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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.
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+
Writing to argue : are you in favour of animal testing?
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Writing to argue : are you in favour of animal testing?

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This Power Point contains ten slides reminding pupils how to write an argumentative response. The use of rhetorical questions, statistics, emotive language and logical structure are encouraged amongst other techniques. Finally students are required to produce either a leaflet arguing against animal testing or a letter supporting testing cancer drugs on rats. I include a resource which includes mixed grammar revision and an opportunity to describe a favourite animal or pet. This resource is suitable for pupils aged 12+
Punctuation, spelling and grammatical quizlet.
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Punctuation, spelling and grammatical quizlet.

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This Power Point comprises twelve slides which will test students' knowledge of subordinating conjunctions, imperatives, active and passive sentences, prefixes to form opposites, identifying metaphors and similes and much more besides. There is a strangely worded passage to correct and a useful mnemonic to help with a tricky spelling. Answers are provided. This resource is one in a series of similar resources which can be found in my shop which can be used on a rotational basis for revision purposes. I include a resource which encourages the use of a wider range of punctuation. Suitable for ages 10+
Bundle of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Bundle of spelling, grammar and punctuation.

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This bundle comprises three quizzes which will test the knowledge of various aspects of spelling , grammar and punctuation and can be rotated regularly whenever extra revision is needed.
More grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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More grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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This Power Point tests understanding of its and it's, subordinate clauses, tenses that agree with each other, prefixes to form opposites, alphabetical ordering and much more besides. This is one in a series of similar quizzes which can be used to check knowledge and understanding of different aspects of grammar and spelling. There is a weirdly worded passage to decipher at the end. Answers are provided and where they are not, it is intended that students read out their own examples with suitable choices. I include a resource which encourages pupils to include a wider range of punctuation in their writing. Suitable for ages 10+
Punctuate with Potter in The Chamber of Secrets
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Punctuate with Potter in The Chamber of Secrets

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This animated Power Point asks pupils to punctuate passages from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The selected passages will test knowledge of proper nouns, apostrophes for contraction, hyphens, colons, brackets, speech marks and much more besides. The answers will appear as if by magic. There is an activity to invent muggle words from some of the characters' names and a bonus question to test knowledge of the book. Pupils are asked to write a formal letter to Harry complaining about inappropriate use of his wizarding skills. This is an ideal way to test knowledge of punctuation and encourage reading at the same time. Suitable for ages 10+
Writing for effect
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Writing for effect

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This bundle contains four resources aimed at improving writing skills. Students will learn how to appreciate the tools writers use to create an effect, how to vary the length and type of sentence so that it suits its purpose and how to write an argumentative piece of their own based on animal testing. Suitable for 12+
Punctuate with Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Punctuate with Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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This animated Power Point presents pupils with five extracts taken from J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and asks them to provide the missing punctuation. The extracts selected will test knowledge of proper nouns, speech-marks, colloquialisms and colons in particular. The extracts will also require knowledge of how to write a formal letter and how to compose an advertisement. Pupils can be divided into Hogwarts' Houses and answer questions from each extract. Answers will magically appear. Finally, students are challenged to write their own advertisement for a super-charged broom of their own invention. This resource is suitable for ages 10+ and is intended to test knowledge of punctuation as well as comprehension . Moreover, it will encourage further reading and develop writing skills.
Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style
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Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style

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This bundle of Harry Potter themed resources will give a new twist to grammar lessons as the exercises are based on the Prisoner of Azkaban story. A more general quiz is included for good measure. Students can test their knowledge and will hopefully be inspired to widen their reading as they dip into passages written by J.K.Rowling. Suitable for ages 10+
Adjectives and nouns and  revision quiz
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Adjectives and nouns and revision quiz

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This Power Point looks at adjectives and nouns. Pupils are given animals and adjectives which describe them using the same initial letter. Students are asked to match adjectives and nouns with the same initial letter and then with different initial letters. Pupils are asked to make adjectives out of nouns ending in -ful and -ous. Examples are given when several adjectives are used to describe and so pupils need to use commas to separate. Students are required to think of different scenes such as being a football match or in a supermarket and think of five things that might be in that particular environment. This resource should prove useful when revising nouns and adjectives and the use of commas in a list. I include a more general spelling, punctuation and grammar quiz in which adjectives feature . All answers included. Suitable for ages 7+
bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive
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bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive

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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+
Spelling Quiz bundle
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Spelling Quiz bundle

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This bundle comprises three resources: one of the popular spelling, punctuation and grammar quizzes, a resource about the peculiar phrases found in idioms and proverbs of the English language and another resource about tricky spellings which contain silent or unexpected letters. This resource should prove useful when revising spelling strategies in particular. Suitable for ages 10+
Informative writing
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Informative writing

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This animated Power Point is about writing to inform and explain. Students are asked to think about the structure of their writing, how to organise it logically with sub-headings or bullet points, how to include facts and statistics and how to maintain a formal tone throughout. Finally students are requested to write a piece of their own and may choose to write a report to the head teacher about an accident in the science lab, a leaflet to eleven year olds explaining how to cope with an asthma attack in PE or explain how to make a healthy meal from scratch to people with no previous cooking experience. This resource is suitable for ages 10+
identifying sentence form and structure: statements, questions, commands and exclamations!
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identifying sentence form and structure: statements, questions, commands and exclamations!

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This animated Power Point comprises twelve slides and analyses statements, questions, commands and exclamations. pupils are asked to consider how these kinds of sentence are used in articles, reports, reviews and persuasive texts. Examples are given of how authors might vary the length of their sentences to convey the passing of time or because they are trying to appeal to different audiences. Pupils are shown how , by rearranging the order of words in a sentence, greater emphasis can be placed on a particular phrase. They are reminded to not only identify such techniques but also to analyse and explain the effect on the reader.Students are required to discuss two texts; one extract from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the other is an advertisement for a Lunchtime Laughter Club. I include a resource in which the onset of an anxiety attack is described in detail and the situation escalates to feeling out of control. Suggestions for a longer written task are given where pupils are required to describe a difficult situation such as the first day at a new school, or the moment you realise something embarrassing is circulating on social media. Suitable for ages 12+
news reports, articles and informative writing
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news reports, articles and informative writing

5 Resources
I have bundled together five resources which should prove useful when learning about writing articles for different audiences. Students learn that an awareness of audience is key plus how to spot features. There is plenty here to inspire students to write some informative pieces of their own and some guidance on how to improve their spelling and grammar in the process. Suitable for ages 10+
Spelling, grammar and perfect punctuation
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Spelling, grammar and perfect punctuation

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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+
Adjectives and nouns bundle
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Adjectives and nouns bundle

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which concentrate on the use of adjectives and nouns, including abstract, concrete and proper. A comprehensive collection ideal for revision purposes. Suitable for ages 10+
Sentence forms and spelling games revision bundle
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Sentence forms and spelling games revision bundle

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which focus on identifying sentence forms and structure and also strategies for improving students' knowledge of spelling , grammar and punctuation more widely. You will find presentations,quizzes and comprehensions that will be useful for revision purposes.
Punctuation , grammar and spelling quiz (descriptive writing)
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Punctuation , grammar and spelling quiz (descriptive writing)

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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+