This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining what linking verbs are and the difference between helping verbs, action verbs and linking verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking verbs in sentences when verbs can act as both linking and action verbs (looks, tastes, feels, appears, etc). The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb in sentences and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. There is also an information sheet on linking verbs. 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 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 word mat containing all the spellings in the Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum word list. It can be laminated for pupils to have with them as they work or for homework purposes. Pupils can be encouraged to use these words regularly in their writing. 2. A fully editable PowerPoint containing 15 activities/challenges to help pupils to learn and master the spellings of these words. 3. A set of 15 spelling challenge worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint. Tasks include finding words on the using a variety of criteria. For example, all the words containing 'ei', all the words with double letters etc. Other tasks include placing the words in alphabetical order, writing sentences containing the words, practise spellings using the look, cover, write and check method and making their own mnemonics for words they have difficulty in spelling. The resources can be used as a series of lessons on spelling, as lesson starters or for homework purposes. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 20 Worksheets This is a similar resource for year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Spellings. Click on the link for more details. 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 PowerPoint lesson and a set of 22 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -sion / -ssion. (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion). This 80 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a variety of activities that introduce, reinforce and consolidate the spelling of these words. It includes: Rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible An anagram challenge The worksheets contain tasks that include finding the missing -sion / -ssion words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, changing verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion and spelling practice worksheets. The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a succinct, colourful and visual memo mat on the commonly used/confused National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones where / were / we're / wear. The mat is available in two different fonts and on two different coloured backgrounds. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils when covering the topic of commonly used/confused homophones or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for classroom display purposes. You may also be interested in: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 6 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 four information sheets on how to use the articles/ determiners 'a' or 'an' before a word and a table of rules and exceptions. You may also be interested in: 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 The PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is 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. Save money and buy all a or an resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle 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 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. The PowerPoint explains how to use the article / determiner ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel. also contains exceptions to the rule (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe etc). 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: 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. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English. 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. ’a’ or ‘an’ Bundle This bundle contains all the above resources at a discounted price. 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 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘g’ sound -dʒ - (Year 2 National Curriculum) the /j/ sound spelt g before e, i and y). The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound. 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: Soft G - 15 Page Workbook This resource contains a 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound. The worksheets contain a a variety of tasks to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G Words - 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 set of 5 succinct, colourful and highly-visual memo mats on punctuation, parts of speech and plurals. They include: Nouns - the different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. Parts of Speech – detailing the different parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Speech Mark / Inverted Comma / Quotation Marks - how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices within the context of direct speech (including the full stop, comma, apostrophe, question and exclamation mark) within the context of direct speech Plurals - showing the rules for making nouns plural. Rules include those for - regular nouns - adding 's', - nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x' and 's', - nouns ending in 'f' and 'fe' - change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'y' preceded by consonant - change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'o' adding 's' or 'es', - irregular pupils ie goose - geese, foot - feet, ox - oxen etc Punctuation – shows how to use the punctuation devices - the full stop, comma, possessive apostrophe, apostrophe for omission/contraction, speech marks / inverted commas, the question mark and exclamation mark. 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 an informative and editable 92 slide PowerPoint presentation on fascinating and fun Easter facts. It is divided into the following sections: How Easter got its name Eggs and their symbolism Easter Bonnets The deliverers of Easter eggs Easter Foods Easter egg and Easter games Easter decorations Random Easter facts Chocolate Easter eggs 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: Easter Around the World Set 1 - Cyprus, Ethiopia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy Easter Around the World Set 2 - Brazil, Mexico, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, USA Easter Around the World Set 3 - Australia, Bermuda, France, Lithuania, Norway, Switzerland Save money and buy all three presentations at a discounted rate: Easter Around the World Bundle - 18 Countries More Easter Resources Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies 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 two worksheets on Year 2 National Curriculum homophones / near homophones. You may also be interested in: 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. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More Free 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 an information sheet on plural rules for nouns and a worksheet for finding examples of the various types of plurals. You may also be interested in: Plurals PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 200- slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN students due to the highly visual nature of the resource. The PowerPoint explains the rules for making plurals for: regular nouns nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ , ‘x’ , ‘z’ and ‘s’ nouns ending in ‘o’ preceded by a consonant nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel nouns ending in ‘f’, ‘ff’ and ‘fe’ nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by a vowel nouns that do not change in the plural form irregular plurals exceptions to the rules Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to form plurals and there is a timed plural challenge activity. Plurals - 30 Page Workbook This resource contains a 30-page workbook on making plurlas. The workbook includes an explanation sheet, 26 worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Plurals Revision Memo Mat This is a succinct revision mat containing the rules and exceptions for forming plurals. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Plurals Bundle 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 two worksheets on action verbs. You may also be interested in: Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of action verbs with examples Identifying action verbs in sentences Action pictures as a stimulus for pupils to think of appropriate verbs Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Action Verbs Posters 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 two Christmas-themed alphabetical order worksheets. You may also be interested in: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Tasks include: Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only. Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter. Placing names in a filing system using the alphabet. Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order. Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order. Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order. Placing the names of pop singers into an index system Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, Christmas-themed PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order, in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. This is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order: PowerPoint Lesson and 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

Worksheet on making plurals by adding ‘es’ to nouns ending in -s and -x. You may also be interested in: Set of 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals This resource contains five worksheets on plurals. Tasks include making plurals for: - regular nouns - adding ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’ - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’ - common exceptions There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. An accompanying highly interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals (Christmas themed) is also available. Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson on Making Plurals This resource is a highly visual, seasonal and interactive and fully editable 30 slide PowerPoint lesson on making plurals for nouns. The lesson is ably delivered by Santa. The PowerPoint is editable and can be adapted to suit any time of the school year! It is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students to the highly visual nature of the resource. Resources include: 1. PowerPoint explaining the rules for making plurals for - regular nouns - adding ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ and ‘s’ - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’ - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’ Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules. Christmas Themed Making Plurals PowerPoint Lesson and 5 Christmas Themed Worksheets on Plurals These resources are suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of these resources. 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 To be kept informed of new resources click here and follow.

Revision / Explanation booklet on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. A comprehensive set of resources (interactive, editable and highly visual PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets and other activities) on nouns are also available. See below for details. Nouns PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Differentiated Worksheets For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this 'must have' step by step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

This is a fully editable, 36 question quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. The quiz is presented by two Chinese children. This is a fun way to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Chinese New Year. The resource contains links to the animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance. the Festival of Lanterns and the story of Nian. The quiz contains questions about: The reunion meal Chinese New Year decorations Fireworks Customs Symbols Preparations Red envelopes New Year's Eve New Year's Day Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance The Lantern Festival The quiz is appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). It will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. 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. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions