The Main Clause English SPaG Teaching Resource 'The Main Clause' explores how to identify the main clause in a sentence and how to use the main clause with confidence in sentence construction. Content includes: - Definition of the main clause with example sentences. - Identify the main clause in a sentence activity with an accompanying worksheet - Complete the sentences using a main clause activity with an accompanying worksheet - 1 further worksheet with answers The Main Clause can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a bigger unit of work or developed into a wider lesson on language, grammar and word choices.

The Suffix ‘-ing’ - Year 3/4 (a 19-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 3 differentiated worksheet tasks) This Year 3 / 4 resource explains how to add the suffix ‘-ing’ to words of more than one syllable. The lesson provides a definition of the ‘-ing’ suffix with examples and explains how and why we use ‘-ing’ to change a noun into a verb. The resource includes three differentiated activities - Gold, Silver and Bronze - to enable children of all abilities to be challenged. Full answer keys are included for all activities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Suffixes - Year 1 The Suffix ‘-ous’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ly’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ed’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ation’ - Year 3/4 The Suffixes ‘-er’ and ‘-est’ - Year 2 The Suffixes ‘-tion’, ‘-sion’, ‘-ssion’ and ‘-cian’ - Year 3/4 Using Suffixes to Make Adjectives - Year 2 Add Suffixes to Spell Longer Words - Year 2 Suffixes - Developing KS2 Reading Skills

The Suffix ‘-ed’ - Year 3/4 (19-slide editable PowerPoint lesson with 3 differentiated worksheet tasks) This Year 3 / 4 resource explains how to spell words with the suffix ‘-ed’. The lesson provides a definition of the ‘-ed’ suffix with examples, and explains how and why we use ‘-ed’ to change a word into the past tense. It also explains the exceptions to the ‘add -ed’ rule with examples. The resource includes three differentiated activities - Gold, Silver and Bronze - to enable children of all abilities to be challenged and full answer keys are included for all activities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Suffixes - Year 1 The Suffix ‘-ous’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ly’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ing’ - Year 3/4 The Suffix ‘-ation’ - Year 3/4 The Suffixes ‘-er’ and ‘-est’ - Year 2 The Suffixes ‘-tion’, ‘-sion’, ‘-ssion’ and ‘-cian’ - Year 3/4 Using Suffixes to Make Adjectives - Year 2 Add Suffixes to Spell Longer Words - Year 2 Suffixes - Developing KS2 Reading Skills

Causal Conjunctions - Year 7 Essential English Skills (13-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) Our ‘Year 7 Essential English Skills’ resources are designed to help Year 7 learners master key English skills that were not fully developed at KS2. In this differentiated resource, teachers recap the concept of causal conjunctions, then allow pupils to practice using them in sentences. The resource begins with whole-group activities before letting learners attempt differentiated individual worksheets where they match sentences, choose appropriate causal conjunctions and write conjunction sentences of their own. The resource is differentiated (lower, middle and higher ability tasks) and fully editable. So you can use it as it is or adapt it for your needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Time Conjunctions - Year 7 Subordinating Conjunctions - Year 2 Co-ordinating Conjunctions - Year 2 Conjunctions Bundle - Year 2 Conjunctions - Year 3/4 Causal Conjunctions - Year 3/4 Time Conjunctions - Year 3/4

Adding Adverbs - KS2 This lower KS2 PowerPoint presentation will help pupils learn how to improve writing by adding effective adverbs. Content includes: What are adverbs explanation Identify the adverb activity with accompanying worksheet Why we use adverbs in our writing explanation Adding adverbs to a sentence activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further adverbs worksheet with answers ‘Adding Adverbs - KS2’ is fully editable so teachers can adapt the resource, if needed, to suit the individual needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Adverbs Adding Adverbs - KS3 Using Commas After Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - KS2 Fronted Adverbials - Year 7

Fronted Adverbials - KS2 English SPaG Teaching Resource This KS2 teaching resource introduces pupils to using fronted adverbials and how they can improve our writing skills. Content includes: Adverbs recap with an activity A fronted adverbial explanation Why we use fronted adverbials in our writing explanation Activities to support the teaching of these objectives with 2 accompanying worksheets 1 further worksheet with answers ‘Fronted Adverbials - KS2’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the individual needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Using Commas After Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - Year 7 Adverbs Adding Adverbs - KS2 Adding Adverbs - KS3

Fronted Adverbials - Year 7 (KS3 Essential English Skills) (15-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 4 worksheets) Our ‘KS3 Essential English Skills’ resources are designed to help Year 7 learners master key English skills that were not fully developed at KS2. This resource explains what fronted adverbials are and how to use them accurately in writing. The lesson provides a definition of fronted adverbials with examples before pupils explore them as a whole class. Learners then complete a range of activities to assess their understanding. The activities are differentiated - Bronze, Silver and Gold - to provide challenge for students of all abilities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Using Commas After Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - Year 3/4 Fronted Adverbials - KS2 Adverbs Adding Adverbs - KS2 Adding Adverbs - KS3

One Word Story Starter Activity In this resource the class create an oral story. Each person is only allowed one word at a time so they have to think fast and adapt their ideas as they go. A fun activity which can be used to help students focus on language and word choice. ‘One Word Story Starter Activity’ is ideal for KS2 and KS3 students but it can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. It is easily edited to fit into whatever specific topic is being taught and includes an editable timer.

Guess Who? - Starter or Plenary Activity FREE English Teaching Resource ‘Guess Who Starter Activity’ is a fun starter or plenary activity which provides an engaging start or end to any lesson. It is perfect for testing students’ knowledge and understanding in an enjoyable and dynamic way. It works with a wide range of abilities and although it has been made for KS2/3 pupils, it can be enjoyed by students of all ages. ‘Guess Who?’ can also be quickly and easily edited to fit into whatever topic is being taught.

Roald Dahl Day Resource - Fantastic Mr Dahl Fantastic Mr Dahl (editable PowerPoint teaching resource) is a great little resource specifically made for Roald Dahl Day. The resource provides a range of fun activities and helps to develop a variety of key reading and writing skills. Fantastic Mr Dahl contains the following: A ready to teach 4-part lesson designed for Roald Dahl day Create a Roald Dahl mind map with explanations and an exemplar mind map A film about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen A brief biography of Roald Dahl with comprehension questions Roald Dahl fact file task with guidelines and exemplar materials Links to other great Roald Dahl resources 2 accompanying worksheets

Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d ‘Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the letter that corresponds to the beginning sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Beginning Sounds - i, n, m, d’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Beginning Sounds - g, o, c, k ‘Beginning Sounds - g, o, c, k’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the letter that corresponds to the beginning sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Beginning Sounds - g, o, c, k’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Understanding Complex Sentences Our ‘Understanding Complex Sentences ’ teaching resource is designed to help pupils gain an understanding of how complex sentences are made and how they can be used to develop writing skills. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Understanding Complex Sentences’ is fully editable, giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching requirements.

Describing Words - KS2 FREE English Teaching Resource ‘Describing Words’ focuses on vocabulary skills and using effective words to develop writing. Content includes: A PowerPoint presentation An activity to support the teaching of this objective and an accompanying worksheet ‘Describing Words’ is a fully editable resource so you can adapt, personalise and differentiate it to suit your teaching requirements.

AQA GCSE English Language Exam Practice Paper – Paper 1 Mock Exam with Mark Scheme This AQA GCSE English teaching resource contains a mock exam paper for Paper 1 Section A and Section B. The teaching resource includes an example AQA GCSE English Paper 1 examination paper plus a mark scheme to enable teachers to mark students’ papers. This mock exam paper has been created by Teacher-of-English.com based on recent AQA GCSE English past papers. It can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the final exams are approaching.

Common Word Endings English SPaG Teaching PowerPoint Resource with worksheets This spelling teaching resource is designed to help KS2 and upper KS1 children consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the common word endings ‘our’, ‘ure’, ‘er’, ‘ar’ ‘or’, ‘re’ and ‘ur’. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of these objectives with 3 accompanying worksheets ‘Common Word Endings’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Beginning Sounds - h, b, f, l ‘Beginning Sounds - h, b, f, l’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the letter that corresponds to the beginning sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Beginning Sounds - h, b, f, l’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Beginning Sounds - e, u, r ‘Beginning Sounds - e, u, r’ is an EYFS phonics PowerPoint activity and accompanying worksheet that can be used to check understanding at the end of a lesson or as a recap activity at the beginning of a lesson. In this cute animated activity, children are asked to find the letter that corresponds to the beginning sound of the word illustrated on each slide. ‘Beginning Sounds - e, u, r’ can be edited so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet all their teaching needs.

Developing Reading Skills - Prefixes English SPaG Teaching Resource with Worksheets This English vocabulary teaching resource focuses on using prefixes to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words as per the curriculum objective of the Years 5 and 6 English programme of study. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint lesson An activity to support the teaching of this objective with an accompanying worksheet Two further worksheets ‘Developing Reading Skills - Prefixes’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit their teaching requirements.