This resource includes: A fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on the article determiners - a and an. The PowerPoint explains how to use the article/ determiners 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound. A set of 12 worksheets on a and an. 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 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. 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. It is particularly appropriate for those 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. Save money and buy all the a and an resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More English Resouces 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 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on the silent letters 'k' and 'g' when followed by 'n' - kn and gn digraphs. 2. An accompanying set of 12 differentiated worksheets to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraphs 'kn' and 'gn'. In the PowerPoint pupils are introduced to most of the common words containing these two silent letters. Tasks include reading and spelling some of the 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 a set of 16 worksheets on personification. Tasks include: Identifying personification 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. The resource also contains an explanation and definition sheet about personification. 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: Personification PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 25-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 for pupils 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 on personification. Set of 36 Personification Posters This resource contains a set of 36 eye-catching posters on the literary device of personification. They contain examples of personification and some examples from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Personification 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 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 set of 22 worksheets on the literary device of onomatopoeia. Tasks include identifying onomatopoeic words in sentences and literature and using onomatopoeia in sentences, to describe scenes and to create adverts. They are available in both PDF and word format to enable editing. You may also be interested in: Onomatopoeia PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable and engaging 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary device of onomatopoeia. The PowerPoint includes: 1. An 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 also 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'. Onomatopoeia – Set of 30 Posters This resource contains a set of 30 posters on onomatopoeia. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Onomatopoeia 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 an 11-page workbook and 6 revision/explanation sheets on relative clauses. Tasks include: Identifying relative clauses Distinguishing between defining and non-defining relative clauses Choosing the correct pronoun for a relative clause Expanding a noun phrase with a relative pronoun Punctuating non-defining relative clauses Identifying relative clauses that do not need a relative pronoun or adverb Combining sentences with a relative pronoun to make a relative clause Deciding whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in a sentence Writing using relative clauses 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: Relative Clauses - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative clauses. It explains what relative clauses are, the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses and how relative clauses for objects can have the pronoun omitted . Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify both defining and non-defining relative clauses. **[Relative Clauses - Revision/Memo Mat] This is a succinct and handy memo/revision mat on relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses can be a bit tricky. This mat includes: a definition of relative clauses the difference between defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses how to punctuate relative clauses how to determine when a relative pronoun can be omitted from a relative clause The mat contains clear examples. It is available in five different fonts. Save money and buy both all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: Relative Clauses - PowerPoint Lesson, Worksheets and Memo Mat More English Resources

This is a short quiz about books. You may also be interested in: Book Day Research Quiz - 108 Questions This is a research paper-based quiz on a variety of literature and genres -books, poems and authors. It is an ideal resource for Book Day. Although pupils may be able to answer some of the questions, the quiz has been designed to encourage pupils to research the answers. It could be used in a variety of ways - in class, for competition purposes and/or for homework. It could be undertaken individually or as part of a group. By researching these questions pupils will be introduced to a wide range of literature and genres, both classic and contemporary. Hopefully, it will inspire and motivate pupils to read something they have not read before. Sample questions: What was the name of the landlord’s daughter in the Highwayman? Who wrote a biography of Roald Dahl called Fantastic Mr Dahl? What are the names of the three farmers in Fantastic Mr Fox? Which book, first published in 1605, has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide? In which book do you find the phrases ‘messing about in boats and ‘poop, poop’ feature? Who wrote the science fiction novel Brave New World? What is the name of the wizard who appears in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings? In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, what is the price on the Mad Hatter's hat? In Kubla Khan what was the name of the sacred river? What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet? 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 step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an editable 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on parts of speech (word classes) - nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and conjunctions. It is Christmas themed and presented by elves. Pupils have to sort out the parts of speech, inserted on Christmas baubles, into the correct box. It is appropriate for primary / older SEN pupils. 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 16 Christmas themed worksheets on plurals with answer key. Tasks include making plurals for: regular nouns - adding -s nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x and -s nouns ending in -f and -fe nouns ending in -y preceded by consonant nouns ending in -o preceded by consonant / vowel common exceptions There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils. 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: **Making Plurals - Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy the PowerPoint lesson and the worksheets at a discounted rate: Making Plurals - Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 fully editable,40 slide, Christmas themed PowerPoint lesson and a set of 16 worksheets on making plurals from nouns. In the PowerPoint, Santa explains and visually demonstrates 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’ nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant nouns ending in ‘o’ - preceded by consonant / vowel Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules. There are 16 accompanying worksheets containing tasks in which pupils make plurals of all the above forms (with answer key). There is also an information sheet on plurals. 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 two worksheets on relative clauses. Tasks include identifying relative clauses in sentences, correctly punctuating sentences containing relative clauses and composing sentences containing relative clauses. You may also be interested in: [Relative Clauses - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relative-clauses-12357365) This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on relative causes. It explains what relative clauses are, the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses and how relative clauses for objects can have the pronoun omitted . Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify both defining and non-defining relative clauses. Relative Clauses - Set of 11 Worksheets/ Workbook This resource contains an 11-page workbook and 6 revision/explanation sheets on relative pronouns. Tasks include: Identifying relative clauses Distinguishing between defining and non-defining relative clauses Choosing the correct pronoun for a relative clause Expanding a noun phrase with a relative pronoun Punctuating non-defining relative clauses Identifying relative clauses that do not need a relative pronoun or adverb Combining sentences with a relative pronoun to make a relative clause Deciding whether the relative pronoun can be omitted in a sentence Writing using relative clauses Relative Clauses - Revision/Memo Mat This is a succinct and handy memo/revision mat on relative clauses. Understanding relative clauses can be a bit tricky. This mat includes: a definition of relative clauses the difference between defining relative clauses and non-defining relative clauses how to punctuate relative clauses how to determine when a relative pronoun can be omitted from a relative clause The mat contains clear examples. It is available in five different fonts. Save money and buy both all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: Relative Clauses - PowerPoint Lesson, Worksheets and Memo Mat More English Resources

A colourful and highly visual poster explaining what a noun is and with picture examples taken from a set of 5 posters on the common noun, proper noun, abstract noun, compound noun and the collective noun is available. See below for details. Set iof 5 Noun Posters 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

Two differentiated word searches on 'y' at the end of a word with the sound of a long 'i'. PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 11 Worksheets - 'y' at the end of word with long 'i' sound A complete teaching and learning resource focusing on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum) This resource includes: - a fully editable, highly visual and interactive 31 slide PowerPoint lesson - 11 accompanying differentiated worksheets on words ending in 'y' at the end of a word with a long 'i' sound. For example - dry, cry, fry, why, sly July, Activities include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and differentiating between 'y' sound with long 'i' and 'y' at the end of a word with long 'e' or 'ee' sound. There are also worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils eg find the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy... All tasks and worksheets are to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. Worksheets contain sections for what went well, next targets, level of support and pupil evaluation. Also appropriate for older SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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 To be kept informed of new resources click here and follow!

This resource contains a poster illustrating the difference between a simile and metaphor. You may also be interested in: Similes and Metaphors - Set of 22 Posters Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors, the differences between them and why they are used. Examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. Similes and Metaphors Set of 13 Worksheets Lesson Save money and buy all threes resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Similes and Metaphors 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 an A3 poster on similes. It can be laminated and used for classroom display. You may also be interested in: 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. 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 example of how to write a thank you card and a template for pupils to write their own thank you card. It has been designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2 in English. You may also be interested in: Writing Short Notes / Messages 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 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 sentence writing frame that includes the article determiners 'a' or 'an'. Pupils compose sentences using the words on the frame and have to decide whether the article determiner is 'a' or 'an'. It is a particularly useful resource for those pupils who find writing independently challenging. 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. It also contains a sentence writing worksheet. 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This PowerPoint explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter and sounding it out to determine whether or not it is 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. Save money and buy all the resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle More Free English Resouces 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 sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. 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 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. Save money and buy all these resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: a or an Bundle 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 a PowerPoint show on alliteration. You may also be interested in: Alliteration PowerPoint Lesson This resource is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the literary/poetic device of alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples: from literature - (Harry Potter) poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner) the commercial world in speeches Opportunities are also provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to create sentences/phrases containing alliteration using images as a stimulus. You may also be interested in: Alliteration - Set of 18 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of 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 and short paragraphs containing alliteration. The paragraphs include six scenes to encourage the use of alliteration - poppy field, fireworks, busy street, ice cream, spider’s web and snow covered tree. Designing and creating product names and catchy slogans for a shampoo, canned drink and chocolate bar using alliteration. Save money and buy both at a discounted rate: Alliteration - Set of 35 Posters This resource contains a set of 35 A3 size posters on alliteration. They contain examples of alliteration from poetry, 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 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 is a high frequency word spelling worksheet. You may also be interested in: 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. This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words. Save money and buy all three sets at a discounted rate: Three sets of High Frequency Words Spelling Practice Worksheets