This differentiated pack of literary essay bingo sheets can be used with any text and for any essay focus or question. Each page offers individual bingo grids for an introduction, four paragraphs for close analysis, and a conclusion. Not only is there differentiation within the individual grids - with some students aiming to complete rows or columns, and others aiming for a full house - but there are three different versions of grid provided. One includes single word prompts for more able students, another features more detailed prompts, and the third uses questioning within the grids for those students in need of more support. The resource is provided with… US letter size and UK A4 size documents US and UK spellings and terminology Black and white versions Colour versions Editable Google Docs versions

Prank your students by asking them to crack an obvious seeming code! The alphabet code looks easy, but all symbols need to be shifted along one letter… who will work it out first? Includes: * How to Use instruction sheet and answer key Prank code 3x coded messages ‘Real’ code (with symbols in the correct position) First, students use the key to attempt to decode the messages. How long will it take them to realise it doesn’t make sense? The messages revealed are April themed tasks and questions, which students then respond to - NO INTERNET REQUIRED!

Take a trip to an imaginary remote island! Students start by selecting one island from four descriptions and explaining their choice before going on to select seven items to take with them. Students will have different choices and reasoning depending on their island choice… Wrap the activity up with a piece of narrative, imaginative writing for their first night on the island.

These sheets are linked to seven main writing text types. They are suitable for use from age 11-16, and include annotated models of the text, suggested usage and punctuation prompts, among other information. The seven text types are: Explain (essays and analysis) Instruct Recount Report Exposition (essays) Narrative Persuasion (reviews, letters, speeches, etc) These sheets are also suitable for use as frames, posters or handouts.

Four sets of 6 printable double-sided cards to encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning. Desperate to encourage your students to be more independent, and to avoid the tidal wave of unnecessary questioning in the first ten minutes of a task? The reverse side prompts the questioner to try five independent steps to problem-solve their learning issue before finally raising the front side of the card to ask for your help. Just print your selected design back to back, laminate and trim! If you found this helpful, you might also like: Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Extension Tasks | Early Finisher Choice Board | All Subjects Oracy Mats | Speaking and Listening | Prompts and Sentence Starters Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Literacy Mats | Support Writing More Able and Talented Bundle | Literacy | Challenge Resources

Encourage your students to write persuasively with this Easter-themed task. The writing task asks students to consider whether chocolate should be banned at Easter or not, and to express their viewpoint in the form of a speech, letter or essay. The bingo grids feature 25 prompts; from details to consider to techniques to include. Prep some rewards for full rows and columns, and let your students aim for a Full House! The shopping lists feature the same 25 prompts reformatted, with space for your class to check them off as they use them. I have also included a printable themed sheet of writing paper for extra festivity. Both the bingo grid and the shopping list come in US and UK sizes, and with dyslexia-friendly font versions. If you found this helpful, you might also like: Easter Traditions | Correct the Errors | Accuracy | SPaG Easter | Figurative Language Activity | Differentiated Go Outside | Active Learning | Description Scavenger Hunt Easter Language Scavenger Hunt | Literacy | English Language

Enjoy using these differentiated figurative language worksheets as a starter, main, fast finisher or homework task. Use the Easter theme to build your students’ understanding of alliteration, similes, personification, onomatopoeia and hyperbole. This resource includes two activities and four levels of difficulty for both, so you can mix and match as needed for your students. The three sheets at each level can be used together or separately. If you found this helpful, you might also like: Easter Traditions | Correct the Errors | Accuracy | SPaG Easter Exposition | Persuasive Writing | Should Chocolate be Banned? Go Outside | Active Learning | Description Scavenger Hunt Easter Language Scavenger Hunt | Literacy | English Language

A close-reading, creative character task for grades 9-12. Students use quotations about Carlson from the chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!

A close-reading, creative character task for grades 9-12. Students use quotations about Slim from the early chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!

A close-reading, creative character task for GCSE study. Students use quotations about Crooks from the early chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!

A close-reading, creative character task for GCSE study. Students use quotations about Curley’s wife from the chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!

Four workshop tasks in worksheet format to explore the context of Of Mice and Men from a slightly more unusual angle. Set the worksheets up at stations around the room, or print them as packs and move students on at their own tables. The tasks are: Inference and Deep thinking Themes and connections Experience and Empathy Food and Diet All sheets come in both UK and US document sizes and with respective spelling and terminology. You might like… Character Revision Placemats | Of Mice & Men Theme Revision Placemats | Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men | Character Sketch Bundle | GCSE Study Of Mice and Men | Light Symbolism | Post-Reading | GCSE Close Study

A simple cut ‘n’ paste Earth Day activity that allows a student to plan a narrative from the point of view of a raindrop, ray of light, seed or grain of sand. Students plan their story across five paragraphs with attention to plot and devices through the ‘pick and mix’ prompts, whilst still using their own ideas. The activity worksheets feature: Writing titles and prompts Five-paragraph planning grid Structural features for planning the plot and narrative style Writing device labels for adding spice Punctuation checklist for drafting This resource comes in US letter and UK A4 size, and in color and BW versions.

This no-prep resource includes a choice of bingo grid or shopping list of 25 prompts to encourage students to research and develop their opinion about school breaks and holidays, drafting a persuasive exposition about whether breaks should be spread out more evening or not. Great for competitive classes, and can be used with students with any school year structure. Colour and black and white options provided! The resource also includes a graphic organiser for students to prepare their information, and all sheets come in both US and UK document sizes with appropriate spellings.

This resource includes a bingo grid of 25 prompts to encourage students to research and develop their opinion on school uniforms, ready for a debate on whether they should be worn or not. Great for competitive classes, and can be used with students who do or don’t already wear a school uniform. The resource also includes a graphic organizer for students to prepare their information, and all sheets come in both UK and US document sizes.

Encourage your students to write persuasively with this Earth Day themed task. The writing task asks students to consider whether schools should have an ‘environmental hour’ every day or not, and to express their viewpoint in the form of a speech, letter or essay. The bingo grids feature 25 prompts; from details to consider to techniques to include. Prep some rewards for full rows and columns, and let your students aim for a Full House! The shopping lists feature the same 25 prompts reformatted, with space for your class to check them off as they use them. I have also included a printable themed sheet of writing paper for extra festivity. Both the bingo grid and the shopping list come in US and UK sizes, and with dyslexia-friendly font versions.

Enjoy using these differentiated figurative language worksheets as a starter, main, fast finisher or homework task. Use the Earth Day theme to build your students’ understanding of alliteration, similes, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole and sensory language. Some sheets provide prompts at every level, whilst others are more open for inspiration or challenge. The three sheets at each level can be used together or separately. I have also provided simple colour-free versions of every sheet: that’s 8 activities altogether!

This differentiated informal letter task requires students to finish or redraft Stanley’s letter from chapter 9 of Louis Sachar’s novel Holes. If Stanley is twisting the truth so that his mom won’t worry, what else might he write? There are three styles of worksheet for the writing activity included, plus a printable sheet of checklist slips (four per sheet) to give out as necessary. Introduction and planning activity also included… All versions come in both US letter and UK A4 document size.

Blackout Poetry is a great creative pre-reading activity, and this activity focuses on the three different versions of the lullaby in Louis Sachar’s Holes. Different worksheets allow you to explore single stanzas, pairs of stanzas, or all three versions. You also have the option to use worksheets with fully redacted words, or redacted words with grammatical prompts (noun, adjective, verb, etc). Editable Google Apps version included, and all worksheets are provided in US letter size and UK A4 size.

Encourage your students to step into the shoes of a character or historical figure by creating a TikTok account for them. Great fun, but requires thought and justification! What would their TikTok handle be? What’s the profile picture? How about the bio? How many followers do they have, and what do their last six videos look like? As well as a profile screen, this set of sheets includes screens for followers, following and suggested follows. It also has screens for paused videos and comment sections. There are three types of sheet provided, and one of them is individual screens each on a single page. US and UK document sizes included. have fun!