I created this resource to support students who were struggling with the structure of the 8-mark question. The resource includes ‘fill in the blank’ sections under the appropriate headings in order to give students scaffolding with this question.

This resource includes a worked example/ structure for the following 10 mark question: “Discuss how Duffy uses contrast in this poem (Originally) and at least one other to highlight the poems’ main concerns”

Included in this resource pack is a copy of Roald Dahl’s short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ with comprehension questions, note making tasky, key quotations/ analysis, essay plans and an example National 5 Essay.

An active Literacy Unit of work that deals with the play script “The Bully” by Jan Needle. This unit will take pupils through 6 comprehension strategies that will improve their understanding of what they read. The end project is either a personal or creative essay that deals with bullying.

Ideal for use with Higher classes who have studies Slab Boys as their Scottish Text. This resource includes quotations and detailed analysis and tackles some of the major themes explored in the text. An ideal study tool that will prepare pupils for the Scottish Texts element of the Higher exam, or indeed their prelim exam.

This is a guided writing task. It prompts creative writing by using scary images and work banks and examples of effective creative writing. The presentation then goes onto plan for a scary story and includes a review sheet at the end. This resource is best suited to Y7-9 or S1-S3 students. It could be used around Halloween time for a bit of fun in English!

This is a Halloween comprehension passage. It is in line with the SQA National 5 Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluating paper. This resource comes with passage, a variety of questions (in your own words, summarise, language, link) and a marking scheme. It is targeted at S4 or Y10 pupils but could also be used by a decent S3 or Y9 class. The passage is adapted from a Guardian article on Halloween traditions being adopted in Australia. This could be used in clas or set as a homework assignment.

This resource provides a model answer that tackles a ten mark question that deals with ‘Frustrated ambition’ in the text.

This resource includes: evidence to suggest that the sale of fireworks should be banned in the uk Paragraph plan for a persuasive essay Model essay with task This resource is ideal for Ks3 or Level 3 students who are learning the skill of persuasive writing. It can also be used with weaker National 5 students who may be at risk of defaulting their folio.

Encourage your class to use similes, metaphors and interesting word choices with this colouful and very visual resource. There are opportunities to create similes, metaphors, a word bank and to respond to a visual stimulus around the theme of bonfire night/ Guy Fawke’s night. Includes model paragraph.

This adaptation of the National Geographic article explores the history of Guy Fawkes. Questions encourage students to identify and analyse language techniques and summarise chunks of the article. Ideal for use when teaching RUAE skills or for a homework/ extension task.

This is a high quality critical response to the question: Write about a play you have recently read which contains a flawed character who ultimately gains your admiration. There is also a task that encourages students to annotate this model essay and find examples of literary techniques/ analysis and links to the essay question.

This scheme of work includes two pieces of literature- ‘Brooklyn Cop’ and ‘On the Sidewalk Bleeding’. It helps pupils to complete activities on these texts including a Critical Essay and a piece of Creative Writing. This resource is aimed at KS3 pupils but could also be used with National 4.

This pack includes a comprehensive plan to encourage personal writing by thinking about appearance, best qualities, worst qualities and plans and ambitions. It also includes a model essay to illustrate good practice (which has been annotated to show effective word choices, imagery and punctuation). This resource could be used for younger secondary school students or could assist with National 5 folio- particularly in students who have missed class time (folio recovery).

An outline of what paired reading is, why it is beneficial and how it should be completed at home.

This resource helps students to plan a presentation based on their work experience week.