This resource contains a poster illustrating the difference between a simile and metaphor. You may also be interested in: Similes and Metaphors - Set of 22 Posters Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors, the differences between them and why they are used. Examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Similes and Metaphors Set of 13 Worksheets Lesson Save money and buy all threes resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Similes and Metaphors Bundle More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an A3 poster on similes. It can be laminated and used for classroom display. You may also be interested in: Set of 5 Literary Devices Posters - Alliteration, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Similes and Metaphors These are an eye catching set of five colourful A3 size posters available on both white and black backgrounds. More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an example of how to write a thank you card and a template for pupils to write their own thank you card. It has been designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2 in English. You may also be interested in: Writing Short Notes / Messages This resource contains a set of exemplars and templates on note writing / postcard writing designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2. Examples include:- Get Well Soon Thank You Sorry Party Invitation Good Luck Happy Birthday This resource is ideal resource for Entry Level 1 students working towards Entry level English where students have to: Use written words and phrases to present information. Construct simple sentences using full stops. Spell correctly personal or very familiar words More Entry Level Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a sentence writing frame that includes the article determiners 'a' or 'an'. Pupils compose sentences using the words on the frame and have to decide whether the article determiner is 'a' or 'an'. It is a particularly useful resource for those pupils who find writing independently challenging. You may also be interested in: Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. It also contains a sentence writing worksheet. 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter and sounding it out to determine whether or not it is a vowel sound. Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on 'a' or 'an' This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English. Save money and buy all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More Free English Resouces Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. You may also be interested in: Set of 10 Writing Frames - ‘a’ or 'an’ This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article ‘a’ or ‘an’. It is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing. a or an - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by examining the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound. Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’ This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English. Save money and buy all these resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More Free English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an anagram puzzle about Roald Dahl's children's' books. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day or Roald Dahl Day. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl Puzzle Pack - Set of 13 Differentiated Word Searches, Crossords, Cryptograms and Anagrams This resource contains a set of 13 differentiated anagrams, word searches, crosswords and cryptograms on Roald Dahl's books including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, Boy, The Giraffe, Pelly and Me, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot and The Witches. Roald Dahl PowerPoint Presentation Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz - 50 Questions Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a PowerPoint show on alliteration. You may also be interested in: Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson This resource is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary/poetic device of alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples: from literature - (Harry Potter) poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner) the commercial world in speeches Opportunities are also provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to create sentences/phrases containing alliteration using images as a stimulus. You may also be interested in: Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of alliteration. Tasks include: Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from Harry Potter, The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever and The Ancient Mariner. Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration. The paragraphs include six scenes to encourage the use of alliteration - poppy field, fireworks, busy street, ice cream, spider’s web and snow covered tree. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. Save money and buy both at a discounted rate: Alliteration - Set of 35 Posters This resource contains a set of 35 A3 size posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry, literature, - The Listeners (Walter De La Mare), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), Harry Potter (J K Rowling), Sea Fever (John Masefield), Cargoes (John Masefield), Kubla Khan (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) and The Raven (Edgar Allen Poe). Several posters contain examples from famous speeches, films, song lyrics and from product and company brands. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alliteration Bundle More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a high frequency word spelling worksheet. You may also be interested in: Set of 30 High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets This resource contains a set of 100 high-frequency words differentiated worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. The first set is the most challenging and require pupils have to use the words in a sentence. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences). The third set is for those pupils who experience difficulty in writing. The words can be written over. This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words. Save money and buy all three sets at a discounted rate: Three sets of High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets

This resource contains a short presentation on using the comma in lists in sentences. You may also be interested in: Commas in Lists in Sentences - 35 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 20-page workbook (18 worksheets and 2 information sheets) with answers on using commas to demarcate items / phrases within sentences and to separate adjectives when there are two or more describing a noun. It is an ideal independent learning pack for home learning, distance learning and remote learning. Tasks include: inserting commas in the correct places in sentences rewriting incorrectly punctuated sentences composing own sentences containing a list of items composing own sentences using two or more adjectives punctuating The Twelve Days of Christmas with commas composing own lyrics for the Twelve Days of Christmas and punctuating with commas Commas in Lists in Sentences - PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the punctuation device, the comma, in lists in sentences. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences and to separate adjectives when there are two or more describing a noun. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place and to identify where the comma has been misplaced in sentences. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate. Commas in Lists in Sentences - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on the apostrophe for contraction/omission. You may also be interested in: Apostrophe for Contraction 18 Page Workbook This resource contains a 18 page workbook (18 worksheets) on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It also includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission / contraction. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks and will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. Apostrophe for Contraction 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It explains how to use the apostrophe in contracted words. This resource will help students to use apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short video explaining how to use the apostrophe for contraction. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step- by-Step Guide

This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing: To introduce an explanation or an example To introduce lists within sentences To introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence To introduce quotations The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.< Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Colons - 13 Page Workbook This resource contains a 13-page workbook (eight worksheets, five information sheets) on using colons. Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Colons PowerPoint and Worksheets Colons and semi Colons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semi-colons. Semi Colons PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint Lesson on using semi-colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs. Semi Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets on using semi-colons in writing. More English Resources

This resource contains an information sheet on using the colon and semicolon in writing using the theme of tennis. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Colons - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint focuses on using the colon to: • introduce an explanation / example • introduce lists in sentences • introduce bulleted / numbered / lettered lists in sentences • emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence • introduce quotations Colons - 13 Page Workbook/strong> Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 40-slide PowerPoint Lesson on using semicolons in writing. Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets Colons and Semicolons Punctuation Mat This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons.

This resource contains a short presentation on how to use speech marks/ quotation marks / inverted commas for direct speech in writing. You may also be interested in: Inverted Commas - 75 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas.The PowerPoint demonstrates how to: use inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech punctuate split speech set out direct speech in writing use interesting words to replace ‘said’ Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech. Inverted Commas - 26-Page Workbook This resource contains a 22 page workbook on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks/direct speech). It is appropriate for pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 and older, SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation. The workbook contains four information/revision sheets, 17 worksheets and an answer booklet. Tasks include: using inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuating reporting clauses and direct speech punctuating split speech setting out direct speech in dialogue using alternative words to ‘said’ in reporting clauses composing writing containing direct speech Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas PowerPoint Lesson and Worknbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step by step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a worksheet on the Year 2 National Curriculum commonly confused homophones - there, their and they’re. You may also be interested in There, Their, They’re - Set of 8 Worksheets There, Their, They’re - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: There, Their, They’re PowerPoint – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 8 Worksheets There, Their, They’re, Where, Were, Wear, We’re Memo Mat More Free English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Bring the amazing world of nature into your classroom - take the students out of the classroom, with this 48 slide PowerPoint containing an amazing array of photographs. Although the subject of the PowerPoint is collective nouns this resource could be used for displays, as a starter activity to promote discussion, as part of a tutor group activity and / or to introduce pupils to the richness of vocabulary in describing groups of things. More Noun Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains five anagrams and missing word worksheets on William Shakespeare's plays. It is an ideal resource for use during William Shakespeare Week and on World Book Day. You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skilful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes. Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation This is an informative and fully editable, 56-slide, simple text PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare. The Powerpoint focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays;, The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of MacBeth – film and opera versions. Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation This is a slightly longer, more detailed 67-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils. More William Shakespeare Resources Save money and buy William Shakespeare resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: William Shakespeare Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a handy and succinct revision memo mat showing the rules for, and examples of, making nouns plural. The rules include those for: regular nouns nouns ending in -ch ,-'sh, -x, -s nouns ending in -f, -fe, -ff nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel nouns that do not change in the plural form irregular pupils You may also be interested in: Plurals - 30 Page Workbook This workbook includes and information page, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check on forming plurals. Plurals - 200 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for the forming of all plurals and includes exceptions. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. Plurals Posters This resource contains a set of 16, A3-sized posters showing the rules for, and examples of, the forming of plural nouns. Save money and buy plural resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Plural Bundle More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 15-page workbook (15 worksheets) on using full stops to demarcate sentences. Tasks include: Placing full stops at the end of simple sentences Placing full stops in writing containing several sentences Placing full stops in short paragraphs Composing own sentences Correcting sentences in which the full stops have been incorrectly placed These resources are appropriate for primary-aged pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of punctuation. You may also be interested in: Full Stops - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This 55-slide PowerPoint lesson is presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' who explains how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. The PowerPoint clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Full Stops - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a pi-themed puzzle pack and includes: 3 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram worksheets This is an ideal resource for Pi Day on the 14th March. Please note that the watermark is only visible on the previews and not on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Pi Day Presentation Pi Day Party Pack Pi Day Dingbats Save money and buy Pi Day resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Pi Day Bundle For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 55 slide PowerPoint lesson and a 15-page workbook on action verbs. PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes: Explanations of action verbs with examples Opportunities for pupils to identify action verbs in sentences Action pictures as a stimulus for pupils to think of appropriate verbs Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs. Actio Verbs Workbook This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing the correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Action Verb Posters Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Action Verbs - Presentation, Worksheets and Posters More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide