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. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please 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 inspire and educate@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: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 [Twelve Months of the Year Presentations](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/months-of-the-year-assemblies-bundle-12-50-slide-lesson-assembly-powerpoint-presentations-11608561) 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 Mardi Gras-themed puzzle pack. The pack includes: - 3 differentiated word searches - 3 differentiated anagram worksheets - 1 crossword You may also be interested in: Mardi Gras Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on: - the meaning of Mardi Gras - its origins - the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please 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 Lent and Easter 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 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: 1. A fully editable 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 commonly confused homophones / near homophones where / were / we're / wear. The resource explains the meaning of the homophones and examples. A variety of opportunities are provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. 2. An information sheet that explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. 3. Seven worksheets in which pupils have to select/compose/correct sentences using the correct homophones. This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: Where Were Wear We’re - Memo Mat 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: 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 first 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flashcards of all the first 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. 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 includes an editable 55-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge (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. The worksheets contain tasks on: - 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 3 sets of worksheets/ workbooks on figurative language and the literary devices of alliteration, personification, similes and metaphors. The worksheets are available in both PDF and word format to enable editing. Similes and Metaphors Worksheets There are 13 worksheets on similes and metaphors. Tasks include: Identifying similes and metaphors in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes, A red, red rose by Robert Burns, several bible verses and Shakespeare quotes. Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing similes and metaphors on themes including foggy day, the haunted house, the snow, the combine harvester, candle flame, trees, hate, love, happiness. The resource also includes a poster on the difference between similes and metaphors and an explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. Personification Worksheets This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using 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. The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification. Alliteration Worksheets 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. Composing sentences and short paragraphs containing alliteration. 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 editable, 60 slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -cian ( the phoneme /j/ dʒ/ sound spelt as 'cian' at the end of words National Curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes: Adding -cian to root words Spelling challenges Anagram challenge Missing letter challenge Guess occupation challenge The worksheets involve: Inserting missing words into sentences Solving anagrams Spelling practice Using -cian words in sentences Word searches Cian root words exercise Finding the meaning of -cian words 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 20 worksheets on words ending in -ey (the /i:/ sound, long 'e' spelt – ey - English Programmes of Study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). For example, journey, monkey, money, jockey, abbey, honey Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, finding the meaning of several -ey words, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. Several of the worksheets are differentiated. Some worksheets are more challenging for more able pupils. Answers are provided. All tasks and worksheets are designed to encourage the identification and correct reading and spelling of these words. You may also be interested in: PowerPoint Lesson - Words Ending in -ey This is a highly visual, 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ��e’ sound. It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 21 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey This resource includes the worksheets plus a fully editable, highly visual and interactive 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in ‘ey’ with the long ‘e’ sound. It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. This resource is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters ‘k’ and ‘g’ (kn and gn digraphs) when followed by ‘n’. The PowerPoint introduces most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Opportunities are provided for pupils to read and spell some of these words. 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: The Silent 'k and ‘g’ Set of 18 Differentiated 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 to find ‘kn’ and ‘gn’ words Save money and buy both the PowerPoint and the worksheets at a discounted rate: The Silent 'k and ‘g’ PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 12 Differentiated 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 fully editable, 80-slide PowerPoint presentation on the month of March and some follow up activities. It could be used as an assembly or series of assemblies during the month of March or for tutor based activities. It includes: How March got its name, things associated with March - daffodils, Zodiac signs, birthstone, Equinox, Spring, sayings ‘as mad as a March hare’ Special Days in March - Easter, St Patrick’s Day, Saint David’s Day, Saint Piran’s Day, Saint Joseph’s Day, Women’s History Month, Simnel Sunday, Mothering Sunday / Mother’s Day, World Maths Day, the Jewish festival of Purim, International Women’s Day, World Water Day, Lady Day, Oranges and Lemons Children’s Service, World Book Day Notable Birthdays – Will I Am, Albert Einstein, Frederic Chopin, Dr Seuss (Theodor Geisel), Alexander Graham Bell, Vivaldi, Michelangelo, Nat King Cole, Steve McQueen, Robbie Coltrane, Wilfred Owen, Fernando Torres, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ronaldinho, Alan Sugar, Harry Houdini, Vincent Van Gogh Discoveries, Launches, Inventions – Twitter, Barbie Doll, Coca-Cola, discovery of Uranus, the first elevator, Rolls Royce, first internet domain name, English football league, telephone patented Notable Events and Happenings It also contains hyperlinks to: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Spring (La Primavera) Bach’s ‘Air on G String’ St Clement’s bells ringing ‘Orange and Lemons’ Chopin’s Etude Op.25 No.11 ‘Winter Wind’ The Beatles ‘Please, Please Me’ Hares ‘boxing’ 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. A simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger / SEN pupils, is also available: Simple Text March Presentation More Months of the Year Presentations

This resource contains an editable, simple text, 80-slide presentation about the month of March. It could be used as an assembly or series of assemblies or for tutor-based activities. It includes: - How March got its name, things associated with March - daffodils, Zodiac signs, birthstone, Equinox, Spring, sayings - Special Days in March - Easter, St Patrick’s Day, Saint David’s Day, Saint Piran’s Day, Saint Joseph’s Day, Women’s History Month, Simnel Sunday, Mother's Day, World Maths Day, Jewish festival of Purim, International Women's Day, World Water Day, Lady Day, Oranges and Lemons Children's Service, World Book Day - Notable Birthdays – Will I Am, Albert Einstein, Frederic Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Alexander Graham Bell, Vivaldi, Michelangelo, nat King Cole, Steve McQueen, Robbie Coltrane, Wilfred Owen, Fernando Torres, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ronaldinho, Alan Sugar, Harry Houdini, Vincent Van Gogh - Discoveries, Launches, Inventions – Twitter, Barbie Doll, Coca-Cola, discovery of Uranus, the first elevator, Rolls Royce, first internet domain name, English football league, telephone patented - Notable Events and Happenings The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to: - Vivaldi's Four Seasons Spring (La Primavera) - Bach's 'Air on G String' - St Clement's bells ringing 'Orange and Lemons' - Chopin's Etude Op.25 No.11 ‘Winter Wind’ - The Beatles 'Please, Please Me' - Hares 'boxing' Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. 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. A more detailed, 84-slide version of this presentation (more appropriate for older pupils) is also available: March Presentation More Months of the Year Presentations Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide