol - The Penitent Spirits A Christmas Carol - The Rich and the Poor

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (97-slide PowerPoint and 15 worksheets) is a brilliant Year 4/5 English scheme of work featuring a series of 11 lessons designed to enhance and develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl) includes a fully editable PowerPoint presentation with a wide range of activities and lessons for pupils of all abilities such as: A brief biography of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl with a short film about his life narrated by Michael Rosen An eleven lesson scheme of work overview/plan using the four-part lesson structure Exploring the text - making predictions using the title, blurb and front cover Descriptive writing - creating characters and settings Analysis of key characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory including Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka How Roald Dahl creates suspense and sympathy in the novel And much more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for Roald Dahl books: Boy Fantastic Mr Fox The Magic Finger The Twits

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an 8 lesson teaching unit consisting of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a booklet of 15 worksheets. It is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel’s plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger teaching resource includes something for children of all abilities. Contents include: A scheme of work overview A Roald Dahl mini biography, a video about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities Developing making predictions skills Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters Writing-frame to help children write about characters Examining Roald Dahl’s use of language (using effective verbs and adjectives) Creating a comic strip version to assess understanding of the plot Tips for tackling new words Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for Roald Dahl books: Boy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Fantastic Mr Fox The Twits

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl contains a variety of activities designed to help children understand the book's plot, characters, language, and themes. Includes: - A unit of work with 11 lessons - A Roald Dahl biography, a video by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game - Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities - Developing making predictions skills using book covers (images, title, author, blurb) about plot, characters, themes and genre - Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters - Writing-frames to help children write about characters - Examining Roald Dahl's use of language - Creating a comic strip version to asses understanding of the plot - Tips for tackling new words - Cross-curricular content - Endangered species (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment)

Functional Skills English - Entry Level 2 A ready to teach 10 lesson unit of work which includes a 222 slide editable PowerPoint and 35 worksheets. This detailed teaching unit covers everything required by Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English. It includes a range of engaging ‘life skills’ activities that help develop important communication skills. The unit covers Speaking, Listening, Communication, Reading and Writing in a fun and practical way. Contents include: Why does Functional Skills English matter Working with a diverse range of people Role-playing real-life situations – ‘Café Culture’ Built in spelling tests from the Functional Skills EL2 list Asking for, listening to and following directions Understanding alphabetical order Eating healthy food – reading and comprehension How to follow a recipe and make healthy choices Following a video, making notes and answering questions Purchasing presents for friends and family and writing thank you notes Improving writing skills – full stops, capital letters, plurals, writing for different audiences, using conjunctions and adjectives and improving vocabulary The emergency services – what are they, how to contact them and what to do in an emergency (includes speaking, listening, reading and writing activities) Applying for a job – filling in an application form and writing a covering letter And more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more English Functional Skills resources: Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Level 1 Functional Skills Level 2

Functional Skills English - Entry Level 1 (Unit includes 147-slide editable PowerPoint and 34 worksheets) This unit of work covers all the requirements of 2019 Functional Skills English for Entry Level 1. It includes a range of differentiated, engaging and practical tasks that help students develop key functional skills. The unit covers Speaking, Listening, Communication, Reading and Writing. Contents include: What are Functional Skills? An explanation. Self assessment – ‘Strengths and weaknesses’ EL1 key words spellings tests (incorporated into each lesson) A – Z challenges to strengthen alphabet skills Radio ad and Tannoy announcement activities to help develop listening skills Arranging a party and a family holiday – to develop practical organisation, planning and communication skills How to make your voice heard in a group How to build arguments and find information quickly by skimming and scanning Taking an active part in a debate Exploring non-verbal communication skills Consolidating essential writing skills – capital letters, full stops, sentences, etc How to take messages (on the phone or face to face) and make notes whilst message taking And lots more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more English Functional Skills resources: Functional Skills Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Level 1 Functional Skills Level 2