Several complete lessons for learning about poetic devices complete with worksheets (separated into lessons with clear task instructions). Activities are varied to engage students and differentiated to learning style or ability. A PowerPoint presentation is provided to display key lesson information. Definitions of devices are given, differentiated learning objectives are provided and activities are outlined as a visual reminder of the lesson structure.

This task is highly differentiated as students are provided with a planning sheet, which reminds them to use persuasive devices and outlines ideas for each paragraph. There is a sample introductory paragraph, reminders, word-bank and sentence starters for less able students, as well as extension tasks for the more able. There is a matching task for a lesson starter with an 'add your own example' column and extension for more able or early finishers. Teacher answers are also included and can be displayed. The answers are colour-coded for students to self-mark. A PowerPoint presentation outlines all tasks and includes a peer assessment task for the end and also includes differentiated objectives.

This is a handy resource to assess existing knowledge at the start of a unit. The assessment grids are divided into three sections: poetic devices, structural terms and rhythm/rhyme terms. These can therefore be given individually depending on what is being taught, or all at once.

A detailed guide for students to work through the poetry comparison essay. Structured into paragraphs with a clear description of what should be included.

Consists of the poem and four worksheets including: a summary of the poem in simple language, a glossary, a picture/quotation matching task (starter),differentiated questions, an essay question with a planning structure and PEEL grid. Differentiated objectives are included on the worksheet and answers to questions are provided separately. So easy to follow/use, it can be set for cover or homework.

Includes spelling lists to be practised Monday-Friday with mini tasks. Lists include: commonly misspelled words, ‘oi’ and ‘oy’, ‘Ough’, Adding ‘ly’, ‘dge’, Silent letters ‘w’ and ‘t’, Silent letters ‘k’ and ‘b’, ‘er’ ‘ur’ and ‘ir’, letter ‘g’ has a soft sound, ‘ea’ that sounds like ‘e’ as in egg. ‘y’- ‘ies’ and doubling consonants.

Good for practising the unseen or general poetry analysis in preparation for the GCSE and IGCSE Various tasks to help students understand the impact of tone, structure and connotations in the poem. Differentiated objectives and extension task are included. Answer sheet provided for students to self-mark.

A project based on the reading of a novel over an extended period of time; ideal for holiday homework. Specific links are outlined for GCSEs, but the project can also be used for KS2 and 3. This is excellent preparation for year 9 over the summer as a transition from KS3 to KS4 and/or to develop the reading and language skills of year 10 groups. The project includes a range of tasks which support the skills needed to succeed in English Language and Literature GCSEs/IGCSEs. The tasks are categorised into the following sections: research, writing, analytical and creative, to appeal to different learners and cover a range of skills. There are specific guidelines included for presentation and emphasis is placed on the development of independent learning i.e. students must learn to manage their work and time effectively in order to meet the teacher's deadline.

A range of vocabulary to help students express their ideas in a more sophisticated way. Words have been organised into themes commonly explored in literature. There are also general essay words e.g. other words for 'shows' and helpful phrases. The resource can be copied and glued into student books for easy reference. Alternatively they can be cut out, glued back to back and laminated to make a selection of bookmark shaped classroom tools.

A good start to creative/descriptive writing topics as it encourages students to consider the senses and develop the quality of their descriptions. Includes differentiated tasks, objectives and easy to use, fast assessment methods.

Good for practising the unseen or general poetry analysis in preparation for the GCSE and IGCSE Tasks focus on quotation analysis to help students understand the impact of specific poetic devices. Differentiated objectives and extension task are included.

Good for practising the unseen or general poetry analysis in preparation for the GCSE and IGCSE Various tasks to help students understand the impact of sound and poetic devices in the poem. Differentiated objectives and extension task are included. An example of the P.E.E.L structure is also given as a model and colour coded with a sample of how it would look in essay format.

Two cover lesson outlines. These are separated into four tasks each lesson: starter, main, developmental and plenary. Includes a homework research task which can be presented to the class and serves as a speaking and listening activity.

Poem Island Man and related tasks to understand and analyse the poem. Good for practising the unseen or general poetry analysis in preparation for the GCSE and IGCSE Differentiated objectives and answers to questions are included.

several lessons and homework tasks with little or no marking involved. Based on the poem 'Island Man'.

A detailed essay plan/writing frame for writing a comparison essay about the poems 'Blessing' & 'Island Man'.

Tasks are designed to help students analyse the poem and prepare for a comparison essay.

Worksheets, with tasks of increasing complexity, examining the character of Sheila Birling through analysis of quotations. Differentiated objectives and assessment grid included.

Several worksheets with tasks of increasing complexity, examining the character of Mrs. Birling through analysis of quotations. Differentiated objectives and assessment grid included.

A set of three worksheets including a range of tasks on content, structure and tone, designed to aid students' analysis of the poem 'A Minor Role'.