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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.
A bundle of Father's Day activiies
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A bundle of Father's Day activiies

6 Resources
This bundle contains six resources which are all related to Dads and would be especially useful on the days leading up to Father’s Day, but could be used at other times as well. There are funny poems, quizzes and creative activities included which should provide inspiration when thinking about fathers and father figures. Suitable for ages 7 to 12 years.
Bundle of comprehensions
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Bundle of comprehensions

8 Resources
This bundle of eight Power Point resources includes a host of comprehensions on various topics ranging from hamsters to hoodies and even outer space. You will find puzzles such as crosswords in many of them which will enhance learning and make the lesson more fun, or could be printed off as extension/homework tasks. The comprehensions will suit a wide range of abilities and ages: there is something for everyone here. Suitable for ages 7+
bioluminescence and ocean research
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bioluminescence and ocean research

5 Resources
This bundle includes five resources which will support independent research on seas and oceans and in particular investigations into bioluminescence. I have included quizzes, comprehensions and ideas for further research as well as links to useful sites. This package will be useful for World Oceans Day and beyond. Suitable for ages 10+
Fantastic Beasts Bundle
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Fantastic Beasts Bundle

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which I think will appeal to Potter fans. There are magical beasts galore here and plenty of opportunities to use descriptive writing, informative writing and even letter writing inspired by J.K.Rowling's work. Pupils can revise their writing skills but will , hopefully, be inspired to read more widely too. Suitable for Potter fans of all ages.
Persuasive speeches and rhetorical techniques
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Persuasive speeches and rhetorical techniques

3 Resources
I have bundled together three resources which I think will be useful when revising speeches and persuasive writing techniques. One of the resources takes Martin Luther King as its inspiration, another looks at Barack Obama's Yes We Can speech. Suitable for ages 11+
Fantastic Beasts Bundle 2
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Fantastic Beasts Bundle 2

7 Resources
This Bumper Bundle of Fantastic Beasts contains seven resources full of magical creatures and more besides. There are quizzes, campaigns and comprehensions to keep Potter fans reading , writing and exploring in the weeks ahead. Ideal for revision of informative and persuasive writing skills. Answers are provided for each resource. Suitable for ages 10+
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+
Letters and the Gunpowder Plot
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Letters and the Gunpowder Plot

3 Resources
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.
sentence types and structures
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sentence types and structures

3 Resources
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+
a bundle of mindfulness  tools to use with anger issues
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a bundle of mindfulness tools to use with anger issues

3 Resources
I have bundled together three resources which I think will be useful when dealing with anger issues . This resource will be appropriate to use at any time of year but particularly in anti-bullying week or during stressful exam periods. Stories are told which will promote wider discussion and will help to address the issue of how we are all different and yet all equal. We should learn to celebrate what makes us all different and show empathy and understanding when faced with others’ emotional outbursts. We all make mistakes but a mistake is a learning opportunity. Techniques are suggested which channel energy into creative pursuits and help to turn any negativity into a more positive outcome. Suitable for ages 10+
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
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Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

5 Resources
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+
Bundle of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
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Bundle of spelling, grammar and punctuation.

3 Resources
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.
Writing for effect
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Writing for effect

4 Resources
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+
Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style
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Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style

3 Resources
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+
Spelling Quiz bundle
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Spelling Quiz bundle

3 Resources
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+
Victorian Literature: historical context
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Victorian Literature: historical context

2 Resources
I have bundled together three resources which I think will be useful when studying Victorian literature. Two are over views of the period as a whole and give a broad brush stroke of the times. Thomas Hood's Poem brings the focus down to a walk through the smog on a cold November day. This bundle will provide useful background information and a sense of context when studying the Victorian novel or poetic works of that time-frame. 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.
Spelling , grammar and punctuation quiz bundle
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Spelling , grammar and punctuation quiz bundle

3 Resources
I have bundled together three of the popular Spagbag quizzes which can be used for revising all aspects of spelling, grammar and punctuation. Answers are provided and the quizzes can be easily tweaked to meet specific needs. Suitable for ages 10+
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.