This is a fully editable, 28 slide PowerPoint lesson explaining how to use the apostrophe for omission and contraction. This will help pupils to master using apostrophes in the right place in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. It is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual elements of the presentation. You may also be interested in: Christmas Themed Apostrophe for Omission Worksheets Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Apostrophe for Omission - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 8 Worksheets 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 More Christmas 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 three sets of assessment and record sheets for the first three hundred high-frequency words to track pupil progress in the reading and spelling of these words. More High Frequency Words 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 four SATS style spelling practice tests for kn and gn digraphs. For each test there is: A pupil test worksheet. A teacher dictation sheet. An answer sheet 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: kn and gn Digraphs Spelling Practice Worksheets 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - The Silent k and g This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ when followed by ‘n’. In the PowerPoint pupils are introduced to most of the common words containing these two silent letters and are asked to read and spell some of these words. Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and the worksheets at a discounted rate: 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets on silent k and g 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 assessment and record sheets for the third set of 100 hundred high-frequency words to record when pupils are able to read and spell these high-frequency words. The document is editable so that the school logo can be put on if desired. More High Frequency Word 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 fully editable and highly visual, 100-question end-of-school-year quiz with a summer theme. The quiz contains 100 questions, most contain multiple-choice answers, with varying degrees of challenge. News General knowledge Sport TV and Cinema Music Summer Picture Round The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the question mark image on each slide. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. This resource is also suitable for SEN students due to the highly visual nature of the resource and the multiple-choice format. Please note, 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: Sports Quiz Books Quiz Geography Quiz Biology Quiz More Quizzes 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 set of eleven worksheets containing 66 SATS style questions on grammatical terms and word classes. The resource includes questions (and answers) on the following: Verbs Adjectives Conjunctions Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Relative Pronouns Adverbs Prepositions Determiners Subject and Object The resource is available in both a PDF and an editable word version to enable teachers to personalise/amend the resource. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. 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: Key Stage 2 100 Question SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz This resource contains a 100 question quiz/revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The questions are in SATS style and include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, punctuation and spelling. More SATS 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 has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 functional skills accreditation in English (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE, NOCN). It contains an age appropriate, 12-page workbook on the commonly confused homophones where, were, we’re and wear. The 12-page workbook includes 3 information pages, 7 worksheets (with answers), a progress check and a certificate of achievement. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Tasks include: Choosing the correct homophone. Correcting and rewriting sentences. Composing sentences using the correct homophone. Please note, 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 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: Where, Wear, Were and We’re 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource is an age appropriate, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the homophones where, were, we’'re and wear. It explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for students to choose the correct homophone. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Where, Wear, Were and We’re PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Entry Level 1. Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle The bundle contains 10 workbooks and 5 PowerPoint lessons. Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle This bundle contains 9 workbooks and 6 PowerPoint lessons that cover all components of Entry Level 3. More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons appropriately in writing to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs. The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise placing semi-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: Semicolons - 12 Page Workbook 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Semicolons - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Worksheets Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a PowerPoint lesson on using the colon in writing. Colons - 13 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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. More English Resources

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. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Year 5 and 6 Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets More Homophone 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 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. You may also be interested in: 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. 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 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 Maths and 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 includes a set of 15, A3-size posters containing quotes about books and reading. These posters can be used for display or discussion purposes. They are ideal to use on Book Day. Sample quotes: Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. Author Unknown The more things you read, the more things you will know. Dr. Seuss You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius Be awesome, be a book nut! Dr. Seuss A room without books is like a body without a soul. Cicero 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. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not on the resource itself. You may also be interested in: 100 Question PowerPoint Book Quiz 100 Question Paper-Based Book Quiz Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Book Day Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or are 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 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. You may also be interested in: 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 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 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. 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: Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Semicolons PowerPoint Lesson and 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. Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Colons - 13 Page Workbook Colons 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 fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion (National Curriculum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and/or to avoid ambiguity in writing). It highlights the importance of the comma as a punctuation device in sentences. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas to clarify meaning. Many examples are provided within the PowerPoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. They are also asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. 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: Commas to Clarify Meaning - 12 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Commas to Clarify Meaning - PowerPoint Lesson and 12 Page Workbook Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on how commas are used in writing. It focuses on: commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity commas in a list/series commas and coordinating adjectives commas in direct speech commas and subordinate clauses commas and embedded clauses commas in direct address commas and fronted adverbials commas and coordinating conjunctions other use of commas The PowerPoint clearly explains how commas are used and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify where commas should be placed in writing. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to short videos on - commas to clarify meaning, commas in lists and subordinate clauses. More English Resources

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. You may also be interested in: High Frequency Words - Set 2 Save money and buy both sets (Set 1 and Set 2) at a discounted rate. High Frequency Words - Set 1 and set 2 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 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. 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. More Christmas 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 set of 18 worksheets on identifying and using 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, short paragraphs and product slogans containing alliteration. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. 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: Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson This resource is a 40 slide PowerPoint on the literary / poetic device of alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples from literature - (Harry Potter), from poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner), from the commercial world and in well known speeches. Alliteration Posters This resource contains a set of 26 posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry and 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 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 a 12-page workbook ( one information sheet, eleven worksheets) on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity and (National Curriuclum: Years 5 and 6 programme of study: Using commas to clarify meaning and / or to avoid ambiguity in writing). Tasks include rewriting sentences and adding or removing commas to change meaning. Pupils also need to explain how the meaning has changed. Please note that the watermark image on the previews 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 an accompanying PowerPoint lesson on using commas to clarify meaning. Using Commas To Clarify Meaning - PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion It highlights the importance of the comma as a punctuation device in sentences. Many examples are provided within the PowerPoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. They are also asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas to clarify meaning. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Using Commas To Clarify Meaning - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson 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 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 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: 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. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Inverted Commas - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources