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A teacher and tutor with more than thirty years' experience working in both mainstream and independent schools. I have an Honours degree in English Literature and Linguistics from UEA and have written a dissertation about encouraging children to write. I am a mother of three and interested in all things green. I am in the process of setting up my TES shop and hope to launch my "Spagbag" resources which are suitable for both Primary and Secondary aged pupils.

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A teacher and tutor with more than thirty years' experience working in both mainstream and independent schools. I have an Honours degree in English Literature and Linguistics from UEA and have written a dissertation about encouraging children to write. I am a mother of three and interested in all things green. I am in the process of setting up my TES shop and hope to launch my "Spagbag" resources which are suitable for both Primary and Secondary aged pupils.
Bumper bundle of Spagbag quizzes
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Bumper bundle of Spagbag quizzes

6 Resources
I have bundled together six of the popular Spagbag quizzes so that they can be used on a rotational basis on the approach to SATS and other assessments involving knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation. Answers are included and the format for each quiz is similar and can be easily tweaked to meet specific needs within a class. Pupils will come to empathise with Joe who struggles with spelling and is prone to making silly mistakes.
Bundle of SPAG quizzes with answers
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Bundle of SPAG quizzes with answers

6 Resources
I have bundled together five of the popular spelling, grammar and punctuation quizzes which can be used on a daily basis on the run up to SATS and/or assessment weeks. Answers are provided and questions can be easily tweaked to address specific problem areas. Pupils will find empathy with the hapless Joe who struggles with spelling. These quizzes could be used on a rotational basis during an assessment week and are designed for ease of marking. Also included is a resource outlining the dirty thirty: the** thirty** most common spelling errors and tips on how to learn them more reliably. These resources are suitable for ages 10+
Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle
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Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle

3 Resources
Three Power Point presentations bundled together on how to write a persuasive speech, Martin Luther King's " I have a dream" speech and biography and how to write for different audiences. This bundle of resources will prove a useful revision tool and will suit pupils aged 11 to 16
Victorian Novel Historical Context
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Victorian Novel Historical Context

3 Resources
I have bundled four resources together which will provide valuable material when it comes to answering context questions when studying Victorian novelists such as Dickens. The resources include key themes of the Victorian novel, how Christmas was made so popular by Dickens' work and how Christmas has become so commercialised today and has lost its true meaning. Included also is a poetry analysis of No! which depicts an enveloping smog, so evocative of Victorian London.
A bundle of grammar and spelling exercises in a mystery story
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A bundle of grammar and spelling exercises in a mystery story

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which will be useful as a means of revising aspects of grammar whilst also reading a mystery story set in the grounds of a Victorian Manor House. The story is told in short episodes or chapters that focus on a different aspect of grammar such as verbs , adjectives, proper nouns etc. This bundle contains both a PowerPoint Presentation and word documents so that worksheets can be used in isolation if necessary. I have included a spelling, grammar and punctuation quiz which is more general and can be used as a stand alone item. This resource is suitable for age 10+
Learn to spell with Potter bundle
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Learn to spell with Potter bundle

10 Resources
This collection of Harry Potter inspired Power Point resources includes ten presentations which will support the learning of different aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar whilst also encouraging further reading and investigation of J K Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Answers to quizzes will magically appear thanks to the animations within these resources. There is something here for a wide range of ages and abilities from 10 years +
Spagbag  grammar bundle
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Spagbag grammar bundle

4 Resources
Four presentations on Nouns and Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs and Verbs. A very useful tool for revision purposes and activities that can be easily differentiated according to ability. Suitable for ages 7 to 14
Describing a scene bundle
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Describing a scene bundle

3 Resources
This bundle comprises three related presentations: The Waverley Manor Mystery which is an episodic story set in Victorian times. Getting to grips with grammar which takes each chapter and analyses each episode to focus on such things as adjectives, proper nouns, modal verbs etc. Describing a scene is a stand alone presentation and could be used in isolation or, to support The Waverley Manor Mystery. This bundle would make a very comprehensive revision tool for all things grammatical !
Bundle of sea and ocean themed resources
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Bundle of sea and ocean themed resources

4 Resources
I have bundled together six resources which will be ideal for studies on oceans and seas. It would be ideal for use throughout the summer term. There are stories and quizzes, guessing games and activities aplenty here.There are opportunities for further research and investigation into environmental and conservation issues. Suitable for use with Primary aged pupils 7-11 years.
Endangered animals and conservation issues
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Endangered animals and conservation issues

7 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which focus on endangered animals and conservation issues . Polar bears, sea turtles and albatrosses all face particular problems in our seas and oceans. These resources take a look at these creatures and how they are adapted to their natural environment and what steps we must take in order for them to survive in greater numbers. The problem of plastic waste is a recurring theme in several of these resources. This bundle includes quizzes, comprehensions , poetry and puzzles which will engage pupils and inspire them to do their own independent research. Suitable for ages 7 and upwards.
Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter
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Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter

7 Resources
I have bundled together seven resources which will be useful when revising skills needed for letter writing. The majority of these resources include extracts from the Harry Potter books and so will appeal to students familiar with the characters from the books or films. These resources will enable students to hone their letter writing skills but will also encourage further reading at the same time. Suitable for Potter fans of all ages.
Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers
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Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will prove useful for revision purposes. Each quiz is complete with answers providing ease of marking. The sections to each quiz can be easily tweaked in order to meet specific problems within the group. When used on a regular basis, students will come to love the character of Joe who struggles with spelling and who is in desperate need of advice as exams and assessments appear on the horizon.Each quiz contains exercises to do with different aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. When used regularly and on a rotational basis, standards will improve. Suitable for ages 10+
Revision bundle Potter style
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Revision bundle Potter style

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will assist with revision of reading and writing skills on the approach to assessment weeks. Each individual resource is inspired by J K Rowling’s Harry Potter and so will inspire further reading and investigation whilst fundamental skills are being honed. Prior knowledge of the Potter books is not necessary in order to complete the tasks and all answers are provided. The intention of this bundle is to make revision more appealing to Potter fans of all ages. Suitable for ages 10+
Adjectives and adverbs descriptive writing bundle
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Adjectives and adverbs descriptive writing bundle

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will assist with the revision of adjectives and adverbs and descriptive writing. Each individual resource comes complete with answers and quiz content can be easily tweaked to address specific needs within the group. These resources could easily be dropped into revision sessions on the approach to assessment weeks. Longer writing tasks are suggested as extensions to each presentation. Suitable for ages 10+
Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources
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Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources

19 Resources
This bundle of Power Point resources contains nineteen Harry Potter themed reading and writing activities. The individual resources focus on different skills such as letter writing, descriptive and persuasive writing. Many of these resources focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar but all with that added sprinkle of Potter magic to inspire any reluctant readers you might have within the group. These resources are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities from 10+ years
Bundle of revision SPAG quizzes with answers
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Bundle of revision SPAG quizzes with answers

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will help with the revision of spelling, punctuation and grammar in the weeks prior to assessments. Each individual resource has answers to each section of the quiz, which will allow for ease of marking. The sections can be easily tweaked to meet a specific need within the class. Pupils will come to identify with Joe who finds spelling difficult and who clearly needs advice on his approach to the exam season. The resources could be used throughout the term as a constant reminder of those common spelling and grammatical errors which inevitably cost valuable marks if not addressed. Suitable for ages 10+
bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive
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bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive

5 Resources
I have bundled together five resources which explore the techniques of writing to inform, persuade, describe and entertain. These resources explore different formats and structural devices and give ideas for students to write and develop their own style to suit various real life scenarios and a range of different audiences. Suitable for ages 10+
bundle of water based investigations
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bundle of water based investigations

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which investigate some of the wondrous creatures that inhabit the seas and oceans and use bioluminescence to their advantage. I include two quizzes about the properties of water which include inspiring quotes and poetry which will prompt further investigation into and discussion about the natural world. Other resources take inspiration from David Attenborough and focus on the problem of plastic waste within our seas and oceans. Suitable for ages 10+