NON-FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Explore Charles Shaw’s narrative of life in the Wolstanton & Burslem Union Workhouse - contextual link to Scrooge’s attitude towards the poor in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Included: Non-fiction letter from a 19th Century workhouse MCQs x 5 Free Response Questions x 8 Discussion Questions x 3 Also included a creative writing task - a reflective journal from Scrooge’s perspective. These focused questions analyse societal attitudes towards poverty, empathy, and social justice, fostering critical thinking and historical empathy. AT x

AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE HENRY JAMES - THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY - AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE WITH ANSWERS! Explore “The Portrait of a Lady” by Henry James in this curated reading practice! Immerse yourself in the opening lines set against an old English country-house’s backdrop, focusing on the charm of afternoon tea. Delve into Isabel Archer’s character, analysing James’s language choices and features. Uncover the text’s engaging structure, initially highlighting serene settings and afternoon tea, seamlessly transitioning to character introductions and the house’s rich history. This practice offers detailed answers, providing insights into the writer’s storytelling techniques and enhancing your literary analysis skills in preparation for the GCSE English Language Paper 1 Exam. AT x

EDUQAS WORKBOOK - MAMETZ WOOD - DIRT ACTIVITY The resource can be used to support students in developing and improving their responses in a poetry exam question. The resource includes: Exam Question Mametz Wood Poem Differentiated DIRT actitivity AT x

SHAKESPEARE’S Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be” soliloquy comprehensive resource. INCLUDED Reading Passage: analysis of the soliloquy that focuses on Hamlet’s internal conflict and themes of life and death. MCQs: to assess comprehension and key aspects of the passage. Discussion Qs: to encourage critical thinking and class discussion Creative Task: A modern monologue writing task, connecting Hamlet’s themes to contemporary issues like academic pressure and social media. This resource makes Shakespeare’s themes relevant and accessible to today’s students: Supports diverse learning styles Promotes analytical and creative skills Ideal for classroom use and exam preparation AT x

Tailored for Reluctant Readers between 11 - 16, this concise reading resource explores the origins and impact of Earth Day. Students learn about Rachel Carson’s influential book ‘Silent Spring,’ the legislative changes sparked by the first Earth Day, and how it continues to inspire environmental activism today. Included: passage MCQs True/False statements discussion questions for comprehensive understanding two creative tasks - one personal letter/one Earth Day poster AT x

The activity encourages students to reflect the themes of allure, desire, and temptation from the original poem while re-imagining Lamia’s experiences in a modern context. Through this exercise, students engage in creative storytelling, connecting timeless themes with a contemporary setting, offering a fresh perspective on a classical literary character. AT x

St George of England -Reading Comprehension - Differentiated Questions with answers. Use as a stand alone resource or as part of a lesson on St George’s Day. Students can work independently on the questions but it might be more fun to work as a team where the weaker ones are supported by the more able. A great way to combine necessary reading skills with finding out about the history of St. George of England. AT x

EDUQAS GCSE LITERATURE - A WIFE IN LONDON - POETRY WORKBOOK WITH EXAM QUESTION AND 19TH C TEXT This resource is designed to support students in their poetry analysis using historical context to inform their ideas. The resource includes: a comprehensive workbook - 19th Century Text (London Fogs) - setting (9 pages) historical context poem text with activities including extension question exam question which assesses the learning from the workbook Answers Can be used as a whole class activity or as independent work. AT x

AOT KEATS - ISABELLA, OR THE POT OF BASIL - CREATIVE TASK The student’s task is to create a visual representation or artistic interpretation of the basil plant as a symbol in “Isabella, Or the Pot of Basil.” Students will need to consider: LOVE, GRIEF, REMEMBRANCE AND CONTRAST. The Brief specifies exactly what they need to consider in order to achieve the finished product. The goal is to create a piece that not only visually represents the symbolism in the poem but also communicates the emotional depth and complexity associated with the basil plant in “Isabella; Or the Pot of Basil.” A summary and brief explanation of the themes in the poem is also included. Feel free to use various artistic mediums, such as drawing, painting, digital art, or even mixed media.

ST AGNES FEAST DAY - READING COMPREHENSION - WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Feast of St. Agnes: Reading passage & comprehension questions on martyrdom, traditions, and cultural significance. Explore the liturgical calendar and the link to John Keats’s poem. Explore the Feast of St. Agnes with a comprehensive reading resource. Covering: historical significance customs and symbolic traditions It includes six levels of questions to enhance critical thinking. Ideal for developing key skills in: information retrieval comprehension application analysis synthesis and evaluation. Engage students with a resource that combines history, literature, and cultural exploration. Suitable for group or independent work in the classroom to foster a deeper understanding of the Feast of St. Agnes and its enduring relevance. AT x

A comprehensive lesson to support the development of creative writing including: *A full detailed Lesson Power Point with differentiated outcomes *paired work *peer assessment *extension task *Mix & Match sample responses and success criteria *Source image Many thanks AT x

Explore the world of Literature, Plays and Poetry through Reading Comprehension Quizzes. NAVIGATING DOUBT - THE STEINBECK WAY - READING COMPREHENSION WITH ANSWERS This FREE resource gives students an insightful understanding of how navigating doubt is actually a powerful vehicle for success. The reading comprehension has two levels of questions; MCQ and more indepth questions that might be explored by the HAPs in the class. The material would also work as discussion material during form-time or extension work. To be used as a standalone activity, a starter activity, homework or cover lesson. THE WATERMARKS ARE ONLY ON THE DISPLAY IMAGES, NOT ON THE RESOURCE AT x

TRAGEDY - KEATS - LAMIA II - FULL ANNOTATION This resource is intended to support both teacher and student in the understanding and analysis of Keats’ poems LAMIA - part 2. The resource includes: a copy of the fully annotated poem blank copy of the poem for students to make their own annotations a coversheet for the booklet AT x

Use this easy comparative guide to help you explore poems for comparision in Aspects of Tragedy - The guide briefly compares themes and tragic elements of the following Keats’ poems: “Ode to a Nightingale” ‘To Autumn’ ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ ‘La Belle Dames sans Merci’ ‘Isabella, or The Pot of Basil’ ‘Lamia I & II’ FREE!! AT x