36 phonics cards or 6 worksheets featuring ‘aw’ and ‘au’ words. Whilst the words have the same sound, this is an excellent activity to help your students develop their spelling skills.

9 page PDF file. Eleanor Farjeon’s poem ‘Pegasus’ is revived through annotation of language features. This can be used as a visual display in the classroom or as a scaffolded ‘how to annotate’ exercise. A copy of the poem is provided free of annotation. Annotated copy also provided (not all language features have been identified, examples only.) A digital design of Pegasus included. Pitched towards Year 9 / KS 3 level. A3 size.

28 flashcards depicting a word containing the ‘ou’ sound. Students can write in the spaces provided the correct spelling, ‘ou’ or ‘ow’ for the word. PDF file, 7 pages.

5 worksheets or 30 cards asking students to complete the spelling of the word displayed in the picture. The ‘ay’ sound letters (ay, a-e, a or ai) need to be completed for each picture.

10 page PDF. 4 visual or pictorial slides. 6 types of rhyme with their definitions. A3 size. Ideal for the English classroom wall.

48 card game (24 long i cards, 24 short i cards) PDF files. Students have to sort the cards showing which words have a long i sound and which have a short i sound. Can also be used a part of a treasure hunt activity with other phonics cards.

A simple creative writing task that asks the students to focus on describing an action scene or situation. Bullet points help students understand what to include in their writing, whilst reminding them that a huge back story is not required for this specific task. Image prompt included.

5 Worksheets predominantly focusing on Auxiliary Verbs but also includes action verbs and adverbs. Auxiliary “Helper” sheet listing auxiliary verbs. Honeycomb activity sheet (answers included) Alphabet verbs activity Variety of Verbs (answers included) Colour the verbs x 2 (answers included)

8 Worksheets included in this pack focusing on the opening scene. 2 quote sheets (matching the speaker with the quote (answers included) 3 sheets asking for definitions on literary techniques (this could be used anywhere in the play) ‘Wheel of Fortune’ sheet. Students have to make notes on how the characters fortunes have changed by the end of the scene. Answers included as suggestions but obviously other points can be added. Quick quiz (answers included) Literary Techniques Treasure Hunt sheet. 12 techniques. Students have to find an example from the opening scene of each technique listed.

20 picture cards depicting a metaphor / analogy involving the heart. 20 written expressions. A fun way to encourage students to think about figurative language and how often we use it in everyday speech.

40 flashcards depicting a Halloween themed image. Students have to identify the image and insert the missing vowels in order to spell the word correctly. Vocabulary and spelling activity.

4 page handout for students instructing them on designing a persuasive leaflet using specific language / techniques. The handout presumes the students are familiar with the persuasive and rhetorical devices used in advertising. This resource has been designed as an activity for students to show their understanding of these techniques. An example of a commentary is included that shows the students how to explain one layout feature and one persuasive or rhetorical feature and it’s intended effect on the audience.

12 worksheets focusing on prepositions, adverbs and conjunctions. These are designed to be quick, fun activities for your students whilst reinforcing their parts of speech knowledge.

25 cards (train and 24 trucks) This resource works as a classroom display and a group ‘hangman’ style activity. Students can then use the trucks as a word bank for creative writing.

5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a semi-colon. 5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a colon. This resource is ideal as a lesson starter / revision exercise to reinforce teaching on colon and semi-colon rules. Answers included.

A fun Christmas themed activity. Ideal for groups. Students have to identify the contents of the Christmas cracker and spell each item correctly. Fun Christmas themed spelling activity.

50 flashcards displaying words that are commonly misspelled and are the exception to a spelling rule.

90 flashcards displaying words that have 1 set, 2 sets or even 3 sets of double letters. Students have to fill in the blanks to complete the spelling of the words.

Literary Terms include: Style Author’s Purpose Foreshadowing Dramatic Irony Irony Coordinating Conjunctions Allegory Analogy Pathetic Fallacy STEAL Character analysis Eye-catching posters that will enhance your classroom displays.

13 worksheets that focus on using strong, specific verbs and adverbs to enhance creative writing. This worksheet pack is ideal for teaching students about tone and mood.