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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
What could I say?
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What could I say?

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3 worksheets displaying 12 different scenarios or potential problems. Students are asked to think of a way (or an alternative way) to communicate their feelings about the situation. This resource is designed to encourage students who find social situations challenging and would benefit from thinking about a situation hypothetically, consequently developing strategies for effective communication.
Silent Letters
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Silent Letters

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36 flashcards on those tricky words with silent letters. Bright, vibrant flashcards that are designed to help your students with their spelling through a ‘fill in the blank’ activity.
Do Now Literacy Starters: Synonyms
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Do Now Literacy Starters: Synonyms

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10 sheets, each containing two adjectives. Answer sheets included (synonyms listed not a full list) Designed as a quick ‘do now’ literacy activity to help boost student vocabulary.
Do Now Literacy Activities: Homophones
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Do Now Literacy Activities: Homophones

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10 pages of do now activities relating to homophones. Designed as a quick starter activity. Answer sheets included. Each page contains a definition of the words and three boxes with activities for students. The final box (the one with the scooter) is designed for ‘fast finishers’.
The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities
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The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities

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4 activities on Poe’s famous short story The Tell Tale Heart. These activities are designed to be starter activities to promote literacy and analysis skills. 1 x Match the literary technique to the quote (Answers included) 1 x Match the symbol to the definition (Answers included) 3 x Analyse the quote. Example given on the first page showing students how to identify and explain the literary technique used. 1 x Identify the punctuation and find an example of its use in the text.
Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds
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Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds

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36 flashcards or worksheets depending on the format you wish to use. Students are to underline / highlight the ‘ur’ sound in each of the words.
The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis
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The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis

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13 worksheets focusing on identifying and explaining literary techniques in Poe’s The Tell Tale Heart. Focus on sound devices, such as assonance and alliteration, before moving onto general techniques. Example paragraph included. This has been differentiated for lower ability and higher ability students. Cut and paste paragraph structure activity with answer sheet. ‘What not to write in your paragraphs’ worksheet. Ideal for students who need to stop using vague statements. 4 pages of Do Nows that focus on identifying word classes and explaining techniques.
Beginning Blends Literacy Skills
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Beginning Blends Literacy Skills

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20 worksheets or 120 flashcards of beginning blends. Supported spelling by combining the word and a picture. Excellent for students who are struggling with beginning blends.
Dinosaur Vocabulary Flashcards
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Dinosaur Vocabulary Flashcards

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28 cards displaying words relating to dinosaurs. Perfect for those dinosaur-mad students as the cards act as a word bank encouraging students to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their writing.
A Tale of Two Brothers: King Lear
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A Tale of Two Brothers: King Lear

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10 worksheets focusing on Edmund and Edgar in King Lear. A copy of their first soliloquies, literary techniques treasure hunt, connecting the characters to themes and concepts in the play. Comparison chart of the brothers’ qualities. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities.
Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity
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Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity

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10 picture cards, featuring symbols from the short story ‘Examination Day’. 10 explanations of the symbols. Ideal revision activity for students on Slesar’s short story. Students have to match up the explanations to the pictures.
General Knowledge Quiz
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General Knowledge Quiz

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100 questions general knowledge quiz including categories such as: Sport Natural World Geography Science History Animal Kingdom Music Movies The Human Body Answers included PDF file. Aimed at Year 7 upwards.
Black Adam Worksheet Pack
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Black Adam Worksheet Pack

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DC’s Black Adam (20 pages) Worksheet Pack. Worksheets / Discussion questions on aspects such as: Themes Characters Symbolism Challenges Cinematography Setting Character - quote mix and match Film technique scene template x 3 Close analysis questions relating to the end scene (2 pages) No answers included. PDF file.
King Lear Worksheets
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King Lear Worksheets

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Teacher notes on 'How does Shakespeare present Lear in the opening scene of the play?". This could also be used as an exemplar answer demonstrating how students should integrate literary techniques into their answers. (Not a full essay response.) Key terms match up exercise (answers included) Worksheets on Lear and Edmund comparison Worksheet on how characters handle rejection Match the image to the character / circumstance Focus on Lear’s speech in the storm; labeling of literary techniques. Match the character to the quote domino type game. Short classroom activities / do nows.
Examination Day: Worksheet Pack
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Examination Day: Worksheet Pack

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15 worksheets on Henry Slesar’s short story ‘Examination Day’. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities. PDF file Includes: Discussion questions Close language analysis Character presentations
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack

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Note: These worksheets can apply to both the novel and the film regarding themes, character questions. Cinematography worksheets obviously apply to the film adaptation. 19 worksheets covering aspects such as: Prompts for the opening paragraphs of an essay Themes Discussion questions Symbolism Cinematography Vocabulary definitions Quotes - who said what General research on Malawi Please note, there are no answers. These are worksheet templates for different aspects of the text.