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Reading and comprehension - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

This English article shows how to read texts and then ask and answer questions about them.
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· Nov 8, 2020
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Verbs and the different tenses - BBC Bitesize

An article about how to use verbs to form the past, present and future tense.
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· Apr 19, 2020
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Story writing: planning a story - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

A guide for English on how to plan, structure and write an exciting story.
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· Jun 1, 2020
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Writing fiction - AQA - GCSE English Language - AQA - Video - BBC Bitesize

Learn and revise the best techniques for writing a piece of fiction with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.
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· Aug 3, 2019
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How to write statement sentences - BBC Bitesize. - BBC Bitesize

Statement sentences tell the reader a fact or idea about a single topic. Find out how to use statement sentences in this Bitesize Primary KS1 English guide.
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· Sep 3, 2018
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Simple, compound and complex sentences - BBC Bitesize

Learn the differences between simple, compound and complex sentences, to write in more detail.
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· Sep 25, 2020
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Writing an article - Writing non-fiction - AQA - GCSE English Language Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize

Learn and revise the best techniques for writing a piece of non-fiction with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.
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· Jul 30, 2019
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Using full stops - English - BBC Bitesize

An English guide to using full stops accurately in correctly punctuated sentences.
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· May 29, 2020
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Writing a speech - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

This English article demonstrates how to write an effective speech.
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· May 11, 2020
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Using the four types of sentence - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

A English article on how to use the four types of sentence: statement, question, exclamation, command.
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· Jun 6, 2020
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Writing instructions using imperatives - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to write instructions effectively using imperative verbs.
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· Jun 26, 2020
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Figurative language: hyperbole, similes and metaphors - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use figurative language such as hyperbole, similes and metaphors effectively.
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· Jul 17, 2020
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Recognising genre - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

In this English article, learn how to identify different genres used in writing and choose the most appropriate genre for texts.
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· Dec 4, 2020
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Explanation texts - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to recognise the features of explanation texts and use them in your own writing.
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· Dec 9, 2020
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Exploring persuasive writing - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

With this English article, learn to understand the techniques used in persuasive writing.
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· Dec 2, 2020
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Using standard and non-standard English - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use standard and non-standard English appropriately when speaking or writing.
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· Nov 7, 2020
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Giving a presentation - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to plan and give a presentation using graphs and charts.
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· Jun 26, 2020
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Analysing poems - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

In this English article, learn about the language and subjects used in poetry.
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· Jun 12, 2020
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What is inference? - BBC Bitesize

Inference is when you read between the lines and look for clues in a story. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Jul 29, 2019
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What are relative clauses? - BBC Bitesize

A relative clause adds to a sentence by using a pronoun. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Jul 31, 2019
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Learn emotions vocabulary and phrases in English - BBC Bitesize

Learn English phrases and vocabulary to describe emotions with this BBC Bitesize Primary English (EAL) resource.
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· Oct 31, 2023
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What are paragraphs? - BBC Bitesize

A number of sentences grouped together is called a paragraph. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Sep 16, 2018
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Spelling quiz - BBC Bitesize

Ready for the Bitesize Primary spelling quiz for KS2? Have a go and see if you can get a top score in this Bitesize Primary English quiz.
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· Jul 27, 2019
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The Romans | KS2 Topics | Ages 7-11 - BBC Bitesize

Learn more how the Roman Empire rose, expanded and fell in this KS2 cross-curricular topic pack. Discover life in ancient Rome and Roman Britain with videos, quizzes and activites.
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· Oct 16, 2024
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What is a preposition? - BBC Bitesize

A preposition is a word that tells you where or when something is in relation to something else. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Jul 30, 2019
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Junior Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

In this English article, learn how to analyse Shakespeare using Romeo and Juliet.
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· Jul 6, 2020
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Diary writing - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use the features of diary writing in your own work.
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· Jul 17, 2020
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Learn English vocabulary to describe hobbies and interests - BBC Bitesize

Learn English phrases and vocabulary to describe hobbies and interests with this BBC Bitesize Primary English (EAL) resource.
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· Apr 1, 2023
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What is an expanded noun phrase? - BBC Bitesize

Expanded noun phrases tell you more about the noun. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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Using social and historical context - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use social and historical context to understand more about a text.
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· Nov 6, 2020
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How to use commas - BBC Bitesize

Commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.
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· Nov 14, 2018
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Debating and presenting information - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

Learn how to prepare for a debate with this English article, as well as how to present information effectively.
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· May 12, 2020
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Writing poetry - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

Explore rhyme and rhythm in this English article and create a poem of your own.
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· Aug 26, 2020
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Describing and creating characters - English - Learning with BBC Bitesize

In this English article, learn how to describe favourite characters and and create a character of your own.
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· Jul 13, 2020
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What are adjectives? - BBC Bitesize

Find out what adjectives are and how they are used in writing with the Bitesize Primary KS1 English guide.
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· Nov 14, 2018
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Understanding characterisation guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize

Characterisation enables writers to weave stories that are believable, purposeful, relatable and driven. Learn about characterisation with this guide for KS3 English students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.
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· Mar 16, 2023
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Writing to a friend - BBC Bitesize

Study notes on the subject of writing to a friend for KS2 CCEA students of Language & Literature.
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· May 13, 2022
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Capital letters - English - BBC Bitesize

An English article on how to use capital letters correctly.
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· Nov 9, 2020
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Understanding symbolism guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize

Symbols can sometimes have many layers of meanings. Learn about symbolism with this guide for KS3 English students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.
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· Dec 7, 2023
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What are verbs? - BBC Bitesize

Learn the definition of a verb with examples and how you can use verbs in your writing with this Bitesize Primary English guide.
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· Nov 14, 2023
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Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet - Juliet - Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare - KS3 English - Bitesize - BBC Bitesize

Romeo and Juliet is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the tragic story of two young lovers. Find out more with Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.
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· Jan 13, 2023
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How to use paragraphs for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize

Learn how to use paragraphs with this KS3 English guide for students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.
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· Dec 9, 2023
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What is a verb? - BBC Bitesize

There are different types of verbs and they can be used in different ways. Learn about verbs with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.
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· Aug 1, 2019
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Language and structure - AQA - GCSE English Language - AQA - Video - BBC Bitesize

Learn and revise about the language and structure of non-fiction texts with this BBC Bitesize GCSE English Language (AQA) study guide.
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· Aug 3, 2019
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Descriptive writing guide for English students - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize

Want to brush up on your descriptive writing? Learn to use adjectives, imagery, alliteration and onomatopoeia in this BBC Bitesize KS3 English guide.
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· Sep 3, 2022
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Learn English vocabulary to describe your home - BBC Bitesize

Learn English phrases and vocabulary to describe your home with this BBC Bitesize Primary English (EAL) resource.
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· Oct 18, 2022
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Geography | KS1 | KS2 | The world | BBC Teach

This film can help to develop pupils’ geographical understanding which can be built upon as they move through school. It explores the continents, the oceans, the poles and the equator and where they are located on the planet. This clip is from the series Explain This... Suitable for teaching Geography at: KS1 and KS2 in England and Wales ...
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· Aug 17, 2020
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Climate change - Humanities Geography age 8-11 - BBC Bitesize

What is climate, and what can we do to fight climate change and reduce the effects of global warming?
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· Jun 9, 2023
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Sentence structure - Analysing language - Higher English Revision - BBC Bitesize

In Higher English revise language techniques such as figures of speech, sentence structure, tone and word choice, which are used to convey meaning.
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· Jul 30, 2019
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The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize

Explore The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean with BBC Bitesize KS3 English Literature. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.
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· Nov 14, 2023