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This resource contains a short PowerPoint presentation on action verbs. You may also be interested in:
Action Verbs - 55 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. It 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.
Action Verbs - 15-Page Workbook
This 15 page workbool includes 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
identifying words in rhymes
writing own sentences using verbs
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Action Verbs Posters
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This resource contains a memo mat on the commonly used / confused homophones - where, were, we're and wear. The mat is available in four font variations. 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 be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
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Where Were Wear We’re – PowerPoint Lesson
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Where Were Wear We’re – PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 7 Worksheets
This resource is appropriate for Year 2- and older SEN / Entry Level pupils who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource.
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This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the article/determiner 'a' or 'an' before a word. It explains how to use the first letter sound of a word to determine whether it is 'a' or 'an'. The presentation also includes exceptions to the rule - one, hour, unicorn, university, euro.
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Set of 8 Worksheets on 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word.
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.
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This resource contains an editable, 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly.
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Set of 20 Differentiated Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey
This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, finding the meaning of some -ey words, word searches and spelling practice worksheets.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets on words ending in -ey
These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This resource contains a succinct, colourful and highly visual noun memo mat reminding pupils of the different types of noun. Common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. There are several font variations.
The mat could be laminated and used by pupils to use when covering the topic of nouns or placed in their files for reference. It could be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.
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PowerPoint Lesson on Nouns
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The resource contains 30 worksheets for pupils to practise the spelling high-frequency words in phase order. This resource is ideal for homework.
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This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the commonly confused, homophones - too, two and to. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly used / confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones too / two / to. It explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
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Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list including 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 includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences.
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This resource contains a set of colourful and engaging flash cards of the first one hundred high-frequency words. They 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)
Flash cards of 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<
This resource is appropriate for Year 1-3 pupils and older SEN pupils who have yet to master the first one hundred words.
More High Frequency Word Resources
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Encourage your pupils to achieve and reward them by awarding them Certificates of Achievement for their progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first one hundred high-frequency words in phase order. The certificates are available for phase 2 words, phase 3 words, phase 4 words, phase 5 words for reading and spelling the words.
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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
10 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). 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 for all the 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements
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This resource contains four PowerPoints on the first hundred high-frequency words in phase order. It has a building blocks theme. The resource could be used for starter sessions, teaching the first one hundred high-frequency words and/or printing off to make into posters.
The resource would also be suitable for older SEN students who have yet to master the basic first one hundred high-frequency words.
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First One Hundred High Frequency Words Resource Pack
This resource contains:
Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order
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 of all 100 high-frequency words- ideal for starter sessions and group work.
A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements
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This resource contains a fully editable, 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on and a set of 27 worksheets on capital letters.
PowerPoint Lesson
The PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates why, when and where capital letters are used. The PowerPoint focuses on using capital letters for:
The start of sentences
The pronoun I
Proper nouns - places, names, geographical features, book and film titles, days of the week, months of the year, special days, buildings etc
Addressing envelopes
Tasks include:
Identifying words that require capital letters
Identifying where capital letters should be used in sentences
These resources are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the resource.
Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 27 worksheets on when capital letters are used. Tasks include using capital letters for:
The start of sentences
The pronoun I
Names
Places
Days of the week
Months
Geographical features and landmarks
Buildings
Brand names and companies
Movie and book titles
The start of direct speech
Addressing envelopes
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This resource contains a set of 16, A3-sized posters showing the rules for, and examples of, the forming of plural nouns.
The rules include:
regular nouns - adding -s
nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x, -s
nouns ending in -f, -fe,-ff
nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in -y preceded by a vowel
nouns ending in -o preceded by a consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by a vowel
irregular pupils
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Plurals Bundle
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This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and set of 15 writing addresses tasks and envelope templates. The fully editable 22-slide PowerPoint clearly explains and demonstrates how to address an envelope, as recommended by the Post Office. Several slides ask students to identify what is incorrect about how the address has been set out.
The worksheets contain 15 writing addresses tasks and envelope templates.
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This resource contains an editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly confused National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones too / two / to. The resource explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone. This resource is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students.
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Year 2 Homophones - To, Too, Two – Set of 8 Worksheets
Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone list including 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 includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
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Year 2 Homophones PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets
Year 2 Homophones – 12 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 12 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 Homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences.
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This resource contains five, colourful A3 size posters on different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. T
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Nouns - 24 Page Workbook
This resource includes two information sheets and twenty-two worksheets on nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level.
Nouns - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is an editable, 100-slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples are given.
The PowerPoint contains three activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns.
A sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
A timed noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint.
Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on nouns.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ /i:/ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It also explains that the plural of -ey words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’. The PowerPoint also contains a section where the pupils have to try and guess the word ending in -ey from the clues given and then spell the word correctly.
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Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in 'ey' - The Long 'e' Sound
This resource contains a set of 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Activities include finding the missing words, composing sentences, word searches and spelling practice worksheets.
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PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 20 Worksheets - Words Ending in -ey - The Long 'e' Sound
These resources are appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This resource is a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Fantastic Mr Fox.' It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson, for World Book Day and on Roald Dahl Day in September.
The quiz contains 50 questions with three possible answers for students o choose from. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers.
Sample questions:
1. How many small foxes do Mr and Mrs Fox have?
2. Where do Mr Fox and his family live?
3. What are the names of the three farmers in ‘Fantastic Mr Fox?'
4. What kind of farmer was Bunce?
5. What did Boggis eat every day for breakfast, lunch and supper?
6. Why were the farmers angry with Mr Fox?
7. How does Mr Fox know when there is danger?
8. Which farmer came up with the plan to trap the Fox family?
9. What was the third plan Bean came up with to get Mr Fox?
10. When Badger asked Mr Fox if he was worried about all the ‘stealing’. What did Mr Fox say?
This resource is also suitable for older SEN students due to the visual nature of the resource and the multiple-choice format of the answers.
Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself.
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This resource contains a 55 slide Powerpoint lesson and a set of 20 worksheets on words ending in -ey with a long 'e' sound (/i:/ sound spelt – ey (English Programmes of Study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum).
PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 55 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -ey with the long ‘e’ sound. Words include journey, money, monkey, honey, jockey, abbey… It also explains that the plural of ‘ey’ words are formed by just adding the letter ‘s’.
Set of 20 Worksheets
This resource includes 20 worksheets, some differentiated, on words ending in -ey at the end of a word with a long 'e' sound. Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and spelling practice worksheets. All the tasks and worksheets are designed to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words.
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This resource contains the third set of 100 high-frequency words worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. The spelling sheets are differentiated.
1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils to use the words in a sentence.
2. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences).
3. 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.
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First Three Hundred Words Spelling Practice Worksheets
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This resource contains a fully editable, 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'Matilda'. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group, on World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day in September.
The quiz contains 50 questions with multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers.
Sample questions:
1. What does Matilda’s father do for a living?
2. How many books did Matilda's family own?
3. Which was the first prank that Matilda played on her father?
4. At what age did Matilda learn how to read?
5. What is the first book that Matilda told the librarian that she liked most in the children section?
6. What did Miss Trunchbull pay Miss Honey for a week's work?
7. What did Miss Trunchbull make Bruce Bogtrotter do?
8. What special power does Matilda have?
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