by melaniewp | Feb 12, 2014 | 11 plus, 11+, Common Entrance, KS2, KS3, SPAG, Spelling
Test your spellings on these plurals. Do you add -s or change the ending to -ies?lady >cherry >donkey >berry >baby >monkey >abbey >journey >dictionary >library >
by melaniewp | Feb 8, 2014 | 11+, KS2, SPAG, Spelling
This is a summary of the UK National Curriculum Literacy strategy Spellings Bank for Year 4 (age 8-9) in the order in which it’s studied, as used by your child’s class teacher.Be amazed at what your child is learning, and what they can do for themself...
by melaniewp | Jul 8, 2013 | Colon, GCSE, IGCSE, KS3, Punctuation, Punctuation Exercises, SPAG
The colon is often used before a list of:ingredients;things to bring;things to do;and more. It is usually used for emphasis, when the list of items needs to stand out. It isn’t always used for every list. Sometimes, when you’ve been running, leaping,...
by melaniewp | Jun 19, 2013 | English Language Exam, GCSE, Grammar, IGCSE, Punctuation, SPAG, Spelling
Ever wondered how do examiners mark spelling, punctuation and grammar in English exams?Imagine this: an examiner, sitting at a screen, marking your script, scoring one essay every few minutes. They’re looking for great writing, and also for accuracy. A few...
