This animated Power Point tests pupils' knowledge of plurals, apostrophes, using suffixes, matching adjectives of a similar meaning, compound sentences, using appropriate adverbs to create an effect and much more besides. The resource includes a weirdly worded passage for pupils to decipher and apply their knowledge of spelling. This is one in a series of quizzes which can be found in my shop . They are intended to be used on a regular basis to aid revision especially on the run up to SATs. I include a resource to promote informal letter writing. This resource is suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point asks pupils to examine extracts taken from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and try to spot deliberate spelling mistakes. Pupils split into houses as if in Hogwarts and answer questions from the extracts. Finally they choose between two writing challenges. One is to invent their own recipe for Butterbeer and write instructions on how to make it. The other is to write a descriptive piece , explaining how to make a spell using Neville's mimbulus mimbletonia, a sinister looking cactus-plant whose stinksap smells of rancid manure. This resource is intended to be used to encourage further reading, whilst also revising spelling. The extracts chosen will inspire pupils to write their own descriptive pieces. Other Potter based resources can be found in my shop. Suitable for ages 10+

This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, questions, apostrophes, statements, exclamations, direct speech and contractions. Pupils are required to add prefixes to form the opposite and alphabetically arrange words. They must decide whether to use an or a in front of given words and sort them accordingly. They have homophones to decide between and a weirdly worded passage to decipher. This quiz is one of several quizzes to be found in my shop and is ideal for revision purposes. Questions can be easily tweaked to address specific needs and answers are supplied. I include a resource which will enable pupils to insert a wide range of punctuation marks appropriately and also offers an opportunity to engage in some descriptive writing about a person they admire. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point tests knowledge of adjectives, adverbs and verbs. Students are asked to supply suitable adjectives to describe Spring and are required to describe their own favourite season. They have anagrams to solve and adjectives to identify. In a playground scene, students are asked to supply relevant adjectives, adverbs and verbs to complete the description. Students are required to sort colour synonyms for green and yellow. I include a word document on the use of adjectives and adverbs which could be used as an extension task. This resource is ideal for revising adjectives, adverbs and verbs as well as descriptive writing about settings. This resource would be ideal to be used for revision purposes during the Spring term. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point tells the story of a broken pot, which despite its obvious flaw, enables wonderful flowers to grow along the path's edge. This is a heart warming story which will inspire students to accept their weaknesses but aspire to keep trying and fulfil their potential as life-long learners. There are activities included such as questions about the story, analysing and ordering the key words, some discussion opportunities about identifying our own potential and that of others. Words beginning with pot are introduced and students have to match these with their definitions. They will discover that certain words can mean different things according to whether they are used as a noun, a verb or even a proper noun. Included is another resource about working hard to get results. Ideal when reviewing achievements and progression made so far. This resource is suitable for ages 10+

This quiz tests knowledge of plurals, abstract nouns, homophones, prefixes to form opposites, proper nouns, alphabetical ordering and much, much more. There is another weirdly worded passage to decipher featuring Joe and Josh and their chocolate preferences. This is one in a series of similar quizzes which can be found in my shop and , used regularly, will aid the revision of all aspects of spelling and grammar. I include a resource to encourage the use of a wider range of punctuation. Suitable for ages 10+

This Power Point tests knowledge of adjectives and adverbs, personal pronouns, homophones, prefixes, alphabetical ordering, apostrophes, words which can act as a noun or a verb and much, much more. There is a weirdly worded passage featuring the love sick (luv sic?) Joe. This is one of many popular Spagbag quizzes to be found in my shop. Questions can be easily tweaked to suit your students' needs and answers are provided. I suggest using the quizzes on a regular basis so that pupils become familiar with the format and the hapless Joe who needs serious help with his spelling. I include a resource to encourage informal letter writing. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point gives an overview of Shakespearean acting techniques and actors who would have performed in his day. The audience discover how a play like Romeo and Juliet would have been staged originally and also what an interactive experience it would have been to visit the theatre in Shakespeare's day. The audience go on to discover how this particular love story has inspired many different adaptations including musical and film representations. This resource is suitable for all ages and students of Shakespeare. It is particularly relevant to those studying Romeo and Juliet. I include a resource comparing an Elizabethan audience with a contemporary one and information about Theatre Companies and the Globe. A quiz relating to Romeo and Juliet can also be found in my shop.

This animated Power Point has ten questions based on Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. The pupils choose between two possible answers. If they select the wrong answer they have to perform a task such as solving an anagram or putting items into alphabetical order; solving a puzzle of some sort. If , of course, they manage to get all the questions correct, then that leaves them more time to read from their favourite book... This resource is suitable for all Potter fans , but the forfeits are aimed at those aged 10+ This resource would be ideal to use when promoting wider reading and particularly around Halloween. Other Potter themed activities can be found in my shop which focus more on spelling and punctuation .

Another in the series of quizzes to aid revision of spelling and grammar. This one looks at proper nouns and apostrophes, matching verbs with appropriate adverbs, adding prefixes to form opposites and paraphrasing well known similes. Another weirdly worded passage concerning the hapless Joe is included for good measure for pupils to decipher. I include resources to encourage the use of a wider range of punctuation and opportunities for descriptive writing concerning people and animals. All answers are provided for ease of marking. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point draws inspiration from the 500 words short story competition and Mary Poppins in equal measure. The story unfolds of Mrs. Brownley who , when trudging home one stormy night, finds a discarded umbrella and is whisked away on the breeze . Pupils read the short story and then are invited to write one of their own using their knowledge of setting and characterisation. Pupils are asked to consider how the tension will build towards a climax and how their story will reach a satisfactory conclusion. They are asked to empathise with their character's situation and to focus on the detail in their observations. Ideas are given paragraph by paragraph on how to structure their writing and how to improve its quality using devices such as similes , metaphors and personification. This resource is intended to inspire creative writing and is suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point takes three extracts from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and asks pupils to spot deliberate spelling errors. The spellings are common words but are set in inspiring passages by J.K.Rowling, so as the pupils hunt for the mistakes they are also learning about informal letters, sports reviews and character descriptions. Pupils are required to demonstrate they know how to use homophones such as witch/which and aloud/allowed. They are required to make muggle words out of enchantments to stretch their powers. Finally they are asked to write a piece of their own : an informal letter from Sirius Black to Harry or an exciting review of a Quidditch match. This resource will make spelling activities more fun and will inspire further reading and writing in one fell swoop. Included is a resource about the development of the racing broom for Quidditch enthusiasts. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated PowerPoint uses five extracts from J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as a focus for punctuation. Pupils have to insert the missing punctuation and make sense of the passages which are chosen to highlight such things as the use of proper nouns and apostrophes, a letter format, dramatic dialogue, colloquialisms and dialect, questions and exclamations and much, much more. The answers will magically appear and will inspire further discussion on how Rowling uses punctuation effectively to create tension and drama and a sense of character in her writing. Pupils are required to answer questions about each extract at the end in a short quiz. This is a fun way to check pupils' understanding of punctuation which will also encourage further reading and discussion. Similar resources based on the series of Harry Potter books can be found in my shop. This resource is suitable for ages 10+

This Power Point tests knowledge of nouns, adjectives and adverbs, prepositions, prefixes to form opposites, alphabetical ordering, homophones such as there/their and much more besides. This is one of many similar resources to be found in my shop, which can be used to check knowledge and understanding of spelling and grammar. I include a resource to encourage the use of a wider range of punctuation. All answers provided to ensure ease of marking. Suitable for ages 10+