Two photocopiable newspaper templates (tabloid and broadsheet styles). Also includes a similar version of each, which displays information about where to put headlines, sub-headings etc.

A worksheet with information and tasks to aid student analysis of the poem 'Clown Punk' by Simon Armitage.

A wide range of tasks for students to complete after reading any non-fiction article. Great for preparing students for the GCSE English language paper. Alternatively, this would work well as a cover lesson or even a homework project. Can be laminated and reused.

A differentiated resource for children to learn, practise and revise end blends. The activities are varied and engaging and there is plenty to keep more able students challenged and on task.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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'.

The tasks are divided into four parts (i.e. starter, main etc)and focuses on analysis of quotations linked to the character of Eric Birling. Differentiated objectives are included and there is also a homework sheet to consolidate learning.

Worksheets on acts 1 & 2 of the play. Includes tasks of increasing complexity, examining key events, quotations and character descriptions with some vocabulary work to aid this. Differentiated objectives and glossary included.

Two complete lessons with a range of activities. PPT includes differentiated objectives and clear instructions. Differentiated tasks with extension activities including a multiple choice quiz and a plot summary with questions for different abilities. No planning and easy to use, just photocopy and go!

Two homework sheets looking at the definitions of tricky words in Act 1 Scene 1 with answers. Ideal for students to familiarise themselves with vocabulary before reading Act 1.

Three pages of quotations for students to complete the blanks as a handy method of revising for exams. Completed quotes included.

Two task sheets to be used as pre-reading or homework activities to be used when studying the novel Frankenstein. Includes links to AOs Task 1 - Research and explore the different locations mentioned in the novel (good for cross-curricular links). This helps students to visualise the journeys of the characters as well as developing their geographical knowledge. Includes extension tasks and answers. Task 2 - Vocabulary task to enhance understanding of the language of 19th century texts. Tasks are easily marked as a class to save time.

Information sheet Single handout including: Summary of important information on the text for revision and understanding -plot summary, themes, author info, setting, and genre. Activity Pack o Task 1: Examines the characters of Caroline and Neville o Task 2: Complete the blanks to explore how Caroline changes over the course of the story o Task 3: How tension is created through language o Task 4: Revise the plot by matching quotations to describe the images o Task 5: Short writing task to explore the reader’s own reactions to the story o Task 6: Analyse the use of symbolism o Task 7: Explain the effect of the literary devices in quotations o Going further: various extension tasks to examine the text in further detail

Lists of words to encourage a AS & A-level Literature students to gain knowledge of a wider and more sophisticated vocabulary. A specialised choice, intended to enhance English Literature essays.