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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.
Prepositions : a Powerpoint Presentation
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Prepositions : a Powerpoint Presentation

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This animated resource comprises nine slides and explains what prepositions are and how they are used. There are exercises along the way asking pupils to identify prepositions and encourages them to use prepositions in sentences of their own. This resource could be used as a starting point or for revision purposes. It is intended for use with pupils aged between 7 and 11.
homophones : a powerpoint presentation
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homophones : a powerpoint presentation

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This is an animated Powerpoint presentation about homophones. It shows over fifty sets of homophones and gives examples of funny stories using words that sound the same but have different meanings in context. There are plenty of challenges for pupils to solve along the way. This resource is intended for use with 7 to 11 year olds but could also be used with older pupils for revision purposes. I include a more general grammar quiz where homophones is one of the sections questioned. Answers are included for ease of marking.
Verbs : a powerpoint presentation
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Verbs : a powerpoint presentation

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This Powerpoint could be used as a starting point for introducing verbs or as a revision aid. Students are asked to identify verbs, to substitute more powerful verbs and consider how selecting alternatives can alter the meaning of a given scene. A poem about the wind is included along with suggestions for creative writing using all five senses. I include a resource which which could be used for homework or revision purposes and encourages students to strengthen their writing skills and provides an opportunity to describe a favourite animal or pet. This resource might be used with pupils aged between 10 and 14 years.
How to write a persuasive speech
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How to write a persuasive speech

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This animated Powerpoint gives advice on how to make a persuasive speech by following five simple steps. The AFOREST acronym is used to remind students of the features of persuasive writing.Pupils are required to write speeches of their own , putting themselves forward for election as head boy or head girl in the form of Ronald Dump who wants to build a wall in the school gym or , alternatively, as Angela Smirkle who advocates an open door policy. This resource is ideal for revising persuasive writing techniques in light of the current political shananigans and is suitable for students aged 11 to 16.
Apostrophes, Plurals and Pronouns
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Apostrophes, Plurals and Pronouns

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This Power point resource asks pupils to change both nouns and pronouns into plurals and to insert apostrophes to show belonging and also in contractions. Choosing the correct pronoun I or me is also tested. I include a general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz, one of several which can be found in my shop. All answers included. This resource is suitable for ages 10+ and would be ideal when revising grammar and punctuation. Answers are included.
Spagbag  grammar bundle
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Spagbag grammar bundle

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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

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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 !
Adjectives and Spagbag quiz
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Adjectives and Spagbag quiz

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This power point explains what adjectives are and asks pupils to identify them within sentences, to match adjectives of similar meaning and to form adjectives by adding the suffix -ful or -less. Pupils are also required to form the opposites by adding the prefixes un- or dis- I include a more general spelling ,punctuation and grammar quiz in which adjectives feature. All answers are provided. This resource will be a useful revision tool and is suitable for ages 7+
Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle
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Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle

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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
Proper nouns
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Proper nouns

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This power point explains the use of proper nouns and asks students to supply the missing capital letters in well known people, places and things. A more challenging activity is provided where the students are given a passage regarding Victorian theatre and are required to re-write it identifying all proper nouns. This resource will make an ideal revision tool when revising grammar but also when studying information texts regarding Victorian Britain. Included is a more general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz where proper nouns is just one of the topics featured. This resource is suitable for ages 10+
Concrete and abstract nouns
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Concrete and abstract nouns

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This animated power point looks at the difference between concrete and abstract nouns and asks students to identify both kinds within sentences. Pupils are required to sort out abstract nouns into two groups: emotions and things we understand. They are invited to discuss why certain abstract nouns do not fall into either category. This resource will be useful when revising nouns of all sorts. I include a general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz in which abstract nouns feature in one section. All answers included. Suitable for ages 10+
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
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Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

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I have bundled together five resources which cover different aspects of grammar and punctuation which should prove useful when it comes to revision. All answers are provided for ease of marking. Suitable for ages 10+
Spelling and Grammar Quiz
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Spelling and Grammar Quiz

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This power point is a quiz which will test students' knowledge of apostrophes, making nouns plural, finding the opposite adjective by adding prefixes and deciphering a weirdly worded paragraph. This resource could be used as a whole or split into sections over a week. The exercises can be easily differentiated according to ability. It is suited to ages 10+ and answers are provided. I include a resource which encourages pupils to use a wider range of punctuation in their writing.
Awesome adjectives and quiz
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Awesome adjectives and quiz

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This power point is intended to inspire children to expand their sentences using adjectives. I used crystals as a starting point and asked the children to pass round four or five different types of crystal and think of a describing word. From the list of words we then expanded into sentences. From the sentences we expanded into a story about being lost in a cave. I encouraged the children to use all five senses to bring their descriptions to life. I include a more general spelling, grammar and punctuation quiz in which adjectives feature. All answers included. This resource is suitable for ages 6+
Another spelling and grammar quiz
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Another spelling and grammar quiz

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This power point tests knowledge of apostrophes, forming plurals and the opposites of adjectives using the correct prefix. Students are also required to rewrite a weirdly worded paragraph so that it makes perfect sense. Answers are provided. I include a resource which encourages pupils to use a wider range of punctuation. The tasks can be easily differentiated according to ability. Suitable for ages 10+
verbs and tenses
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verbs and tenses

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This power point takes a look at verbs and requires students to identify verbs, change verbs into the past tense and also to select the correct verbs to make a passage make sense. This resource will be useful when revising verbs and tenses. I include a more general quiz on spelling, punctuation and grammar where verbs feature in one section. All answers are provided. Suitable for ages 8+
Comprehension and descriptive writing : A hamster called Spock
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Comprehension and descriptive writing : A hamster called Spock

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This power point is a simple narrative about a hamster called Spock. Pupils are required to read the short story and then answer the related questions. They are required to use dictionary skills to define trickier words from the story. The pupils are then required to choose an option to write about: describe their ideal pet or design a des res for a hamster like Spock. I include an extra revision aid which could be used to strengthen writing skills and provides an opportunity for descriptive writing concerning animals and pets. This resource is suitable for ages 7+
Spelling and grammar quiz. Perfect your punctuation!
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Spelling and grammar quiz. Perfect your punctuation!

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This power point resource tests the students' knowledge of speech marks, question marks, masculine and feminine nouns and the past tense. The students also have a paragraph to perfect with punctuation marks. Answers are given. This resource will be useful for revision purposes and the questions can be easily differentiated . It is suitable for ages 8+ depending on ability. I include a resource which encourages pupils to extend their range of punctuation marks and another which leads to more extended passages and descriptive writing.
Spelling and Grammar quiz bundle
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Spelling and Grammar quiz bundle

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I have bundled together three quizzes which test various aspects of spelling, grammar and punctuation. As they are in a similar format they can be easily rotated on a regular basis and tweaked to suit the needs of the students. Answers are provided. Suited to ages 8+
spelling and grammar quizlet
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spelling and grammar quizlet

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This Power Point tests knowledge of hear and here, pronouns, apostrophes, prefixes to form opposites, homophones and alphabetical ordering. There are some deliberate errors to spot and correct in a passage at the end. This is one of a series of similar quizzes to be found in my shop that can be used on a regular basis to test knowledge and understanding of different aspects of grammar and punctuation. I include an extra resource where knowledge of grammar can be tested and writing skills honed. Answers are included. Suitable for ages 10+