This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help them understand and use dashes in various ways in their work. It could easily be used to teach at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help tem understand prepositions of place. It could easily be used to teach at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help tem understand and use prepositional time phrases. It could easily be used to teach at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help tem understand and use extended noun phrases. It could easily be used to teach at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Lesson uses 'Puss in Boots' movie clip as a stimulus. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help tem understand and use embedded clauses. It could easily be used to teach at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

A Grade 6 exemplar response for AQA Paper 2 Section B dealing with the issue of homework. This is my own interpretation of the level mark scheme. Please note that this is my own writing and is for use in the classroom. It should not be shared or published online without permission.

6 extracts and accompanying exam questions for Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

A lesson on prepositions of space complex sentences for Year 7 catch up premium students. Basic lesson structure and use of formulaic approach to teaching complex sentences to help weaker students grasp the concept. Lots of opportunity to practice writing complex sentences using images and Where’s Wally as stimulus. Lots of opportunity for modeling.

A quiz designed to be used at the end of studying Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. 7 rounds- all 6 chapters and a context bonus round. Perfect for revision or end of term activity.

A mock paper for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language 3B exam. Two non fiction texts themed around elephants. Section A - reading skills Section B and C - writing skills

A double sided revision sheet for ACC and Macbeth. Used before mock/real exams to remind students of key vocabulary, context, quotations. Contains two example thesis statements for each text and 3 quick fire planning questions to get them creating their own.

An unseen poetry booklet styled on AQA Literature Paper 2 section C Six poems themed around climate change Includes knowledge organiser, essay support writing frames and planning pages.

Poetry glossary of key terms. A4 so easily glued into students' books.

Language Paper 2 mock Q1-4 themed around Glasgow. Uses an account by Daniel Defoe about his visit to Glasgow in 1707 and a recent article about the graffiti problem in the city.

Model response for question: How does Priestley present the inspector as being in total control? 2 paragraphs. Roughly grade 5/6.

A paper 2 mock exam for the IGCSE English exam. Two sources themed around earthquakes with the 3 question format of the IGCSE.

A collection of timed practice tasks for both paper 1 and paper 2 Q5s. 5 different themes (10 tasks in total) Themes: International Women’s Day, mental health, oceans, snow and spring. Ideal for timed practice with Year 11.

A collection of poems from a range of male and female Romantic era poets.

A lesson on the key differences between socialism and capitalism, designed as an intro lesson for studying An Inspector Calls by J.B.Priestley. Ideal for use with GCSE classes of a range of abilities. Easily adaptable with clear to follow format helping to build up students’ understanding. Uses Mild, Medium and Hot tasks throughout to alter the level of challenge.

A creative writing lesson using an image of a snow globe as a stimulus. Writing frame and model response included.