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I aim to design inspiring, educational resources to appeal to students and teachers alike.
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This is a William Shakespeare-themed crossword. It is ideal for World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week.
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Shakespeare - Set of 44 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 skillful use of language and poetic devices. This is an ideal resource to promote discussion or for display purposes or for use in an assembly.
Wiliam Shakespeare - Simple Text Presentation
This is a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint presentation with simple text, on the life and work of William Shakespeare. This resource is appropriate for primary and older SEN pupils.
This resource includes references to 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 presentation contains hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions.
Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation
This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils.
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This bundle contains three resources that are ideal for Book Day:
100 Question PowerPoint Book Quiz
This is a fully editable, 100-question PowerPoint quiz on books, poems and authors. It is an ideal resource for Book Day.
The quiz contains 100 questions with multiple-choice answers, with varying degrees of challenge. It has nine categories, classic books, Harry Potter books, opening and closing lines, David Walliams books, authors, Michael Morpurgo books, poems, diaries and miscellaneous.
108 Question Research Quiz
This resource contains a 108-question paper-based quiz on a variety of literature. Although pupils may be able to answer some of the questions, the quiz has been designed to encourage pupils to research the answers. It could be used in a variety of ways - in class, for competition purposes and/or for homework. It could be undertaken individually or as part of a group.
Set of 15 Book Quote Posters
This resource includes a set of 15 posters containing quotes about books and reading. These posters can be used for display or discussion purposes.
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This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English qualifications (Edexcel, NCFE, City and Guilds and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 175-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 64-page workbook on the Entry Level 3 reading component.
These resources will help students to achieve these outcomes:
read correctly words designated for Entry Level 3
identify, understand and extract the main points and ideas in and from texts
identify different purposes of straightforward texts
use effective strategies to find the meaning of words (e.g. a dictionary, working out meaning from context; using knowledge of different
word types)
understand organisational features and use them to locate relevant
information (e.g. contents, index, menus, tabs and links)
Workbook
The workbook includes 27 information pages, 19 reading tasks (26 worksheets) and a progress check. It is provided in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. The workbook can be used for classwork, homework or as an independent learning pack.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint lesson explains and provides examples of:
the purpose of texts
main points and ideas
organisational features - contents, indexes, layout
how to find the meaning of unknown words - dictionaries, context clues
sample reading test questions
Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to develop the reading skills required at Entry Level 3. It is ideal for introducing the reading component of the Entry Level 3 specificaion and for revision purposes.
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A worksheet on silent 'k' when followed by 'n' .
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The Silent k and n PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 16 slide PowerPoint about the silent 'k' and 'g' when followed by 'n' and also a variety of exercises and worksheets to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs 'kn' and 'gn'. Worksheets contain 'afl' box for teachers to indicate what the pupils have done well and their next targets. Ideal for Year 2 pupils and older pupils who find reading and writing challenging.
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This resource contains two worksheets with answers on common nouns and collective nouns.
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Nouns - 24-Page Workbook
This resource includes two inormation sheets and twenty two worksheets on nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. These resources would be particularly useful for SATS revision and are suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint.
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Nouns - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples are givengiven.
The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils’ understanding of nouns.
A sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
A timed noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint.
Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem ‘Daffodils’ by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
The PowerPoint also containsa link to a short video on nouns.
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This is a worksheet on words ending in -ge and -dge.
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PowerPoint Lesson – Words Ending in ge / dge
This resource contains a 43 slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use -ge or -dge at the end of words ending in the phoneme /j/. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as ge and dge at the end of words National curriculum , English programmes of study Year 2).
The PowerPoint includes:
- Rules for adding 'dge' and 'ge' (long and short vowel sounds, 'ge' after letters 'r' and 'n' as in large and fridge)
- Opportunities to practise spellings
- Individual / paired / group timed activity - finding as many' dge' and 'ge' words as possible in 5 minutes)
Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets – Words Ending in ge / dge
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on words ending in 'ge' or 'dge'.
Tasks include:
1. Finding missing words (2 differentiated worksheets)
2. Anagrams - (3 differentiated)
3. Spelling - (4 worksheets)
4. Using ge / dge words in sentences (2 differentiated worksheets)
5. Word searches (3 differentiated)
6. Sorting words into ge / dge / vower 'r' / vowel 'n' categories (1 worksheet)
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This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 National Curriculum homophones / near homophones.
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Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list and includes the following words – there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 15 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
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This resource contains a word search on phase 2 of the first one hundred high-frequency words.
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The resource contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order - building blocks based theme.
30 spelling practice worksheets (differentiated). These are ideal for homework.
Word mat of the 100 high-frequency words.
Eight word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
Flash cards for all of the 100 high-frequency words.
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words.
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This is a worksheet on the National Curriculum Year 2 commonly confused homophones - where, were, wear and we’re.
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This resource contains two worksheets on the ‘soft c’ sound - Year 2 National Curriculum - the /s/ sound spelt c before e, i and y.
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This is a 15 page workbook with answers on the soft’c’ sound.
The Soft C PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘c’ sound. The PowerPoint provides many opportunities for the pupils to decide whether words contain a soft c sound or a hard c sound with various tasks involved.
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This resource is a Christmas themed version of ‘stop the bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories beginning with the same letter. The categories include:
elf’s name
angel’s name
item of winter clothing
Christmas food
Toy or game
TV programme or film
Item that can be found on an advent calendar
Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an advent calendar. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go in to each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! The PowerPoint contains a Christmas-Themed timer with music. Teachers can dress up as Santa to make it even more fun!
Teams score 1 point if they have an appropriate item in the category. They get 2 points if no other team has that word. This resource is suitable for primary school pupils and older SEND pupils and… some adults! Great for parties and games to play at home at Christmas.
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This resource contains an informative and fully editable 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on Scotland’s famous poet, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns), the ‘Ploughman Poet’. It is an ideal assembly for the New Year. It could be used early in January to show that Robert was the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and, later in the month, for ‘Burns Night’ and ‘Burns Suppers’ which take place on the 25th of January.
The presentation focuses on:
The life story of Robert Burns
Recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose, To A Mouse, To the Haggis, Auld Lang Syne, andTom O’ Shanter
How Burns Night is celebrated
Interesting facts about Robert Burns and his influence on others
The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to his life story, recitations of his poetry, ‘The Immortal Memory’ Speech, the cutting of the haggis, creating your own ‘Burns’ style poetry and many other activities including quizzes.
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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 five information/revision sheets, seventeen 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
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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.
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This resource contains two worksheets on adjectives.
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Adjectives - 28 Page Workbook
Tasks involve:
Matching adjectives to pictures
Using adjectives to describe objects
Identifying adjectives in word searches
Identifying adjectives in sentences
Identifying adjectives and the noun they describe
Identifying adjectives in poems and literature
Choosing adjectives for nouns
Choosing adjectives to describe pictures and images
Inserting adjectives into sentences from a word bank
Writing sentences with adjectives
Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs
Adjectives - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on adjectives.
The PowerPoint includes:
An explanation of what adjectives are
Examples of adjectives
Identifying adjectives tasks
Using interesting adjectives tasks
The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to videos about adjectives.
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This resource contains an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list - licence, license, practice, practise, prophecy, prophesy, father, farther, guessed, guest, heard, herd, lead, led, morning, mourning, past, passed, precede, proceed, principal, principle, profit, prophet, stationary, stationery, steal, steel .
The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for year 5 and 6 students and older Special Education students.
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Year 5 and 6 Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 homophones / near homophones and confusing words list. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones in sentences, correcting homophones in sentences and composing sentences containing the homophones. There are also five spelling practice worksheets.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' explaining how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also 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. It also contains a link to a short video on writing sentences using full stops and capital letters.
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Full Stops - Set of 14 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 14 differentiated 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
This resource is appropriate for Year 2- 6 pupils and older SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who may find sentence demarcation challenging and have yet to master the basics of punctuation in writing.
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This resource involves pupils creating sentences with the use of writing frames that contain many of the first one hundred high-frequency words. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate these words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
It is an ideal resource for young pupils and older pupils who have difficulty with writing and reading independently. It is particularly appropriate for SEN students. who find reading and writing challenging. The support of the frame makes sentence writing accessible and gives pupils a feeling of confidence - that they can do it! Often the key to success in getting pupils to write is giving them self-confidence. I have used these frames successfully over many years to get older SEN students motivated to read and write independently.
The resource includes:
Ten high-frequency word writing frames containing most of the first hundred high-frequency words -containing nouns, verbs and prepositions.
Accompanying writing sheet for use with the frames.
This resource can be laminated and used time and time again.
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High Frequency Words - Set 1 and set 2
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This resource includes a fully editable and highly visual PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use -ge / -dge at the end of words. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as -ge and -dge at the end of words National curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2).
The PowerPoint includes rules for adding -dge and -ge and exceptions and opportunities to practise spellings through a challenge and sorting activity. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets- Words Ending in dge/ge
This resource includes a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge. Tasks include:
inserting the correct -ge / -dge word into a sentence
anagrams
-ge / -dge words spelling practise worksheets
using ge / dge words in sentences
word searches
sorting words into ge / dge / categories
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This resource contains an editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative causes. It explains what relative clauses are, the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses and how relative clauses for objects can have the pronoun omitted.
Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify both defining and non-defining relative clauses.
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Relative Clauses - 11 Page Workbook
This resource contains an 11-page workbook and 6 revision/explanation sheets on relative clauses. Tasks include:
Identifying relative clauses
Distinguishing between defining and non-defining relative clauses
Choosing the correct pronoun for a relative clause
Expanding a noun phrase with a relative pronoun
Punctuating non-defining relative clauses
Identifying relative clauses that do not need a relative pronoun or adverb
Combining sentences with a relative pronoun to make a relative clause
Deciding whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in a sentence
Writing using relative clauses
[Relative Clauses - Revision/Memo Mat]
This is a succinct and handy memo/revision mat on relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses can be a bit tricky.
This mat includes:
a definition of relative clauses
the difference between defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses
how to punctuate relative clauses
how to determine when a relative pronoun can be omitted from a relative clause
The mat contains clear examples. It is available in five different fonts.
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This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in related sentences, complex lists and in sentences containing a conjunctive adverb.
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Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
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Colons and Semicolons Punctuation Mat
This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons.
Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
Colons - 13 Page Workbook
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