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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 punctuation and grammar revision quiz for SATS
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spelling punctuation and grammar revision quiz for SATS

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This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, the use of commas and apostrophes in contractions. It asks pupils to find the opposite by adding a prefix and alphabetical ordering. Students will meet Joe who loves football but hates homework and who needs a little help with his spelling. This resource is intended as a revision tool and is one of many that can be found in my shop. It can be dropped into a revision session on the run up to SATS or assessment weeks. All answers are provided at the end , so pupils can easily identify their own mistakes without taking up valuable teaching time. Suitable for ages 10+
Shakespearean acting techniques with particular reference to Romeo and Juliet
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Shakespearean acting techniques with particular reference to Romeo and Juliet

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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.
Halloween Spagbag Special with Potter
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Halloween Spagbag Special with Potter

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I have bundled together four resources which will prove useful on the approach to Halloween. Powers of comprehension will be tested, punctuation will be practised and letters will be written. Potter fans will be encouraged to widen their reading as they explore the history of broomstick games through the ages... Suitable for ages 10+
Letters and the Gunpowder Plot
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Letters and the Gunpowder Plot

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I have bundled together three resources which will be useful for the study of letter writing and in particular how a letter saved the day when we look at the intrigues surrounding the Gunpowder Plot. This resource has more relevance today because of the new drama series entitled Gunpowder which stars Kit Harington of Game of Thrones fame who plays Robert Catesby, the brains behind the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Here Harington reveals he is a direct ancestor of Catesby.
Spring time adjectives, adverbs and verbs revision.
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Spring time adjectives, adverbs and verbs revision.

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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+
sentence types and structures
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sentence types and structures

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I have bundled three resources together which focus on different sentence types from simple to more complex and how these can be written in the form of statements, questions, commands and exclamations. A grammar, punctuation and spelling quiz is included to test knowledge of fundamental rules for good measure. Suitable for ages 10+
Punctuation powerful verbs and homophones
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Punctuation powerful verbs and homophones

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This resource contains a Power Point about homophones and three differentiated worksheets which will prove useful when revising many aspects of grammar and punctuation. Students are given simple sentences which they have to make more interesting. They are given short passages to correct which contain no capital letters or punctuation marks.They have paragraphs where they will need to substitute more powerful verbs. They have colour synonyms to group and have homophones to select. They have to show case their descriptive writing skills describing a friend/ animal and bedroom. There is a further challenge to write a lengthy paragraph show-casing their knowledge of homophones. These resources could be used for homework purposes and for revision on the approach to more formal exams. Suitable for ages 8+
Elizabethan and Modern  Shakespeare audience comparison
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Elizabethan and Modern Shakespeare audience comparison

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This resource draws comparisons between an Elizabethan audience and a contemporary audience of a Shakespeare play. Comparisons are made between the size of an average audience, the age, the cost per ticket, the social class, their expectations of a play and their behaviour as audience members. In formation is given about the role of the fool, boy actors and the hierarchical nature of the performers within an acting company. This information is relevant particularly to Shakespeare and the Globe. Suitable for ages 12+
Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers
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Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers

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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

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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

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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+
Improve your spelling years 9-11
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Improve your spelling years 9-11

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This Powerpoint resource is intended to be used to improve spelling throughout years 9 to 11. It includes 60 words most commonly misspelt by students and various tips on how to learn them such as look, say, cover, write and check. Students are encouraged to look for smaller words within the longest spellings and to break them down into parts as well as other tips for specific words. Exercises are given where students have to complete sentences, solve anagrams and invent their own sentences using three given words from the set. A word document containing the words split into five sets of twelve words can be used to enable ease of learning and repeated practice. I include one of my popular spelling, punctuation and grammar quizzes which includes answers for ease of marking. This resource is intended for use by students aged 12+
Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter
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Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter

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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.
Homophones revision mix
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Homophones revision mix

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This animated Power Point provides pupils with 56 sets of homophones and varied opportunities to test their knowledge of the meaning of these words in different contexts. Passages are given containing multiple homophones and pupils are asked to put their own creative writing skills to the test. This resource has an element of fun to it, including puns and challenges to think outside the box. I include another word document which could be used alongside the Power Point , or separate from it , which includes a revision mix featuring homophones. This document could cater for differing abilities within the class or as a homework task. Suitable for ages 8+
building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar 1
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building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar 1

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This bundle of Power Point resources aims to build confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar. This bundle concentrates on statements, commands, questions and exclamations. A quiz tests knowledge of forming plurals, using commas, apostrophes and prefixes. Tricky spellings which include silent letters are also covered.One of the resources focuses on alliteration and onomatopoeia. Answers are included with presentations for ease of marking saving valuable teaching time. Suitable for ages 8+
Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar bundle 4
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Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar bundle 4

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This bundle comprises four Power Point presentations which aim to build confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar. A quiz tests knowledge of homophones such as where, wear and we’re amongst others. Pupils are reminded of different sentence types such as simple, complex, compound and minor and are required to differentiate between questions and statements. Opportunities are given for descriptive writing as well as informal and formal letter writing. Answers are provided for ease of marking. Suitable for ages 8+
Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar 3
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Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar 3

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This bundle of four Power Point presentations aims to build confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar within the wider context of caring for the environment. A quiz tests knowledge of plurals, prefixes, apostrophes and commas. Informative texts highlight the problem of plastic waste in our seas and oceans.One of the resources focuses on the albatross and makes reference to Sir David Attenborough’s attempt to shine a light on the problem of pollution in our seas and oceans. The intent is to open up debate and discussion and to promote independent research into environmental issues whilst also honing fundamental writing skills. Answers are provided to quizzes to ensure ease of marking. Suitable for ages 8+
Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar bundle 5
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Building confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar bundle 5

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This bundle of four Power Point presentations aims to build confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar.Emphasis is placed on homophones and using prefixes to form opposites.Pupils are given advice on how to structure a story with paragraphs and how to develop descriptive writing techniques.One of the resources focuses on the use of awesome adjectives and nouns. Answers are provided to quizzes for ease of marking, saving valuable teaching time. This is one of a series of bundles which can be found within my shop which focus on different aspects of English language learning. Suitable for ages 8+
Learn to spell with Potter bundle
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Learn to spell with Potter bundle

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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 +
Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources
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Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources

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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