SUMMARY CHECKLIST Once comprehensive notes have been given to students and explained, this checklist can be used for study purposes. The illustration will be an easy reminder of what is necessary to write a successful summary. The explanation is simply explained.

This is a revision exercise for Figures of speech. Metaphors, similes, personification, onomatopoeia and alliteration are included. The pupils are required to identify the correct figure of speech. There are fifteen examples.

This resource is an ideal revision or homework exercise. There are 15 examples to be completed. The correct words are given so that the students can learn how to use onomatopoeia correctly.

This resource consists of a comprehension passage of 400 words based on the Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe. It is followed by 10 questions, including a vocabulary section. It is worth 15 marks.

Crawlie Cemetery This is a paragraph about ‘Crawlie Cemetery’ - there is alliteration, assonance and onomatopoeia included. Pupils need to identify the figures of speech and highlight them. As a secondary activity, students can also continue the story.

This is an ideal revision or homework exercise. It gives examples of assonance and 10 examples for pupils to complete.

This worksheet is a good revision or homework exercise. It has 10 examples which requires the student to fill in the correct word.

This exercise teaches the pupils the prefixes bi, tri and quad. Modes of transport are used to show the meaning of bi, tri and quad from the number of wheels on each cycle. A worksheet is included which will require the pupils to use a dictionary to find the correct prefix for ten examples. This exercise is suitable for eleven to twelve year old pupils.

There are three clear and concise worksheets provided. They may be used for revision or as homework. Work is in table form so marking is quick and easy.

This exercise contains a passage where the wind is personified as a woman. There is some interesting vocabulary that your pupils might not know the meaning of. They will need to find the meaning of eight words. There are 5 contrasts for the pupils to identify and explain. They need to identify 3 similes in the passage. They need to explain whether the personification is effective and why. An ANSWER SHEET is included.

The correct use of figures of speech is essential for good creative writing. This is a revision exercise. It contains definitions of figures of speech. The worksheet requires pupils to identify the figure of speech in a sentence and then write an example of their own. There are 10 examples. There is an answer sheet.

FIGURES OF SPEECH DEFINITIONS This exercise can be used when introducing figures of speech. It gives definitions for: Comparisons: Simile Metaphor Personification Sound Devices: Alliteration Assonance Onomatopoeia

A simple exercise. Find the meanings of 15 words associated with Halloween Exercise in table form. A good vocabulary list ahead of a composition or poem. An answer sheet is included.