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This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and a set of 12 accompanying worksheets on the articles 'a' and 'an'.
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how and when to use the articles/determiners 'a' and 'an'. It includes the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of and rules for the use of 'a' or 'an', examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed.
Set of 12 Worksheets
Tasks include:
Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level.
Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level.
Composing sentences containing 'a' or '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 the article '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.
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This resource contains 18 differentiated worksheets on 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
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50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson - The Silent k and g
This resource contains a fully editable, 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.
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This resource is a fully editable, 200-slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding 's'
nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x', 'ss' and 's'
nouns ending in 'o'
nouns ending in 'f', 'ff' and 'fe'
nouns ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant
irregular plurals
exceptions to the rules
Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity.
The PowerPoint also contains several links to short videos explaining how to form the various plurals.
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Plurals - 26 Differentiated Worksheets
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This resource contains a fully editable 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letter 'w' in 'wr' digraph words.
The PowerPoint covers:
the common words containing this silent letter (write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more) and the less common words (wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench) with an explanation of what they mean.
words with 'wr' in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright.
The PowerPoint also contains a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them.
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'Wr' Digraph - Set of 16 Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph 'wr'.
Tasks include:
matching correct 'wr' word to image
choosing correct 'wr' for sentence
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)
find the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle
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This resource contains a set of 11 spelling practice worksheets on the National Curriculum Year 5 and Year 6 statutory spelling word lists. They are ideal for homework. Extra worksheets are provided for spellings that pupils may need extra practice in.
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This bundle contains:
Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum statutory word list spelling practice worksheets (set of 11).
Assessment records for teachers to record and monitor pupil progress in the spelling of the words in the statutory National Curriculum Year 5 and 6 word list.
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This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on ending in in the suffixes -sion and -ssion. (English programmes of study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –sion / ssion). 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.
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Words Ending in sion / ssion - PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint contains a variety of tasks and activities to introduce, reinforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of these words and includes:
Rules for adding suffix -sion to word ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this.
A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible.
An anagram challenge.
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This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity (National Curriuclum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and / or to avoid ambiguity in writing).
Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on commas and how these devices are used to clarify meaning and to avoid ambiguity and confusion. 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. Pupils are 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.
Commas to Clarify Meaning workbook
This 12-page workbook contains one information sheet and eleven worksheets on using commas to clarify meaning. Tasks include rewriting sentences and adding or removing commas to change meaning. Pupils also need to explain how the meaning has changed. Answers are included.
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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.
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This resource contains:
1. A fully editable 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft 'g' sound. ( /dʒ/ sound spelt 'g' -National curriculum , English programmes of study Year 2). The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound.
2. A 15-page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound. The worksheets contain tasks and activities to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound.
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This resource helps to track the progress of pupils in the spelling of words of the National Curriculum word list for years 3 and 4.
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This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and exercises 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)
find the 'wr' words from the clues puzzle
This resource is ideal for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who find reading and writing challenging.
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'Wr' Digraphs PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the 'wr' digraph.
The PowerPoint includes:
common words containing the digraph 'wr' - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
less common words -wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench and their meaning
words with the 'wr' digraph in the middle - shipwreck, playwright, typewriter, wheelwright
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the 'wr' words and then spell them
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The new National Curriculum requires children to be taught to use fronted adverbials and to indicate these as a grammatical feature by using commas after fronted adverbials. (Years 3-4 Programme of Study). This is a handy memo mat containing example fronted adverbials that can be used to introduce and consolidate the pupils' ability to recognise and use fronted adverbials in writing. It is available in several colour schemes.
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Fronted Adverbials - 20 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 20-page workbook that includes two information sheets and eighteen worksheets on adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials. The worksheet tasks include:<
identifying adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials of time, place, manner and frequency in sentences
inserting appropriate adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials in sentences
insertion of a comma after fronted adverbials
using fronted adverbials in writing
changing sentences so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence
Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 50-slide lesson presentation on fronted adverbials.
The PowerPoint explains what adverbs, adverbial clauses and fronted adverbial sentences are and includes many examples. Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials and to create fronted adverbial sentences
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This resource contains a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary device of onomatopoeia and an accompanying set of 22 worksheets. The worksheets are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint includes:
1. Explanation and definition of onomatopoeia.
2. Why it is used.
3. Examples of onomatopoeia from poetry, literature, adverts and comics -including The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Tennyson), The Lake Isle of Innisfree (W. B. Yeats), The Bells (Edgar Allan Poe), The Tempest ( William Shakespeare) and For Whom the Bell Tolls (Ernest Hemingway).
4. Challenges and opportunities within the PowerPoint for pupils to identify and use onomatopoeia.
5. Images to stimulate students to compose their own onomatopoeic words.
The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to a short, entertaining video on onomatopoeia; some adverts containing onomatopoeia and a recitation by Roger McGough of his poem 'The Sound Collector'.
Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on onomatopoeia. Tasks include identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts.
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Onomatopoeia – Set of 30 Posters
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The mat contains the first one hundred high-frequency words in alphabetical order. Ideal for pupils to have close to hand as they begin their journey into reading and writing. It is also suitable for SEN students who have yet to master the first one hundred words. The mat can be laminated and used time and time again.
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First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack
The pack contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order building blocks based theme
10 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). Ideal for homework
Word Mat of the 100 high-frequency words
Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
FlashCards for all 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work
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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PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson 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. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on using capital letters and full stops in sentences.
A Set of 17 Worksheets
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 characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with.
Task 2- Pupils complete a short comprehension on 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 resources are 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 bundle contains:
1. Two fully editable 50-slide PowerPoint lessons on adding the suffixes -ing and -ed where no change is needed to the root word (as outlined in the New National Curriculum Spelling Appendix).
2. A set of 6 accompanying worksheets.
These resources are appropriate for Years 1-3 and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics of spelling and writing.
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This bundle contains six workbooks on on the following punctuation devices:
The Possessive Apostrophe
The Apostrophe for Omission
Commas in Lists
The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark
Inverted Comma (Speech Marks)
Full Stops
The Possessive Apostrophe
This resource contains a 15-page workbook (with answers) on using the possessive apostrophe/apostrophe for possession for both singular and plural nouns. It also contains an information sheet on how to use apostrophes for possession.
The Apostrophe for Omission
The workbook includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It also contains a variety of tasks that will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included.
Commas in Lists
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
The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark
This resource contains 9 worksheets with answers and an information sheet on using 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.
Inverted Comma (Speech Marks)
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
Full Stops
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
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Punctuation - Six PowerPoint Lessons
These PowerPoint lessons explain how to use all the punctuation devices that are in the workbooks. They provide many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using their punctations skills.
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This resource is a revision memo mat containing an explanation of, and examples for, the different types of determiner:
The articles - definite and indefinite
Demonstratives
Possessives
Quantifiers
Numbers
Ordinals
Interrogatives
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Determiners - 70 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 70 slide PowerPoint lesson determiners. It explains what determiners are, gives examples, asks pupils to identify the determiners and place determiners in sentences. The slide contains two worksheets that can be printed off for the pupils to complete these exercises.
Determiners - Set of 14 Worksheets
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This bundle contains four revision mats for plurals, nouns, pronouns and determiners. They can be laminated and used time and time again. They are ideal for SATS revision.
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This bundle contains resources for the teaching and learning of determiners and includes:
The articles - definite and indefinite
Demonstratives
Possessives
Quantifiers
Numbers
Ordinals
Interrogatives
The bundle contains:
A fully editable 60 slide PowerPoint lesson
A set of 14 worksheets
A succinct revision memo mat
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