Clauses and Phrases - KS3 - teaching resource

Clauses and Phrases – Year 7 is part of our KS3 English Essentials collection, designed to help students master core literacy skills that may not have been fully developed at KS2.

This resource focuses on improving pupils’ understanding of clauses and phrases in both reading and writing, helping them to construct more effective and varied sentences. It provides clear explanations, guided examples, and practical activities suitable for Year 7 learners of all abilities.

The resource includes an editable PowerPoint, four worksheets, and answers for easy assessment and self-checking.

Key Skills and Lesson Features Include:

• Understanding clauses and phrases with definitions and examples

• Exploring complex sentences and how to construct them effectively

• Identifying and using subordinate clauses

• Recognising relative clauses and their role in adding detail

• Working with embedded clauses to develop variety and sophistication

• Four structured activities with accompanying worksheets

• Answers included to support teachers and learners

• Fully editable content to adapt and differentiate for your class

This resource is ideal as a standalone grammar lesson or as part of a wider KS3 sentence structure and writing unit.

To preview Clauses and Phrases – Year 7 English Essentials, click on the images above to view sample slides from the PowerPoint.

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