This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of personification and its effectiveness as a literary device in adding interest and imagery to writing. 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 animated explanation of 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 - Set of 16 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using the literary device of personification. They are available in both PDF format and word to enable editing. 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 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. Personification - Set of 36 Posters This resource contains a set of 36 eye-catching posters on personification. They contain examples of personification including some from poetry and literature. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Personification Bundle More Figurative Language Resources

This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint explains the difference between similes and metaphors and why they are used. It contains 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. Opportunities are provided for pupils to identify similes and metaphors. It also contains images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors. 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: Similes and Metaphors Set of 13 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 13 worksheets on identifying and using 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. An explanation sheet with examples of metaphors and similes and the difference between them. Similes and Metaphors - Set of Posters This resource contains a set of 22 posters containing examples of similes and metaphors. One of the posters explains the difference between a metaphor and a simile. Save money and buy all three 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 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. You may also be interested in: The Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - 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

This resource contains 25 spelling tests in booklet form for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level 3 accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE, NOCN). The functional skills spelling tests contain all the words that students are expected to both read and spell correctly. The spellings have been compiled from the Entry 3 word lists specified by DfE and provided in Appendix 2 of the Functional Skills Entry Level English (Entry 3) Qualification and Assessment Specification. The resource contains a teacher book, student spelling test booklet and spelling checklists. Please note, 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: Functional Skills English Entry 1 Spelling Tests Booklet Functional Skills English Entry 2 Spelling Tests Booklet Functional Skills English Entry 1 - Spelling Practice Workbook Functional Skills English Entry 2 - Spelling Practice Workbook Functional Skills English Entry 3 - Spelling Practice Workbook English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks -7 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 13 Workbooks - 9 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 28 differentiated worksheets on adjectives. Worksheets Tasks involve: Matching adjectives to pictures Using adjectives to describe objects Identifying adjectives in word searches Identifying adjectives in sentences Identifying adjectives and the noun they describe Identifying adjectives in poems and literature Choosing adjectives for nouns Choosing adjectives to describe pictures and images Inserting adjectives into sentences from a word bank Writing sentences with adjectives Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs PowerPoint Lesson This editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson on adjectives includes: An explanation of what adjectives are Examples of adjectives Identifying adjectives tasks Using interesting adjectives tasks 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. 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, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' explaining how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also 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. It also contains a link to a short video on writing sentences using full stops and capital letters. You may also be interested in: Full Stops - Set of 14 Differentiated Worksheets 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 This resource is 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. 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 three revision/practice worksheets (24 questions) on personal, possessive and relative pronouns. You may also be interested in: This resource contains a fully editable, 50 slide SATS English grammar revision PowerPoint lesson on pronouns and includes: Personal Pronouns Object Pronouns Subject Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Relative Pronouns When to use who or whom Pronouns - 50 Slide SATS Revision PowerPoint Lesson /a> Determiners - 70 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 70 slide PowerPoint lesson on determiners. Determiner Revision Mat This resource contains a determiner revision mat containing an explanation of, and examples, for all the different types of determiner. Key Stage 2 SPaG SATS Revision PowerPoint Quiz This is a quiz-style revision resource on KS2 SATS English - spelling punctuation and grammar. The SATS style questions include questions on grammatical terms, word/classes, combining words, phrases and clauses, punctuation and spelling. More SATS 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 adverbs and fronted adverbials. You may also be interested in: Fronted Adverbials - 20-Page Workbook Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on fronted adverbials. The PowerPoint includes: recap of adverbs adverbial phrases of time, place, manner and frequency fronted adverbials insertion of a comma after fronted adverbial opportunities for pupils to identify adverbs, adverbial phrases and fronted adverbials opportunities for pupils to change a sentence so that the adverbial phrase is at the beginning of a sentence opportunities for pupils to create fronted adverbial sentences Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Fronted Adverbials PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Fronted Adverbials Memo Mat 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 is a worksheet on the apostrophe for possession / possessive apostrophe. You may also be interested in: Possessive Apostrophe - 15 Page Workbook 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. Possessive Apostrophe - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Possessive Apostrophe - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook 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 two worksheets on alphabetical order. You may also be interested in: Alphabetical Order: 24 Page Workbook This is a 24 page workbook on alphabetical order that includes three information sheets, nineteen worksheets (with answers) and a progress check. Tasks include: placing words in alphabetical order - to the first. second, third and fourth letters locating patient’s names in a filing system locating CDs in alphabetically labelled boxes writing lists in alphabetical order Alphabetical Order - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 80-slide PowerPoint lesson that clearly and visually demonstrates and explains alphabetical order to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth letter. It also explains why it is important to understand and use alphabetical order. Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to practise putting items into alphabetical order. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Alphabetical Order: 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 an 18 page workbook (18 worksheets) on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It also includes an information sheet explaining when and how to use the apostrophe for omission / contraction. The worksheets contain a variety of tasks and will help students to master using apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. Answers are included. You may also be interested in: Apostrophe for Contraction - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It explains how to use the apostrophe in contracted words. This resource will help students to use apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short video explaining how to use the apostrophe for contraction. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Apostrophe for Contraction - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets 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 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 has been designed for Entry Level 3 students working towards Functional Skills English qualifications at Level 1 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains an 84-page workbook on reading. This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts compare information, ideas and opinions in texts identify meanings in texts and distinguish between fact and opinion recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes use reference materials and appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, including to find the meaning of words understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information in a range of texts infer from images meanings not explicit in the text recognise vocabulary associated with specific types and purposes of texts - formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive read understand a range of specialist words in context The workbook includes 37 information pages, 31 reading tasks (44 worksheets) and two progress checks. The workbook is provided in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, 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 grateful if you could leave a review. In return , you can have a free resource up to the value of your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like. You may also be interested in: Level 1 Reading - 175 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Level 1 Reading -PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 English Resources Entry 2 English Resources Entry 3 English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains a 33-page workbook on words ending in the suffix -tion. (English programmes of study: Years 1-3. Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion). Tasks include: finding the missing words constructing sentences rewriting sentences containing misspelt words word searches anagrams spelling practice sheets worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils. This resource is also appropriate for older SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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: Words Ending in -tion PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a fully editable, 90 slide PowerPoint lesson on words ending in -tion. This resource will help pupils and students to master the spelling of -tion words. (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum). There are many activities to re-inforce and consolidate the reading and spelling of these words. Tasks include: Reading -tion words - they include all the words suggested in the new National Curriculum - station, action, etc. Additional -tion words have been added that will be useful for pupils across the curriculum eg punctuation, fraction, addition, education, question, section, digestion and many more. Spelling of the words by chunking. The PowerPoint visually demonstrates how to do this. Pupils are challenged to spell -tion words not previously covered. Finding as many -tion words as possible in a timed exercise, identifying the missing letters from -tion words, an anagram challenge of -tion words and guessing and spelling the missing words. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Words Ending in -tion 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

This resource contains an editable, 75-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. 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 - 11 Page Workbook 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 [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 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 Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on gthe 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: Using Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 35-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the punctuation device, the comma, in lists in sentences. The PowerPoint explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Using Commas in Lists PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This fully editable and highly visual, 135-slide PowerPoint lesson features all functions of commas and includes 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 worksheets on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National Curriculum). The resource includes: an editable 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 Tasks 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 encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. This resource is also appropriate for older SEN / ESL pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics. 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: 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). A set of six worksheets to consolidate the skills. 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 fully editable 75-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day, William Shakespeare Week and Shakespeare's birthday. The Powerpoint focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His family References to, and excerpts from, well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth The Globe Theatre and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre The Puritans' banning of theatres and plays The Royal Shakespeare Company Shakespeare's contribution to the English language His burial place New Place Shakespeare Week Shakespeare's Annual Birthday Celebration in Stratford The presentation also contains hyperlinks to engaging, short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and Opera versions. There are also links to Shakespeare's birthday celebration parade in Stratford and an entertaining stage debate about which word to stress in the phrase 'to be or not to be' involving Prince Charles, Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant. A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary / older SEN pupils, is also available: William Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters William Shakespeare Puzzle Pack William Shakespeare Bundle William Shakespeare Quotes Quiz 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