2-pages. Examples given. Ideal for 9+. Fully editable. If you are in any doubt at all concerning the correct use of the semicolon - then avoid using it entirely. It is the most commonly misused and misunderstood mark of punctuation. It is perfectly possible to write clearly and effectively using only the comma and the full stop. Do this if you are in any doubt concerning the use of the semicolon (and the colon).

A 9-slide PowerPoint that explaims simple, compound and complex sentences. Slide 1: Title. Slide 2: 3 types of sentences. Slide 3: Simple sentence. Slide 4: Compound sentence. Slide 5: Activity: Add ‘and’, ‘but’, or ‘or’ to make each pair of simple sentences into a compound sentence. Slides 6 - 8: Complex sentences. Slide 9: Activity: Underline the main clause in each of the sentences. Appropriate for 7 - 11 years. Fully editable.

300 High Frequency Words 6 pages in total (50 words on each page). Page 1: Words 1 - 50. Page 2: Words 51 - 100. Page 3: Words 101 - 150. Page 4: Words 151 - 200. Page 5: Words 201 - 250. Page 6: Words 251 - 300. The lists have been designed to allow the child 5 attempts to read and spell each word. Great for: Creating spelling lists, interventions, reading and spelling ‘check up’ tests. Also attached are 6 spelling record sheets (1 for each set).

Spelling Revision! At the end of each month, I get the whole class (or group of children) to look through their English/Literacy books. They identify a few spellings they got wrong (from my marking) and record them on the sheet provided. You have the choice of asking the children to record 10 spellings they got wrong or 15 ( I’ve attached both). The sheet is then sent home and the children are asked to work with an adult to learn them. I also give them a SPELLING BOOK so they have something to practise their spellings in. Once the children have mastered the spellings, a parent has to sign at the bottom. I (or my TA) then tests the children. Fully editable.

Spelling Test Sheets - 4 Templates 4 spelling test sheet templates. Fully editable. An 18 word spelling test sheet. A 15 word spelling test sheet. A 10 word spelling test sheet. A 5 word spelling test sheet.

Synonyms - Worksheet and Posters 6 attachments: Synonyms of said. Synonyms of ran. Synonyms of walk. Synonyms of ate. Synonyms of look. Synonyms Worksheet.

Focus: Writing Slogans What is a slogan? A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising. 2-page activity booklet. Ideal for 7+ Fully editable.

Christmas Storyboard Ask your student’s to RECOUNT their Christmas Day festivities using this simple but effective storyboard. Nice activity to start the New Year off after Christmas. Fully editable.

Focus: WORD KNOWLEDGE and DICTIONARY SKILLS. Learning Intention: To predict and clarify. Activity: Student’s must find a word they are unfamiliar with, predict what it means then clarify using a dictionary. Great activity for exploring and deepening vocabulary knowledge. Ideal for 7+ (depending on ability). Fully editable.

10 great book review activities/worksheets. Ideal for 7+ (depending on ability). Fully editable.

Year 1 to Year 6 Writing Genres from 2010.

3 fully editable attachments: Planning a Playscript writing template. Playscript writing templates (x2).

Synonyms - SAID, ATE, LOOK, RAN and WALK. Great for display. 1 PDF file plus 4 Publisher documents.

4 pages of editable VCOP writing pyramid faces to edit/print out/refer to when completing writing tasks. Also attached is a VCOP pyramid to construct. Both resources are fully editable.

A 1-page handout explaining the writing process. Start teaching writing the RIGHT way and watch the results. Fully editable.