Worksheet to help pupils actively read a newspaper article. Pupils: - Use their prior knowledge to make predictions - Work out words they do not know - Infer information - Identify techniques used by the writer - Summarise key points

Resource includes: - Copy of poem - Writing task - Pair Activity with questions on poem

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the short story Dear Santa. It includes a copy of the short story The PPT and booklet has the following tasks; Summary of the text Study of two characters Exploring Theme Looking At Setting Inference Skills Practice Textual Analysis Finding Links PPT also includes answers for peer/self assessment Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

Words that pupils can use in their essays to help improve their analysis and evaluation vocabulary. Can be displayed in the classroom for pupils to reference as writing an essay

Short Lesson Starters that allow pupils to develop their personal/creative writing skills - looking at how people show their emotions. Each ppt has a picture of someone showing emotion and prompt questions for the pupils

Resources to help pupils study and develop their analysis skills of the play "Tally's Blood" This is aimed for National 5 pupils but could be adapted to suit other curriculum. Resources include: - Quote analysis and essay skills - Exploring relationships - Key scene

Worksheet to support pupils write a short descriptive writing piece Includes task criteria, sense words and possible places to describe

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the short story Hieroglyphics. It includes a copy of the short story The PPT and booklet has the following tasks; Summary of the text Study of two characters Exploring Theme Looking At Setting Inference Skills Practice Textual Analysis Finding Links PPT also includes answers for peer/self assessment Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

Resource sheets that help pupils research and take notes effectively. Resources include - Information Sheets on key skills - Research Planning Sheet - Information Skills Questionairre

Rescources to help pupils study the play Demon Headmaster Pupils explore the main characters and work leads up to a critical essay on the text. Pupils also explore the differences between drama and prose.

Unit of work looking at the play Slab Boys by John Bryne - leading to pupils being able to answer questions on The Scottish Text. Resources include: - Styles of comedy - Introduction to Text - Analysis of quotes - Links between scenes - Thinking Deeper about the text

Stand alone lesson that allows pupils to explore the themes of the poem Phenomenal Woman. Pupils create a visualiser of the phenomenal woman and look at the main themes of the poem.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Blockbuster Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Blockbuster instructions Blockbuster A-Z cards (you will need two copies) - the front of the question cards Blockbuster Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Dice colours - these can be stuck onto a wooden dice. You will need a physical copy of the Blockbuster game to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Race To Base or Ludo Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Race To Base Instructions Race To Base Question Cards - Front Race To Base Question Cards - Back You write the alphabet on the board for the cards to make sense You will need a physical copy of Race To Base or Ludo Game to use these resources

These are the resources needed to adapt a Connect 4 Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Connect 4 instructions Connect 4 Number Cards A-Z cards (two sets of numbers for each set of counters) - the front of the question cards Connect 4 Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Counter Numbers - these should be stuck on the Connect 4 Counters You will need a physical copy of a Connect 4 game to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Play Your Cards Right Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Play Your Cards Right Instructions Play Your Cards Right Questions - these are glued onto the cards You will need a physical copy of a Play Your Cards Right or large playing cards to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Draughts Board Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Draughts instructions Draughts Coloured and NUmbered Cards - the front of the question cards Draughts Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Draught Numbers - these can be stuck onto the board You will need a physical copy of a Draughts Game to make this game up.

Selection of resources to help pupils study the play Gregory's Girl. Pupils look at relationships between characters, write a critical essay and can also complete a textual analysis of a selection of text.

Resources that help pupils explore the poem Hero by William Barr Resources include: - Analysing Poetry booklet - Detailed analysis of the poem - Homework Task - Copy of the poem

Listening Activity for Advert "Just Like A Girl" Pupils can answer understanding questions and think about the message of the advert.