This animated Power Point takes five extracts from J'K'Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and asks students to identify deliberate spelling mistakes. The answers will magically appear. One of the extracts has punctuation removed and requires the students to re-write the dialogue between Harry and Sirius Black, inserting the correct punctuation. Finally, inspired by the passages they have read, pupils are required to split into houses to perform their own writing challenge. They can choose from writing a review of a lesson from a student teacher who can transform into an animal of his own choosing, a report of a Quidditch match, an argument about how Harry's parents died or a descriptive piece about the discovery of an invisibility cloak. This resource will prove useful when revising aspects of spelling and punctuation and will inspire the writing of reviews and reports in particular. Included is an informative resource about the development of the racing broom for Quidditch enthusiasts. Suitable for pupils aged 10+

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+

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+

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 Power Point resource takes extracts from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and asks pupils to identify deliberate spelling errors in the text. The words are everyday words but the passages will inspire discussion, further reading and creative writing. The correct answers will magically appear. Pupils will need to use their comprehension skills to answer the questions at the end. There is an extended writing exercise where pupils need to decide what they would fix if they had their own roll of Spellotape . There is an exercise to do involving choosing the correct homophone from the brackets to make the sentences correct. There is also a task in which pupils are required to substitute more powerful verbs in order to make the passage more dramatic. Included is a comprehension about ancient broomstick games played around the world which will appeal to those interested in Quidditch. This resource is one of many to be found in my shop and will appeal to Potter fans. Prior knowledge of the book is not necessary but the aim is to encourage pupils to explore further into this world of magic. Suitable for ages 8+

This Power Point tests knowledge of proper nouns. Pupils need to identify names, places and things which classify as proper nouns and add capital letters appropriately within sentences and also within a lengthier passage about Victorian theatre.Included is a more general spelling , grammar and punctuation quiz in which proper nouns is just one of the topics covered. All answers are included for ease of marking and individual sections can be easily tweaked to meet differing abilities. Ideal for revision purposes. Suitable for ages 10+

This Power Point is ideal for Mother's Day and will call upon pupils to use their creative skills . A poem about a Mum for every day of the week is presented and pupils have to draw a mum to fit each description. Can you guess which Mum is most like yours? Pupils need to use their knowledge of times tables to complete the multiplication mosaic. If they fill in the co-ordinates properly, they will create a colourful pixelated pot plant. They will need to solve a coded message and a crossword , the answers will form words to do with family matters. Once the crossword is solved they are then required to use the words to create a paragraph of their own about their own family, friends and pets. This resource is suitable for ages 7+

This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, apostrophes for possession and contraction, commas in a list, indirect speech and much more. There is a weirdly worded passage to decipher featuring Joe who is worried about his "egzams" ! All answers are provided and there are some words of encouragement for those facing their own assessments in the coming weeks. This is one in a series of similar quizzes which can be found in my shop which will increase students' confidence and understanding of spelling and grammar if used on a regular basis. Suitable for ages 10+

This resource is a chocolate themed crossword. The clues lead to names of famous chocolaty treats. When these are entered on the crossword the highlighted letters will give ten letters which when re-arranged will give the name of a Roald Dahl character. Children can then write about a day out with their Dad for Father’s Day and also invent a chocolate bar just for him. Answers are provided. Ideal for Father’s Day activities. Suitable for chocolate and Roald Dahl fans of all ages. Included is a spelling,punctuation and grammar quiz in which Joe is struggling to think of a gift to buy his Dad for Father’s Day.All answers are provided for ease of marking.

This animated Power Point has three humorous poems about Dads. One describes a Dad for every day of the week; another describes a Dad who is a super hero (but only up until 6pm when he relaxes into his slippers); the third suggests Dad is less than fragrant and could make birds fall from trees cross-eyed from the stench of his cheesy feet. A foot-note is added by Joe who can’t decide what to buy for Dad and needs assistance writing out his shopping list. Answer is included. A chocolate themed crossword is included which will appael to fans of Roald Dahl. This resource is ideal for Father’s Day and gives lots of suggestions for creative activities. Similar resources can be found in my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/jlimb Suitable for all ages.

This resource is ideal for Father’s Day with funny poems about Dads , crosswords and spelling activities related to the need to buy Dad a present for his special day. Children are reminded about what an average Dad is expected to do and are asked to think of ways in which they could make this Father’s Day a pleasant one.

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+

This Power Point uses the techniques of mindfulness as a tool to combat anxiety. The audience is encouraged to observe their troublesome thoughts and deal with them, clarifying the mind and freeing it up for more reasoned thinking.Different scenarios are presented which evoke the senses and help the students focus on their breathing whilst thoughts and feelings are observed and compartmentalised. The purpose of this resource is to assist pupils at times of pressure and anxiety such as exam periods or when stress levels are running high.I include ideas for creative writing about anxiety attacks as a way of dealing with powerful emotions which can sabotage our best efforts. This resource is suitable for all ages but is most relevant to those aged 12+ Other resources regarding anger issues and mindfulness can be found in my shop.

This is one in a series of similar quizzes testing various aspects of grammar, punctuation and spelling to be found in my shop. In this one students need to decide between homophones to complete sentences, to choose between I and me, to insert semi-colons and to form opposites by adding a prefix. They will encounter Joe whose spelling needs a little more attention in order for his words to make sense. All answers are provided . Used on a regular basis, these quizzes will help to identify and eliminate those errors which need addressing. Suitable for ages 10+ I include an extra resource to enable students to display their knowledge of punctuation.

This Power Point tests knowledge of plurals, apostrophes for possession and contraction, fronted adverbials, compound sentences, rhetorical questions and much more. There is a weirdly worded passage to re-write featuring Joe who is wondering what to buy his Dad for Father's Day. Included is a poem about a super hero Dad whose super powers slip away after 6pm. This resource will provide good humoured revision material as we approach mid June. All answers are provided. Suitable for ages 10+

This animated Power Point resource presents itself in the format of an Examination straight out of Hogwarts. Students read the descriptions of fantastic creatures such as the Hippogriff, the Basilisk and even the humble Puffskein and then answer questions about the information they have read. Students are required to draw detailed diagrams from the information they have acquired and are asked to compile their own entry to the latest edition of Fantastic Creatures concerning a new breed of werewolf. Answers and feedback are provided in a humorous manner. This resource is ideal to use in any exam period as a means of encouraging descriptive and informative writing whilst also inspiring students to read more widely from the pages of J.K.Rowling. Suitable for Potter fans of all ages.

This resource includes an animated Powerpoint showcasing how to make an effective speech in five steps. Pupils are reminded about the features of persuasive writing using the AFOREST mnemonic. Students are required to make their own effective speech choosing to put themselves forward for the roles of Head Boy or Head Girl in the form of Ronald Dump or Angela Smirkle. Moreover there is an extract from Obama's famous Yes We Can speech which could be used as an example of persuasive writing. It uses repetition and a growing crescendo of rhetorical devices to make a point about the divisions in America. There is an extract form a Jeremy Paxman interview with Dizzee Rascal regarding the Presidential election in 2008 and a reminder of spoken language features. Ideal for Black History month and beyond. Suitable for ages 12+