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This is a simple writing task designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2 on writing a thank you note.
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Note Writing Examples and Templars
This resource contains a set of exemplars and templates on note writing / postcard writing.
Examples include:-
Get Well Soon
Thank You
Sorry
Party Invitation
Good Luck
Happy Birthday
It is a useful resource for students working towards Entry Level 1 and 2 qualifications. Learning outcomes include:
Use written words and phrases to present information.
Construct simple sentences using full stops.
Spell correctly some personal or very familiar words.
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This resource contains an A3 poster on personification for primary school pupils.
It can be laminated and used for classroom display.
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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.
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This resource contains a poster on personification.
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Set of 36 Personification Posters
This resource contains 36 eye-catching posters.
Personification - Set of 16 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of personification.
Tasks include:
Identifying alliteration in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg , Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins , The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes.
Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification on themes including foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, the candle flame, the trees, firework display, fast flowing river.
Personification PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification.
The PowerPoint includes:
An explanation and definition of personification and its use in the production of figurative language.
Why it is used.
Examples of personification from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss.
Opportunities to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry.
Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short, amusing animation of an explanation and examples of personification.
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This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 homophones / near homophones.
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Year 2 Homophones - Set of 15 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
Year 2 Homophones - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone and confusing words list and includes -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.
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This resource contains a spelling practice worksheet for the Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum homophones - accept, except, affect, effect, ball, bawl.
Tasks include:
copying out spellings using - look-cover-write-check method
constructing sentences using the homophones
finding the correct homophone for the missing word in sentences.
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Year 3 and 4 Homophones: Set of 8 Worksheets.
Year 3 and 4 Homophones 150- Slide PowerPoint Lesson
Year 3 and 4 Homophones - Set of 18 Worksheets
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This is a sample worksheet on words ending in ‘ge’ or ‘dge’ ( /dʒ/ sound spelt as ge and dge at the end of words (National Curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2).
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PowerPoint Lesson – Words Ending in ge / dge
This is an editable 55-slide PowerPoint lesson - explaining when to use ‘ge’ or ‘dge’ at the end of words. 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
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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These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This is a sample worksheet, for silent ‘k’ and ‘g’ in ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words, taken from a set of 18 differentiated worksheets that are available to purchase.
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‘kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 Worksheets
This resource contains 18 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs ‘kn’ and ‘gn’. Tasks include:
Identifying words containing the ;kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs by matching words to pictures
Inserting the correct word into sentence
Composing sentences using words that contain the kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
Finding ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words in word searches
Unscrambling anagrams containing ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ digraphs
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‘kn’ and ‘gn’ Digraphs Set of 18 PowerPoint Lesson
This is an accompanying 50- slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent ‘k’ and ‘g’ . The PowerPoint introduces most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Pupils are asked to read and spell some of the words
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Worksheet on alphabetical order to the first letter.
A highly visual and interactive PowerPoint lesson that clearly demonstrates and explains alphabetical order is available at
Alphabetical Order - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
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This is a sample worksheet for older SEN pupils on using full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation. The task involves inserting full stops and capital letters in the correct place. Click on the link below for details of a set of 15 worksheets on sentence demarcation using capital letters and fulls tops.
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Full Stops and Capital Letters Set of Worksheets
The resource includes a set of 15 age appropriate writing tasks to enable older SEN students to use full stops and capital letters accurately in sentence demarcation. The content is based on pupils and teachers at Sunnydale Comprehensive School.
Task 1 - Pupils rewrite a short paragraph (about 100 words) placing full stops and capital letters in the correct places. The content is designed to be engaging and about different characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with.
Task 2 - Pupils complete a short comprehension about the paragraph answering in full sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and full stop at the end.
Task 3 - Involves pupils writing a short paragraph about a character.
These worksheets are ideal to give pupils practice at using capital letters and full stops in their writing to reinforce and consolidate this skill.
Full Stops - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 40-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.
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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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The Soft C - 15 Page Workbook
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 contains two worksheets on the apostrophe for contraction/omission.
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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.
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This resource contains two worksheets on using the question mark in writing.
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Question Mark and Exclamation Mark - 15 Page Workbook
This resource contains two information sheets, twelve worksheets with answers and a progress check on using the punctuation devices - the question mark and the exclamation mark. Tasks include:
Selecting the correct question word for sentences.
Deciding which punctuation device should be used at the end of sentences.
Composing sentences using question marks appropriately.
Composing sentences using exclamation marks appropriately.
Rewriting a short passage inserting the correct punctuation devices - full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
Question Marks and Exclamation Marks - 60-Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark. The presentation explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark.
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This resource contains a worksheet on words ending in the suffix -sion and -ssion (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion / ssion) .
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Set of 22 Worksheets - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
This resource contains 22 worksheets on words ending in the suffix -sion or -ssion. Several of the worksheets are differentiated. Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, converting verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion spelling practice sheets and worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils.
PowerPoint Lesson - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
This resource contains a fully editable, 70-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in the suffix - sion. It includes the rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el and rules for adding suffix -ssion. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. It also contains a timed activity to find as many -sion words as possible. There is also an anagram challenge.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 22 Worksheets - Words Ending in Suffix sion / ssion
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This resource contains a table of rules and exceptions for the use of the article ‘a’ or’ an.
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Writing Frame - ‘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. It is particularly appropriate for those SEN students who find reading and writing challenging.
100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson on ‘an’ or ‘an’ Containing Exceptions
The PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 12 Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word.
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This resource contains an information and explanation sheet that explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they’re - and when they are used with examples.
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Year 2 Homophones - Their, They’re, There - Worksheets
These worksheets involve selecting the correct version of the homophone and composing sentences using their / there / they’re homophones and correcting sentences.
Year 2 Homophones - Their, They’re, There - PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 40-slide, PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones their / there / they’re. The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones - their, there and they’re - and explains when they are used with examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
These worksheets involve selecting the correct version of the homophone and composing sentences using their / there / they’re homophones.
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This is a short PowerPoint lesson on Year 3 and 4 homophones accept and except.
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Year 3 and 4 Homophones / Near Homophones: 150 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 150-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 3 and homophone / near homophone and confusing words list. The PowerPoint explains the meanings of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
This resource is appropriate for year 3 and 4 pupils and older SEN students.
The homophones include:
accept, except, affect, effect, ball, bawl, berry, bury, fair, fare, grate, great, grown, groan, heel, heal, he'll, knot, not, mail, male, main, mane, meat, meet, medal, meddle, missed, mist, peace, piece, plain, plane, rain, rein, reign, scene, seen, weather, whether, whose, who's
Year 3 and 4 Homophones / Near Homophones: Set of 28 Worksheets
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This resource contains two worksheets on possessive determiners. You may also be interested in:
Determiners - Set of 14 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 14 worksheets (includes answers) on determiners and includes:
The articles - definite and indefinite
Demonstratives
Possessives
Quantifiers
Numbers
Ordinals
Interrogatives
Determiners - 70 Slide PowerPoin Lesson
This resource contains an editable 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners. The PowerPoint explains the various types of determiners, gives examples and asks pupils to identify the determiners in sentences.
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Determiner Memo Mat
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This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’.
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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.
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This is a worksheet on the ‘wr’ digraph.
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‘Wr’ Digraph - Set of 16 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and tasks designed to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph ‘wr’.
Tasks include:
matching the correct ‘wr’ word to image
identifying and correcting misspelled ‘wr’ words in sentences
composing own sentences containing ‘wr’ words
solving ‘wr’ anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding ‘wr’ words word search (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding the ‘wr’ words from the clues puzzle
The ‘wr’ Digraph- 48 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the ‘wr’ digraph. The PowerPoint contains:
the common words containing the ‘wr’ digrap - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
the less common words- wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench - and their meaning
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the ‘wr’ words and then spell them.
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This is a high frequency word spelling worksheet.
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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.
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Three sets of High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets